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De Beers and Gedex Sign Strategic Agreement

Gedex Inc., a private Canadian corporation, has completed a strategic agreement with De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining group, which will assist in the commercialization of Gedex’s new resource exploration technology. De Beers has contracted with Gedex to use its unique... - June 29, 2006 - Gedex Inc.

July 5th Enforcement of ISPM 15 Wood Packaging Requirements Drastically Effects Regulations on Importing Goods into the United States

On July 5, 2006 the U.S. implements the final phase of the international standards criterion for importing and exporting wood packaging, known as ISPM 15. This rule states that on July 5 all regulated Wood Packaging Material (WPM) entering the United States must be appropriately treated and marked under the official program. - June 28, 2006 - Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Ikon True Russian Vodka Ignites V2 Records National Release Parties

Ikon True Russian Vodka teams up with V2 Records for national release parties. - June 28, 2006 - Ikon Spirits Inc.

Minco Helps Engineers Meet Industry Need for Smaller, Thinner & Lighter Components with New Instructional Flex Circuit Design Kit

Minco is responding to OEM design engineers’ need to understand how the dynamic nature of flex circuit technology allows for a multitude of design options. - June 28, 2006 - Minco

BubbleFlo™ Generates Excitement at Wine & Beer Show

New Winemaking Technology Introduced at St. Catharines Conference in Canada - June 28, 2006 - Bubble Flo Inc.

AcneClearingDevice.com Announces Its Zeno Acne, FlyFree Giveaway Promotion - Two Free Roundtrip Airline Tickets with the Purchase of a Zeno Acne Device or Zeno Combo

AcneClearingDevice.com is giving away two roundtrip airline tickets with every Zeno Acne Clearing Device or Zeno Combo purchased through July 31st. The two roundtrip airline tickets are good on all major airline carriers and have no blackout dates. Customers purchasing a qualifying Zeno product... - June 28, 2006 - AcneClearingDevice.com

Jax Wax Charms the Snakes at The London Cobra Show

June 23rd through June 25th was the 6th annual London Cobra Show put on by the Ohio Cobra Club with an estimated 250 plus Cobras from all over the world in attendance. Events included poker runs, track time at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Police-Sanctioned Burn Outs on Main... - June 27, 2006 - Jax Wax

Your Home, Out Here: Napier Announces the Release of Its Dome-To-Go Tent

This unique tent converts the cargo area of your vehicle into additional storage or extra sleeping spaces. - June 27, 2006 - Napier Enterprises

Baxa Ltd Launches New CyTwo-Fer™ Needle for Safe Drug Reconstitution and Transfer

Baxa introduces a new 4 mm version of its CyTwo-Fer Needle. The unique dual-purpose device permits vented and non-vented use for vial reconstitution and withdrawal from drug vials and bags. - June 26, 2006 - Baxa Corporation

New ValiMed™ Medication Validation System Demonstrates USP 797 Compliance at ASHP Summer Meeting

Baxa Corporation demonstrates the next-generation ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 729 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Summer Meeting June 25 – 28 in Orlando, Fla. The next-generation ValiMed Technology offers the same benefits as the original system, with additional reporting features and a smaller sample requirement. - June 26, 2006 - Baxa Corporation

White Lotus Home Appoints Pando as President

White Lotus Home, the environmentally responsible manufacturer of home furnishings, natural mattresses and bedding, has appointed Marlon Pando as the new President. Under Pando’s leadership, White Lotus Home will remain an innovative leader in manufacturing quality products without toxic chemicals. - June 26, 2006 - White Lotus Home

From the Bitter to the Sweet: the Biblical Story of Naomi is Brought into New Focus

“Naomi was without hope when she came to the land of her nativity, but everything began to change as the plan unfolded. The children of Israel found life sustaining substance when the bitter waters were made sweet and when desire revived it became a tree of life. We can sit and sour, being... - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

A Woman’s Quest for Peace is Answered in the Terrorism of 9/11

Sexually abused as a five-year-old, Donna has been unable to come to terms with her childhood. Her mind has created a “white light” to block the incident, and her inability to get past the light and what it could possibly mean have left her searching and yearning for a resolution. That resolution comes where and when she least expects it, and puts her on a path toward hope and healing. - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

“Gods Rising” is a Horror Novel that Spans the Centuries

A novel of psychological horror, “Gods Rising” pits modern man against an ancient creature. The struggle will take you from desert sands to the ward of a psychiatric hospital, revealing the nature of both creature and human beings. - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Local Author Encourages Parents to: Listen to Your Children and Change the World

Children’s book author Nahu (meaning “the poetry of words” in Aztec) has published a trilogy of stories called Dolphina’s World & Other Stories, encouraging parents to recognize the special gifts in their children’s individuality. - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

The 2300 BC Event Explores How a Worldwide Catastrophe Wiped Out Major Civilizations and May Have Drastically Altered the Course of Human History

Important things happened at 2300 BC. All advanced cultures were terminated for hundreds of years, possibly changing the course of history. Religions were formed earthwide, essentially providing the preponderance of our known mythologies. The causal source was the Earth’s encounter with a dense meteoroid stream circling the Sun. - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

"Carbon," More than an Element

Bill Bishop, in full command of his extraordinary vision and of his uncanny understanding of both the social and physical sciences, has created a strikingly original universe literally from its inside out. Covering a sweeping historical panorama from the origins of life and the early dawn of evolution to the very boundaries of humankind’s cosmic destiny, "Carbon" binds readers to it fast paced plot with a unique alchemy of humor, mystery and suspense. - June 26, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

IndustrialLeaders.com Now Offers Castings as Part of Its Online Industrial Buying Guide

The World's Leading Manufacturers of Castings are now accessible on the Web through IndustrialLeaders.com's Industrial Directory and Buying Guide. - June 25, 2006 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Finding the Fountain of Youth... Fortitech, Inc. Targets Baby Boomers at the IFT Food Expo 2006

Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in custom nutrient premixes, focused on baby boomers and that group’s growing drive toward achieving better health and overall wellness at the 2006 IFT Food Expo. Baby boomers account for more than 70 million Americans and trend articles show that they are... - June 25, 2006 - Fortitech, Inc.

Ugly or Elegant? Inventor Makes the Toilet Brush Disappear

The toilet brush is a necessary evil. Notech Inc. has designed a simple yet elegant solution to keep the toilet brush safely stored and out of sight. It is Brush-Away™, the only in-wall toilet brush cabinet. - June 24, 2006 - Notech Inc

EyeBuyDirect Develops Cost Cutting Technology to Compliment Vast Online Stock of Eye Glasses

EyeBuyDirect, http://www.eyebuydirect.com , is pleased to announce a new cost-cutting technology aimed to bring the common consumer high quality glasses at low prices. While most retailers use similar techniques in the actual creation of the eye glasses, Eye Buy Direct has developed a streamline... - June 23, 2006 - Eye Buy Direct

EasyCare, Inc. Selects Karen Chaton as New Marketing Director

Karen Chaton comes to EasyCare with broad experience in horses and business management. She is an avid endurance rider with more than 17,000 miles of AERC competition in Easyboots, Easyboot Epics and Easyboot Bares. She has ridden more miles in hoof boots than anyone in the world. Chaton... - June 23, 2006 - EasyCare, Inc.

Local Eaton Employee Honored for Community Service

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Kristin Somers has been chosen as a recipient of the company’s 2006 Stover Volunteerism Award for Community Service. The annual award recognizes Eaton employees who have demonstrated leadership or exemplary service in... - June 23, 2006 - Eaton Corporation

Baxa to Launch STAR Center for Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training at ASHP Annual Meeting

Baxa Corporation will announce the development of a professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in Orlando, Florida. The STAR Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed for cleanroom and pharmacy practice demonstration, is located at the company’s world headquarters south of Denver, Colorado. - June 23, 2006 - Baxa Corporation

Minicom Reveals Enhanced DX Matrix Switch for KVM Data Center Management

The DX is a KVM matrix management switch that provides 24/7, out-of-band BIOS level management for the high-density server room and data center. - June 23, 2006 - Minicom Advanced Systems

FEECO International Implements Skype Technology On Website

You can now call FEECO from their website. - June 23, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc

First Time in the Industry – 100 % Organic Cotton Lace

Eurolaces has become the first company to develop and manufacture 100% certified organic cotton laces for apparel and curtains. Until now, there were no alternatives to chemically grown machine made cotton or polyester lace trims. Robert Seneker CEO of Eurolaces, explained that the apparel... - June 23, 2006 - Eurolaces

ABS Prototypes Makes Its Debut

ABS Prototypes, the industry’s newest provider of rapid parts, announces its debut into the custom-manufactured part arena. ABS Prototypes manufactures custom parts directly from the user’s uploaded CAD file using the best available FDM technology from Stratasys. ABS Prototypes... - June 22, 2006 - ABS Prototypes

EasyCare Announces Availability of New Comfort Pads

Comfort Pads were designed after much collaboration between EasyCare, Inc. and Pete Ramey in the quest to find the perfect product to help horses suffering from severe hoof problems. After many attempts finally the perfect material was found. The new ½” EVA foam Comfort Pad... - June 22, 2006 - EasyCare, Inc.

Jazz Golf and Sandra Post Team Up to Produce Pro Golf Tips for Everyone

Jazz Golf and Sandra Post team up to produce pro golf tips for everyone. The new DVD features helpful tips from 8 time LPGA winner Sandra Post. This Jazz Golf exclusive is part of the Jazz Golf marketing program and will be available as a value added bonus when purchasing Jazz products. The... - June 21, 2006 - Jazz Golf Equipment Inc.

Skin Revolution Launches New Line of Skin Care Products Containing Seabuckthorn Oil, a Natural Anti-Aging Ingredient

New products contain historically proven natural ingredient to fight the effects of aging. - June 21, 2006 - Skin Revolution

Macrosoft Announces that the Alphabet has Sufficient Letters, but Books Will Soon Require Three More Numbers

Macrosoft, a leading-edge software design and development organization, today announced the formation of its ISBN-13 Project Team. With less than six months to go, this team is dedicated to helping companies linked to the book industry’s supply chain to convert their systems to the new 13... - June 21, 2006 - Macrosoft Inc.

CompUSA Adds Everki Laptop Bags in its Retail Stores

Everki announced that computer products retail giant CompUSA Inc. now stocks several of Everki’s digital lifestyle laptop bags. - June 21, 2006 - Everki International Co., Ltd.

GBI Announces Distribution Rights for the Wally Cross Belt Sorter

GBI announces they now have exclusive distribution rights for the Wally Cross Belt Sorter in the United States and South America. This cross belt sorter is a perfect supplement to GBI’s line of Tilt Tray, Bomb Bay (Carrier-based), Hanging Garment, and Pick to Light sortation systems. The... - June 21, 2006 - GBI Data & Sorting Systems

Storm Catcher Received Texas Department of Insurance Approval

Storm Catcher Inc., a division of Storm Smart Industries, and the manufacturer of the Storm Catcher Hurricane Wind Abatement Systems, has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Recognized in the Gulf and Western States as the pre-eminent authority on building codes and... - June 20, 2006 - Storm Smart

Minco Announces Global Expansion with New Asia Pacific HQ

Minco responds to untapped industry need for high quality critical components by expanding its services into a global market, starting with a new office in Singapore, to provide Asia Pacific customers with a higher level of personalized service. - June 20, 2006 - Minco

Mundo Botanica Announces the New Addition of Cruelty-free Brushes to their Vegan SEVI Line

Mundo Botanica, the maker of vegan mineral makeup, botanical skin care, hair care and natural fragrance products introduces its new Sevi line of Taklon cosmetic brushes, free from animal bristles. - June 19, 2006 - Mundo Botanica, L.L.C

The Producers of IndustrialLeaders.com Announce the Launch of the Free Co-Op Advertising Network

New Co-Op Industrial Advertising Network designed specifically for manufacturers and suppliers of industrial products. - June 19, 2006 - IndustrialLeaders.com

HiPerformer Offers New Popular 6.5 Liter Diesel Engines for Chevy / GMC Trucks and More

New 6.5L diesel engines for Chevy / GMC trucks, Hummers and boats are now available at www.HiPerformer.com/65dieselengines.html. - June 19, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.

ERP Software Used by More Than Gourmet Profiled in Manufacturing & Technology Magazine

Brad Sacks, chief executive officer & global managing director with More Than Gourmet based in Akron, OH uses Enterprise 21 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software by TGI, Ltd. Due to the ever-increasing costs of labor and ingredients, many of the greatest chefs and finest restaurant... - June 19, 2006 - Technology Group International, Ltd.

Minicom Europe Opens Training Centre to Answer Growing Demand for KVM Systems

The new European training center is Minicom’s answer to the growth in KVM demand, and will provide extensive technical support and sales infrastructure for training, demonstration, and proof-of-concept. Market indicators show demand for KVM solutions in Europe are expected to reach well over $200 million in 2007 with significant CAGR of 10% (VDC market forecast, 2005). - June 19, 2006 - Minicom Advanced Systems

The Legend of Voodoo Tiki Tequila. Is there Really Magic Inside?

Tequila, the mysterious liquor, is surrounded by legends, myths and lots of lore. Borne out of the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico and created from an indigenous plant, the blue agave. Perhaps one of the more popular brands surrounded by as much legend and lore as tequila itself is the brand “Voodoo Tiki.” - June 17, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

2006 Abilities Expo Features Lance Magin, Paralympic Champion

Expo Showcases New Mobility Challenged Sports Cars. - June 16, 2006 - RediAuto Sport

International Profit Associates President Elected to the Regional Board for Operation HOPE

The president of International Profit Associates was recently appointed as a member of the Midwest Regional Board for Operation Hope - June 16, 2006 - IPA

Minicom Presents Cutting-Edge Remote IP Control for Small-Medium Business

Minicom Advanced Systems, a leading manufacturer of KVM solutions for managing IT servers and devices, presents IP Control, a state-of-the-art IP device for remote, out-of-band KVM access to computers and servers. IP Control provides remote KVM access for data centers and server rooms currently... - June 16, 2006 - Minicom Advanced Systems

The Jetson’s Kitchen One Step Closer: ThermoStir™ Appliances Set to Change Modern Household Cooking

Appliance manufacturer Gourmet Simplicity produces automated cooking appliance for household market. New appliance stirs and cooks food using press-button automation. - June 15, 2006 - Gourmet Simplicity

Pacific Southwest Sales Finds Success with a Rapid Implementation of Enterprise 21

Don Beisswanger, President of Pacific Southwest Sales, was forced with a very unfortunate situation. His current business software was inoperable and he needed to find a software solution that would not only be quick to implement, it would be robust enough to accommodate the company’s... - June 15, 2006 - Technology Group International, Ltd.

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