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Solid Cables Gets Loaded in Amsterdam
Solid Cables Announces a new Benelux distribution agreement with Max Guitars. - February 17, 2009 - Solid Cables
Vittek Gets in the Soup with Campbell American
New England guitar builder rocks west coast with new sales team. - February 17, 2009 - Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates
Balfour Beatty Construction's Al Petrangeli Receives Community Service Award
Division President and wife recognized for volunteer efforts within local community. - February 16, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The EMS Professional Launches “Turbo Medic MX” for 2009
"Paramedics take advantage of enhanced user interface and navigation." Some of the enhancements highlighted in Turbo Medic MX include the new Windows based navigation, which gives users the comfort of a web browser experience, greater flexibility in navigating between modules and screens within the program, continuously improving their knowledge and confidence. - February 16, 2009 - The EMS Professional
4M Wireless Demonstrates Leadership in LTE at 2009 Mobile World Congress
4M Wireless will carry out a series of product demonstrations and partner activities to demonstrate its capabilities at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2009. - February 16, 2009 - 4M Wireless Ltd.
OLED-display.net Partners with Electronics Distributor Actron
The leading OLED Information and news website OLED-display.net Partners with Electronics Distributor Actron. - February 16, 2009 - OLED Web Company
In Dubai Even Lunch Breaks Are Different
Office workers from Hult International Business School queued up at Jumeirah Beach Residence yesterday to take a 45-metre bungee jump on what proved to be an office lunch break with a difference. “We wanted to take a break from the traditional working lunch and liven up the... - February 16, 2009 - Hult International Business School
Contra Costa Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year award
Mary Midanek, District Sales Manager for Brook Furniture Rental, Northern California, received the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year award. - February 16, 2009 - Brook Furniture Rental
UHF RFID Windshield Tags for Automotive Access Control
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of rfid tags, has released a new UHF RFID Windshield Tag for automotive access control. Complying with EPC Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6B standards, this UHF RFID tag promises multiple tag reads, fast read rate and long read range. Designed for global use, this UHF... - February 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
UHF RFID Reader Can Help to Streamline Warehouse Management
DAILY RFID has recently released UHF RFID Reader DL910, with a read range of up to 15m, specially designed for the warehouse management. Complying with EPC Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6B standards, this UHF RFID reader promises multiple tag reads, fast read rate and long read range. This UHF Reader DL910... - February 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Trilithic Offers Free Web-Based Training & Certification for 860 DSPi Digital Installation Analyzer
Self-paced, interactive courses offer 24/7 access and convenience to working professionals. - February 15, 2009 - Trilithic
New Ideation • Innovation • Implementation Firm Opens in High Point
Alpha World Corporation's Ideation • Innovation • Implementation strengths help organizations expand, turnaround or completely reinvent themselves in today’s challenging economic climate. - February 15, 2009 - Alpha World Corporation
ShindigZ Receives “Party Retailer of the Year” Award from Greetings Etc.
ShindigZ party supply company based in South Whitley, Indiana has been awarded the title of “Party Retailer of the Year” in the online-only category from Greetings, Etc. The company has an over 80 year history and since its founding in 1926 has been part of over 20 million events. - February 15, 2009 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
Sweet Mandarin is the First UK Chinese Restaurant to Use Twitter to Beat the Credit Crunch and Boost Business
Sweet Mandarin in Manchester, UK - is the first UK Chinese Restaurant to use Twitter for Business - bookings, takeaways and Twitter has increased the business and strengthened the community. Beating the credit crunch, this is a great example for all businesses to fight back. - February 15, 2009 - Sweet Mandarin
Turkey Yellow Pages Expanding Operations in Istanbul and Antalya
“These two new office locations are the first footprints of what I suspect will be many locations throughout the beautiful country of Turkey,” commented Trevor Nadeau, Regional Director – Information & Internet Services for Turkey Yellow Pages. - February 15, 2009 - Turkey Yellow Pages LLC
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma Invites You to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, take a break from your average pizza/pasta/salad restaurant and escape into a world of fresh spices and fine Indian cuisine. This Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, renowned for its great food and trendy aura, is offering a romantic and affordable dinner for two that... - February 14, 2009 - electric karma
IPA Charities Supports the Third Way Foundation
IPA Charities has contributed $12,500 to The Third Way Foundation. The Third Way Foundation, formerly known as The Progressive Foundation, is a nonprofit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Third Way is a global movement dedicated to modernizing... - February 14, 2009 - IPA
Jim Shore’s Angels Are Now Part of Artistic Checks’ Masterpiece Collection
The distinctive artwork of Jim Shore is now available on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a leather checkbook cover through Artistic Checks’ Masterpiece Collection. - February 14, 2009 - Artistic Checks
Sonitrol Pacific Security System Detects Two on School Roof
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspected trespassers after the Sonitrol Pacific security system detected them on the roof of a Washington school February 6. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Tara Fulmer received an activation signal from one of the school’s roof hatch detection sensors. - February 14, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
IPA Recognized as a Member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
IPA has been named a member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for 2009. The Chicagoland Chamber serves as the unified business voice of greater Chicago, aggressively representing business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels. “Each initiative we undertake is an... - February 14, 2009 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Center for American Progress
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to the Center for American Progress (CAP) in support of the American Progress Business Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome you to the Business Alliance and look forward to hearing new ideas from you and your colleagues, finding common ground and... - February 14, 2009 - IPA
Latest RFID Reader for RFID Inventory Management System
DAILY RFID ( www.rfid-in-china.com ) has released their latest RFID reader DL5510 HF RFID reader for RFID inventory management system. The HF RFID Reader DL5510 enables entire trays of tagged item to be simultaneously scanned into an RFID-enabled inventory management system. Not only does it... - February 14, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RFID Healthcare System Gets Boost with RFID Wristband
RFID technology now has significant impact on healthcare system ,specially for the hospital healthcare system. DAILY RFID has recently launched RFID Wristband, which is suitable for patient managment .With this RFID Wristband integrated into the healthcare system, it will create win-win benefit... - February 14, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Kroll Fraud Solutions Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on the Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Kroll Fraud Solutions will be a sponsor at its upcoming live webcast entitled: “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 25, 2009,... - February 14, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Shipping Containers Highlighted in NY Time Story
The National Portable Storage Association’s work to raise awareness of the industry is paying dividends with coverage in the New York Times. - February 14, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Rowena Macaraeg Named President of RipBang Studios
RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding and environmental graphics. - February 13, 2009 - RipBang Studios
SEO Consult Announce 23 New Search Engine Optimisation Clients for January 2009
SEO Consult, a leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has added 23 new companies to its portfolio of SEO clients. SEO Consult has been hired by these companies to achieve first page rankings in the organic search results of major search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Live... - February 13, 2009 - SEO.co.uk
ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com Unveils New Website and Photo Card Designs
Help celebrate the ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com relaunch and get 25 additional cards for free with every order. - February 13, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
Online Chaperone Prevents Unwanted Adult Content on the Internet
Online Chaperone provides the G-Rated internet. Based on sophisticated analytic software, Online Chaperone analyzes web images before they ever reach the PC and prevents unwanted adult and pornographic content. This unique product is now available for immediate download and use. - February 13, 2009 - Online Chaperone
Confessions of a Smart Shopaholic
Price!pinx (www.PricePinx.com), an online social shopping service, launched the Smart Shopper initiative to collect shopping and money savings tips from shoppers. All tips collected will be featured on Price!pinx and also published on a popular social-blogging site. - February 13, 2009 - Price!pinx
UBS Unveils Next-Generation CMMB Multiplexer
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. (UBS), award winner of most innovative product in China; BIRTV - 08, proudly announced that it has released its second generation of CMMB compliant Multiplexers. “This CMMB Multiplexor is a truly unique product, packed with features not offered by any other... - February 13, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc Named to America’s Top Emerging Business List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc as one of the top 500 Emerging Businesses in the United States. This is the 9th annual... - February 13, 2009 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
NEMEA as Sponsor for The Knowledge Congress’ Web Event on “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, announced today that NEMEA will be a sponsor at its upcoming live webcast titled “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues.” This two-hour event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. EST. - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dorian Cougias, a NEMEA Fellow, to Speak March 25, 2009, at The Knowledge Congress’ Web Event on “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, announced today that Dorian Cougias, a NEMEA Fellow, will speak at the upcoming webcast titled “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This two-hour event is scheduled for Wednesday,March 25, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. EST. - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
EssentiaLink Reveals Secret for Surviving in a Down Economy
Having the right idea at the right time will get a company started, but if you don’t pay attention to some critical financial data the dream will die. Profit is the primary nutrient to keep a business strong and healthy. But, cash flow is oxygen; no business can survive long without it. - February 13, 2009 - EssentiaLink
enMotion® Products Support Facilities During Tough Economy - Award-Winning Georgia-Pacific Professional Line Offers Cost Savings and Waste Reduction
Georgia-Pacific Professional is providing cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solutions to businesses looking to cut costs and remain competitive while operating in the current economic downturn. Two innovative products are leading the charge: enMotion® Impulse™ and... - February 13, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Daimer Industries Announces Steam Cleaners with New Continuous Refill Technology
New dual-chamber machines maintain pressure and temperature for non-stop cleaning and tough jobs. - February 13, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Peter McLaughlin, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests on 4/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Peter McLaughlin, Senior Counsel of Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests and Your... - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
VACO Raleigh Launches New Division
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced the launch of VACO Design & Media, a new division of VACO... - February 13, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Inatech Opens Scottish Outsourcing Office
Systems specialist ready for business in Scotland. - February 13, 2009 - Inatech
Lincoln Park Counseling: A New Name for a Top Chicago Therapist Practice
The owner of a successful counseling practice in Lincoln Park, Cherilynn Veland – LCSW, MSW – has grown into one of the top therapist practices in Chicago. She would like to announce a new name for her practice – Lincoln Park Counseling. Its mission statement: focused solutions, positive change. While continuing to provide comprehensive therapy services, Lincoln Park Counseling specializes in anxiety disorders and couples counseling. - February 12, 2009 - Lincoln Park Counseling
Sibyl Systems Begin Central New York Operations
Sibyl Systems, a IT solutions provider and subcontracting firm has began operating in the Central New York marketplace. - February 12, 2009 - Sibyl Systems
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Provides Terrestrial Repeaters to Allow Solaris Mobile to Demonstrate DVB-SH Live Mobile TV During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a world leader in the development of COFDM technology and applications, is teaming-up with major players from the DVB-SH marketplace such as Abertis Telecom, Eutelsat Communications, SES Astra, Solaris Mobile, Quantum, Calearo and Thomson Grass Valley for the... - February 12, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
New Book Contains Secret to Increased Productivity
It is no secret that this country is experiencing difficult economic times, and businesses of all sizes are feeling the pressure to produce more and spend less. Business executives transfer that stress and pressure to produce more to their team of employees, and it destroys productivity, creating a... - February 12, 2009 - Jay LaBonte
Colorado BioScience Association and Four Area Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim
For three days, representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association -- along with four of the state’s economic development entities -- will be showcasing Colorado’s vast medical device sector at the 25th annual Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. The... - February 12, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Clear Guide on How to Benefit from ISO27001 in a Windows® Environment Now Available
Independent UK compliance expert IT Governance has today announced the publication of Implementing ISO27001 in a Windows® Environment, a step-by-step guide on implementing this major security standard, written with the aim of helping project managers, IT and security staff develop a shared... - February 12, 2009 - IT Governance Limited
Mark Taylor Selected to Lead CEOs in NYC
Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, has named Mark Taylor as a Vistage Chair in Manhattan. Taylor joins a community of more than 20 Vistage Group Chairs and nearly 500 members in the greater New York metropolitan area. Vistage member companies in New York... - February 12, 2009 - Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
LTS Advisors Renews Its Free Limited Time Offer
Individuals or Businesses can take advantage of the firm's limited time offer to obtain free business advice. - February 12, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
World's Smallest, 13.56mhz RFID Tags for Jewellery Inventory Tracking
DAILY RFID( www.rfid-in-china.com ) has announced the smallest RFID Jewellery Tag, designed to enable automatic jewellery tracking in retail, wholesale, or secured storage applications. With an over 3 foot read range, this tag has robust potential to inventory tracking. With smallest size of 12mm... - February 12, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
UHF RFID Long-Range Reader with High Accuracy in Identification
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and RFID readers, has recently released UHF RFID Long Range reader DL910, which has remarkable anti-interference ability and synchronized fuction. This RFID Long Range reader can be configured within a frequency range of 860MHz to 960 MHz. This... - February 12, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited