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Background Check Company Cuts Through Confusion of the New I-9 Form

The new Employee Verification form, “I-9” was produced by USCIS last week, Selection.com - a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening company helps employers cut through the confusion by co-sponsoring a webinar with answers to common questions. - March 14, 2013 - Selection.com

Soul/R&B Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns Home in Indy for Performance at Jazz Kitchen

Caleb and Andriea Ishman got their start in Indianapolis. They married in 2009, and moved away to start their career together in music. Four years later, the couple is back as Soul music duo ISH, ready to reconnect with their fans and to present an amazing live show. - March 14, 2013 - Artist ISH

Sutor Announces Title Fight Opponent, Undercard at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s April 12 Friday Night Fights

Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces the fight card for the Friday Night Fights series event on April 12, in the Rollins Center®. Heavyweight superstar Amir “Hardcore” Mansour of Penns Grove, N.J., a crowd favorite in the Rollins Center, is eager... - March 14, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Nutrition Pit Announces New GASP Clothing in Time for Spring Training

Nutrition Pit has just announced a new arrival of GASP clothing just in time to shed the winter weight gain and prepare for spring. GASP clothing offers a wide range of products made for serious workouts in the gym, in addition to high quality and comfortable gear, to wear outside the weight room. - March 14, 2013 - Nutrition Pit

MIVAL Miniature Show

MIVAL Announces its 3rd Annual Treasures in Miniature Art Show and artists' reception coming to Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery. The exhibit runs April 4-27, 2013. Opening night begins at 5:30pm to 8pm on April 4. It is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Please come and join them in celebrating the creative expressions in the form of small format artwork. Gallery Hours: Thursday - Sat. 12Noon - 6pm, Sunday 12Noon - 4pm. - March 14, 2013 - Mercer Island Visual Arts League

Four New Yoga and Wellness DVDs Coming in May 2013 from BayView Entertainment

DVDs from top-name yoga instructors Sara Ivanhoe, Jenni Rawlings, & Rainbeau Mars plus wellness expert Ira Israel power BayView Entertainment’s May DVD releases. - March 14, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

Cleversafe Selects Apposite for Network Simulation

Apposite® Technologies today announced that Cleversafe has selected Apposite’s Netropy® network emulators for testing the performance of Cleversafe’s storage products over wide area networks. The world's largest data repositories rely on Cleversafe’s dispersed object... - March 14, 2013 - Apposite Technologies

"Star Wars," "Ghostbusters," Zombie Groups Among Fan Communities to Add Fun to Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

Fan Communities showing loyalty to "Star Wars," "Ghostbusters," zombies and other fandoms are set for the inaugural Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con at America's Center, March 22-24. - March 14, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ

ATTO Technology to Highlight Innovations at Intel Solutions Summit

Sharing Broadest Portfolio of Storage and Network Solutions Supporting Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAS and Thunderbolt Protocols - March 14, 2013 - ATTO Technology, Inc.

U.S. Gas and Electric Sponsors the Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival in Miami-Dade County Public High Schools

U.S. Gas & Electric (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has partnered with Leadership Miami® in support of its inaugural Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival. Leadership Miami®, a... - March 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Mortgage Relief Fraud a Threat to Distressed Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI

For homeowners in danger of losing their home to foreclosure, the difficulties of navigating their options are being complicated by the threat mortgage relief fraud. “Homeowners who are in danger of losing their home to foreclosure are especially vulnerable to these types of predators,” says Donna Tashjian with Keller Williams Grand Rapids East. “It is vitally important that these homeowners learn about the danger so they can protect themselves.” - March 14, 2013 - Donna Tashjian

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Home Sale News: Zsa Zsa, Budweiser & Abe Lincoln's Son

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a different kind of real estate website that focuses on both home sale news and entertainment. They cover home and condo sales data and trends, but also celebrity homes, beach homes, ski homes, golf homes, spectacular homes and a weekly Top 10 Hot Homes list. Their features have been covered by Time, CNBC, USA Today and many other major media. - March 14, 2013 - TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

BeautyBridge.com Offering PCA SKIN

PCA SKIN provides effective, healthy skincare products. - March 14, 2013 - BeautyBridge.com

Casting Hub Gives Hope to an Aspiring Actor

As a commercial networking service, Casting Hub assists actors, models and entertainment industry professionals find work and achieve their goals. - March 14, 2013 - CASTINGHUB

Nine New Martial Arts Instruction DVDs Coming from BayView Entertainment in May 2013

BayView Entertainment’s catalog of martial arts and self-defense instruction titles expands with an additional nine titles on May 28, 2013, including techniques in Krav Maga as well as specific self-defense for women. - March 14, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

GiveGab Secures $1.2 Million in Funding

Social network for volunteers will expand services and reach with investment. - March 14, 2013 - GiveGab

Fortune 100 Innovation Leaders to Gather in Boston for Premiere Innovation Event

Imaginatik plc invites innovation leaders from around the world for its annual Innovation Leaders Forum (ILF) to be held in Boston April 23, 2013. - March 14, 2013 - Imaginatik plc

MaxLite LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits Receive ENERGY STAR® Rating

MaxLite®, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative LED products, announces the addition of its 4” LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits to the ENERGY STAR® list of qualified lighting products. “Our Energy Star rated LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits reinforce... - March 14, 2013 - MaxLite

New Webzine for Independent Christian Filmmakers

Introducing Faith Flix, a new webzine geared for low budget, independent Christian filmmakers. Behind the scenes look at the world of independent Christian filmmaking. - March 14, 2013 - MainStreet Productions

Polaris Study Offers Evidence of How Outcomes Management Technology Can Transform Child Welfare Services

Polaris shares the results of a multi-year study on the use of outcomes management technology in child welfare, and advocates for its widespread implementation. - March 14, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions

University of Houston Selected to Develop Social Work Education in China

One of Seven Programs in U.S. Chosen to Participate in 5-Year Partnership - March 14, 2013 - University of Houston

Atlanta Firm Innovative Mind Group Retained by Orlando-Based Hoop Culture to Spearhead Marketing Efforts

Innovative Mind Group is pleased to announce a new professional liaison with sports apparel brand Hoop Culture. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and led by founder Mike Brown, Hoop Culture holds five trademarks and enjoys partnerships with the Wide World of Disney Sports Complex, the Amateur... - March 14, 2013 - Innovative Mind Group

QA Graphics Opens Second Office Space

QA Graphics, Iowa interactive design firm, has opened a second office located in eastern Iowa. This new office space allows QA Graphics’ product developer to work remotely from the company’s main office in Ankeny, Iowa. QA Graphics has focused on hiring young and innovative talent, and... - March 14, 2013 - QA Graphics

Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to Present Love and Logic’s® Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! at Sammamish Montessori in Redmond WA Starting Tuesday April 2, 2013

Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to present Love and Logic’s® Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! class, at Sammamish Montessori School in Redmond WA starting Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm. - March 14, 2013 - Bellevue Family Counseling

How Eight Professional Athletes Are Spreading the Spirit of Aloha

Royal Hawaiian Orchards Promotes Health and Well Being Through Brand Ambassadors - March 14, 2013 - Royal Hawaiian

William Peace University Announces Erskine Bowles as 2013 Commencement Speaker

Former President of the University of North Carolina and the Late Jacquelin Quesenbery Jeutter to Receive Recognition from Four-Year Baccalaureate University During May 11 Graduation - March 14, 2013 - William Peace University

Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera to Perform Live at New York City's Big Apple Music Series

Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera will be making his way to New York this week for his performance at Gibson Guitar Studios for the Big Apple Music Series. Etcetera is known internationally for his tracks with Beyonce, Shontelle and Broadway Musical Star Chester Gregory as well as for his recent... - March 14, 2013 - Etcetera

Dr. Mark Galland Provides Orthopaedic Services at Cleveland Indians Spring Training Camp

Local Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Assists MLB Players and Prospects in Preparing for the 2013 Regular Season - March 14, 2013 - Dr. Galland

ProcessPro® Software Welcomes New Team Members

ProcessPro Software is pleased to announce the hire of new team members in Business Development, Software Development, and Client Support. The new hire’s technical and personal skill sets are a welcome advantage for ProcessPro® Software. - March 14, 2013 - ProcessPro Software

United Way of the Greater Triangle Announces 2013 Community Impact Plan

Local Nonprofit Invests in Programs Dedicated to Improving Education, Health and Financial Stability - March 14, 2013 - United Way of the Greater Triangle

Wake Up! You Know Not the Day or the Hour, Tells Jesus' Life in Chronological Order Through the Gospels

Eric McNamara found himself flipping through Gospels to study Jesus' life. Wake Up! You Know Not the Day or the Hour consolidates accounts chronologically to give meaning to events that shaped Jesus. - March 14, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Mims Distributing Company Supports Carolina Hurricanes’ Kids ‘N Community Foundation Casino Night

Raleigh Beer Distributor Named Slapshot Sponsor of Special Event on Friday, March 22 at The PNC Arena - March 14, 2013 - Mims Distributing

The Rigley Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty Reaches Another Closing

Sacramento Short Sale Specialist Mike Rigley with the Rigley Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty, has just closed another Short Sale home in the Florin community. - March 14, 2013 - Rigley Realty Group

Ted "The Golden Voice" Williams to Debut Weekly Show on Talktainmentradio.com

Beginning March 18, 2013, the only radio station in the world where you can tune in daily to hear Ted Williams will be Talktainmentradio.com. The seasoned voice-over actor is set to join the premier online radio platform for a talk show called "Afternoon Delight with Ted 'The Golden Voice'... - March 14, 2013 - Talktainmentradio.com

Campbell Law Review Annual Symposium on March 15 to Focus on Medical Error Litigation

Symposium to Host Richard Boothman, CRO of the University of Michigan Healthcare System and Creator of the Michigan Model - March 14, 2013 - Campbell Law

Local Wastewater Management Company Announces Merger

SeptiPRO Merges into FRANC Environmental, Enhancing Real Estate Service Offering - March 14, 2013 - FRANC Environmental

The Chef’s Academy Announces March 15 Fish Fry Fundraiser

Culinary Institution Hosts Local Fundraiser to Support The School's Tournant Society - March 14, 2013 - The Chef's Academy

Abenity Empowers Human Resource Teams with Over 40 Employee Engagement Tools in New Back Office

Abenity, Inc. a provider of private employee perks and benefit programs announced the launch of their redesigned Abenity Back Office today. The Abenity Back Office serves as each client’s command center for the administration of their Abenity Perks & Benefits platform empowers Human Resources and Benefits teams to pursue employee engagement on a deeper level with over 40 easy to use communication, marketing, loyalty, and recognition tools. - March 14, 2013 - Abenity, Inc.

Talk Fusion Sets the Stage for Upcoming Believe Corporate Event

Record-breaking number of Independent Associates from around the world coming to Tampa, Florida, to move the Talk Fusion Products & Opportunity from their head to their heart, inspiring them to live their dreams. - March 14, 2013 - Talk Fusion

Announcing the 2013 Tax Lien Investing Conference

Joanne Musa, President of Tax Lien Consulting, LLC and TaxLienLady.com is happy to announce the 2013 Tax Lien Investing conference. - March 14, 2013 - TaxLienLady.com

Deborah R. Hayden Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Deborah R. Hayden, of Owensboro, Kentucky, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Tobacco Manufacturing. About Deborah R. Hayden Deborah R. Hayden is the Manager of Product... - March 14, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who

Cynthia E. Gitt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Cynthia E. Gitt, of Pasadena, California has recently been recognized as a 2013 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Labor and Employment Law. About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt is Principal and... - March 14, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who

M2C Model Management Announces New Director for Miami Models at Florida Location

M2CMM (MC Squared Model Management) MC2 Models Miami is pleased to announce the addition of Corey Grenier as Director of MC2 Plus at the Miami office. The division will be specializing in Miami Models and Talent for TV/Film/Commercial Print. In addition, Corey will manage a select group of full... - March 14, 2013 - MC2 Model Management

M2C Model Management Announces Successful Fashion Week with New York Models

M2CMM (MC Squared Model Management) has just announced a successful New York Fashion Week with their diverse roster of New York models. This year had their New York models running around Manhattan from shows to presentations. Some examples of the appearances of the models during New York Fashion... - March 14, 2013 - MC2 Model Management

Yuri's Night Signs Affiliation Agreement with Science Cheerleader, SciStarter on ISS-Bound Research Project

Yuri's Night has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Science Cheerleader and SciStarter on Project MERCCURI, a microbial research project that will fly to the International Space Station this fall. Project MERCCURI, an investigation anchored by the University of California... - March 14, 2013 - Yuri's Night

Austin Dog Alliance Receives $100,000 Meadows Foundation Grant

The Austin Dog Alliance received a $100,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation and opened its new facility in Cedar Park, Texas, where it will continue its work using therapy dogs to teach social skills to youth on the autism spectrum, among other programs. - March 14, 2013 - Austin Dog Alliance

7th Annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on March 24th

The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate show on the West Coast, the 7th Annual San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON, returns on March 24, 2013. Featuring the "Best of the Best" selected and curated by the Organizers, the 7th Annual International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 40... - March 14, 2013 - TasteTV