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Sonitrol Pacific Catches Suspects Using School’s Master Key
Despite two suspected burglars using a master key to get inside a Washington school, Sonitrol Pacific security detected criminal activity and sent police to arrest them June 20. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Denise Smith was monitoring the school’s security system when the alarm activated. She... - July 03, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Compliance &... - July 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Marketing, PR and Business Focus Blog Introduced. New 'Simply Said' Blog Becomes New Page on Lincoln Maly Marketing Website.
Lincoln Maly Marketing has introduced a new company blog as a new page on the LincolnMalyMarketing.com website. The company’s blog, "Simply Said," will celebrate excellence, creativity, inspiration, and leadership in business with an eye for compelling marketing and communications. Lincoln Maly Marketing is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based integrated marketing, media relations, PR and corporate communications firm. - July 03, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
California Interior Designer, David-Michael Madigan Brings O.C. to Shenzhen
Designed by Award Winning Celebrity Interior Designer, David-Michael Designs Inc. - July 02, 2009 - david-michael design inc
Hot Rods, Choppers, Zombies and Beer Promised at Seattle’s Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
Presented by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films is the first ever Hot Rod and Monster Film Festival to be held at 911 Media Arts in Seattle, Washington, July 18th & 19th, 2009. Additional sponsors include Ol Skool Rodz , Car Kulture Deluxe, The Pin-Up Angels and The Rat Bastards Car Club. - July 02, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
America the Beautiful Free Gift Mp3 Download Featuring Charlie Farricielli Rosefarm.com International President
Rosefarm.Com International LLC has released a Holiday Gift today. A inspirational Mp3 Free download of this incredible moving rendition of America The Beautiful performed by Charlie Farricielli president of the company. A celebration and tribute of our wonderful Country's Birthday. - July 02, 2009 - Rosefarm.com International
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
Qaran Financial Express LLC's Has Expanded to a New State
Qaran Financial Express LLC's has opened new office in Lousiville, Kentucky. Qaran Financial Express, LLC is an Ohio incorporated company with Virginia management. They are a remittance company. Their customers are almost exclusively immigrants or migrant workers who want to send money to family members in their home countries. - July 02, 2009 - Qaran Financial Express LLC
Inspiring Words by Former P&G CEO John Pepper as He Tells Story of Creation of the Company, Pixar. Launch of New Guest Column Series for Lincoln Maly Marketing.
Lincoln Maly Marketing, a Cincinnati-Ohio marketing & PR firm, has launched a new series of monthly guest columns as part of the lincolnmalymarketing.com website with a stirring first guest-authored piece by John Pepper. Mr. Pepper, the former P&G CEO and current non-executive Chairman of the Board of Disney, writes about the creation Pixar, producers of "Toy Story," "UP," and "The Incredibles." - July 02, 2009 - Lincoln Maly Marketing
Talk Fusion Celebrates 2nd Anniversary and Two Phenomenal Years of Growth
Talk Fusion (www.talkfusion.com), creator of the premier Video Email product, is celebrating its second anniversary on July 2, 2009. The Florida-based MLM company has enjoyed continuous growth since launching in 2007; the Talk Fusion business opportunity is currently being shared by Independent... - July 02, 2009 - Talk Fusion
Medix Staffing Solutions Earns 11th Place Spot on Crain’s "Fast Fifty" List of Chicago’s Fastest Growing Companies
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Healthcare, Insurance, Scientific and Information Technology industries, was recently named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Fast 50,” a list of... - July 02, 2009 - Medix
Former Altiris VP of Sales Becomes President of Matrix42 in America - Leading German IT Management Provider Plans to Accelerate US Growth
Matrix42, a leading German provider of IT service and systems management solutions, has appointed Shane Eliason as president of its American subsidiary. Eliason will be responsible for the entire business of Matrix42 in North and Latin America. - July 02, 2009 - Matrix42
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will serve as a Series sponsor for the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 23 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh, located at 3415 Wake... - July 02, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Team Building Addition Bursts in on the Scene
Making the serious subject of team building fun and challenging is a challenge in itself - but it seems that one company is doing just that. - July 02, 2009 - Sandstone Team Building Ltd
Tampa Interactive Marketing Firm Bayshore Solutions Wins Big at the 8th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition
Another Win for Bayshore Solutions with 4 Horizon Interactive Awards. - July 02, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Stratix Partners with Vangard Voice to Speed Enterprise Mobile Applications
New Mobile Voice Platform Helps Businesses Cut Mobile Transaction Times in Half, Reduce Errors and Cut Operational Costs - July 02, 2009 - Stratix Corporation
Ethan Lanagan Reveals the Most Wanted Free Network Marketing Tips
With the nosedived economic conditions and lots of job cuts, it is wise to get into some internet businesses now. Realizing this fact, many people are now getting into the Internet business and the arena is becoming overcrowded now. So it is very much important to get highlighted in the crowd to succeed. When it comes to getting highlighted in the crowd, network marketing is the best option to choose. - July 02, 2009 - EthanLanagan
Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss to Speak at KC’s Event on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained on 10/29/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IFRS is... - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on ”IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Motivate Self-Storage Managers for Success with Information from MiniCo’s Free Webinar
Managing and motivating self-storage facility managers requires a unique blend of “loose-tight” controls coupled with a coaching management style that focuses on leadership as well as supervision. Highly sought-after self-storage management professional Tom Litton will present a free... - July 02, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
High-Quality Portable Restroom Franchise ElizaJ Flushes Away Economic Worries with Recession-Proof Business
Almost everyone has experienced the dirty, foul-smelling portable restrooms at an outdoor event or the long lines and rushed, cramped inside quarters of the portable trailers which come at a hefty price tag for the event’s organizers. Enter Eliza Kendall, founder and president of ElizaJ®,... - July 01, 2009 - Eliza J
Stopping More Than Sexting, He is Saving Our Digital Generation: A 21st Century Folk Legend in the Making
To many he is known as this century’s visionary behind 21st Century Digital Responsibility. In some circles he is referred to as the father of digital safety. To his peers he is regarded as an instrumental leader of proactive 21st century education and awareness. To his family, he is simply... - July 01, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Vitakem - Ushering in the New Era of Contract Supplements Manufacturing
June 29, 2009 – Vitakem, the premier contract supplement manufacturing company has taken quantum leap in nutraceutical technology and manufacturing. Offering high quality GMP certified supplement and vitamin manufacturing solutions since 2003; Vitakem has witnessed a phenomenal vertical... - July 01, 2009 - VitaKem Nutraceutical Inc.
CTXM Extends Its New Slots Offering on iPhone
CTXM, a leading developer of online casino and video games and gambling platforms, has developed two new casual slots for IPhone. Both slots are derived from popular casino slots already published by CTXM to its partners. Now both games are available to IPhone users for casual play. - July 01, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Launches Campaign to Promote Michael Martin Murphey’s New Mountain Music Show
Outdoor Concerts Set in Beautiful Fir, Colo. - July 01, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Business Conference for Real Estate, Staging and Design Industries
Learn how to market and increase your business in any economy. Don't just survive, thrive. Speakers will offer information about communication styles, internet SEO and marketing, green training, Feng Shui and so much more. - July 01, 2009 - StagersLISTExpo.com
Western Architectural Expands Nevada Office with Strategic New Hire
In a bold commitment to the Southern Nevada market, Western Architectural announced today Jessie McCaskill has joined the Nevada Team as Business Development Manager. This strategic addition to the Southwest leadership team is part of an overall plan to expand Western Architectural’s... - July 01, 2009 - Western Architectural
THE CLOSER v2.0 from Reporting-Central is Now Available. Balance and Reconcile Your Books to the Penny in Dynamics GP (Formerly Great Plains).
THE CLOSER v2.0 will balance and reconcile DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) General Ledger with Inventory, Sales Orders, COGS, Accrued Purchases, AP and AR. Reconcilations in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) are done instantly. Balanced books in DynamicsGP (formerly Great Plains) has never been this easy. - July 01, 2009 - Reporting-Central
GoldAndGems.com Reports 250% Growth in 2009
Despite the economic recession, GoldAndGems.com has managed to more than double it's growth using solid business ethics and sense. - July 01, 2009 - Gold and Gems Fine Jewelry
919 Marketing Named to Top 100 NC Small Businesses List
Top Triangle marketing firm honored by Business Leader Media. - July 01, 2009 - 919 Marketing Company
Small-Sized UHF Tag with High Performance Around Metal & Liquid
The usage of RFID passive UHF tag is limited on metal and water which disturb RF signals, and UHF on metal has often given the largest tag. In order to aid the process, DAILY RFID has developed small-sized RFID passive UHF Tag, with high performance around metal and moist environment. The small... - July 01, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
ra Information Systems Shortlisted for UKSPA 25th Anniversary Award
ra Information Systems, Business Affiliate of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) and providers of ibcs, the leading management software for Science Parks and Incubation Centres, have been shortlisted for an UKSPA 25th Anniversary Award. - July 01, 2009 - ra Information Systems
The Targeted Group Announces New Client, Avaya
The Targeted Group is pleased to announce the activation of a strategic partnership with Avaya, a global communications system provider. The Targeted Group will help Avaya increase brand awareness, generate leads, and strengthen their relationship with clients and prospects at events... - July 01, 2009 - The Targeted Group
Global Customer Experience Management Certification Program, Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2009 in Paris
Global CEM Certification Program is designed and co-delivered by 15 G-CEM International Partners from North America, Europe and Asia. Endorsed by 9 leading authorities. - July 01, 2009 - G-CEM
YJB Professional Services Launches Ladyslipper Roadway and Lot Lighting Solution
YJB Professional Services, a leader in innovative LED lighting solutions, today introduced Ladyslipper, a new lighting product to replace existing inefficient roadway and lot lighting solutions. The Ladyslipper is a direct replacement for existing Cobra head fixtures that is a money saving,... - July 01, 2009 - YJB Professional Services
Two Failed Burglaries End in Sonitrol Pacific Detection and Arrest
Police caught a burglar suspected of targeting a Portland home design studio two days in a row due to detection by Sonitrol Pacific June 28. The first attempted break-in at Dolan Design occurred June 27. Operator Michael Young received the security system activation from a warehouse door and... - July 01, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
WSI Consultants Tee off to Help Needy Children in a Worldwide Charity Golf Event
World’s Largest Network of Internet Consultants Organized a Global Charity Golf Tournament to Help Make Child Poverty History. - July 01, 2009 - WSI Internet
American Leak Detection Partners with Environmental Biotech Company to Offer New Range of Services and Products to New and Existing Clients
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Teams with Sarasota, FL-based Benvironmental to Offer Consumers Preventative Plumbing Maintenance Services. - July 01, 2009 - American Leak Detection
MPress Records Signs Seth Glier to Multi-Album Deal
New York based MPress Records proud to announce the signing of singer-songwriter Seth Glier. - June 30, 2009 - MPress Records
The Social Pet Announces the Publication of Their Newest Book
“Renting with Rex: How You, Your Dog, Your Landlord and Your Neighbors Can All Thrive in Rental Housing.” The Only Book on Renting with Dogs. ISBN: 978-0-557-06368-0; Price: $19.95 Many pet owners are facing foreclosure and need to find a place to rent with their pets. They are... - June 30, 2009 - The Social Pet
IP Multimedia Subsystem and Enterprise Converging Networks Require Intelligent TAPs
New Network Critical product features save time and money when used to monitor networks. OASYS Corporation has integrated Network Critical’s Smart Network Access (SmartNA) System into their set of “Best Price Performance Solutions.” This new low cost switch system is designed to support the aggregation and filtering of traffic sent to one or many network monitoring tools, enabling tools to keep up with highly utilized 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet segments. - June 30, 2009 - Open Access Systems Corporation
Doodleopes™: PDA Marketing's Method for Getting the Customer Attention You Need
Have your message stand out from all the rest using Doodleopes™: the simplest things ever that make the biggest difference. - June 30, 2009 - PDA Marketing
The Slumping Economy Has Reduced Sawlog Prices in Europe and North America to the Lowest Levels in Five Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber markets have continued to weaken and as a result, demand for sawlogs has fallen worldwide and the Global Conifer Sawlog Price in the 1Q/2009 was down 26 percent from a year ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 30, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Private Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Launches Rewards Program for Tutors
Private tutoring service, WyzAnt, recently launched a new incentive program available to its more than 15,000 certified tutors. The program, called WyzAnt Rewards, gives tutors the opportunity to receive a variety of rewards by earning points. Tutors are rewarded with points every time they leave... - June 30, 2009 - WyzAnt
Carlton Hobbs Wins Finest Work of Art Award at Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair in London
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, is very pleased to announce that they were awarded the Fair Patron’s Award 2009 for the Finest Work of Art in Association with CINOA, the prestigious international federation for art and antique dealers. Presented by Sir Timothy... - June 30, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Ivy Exec: New Numbers on the MBA Job Market
A poll conducted last week by Ivy Exec’s Business Development Department shows that 56% of MBA holders are seeing an improvement in job market conditions. In addition, 80% think that companies are still hiring, but the available positions are coveted ones, and that the level of competition has increased. - June 30, 2009 - Ivy Exec
Keais Records Service, Inc. Recognized by Sokolove Law as a Preferred Provider for Records Retrieval Services
Keais Records Service, Inc. (www.keais.com) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Sokolove Law (www.sokolovelaw.com) as a preferred provider of record retrieval services to all of the more than 400 law firms in the United States that Sokolove Law works with. “We really look... - June 30, 2009 - Keais Records Service, Inc.
Team Building Message Spreads Far and Wide
Sandstone launches Sarajevo Team Building Company to bring new opportunities for organisational excellence to Bosnia and Herzegovina. - June 30, 2009 - Sandstone Team Building Ltd