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New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation

Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

Gleedo Live Social Networking Application Released to the Public: Open Alpha Program Kicks Off Today

Gleedo™, the first ever livesharing application, debuted to the public today as part of an open alpha program. Gleedo layers live social networking over one’s favorite media, allowing users to share Internet videos, web sites and personal media with friends and family, in real time, in... - July 16, 2009 - Gleedo

Pricedelight.com Releases Article: Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback; Do You Have Something to Play Them on?

What are Your Options for Enjoying Your Vinyl Records. - July 16, 2009 - Pricedelight.com

Chris J. Snook Nominated for "Coolest Ceo" in bizSanDiego Magazine

Local Best-selling Author/Entrepreneur is one of the finalist nominees for “bizSanDiego’s Coolest CEO” award. BizSanDiegoMagazine Announces Special Print Edition Featuring the Coolest Companies in San Diego. - July 16, 2009 - The Lifestyle Enhancement Company

Voodoo Tiki Tequila Introduces Fiery Cocktails Just in Time for National Tequila Day

Feel some heat coming your way? Tequila drinkers around the world wait in anticipation as National Tequila Day (July 24th) a looms right around the corner. This year, Voodoo Tiki Tequila will be introducing one-of-a-kind cocktails to spice up your night. Make the best of your National Tequila Day... - July 16, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

Kayako Gives Away Helpdesk Software Licenses, Gadgets and a $1000.00 Donation to a Nominated Charity via Twitter and Facebook

Kayako, a world leader in CRM, live chat and help desk software solutions with a customer base of more than 30,000, including customers such as ICANN, Fedex, Princeton University and NASDAQ gives away helpdesk software via Twitter and Facebook. Establishing a presence in new social spaces is an... - July 16, 2009 - Kayako Inc.

Philippines Sourcing Report: Home & Garden Decor Offers Buyers Latest Trends in Style and Material from Quality Export Suppliers

Survey shows most manufacturers of baskets, planters, lamps and mirrors anticipate steady export orders this year over last; Most to hold export quotes through 2009. - July 16, 2009 - Global Sources

Cartridge World - India, Crosses the 60 Store Mark- is Amongst the Fastest Growing Countries in the Global Network of Cartridge World

Cartridge World the world's largest cartridge refilling retail chain (with over 1700 stores in 51 countries) has crossed the 60 store mark in India in just two years after entering the market. - July 16, 2009 - Cartridge World

Steelhenge Launches New In-House ICT Continuity Management Service Following Recruitment of ICT Continuity Expert

Steelhenge Consulting has announced the addition of a specialised ICT continuity management service, compliant with the new British Standard BS25777 and designed to dovetail into the established Steelhenge business continuity offering. - July 16, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited

Two Arrested, Two Released to Parents After Sonitrol Pacific Detection

Two suspects were arrested and two others were released to parents after Sonitrol Pacific detected an attempted break-in at a Washington school July 9. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kristine Etheridge received a signal from a hatch on the school’s roof just after midnight and called the school... - July 16, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Commercial Duct Cleaning Company Launches New Website

Hughes Environmental, a commercial duct cleaning company based in Louisville, Kentucky, launched their new website today. The new site features expanded content, updated photos and graphics to create an entirely new online presence. - July 16, 2009 - Hughes Environmental

George Fern Company Presented with One KC Award

The Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association (CVA) awarded the George Fern Company with the One KC Award during its 2009 Annual Tourism Celebration luncheon held May 12. The One KC Award is given to recognize continuing support and promotion of tourism throughout the Kansas City region and a... - July 16, 2009 - Fern Exposition & Event Services

Don’t Let Phone Contracts Delay VoIP Benefits

Appia’s IP-PBX services make it possible for companies and organizations to benefit from VoIP without waiting for contracts to expire. - July 16, 2009 - Appia Communications

Dave Newman Advertising Poised for Growth

Dave Newman Advertising, a full-service marketing, advertising, design, and online communications company located in Burbank California, finds itself on an upward business cycle as the first half of 2009 is reached. In spite of the recession, DNA’s largest clients see the wisdom of... - July 16, 2009 - Dave Newman Advertising

Joe S. Sturniolo & Associates, Inc. Signs on with MyEstateManager.com

Denver-based Estate Financial Planning company utilizes website's comprehensive functionality to benefit clients - July 16, 2009 - MyEstateManager

DAILY Unveils Long Range RFID Gate Reader DL8220

DAILY RFID has released its new HF RFID Gate Reader DL8220, an integrated RFID device with channel width up to 120cm, specially designed for human applications, just like RFID time and attendance, access control. This RFID Gate Reader DL8220 is a self-intellectual property integrated with DAILY's... - July 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

Hauteline.com Announces a Coolchange Sarong Promotion with 20% Off This Great Summer and Beach Item and the Sexy 17 Ways to Wear It

Hauteline.com, this summer's new, stylish, creative and fun interactive shopping site by IvanaJulian, LLC presents another unique promotion with Coolchange Sarongs, the beautifully crafted and designed sarongs enjoyed by celebrities and girls and women of all ages. Hauteline launched their national... - July 15, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC

REACT Systems Partners with GE Security for Mass Notification Solutions

REACT to work with GE Security to provide comprehensive Mass Notification/Emergency Communication solutions. - July 15, 2009 - REACT Systems, Inc.

Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines

First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising

How North Shore Families Can Swim Through the Economic Tsunami

North Shore families, perceived as insulated from the recent economic turmoil, have in fact been enormously affected, says Mark Samuelson who runs a distinguished counseling practice on the North Shore of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Also a supervising faculty member at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study, Samuelson says North Shore families can turn potential danger into opportunity by reevaluating what is most important in their lives. - July 15, 2009 - Mark Samuelson Counseling

Birding Comes to the Small Screen

An exciting new birdwatching TV show, Birding Adventures, is available in most major regions in the US. - July 15, 2009 - Birding Adventures, LLC

Koozai Appointed by Holiday Calling Ltd to Manage SEO

Holiday Calling Ltd, owners of dedicated travel sites Ibiza Calling and Mallorca calling have chosen UK Search Agency, Koozai Ltd to manage their Search Engine Optimisation. - July 15, 2009 - Koozai

Get Personal to Get Business in Down Economy, Advises Lightning Labels

If you want to get new business and keep present customers, get personal. Our topsy-turvy economy and increasingly impersonal business pitches, communications and customer service have strained loyalty and patience to the breaking point. People are overworked, under-supported, and mad as hell. - July 15, 2009 - Lightning Labels, Inc.

New York Networking Group Offers Unique Approach for Westchester Businesses

Despite the sagging economy, local New York entrepreneurs are finding a silver lining in the Westchester Business Connection. - July 15, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection

Design Packaging Chooses Doubledome for Web Design, Content Management and Custom Web Development

DoubleDome Web Technologies, an innovative Atlanta web design firm announces that it was recently awarded a web design, search engine optimization, website support, and hosting project by Design Packaging. - July 15, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies

Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Announces Employment Extension with CEO Jim Dible

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership today announced that it has agreed to extend Jim Dible's employment as President and Chief Executive Officer to Dec. 31, 2010, with a one-year extension option for 2011. “The board is very pleased with Jim’s many accomplishments since... - July 15, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership

Staying Upright in a Sea of Economic Uncertainty

How one small businesses thrives in these economically troubled times by offering better products and more personalized customer service. - July 15, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.

Green Company's Newest Office Located in "Like Minded" Philadelphia Region

Five Winds International announces the opening of their newest office in the Philadelphia area to meet growing demand for sustainability services; the Philadelphia region's push for greener operations makes the area attractive for the firm. - July 15, 2009 - Five Winds International

Increased Q2 Arrests Leads to Large Crime Stoppers Donation

During the second quarter of 2009, Sonitrol Pacific detections led to the arrest of 71 suspects in 34 separate incidents. In recognition of the officers and dispatchers involved in these 34 incidents, Sonitrol Pacific will donate $3,400 to Crime Stoppers at the organizations’ next... - July 15, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Onion-Hurling Vandals in Custody After Sonitrol Pacific Detection

Police took two people suspected of vandalizing a Portland market into custody after Sonitrol Pacific’s electronic security detected them July 12. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received the impact-activated audio alarm from the security system at Strohecker’s Market just... - July 15, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

New Site Brings Marketing Agencies and Their Clients Together

RSW/US Features Forum and Custom Agency/Client Finder to Create Open Dialogue at www.rswus.com. - July 15, 2009 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US

R&J Public Relations Promotes Crystal DeCotiis to Account Executive

R&J Public Relations, a leading brand-focused public relations firm based in Bridgewater, N.J., today announced the promotion of Crystal DeCotiis to Account Executive. DeCotiis joined R&J in September 2006 and most recently held the position of Account Coordinator. In this new position... - July 15, 2009 - R&J Public Relations

Three Directors Named at Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP

Erbin Ramirez, Erick Wendelken and Mark Fenaughty have been promoted from senior managers to directors at the accounting firm - July 15, 2009 - MBAF LLC

Safetyskills™ Wants Employers to Take Part in National Eye Injury Prevention Month

Keep your eyes safe from injury during the month of July. - July 15, 2009 - SafetySkills

NPSA STAR Database Offers New Ad Opportunities

The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database offers strategic advertising opportunities for companies looking to reach association membership. - July 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Tampa Web Development and Web Design Firm Bayshore Solutions Win National Stevie Award

Bayshore Solutions wins a national Stevie Award for their Hospitality and Leisure entry for the Mario Tricoci Web site in The 2009 American Business Awards. - July 15, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions

OutStart Merges with Mobile Leader Hot Lava Software

OutStart, Inc., the leader in social business software and learning systems, has extended the reach of its solutions by merging with mobile leader Hot Lava Software, a company with applications for reaching the world’s estimated 4.1 billion mobile cellular subscribers. The newly combined... - July 15, 2009 - OutStart

Introducing Live Transfers for Insurance Leads, Provided by Dial Your Leads - dialyourleads.com

Dial Your Leads is now offering a Live Transfer service for Insurance agents who buy leads via email. The service instantly calls all of the Internet leads agents buy and then live transfers those interested customers right to the agent's office phone line. The service will transfer an unlimited number of leads on a month-to-month basis, with no contracts. Features: 5 followup calls per lead, lead management, call recording, use any lead source, including: NetQuote. - July 14, 2009 - Dial Your Leads

Legendary 1971 Kool & the Gang Album Re-Issued on CD

"Kool & The Gang Live at PJ's, Hollywood" was the band's third album and is acknowledged as one of the finest jazz-funk albums of the '70s. - July 14, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.

Mikko Nissinen Accepts Boston’s Guide for the Arts Ambassador to the Arts Award for 2009-2010 Season

Recognizes his artistic leadership at Boston Ballet, establishment of important educational programs. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC

Body Kits from Essex Racing Limited Now at Discounted Prices

The UK's number one body kit importer and retailer, Essex Racing Limited have announced discounted prices on their full body kits. Essex Racing Limited has announced that they have adjusted their prices for full body kits online. Essex Racing are the UK's number one importer and retailer of body... - July 14, 2009 - Essex Racing Limited

Free Teleclass Reveals 6 Steps to Getting More Leads, Clients, and Results with Social Media Marketing

Participation in social networks continues to grow at a frenetic pace in 2009, and success-minded professionals are hungry for short cuts, straight-shooting advice, and results for their efforts. To meet that need, social marketing firm Epiphanies, Inc. is hosting a free teleclass, "The 6-Step Social Media Kick Start: How to Get More Leads, Clients, and Results (and Have a BLAST Doing It)," Wed. July 15th, 2009 at 1pm EST. Register at http://www.EpiphaniesInc.com/SocialMediaKickStart.php. - July 14, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.

Predictivedollars.com Announces It Will Now Expand It's Efforts Into the C.P.A. Affiliate Network Arena

Predictive dollars.com announced it will expand it's efforts into the C.P.A. affiliate network arena. The company will now be able to market any product on behalf of companies whether they are looking for a cost per lead, (C.P.L) or a cost per sale model, (C.P.S.) Clients from any industry will be... - July 14, 2009 - Predictive Dollars

Wood Costs for Pulpmills in Sweden and Finland Have Fallen Over 30 Percent the Past 12 Months, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly

Wood prices in Sweden and Finland fell faster than the global average price the past year as a result of reduced operating rates for pulp mills in those two countries. Despite this precipitous drop in wood cost (more than 30%), the Nordic region still has one of the highest wood fiber costs in the world, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

Private Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Now Offers Text Message Alerts

WyzAnt, a home tutor service, recently announced it now offers text message alerts to all its tutors. The messages give tutors the opportunity to respond more quickly to urgent study requests from students. The text message alerts will make it easier for tutors to know exactly what concepts are... - July 14, 2009 - WyzAnt

Time Tracking Software Leader, Replicon, Inc., Announces Web TimeSheet 8.9

Replicon, Inc., the world leader in timesheet software, today released the latest version of their flagship product, Web TimeSheet 8.9. - July 14, 2009 - Replicon Inc

Indy Business Makeover Competition Offers $80,000 Prize

Business owners are often so focused on their clients and employees they don’t take time to pamper their businesses. For one local company, the Indy Business Makeover Competition will be a well-deserved refresher. The winning firm will receive marketing services, a new server, Web site and... - July 14, 2009 - Port-to-Port Communications