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Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant

The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association

iPhone CurryVideos App Available Now

Homemade cooking videos, shopping cart generator, GPS based store locator and a searchable ingredients glossary highlight a truly useful cooking assistant. - December 04, 2009 - iDevelopment LLC.

Captiva Spine Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device, the PIVOTEC™

Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance for its cutting edge interbody system, the PIVOTEC™. Dale Mitchell, President and Founder of... - December 04, 2009 - Captiva Spine, Inc

Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Surpassed the Cost for Softwood Fiber in 2009 as Demand for Hardwood Pulp Rose, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Higher hardwood pulpwood costs in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Sweden pushed the 3Q/09 Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) to the highest level in 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The HFPI was over six percent higher than the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI), the biggest difference in 21 years. - December 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC

BodyLogicMD Appoints Medical Director – Dr. Jennifer Landa

Dr. Jennifer Landa was appointed as Medical Director of BodyLogicMD, the network of bioidentical hormone experts. - December 04, 2009 - BodyLogicMD

Savvy Staging Launches Interior Design and Home Staging in Syracuse, NY

Savvy Staging is a full-service, residential interior design firm with a distinguished reputation. If you are looking to redecorate your entire home, or just a single room, Savvy Staging can create a beautiful environment custom designed for you. - December 04, 2009 - Savvy Staging

Provista and Unimarket Announced Today Their Partnership to Bring Wider Access to Group Purchasing Contracts for US Colleges and Universities

Today, Provista -- one of the nation’s largest Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) -- and Unimarket, the global leader of collaborative eProcurement networking, announced the signing of a partnership to market and publish Provista group purchasing contracts online for colleges, universities... - December 04, 2009 - Unimarket

Rise from the Ashes Poker Run on Dec. 12th to Raise Funds for Local Fire Victims

Friends hosting a Poker Run to benefit HellCat Customs who recently lost their home and business in a tragic fire. Proxy riders available for anyone who wants to participate but is unable to attend. All proceeds will go directly to HellCat Customs. - December 04, 2009 - HellCat Customs

Rockstarmoms Maternity "Delivers" Hip & Stylish Maternity Wear

Rockstarmoms Maternity is the place for rock & roll inspired maternity wear and other sexy originals designs for the mom-to-be who is a little more hip than most. The 4 year old company now under new ownership is working on new designs and making improvements to its already successful line. Donating a portion of its profits to charity and instituting a monthly giveaway program for its customers are just two of the most recent changes. - December 04, 2009 - rockstarmoms

Zikpot: A New Game to Bet on Music Trends

Zikpot.com is based on the idea of a "Music Share Game." Through playing Zikpot’s stock market parody, users can discover the excitement of stock market trading and become part of the rise of new musical stars. - December 04, 2009 - Zikpot

Media Analyst William Dunkerley Analyzes Russian Media Market

Announcing the publication of a new editorial by media business analyst William Dunkerley in the November 23, 2009, Moscow Times. - December 04, 2009 - William Dunkerley Publishing Consultants

Executives Without Borders Selects VeraVid™ for Holiday Greetings

Executives Without Borders is sending special video holiday wishes this year as a special thank you to its benefactors and the environment. The greetings, which are powered by Viral Media Productions' VeraVid™ personal video messaging platform, are exactly what the non-profit needed: a... - December 04, 2009 - Viral Media Productions

Ellen Laura Esses Joins Xena Vallone Realty

Sarasota, Florida, Realtor Helps Buyers and Sellers Through the Short-Sale Process - December 04, 2009 - Xena Vallone Realty

Cardiac Output Monitor System from the Alfred Mann Institute at USC Ready for Licensing

The Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California (AMI-USC) is unveiling its new product ready for license: The AMI Cardiac Output and Blood Volume Monitor. The AMI-USC worked with several outstanding inventors, Jean-Michel Maarek, PhD from USC, Daniel Holschneider, MD, from USC... - December 04, 2009 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California

Eldora Mountain Resort - Boulder Ski Escape, Colorado's Most Affordable Ski Vacation Package

Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. - December 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort

Sun Mountain Monsoon Rain Jacket Protects Against Changing Weather

The new for 2010 Sun Mountain Monsoon Rain Jacket and Rain Pants for golf offer guaranteed waterproof and windproof protection. - December 04, 2009 - Sun Mountain

Renee Marquiss Earns Real Estate License

Xena Vallone Realty Agent Focuses on First-Time Homebuyers and Military Families - December 04, 2009 - Xena Vallone Realty

Ron Gordon’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $6,000

Xena Vallone Realty Agent Presents Check to Humane Society - December 04, 2009 - Xena Vallone Realty

Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website

The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners

Steven Kurcan Joins the ActionCOACH Community

Steven Kurcan, impressed by ActionCOACH’s concept and principles, decided to become a Business Coach. - December 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

NetStrategies Adds Local Search Visibility

New service helps online customers improve local search engine results. - December 04, 2009 - Netstrategies

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Sponsors Holiday Bazaar in Brier Creek Commons

Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar on from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in Brier Creek Commons. More than 25 vendors will be selling items... - December 04, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions

iPhone App Makes 2 Million Wine Recommendations in First 6 Months

Hello Vino provides wine recommendations to consumers at the point of purchase through its free iPhone app and mobile Web sites. - December 04, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.

Didier Spella Has Found a New Challenge: Being an ActionCOACH Business Coach

Didier Spella, impressed by ActionCOACH’s concept and principles, decided to become a Business Coach. - December 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Dimora Motorcar Manufacturerer of the $2 Million Natalia SLS 2 Launches Custom Motorcycle Division

DiMora Motorcar today announced the launch of its motorcycle division, DiMora Custom Bikes. The division’s first models will be unveiled this weekend at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California. - December 04, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar

Show Groundbreaking TPMS at 2009 PRI Trade Show

Stack’s Battery-less TPMS systems completely redefines tyre pressure monitoring in motorsport. Based on patented SAW sensor technology, the problems associated with mounting batteries and complicated electronics in sensors on wheels have at last been completely eliminated. Stack, celebrating... - December 04, 2009 - Stack Ltd

Get Womble EasyDVD with 49% Off on 6th Dec. 2009

Now you have a chance to get Womble EasyDVD, an intuitive and easy-to-use DVD authoring software, for 49% off at bitsdujour.com on one day limited chance. - December 04, 2009 - Womble Multimedia, Inc.

Analyst Briefing on Global Dental Consumables Market to be Held on 11th Dec 2009 by MarketsandMarkets

Analyst Briefing on Global Dental Consumables Market by MarketsandMarkets. - December 04, 2009 - marketsandmarkets

Buyabeercompany.com Bid to Buy Pabst Brewing Company Nears $15 Million, Over 750,000 Pledge to Join This Crowdsourcing First

Forza Migliozzi & The Ad Store Crowdsource the Purchase of Pabst Brewing Company via Buyabeercompany.com. - December 04, 2009 - Forza Migliozzi, llc.

FaceTime’s Adds Squid Proxy Support to Unified Security Gateway to Extend Enterprise Security for Web 2.0 Platforms

FaceTime’s USG 3.1 Now Supports Both Squid and Blue Coat Proxy Servers and Includes FaceTime Security Labs’ Comprehensive Application Signature Database. - December 04, 2009 - Actiance – (Formerly FaceTime)

Daimer® Announces Powerful New Unheated Carpet Cleaners for Upholstery

The upgraded XTreme Power® XPC-9200U now delivers 1.5 times the power of its predecessor for auto detailing and other applications requiring a compact wand. - December 04, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

Screaming Bee Voice Changer Software Compatible with Windows 7

Screaming Bee ships MorphVOX Pro voice changing software that is fully compatible with Windows 7. - December 04, 2009 - Screaming Bee Inc

UNITS Mobile Storage Reaches New Heights with National Conference

UNITS Team Creates Plan to Propel Franchise into 2010 and Beyond - December 04, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage

Union Etchants Int’l. Awarded Patent for Unique Gold-Recovery Process GOLDOUT™ Recovers >99% Gold on Site

Union Etchants Inc. (UEI), a leader in “greener alternative” iodine-based gold etching solutions and gold recovery products used in the manufacturing of semiconductor, RF, microelectronics, wireless and medical devices, has announced that it has been awarded Patent US 2007/0217976 A1,... - December 04, 2009 - Union Etchants International

VMC Promotes Stephen Carn to Director of IT Infrastructure, Western US

While many companies continue to struggle, VMC continues to build a team for their growing IT Infrastructure business. VMC has promoted Stephen Carn as the Director of IT Infrastructure for the Western portion of the US. He joins current Director of IT Infrastructure Chuck Rush, who will move his... - December 04, 2009 - VMC Consulting

Potrero Media Offers Medicare Guidance to Seniors During Open Enrollment

Consumer Education Site Provides News and Resources to Help Seniors Find the Right Plan. - December 04, 2009 - Potrero Media

Beauty Manufacturer Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

The only female, American-owned cosmetic brush manufacturer in China celebrates its diversity and achievements in an anniversary celebration. Workers were rewarded with bicycles, televisions and small appliances in appreciation for their hard work in 2009. President Anisa Telwar expressed her great appreciation to both American and Asian workers alike for reaching their yearly goals. The Anisa International, Inc. factory is well-known in the beauty industry to be a benchmark facility. - December 04, 2009 - Anisa International. Inc.

ForProfitEDU.com Launches First Annual Lead Generation Benchmarking Survey Online

Members of the higher education community are invited to participate in benchmarking study to identify current trends and best practices in lead marketing. - December 04, 2009 - Sparkroom Inc.

Prepare for Winter Driving During Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Take a fifteen minute hazardous driving course, free. - December 04, 2009 - SafetySkills

DIG Coaching Presents Cogmed: An Insightful Discussion Among Coaches, on Attention Talk Radio

Host Jeff Copper interviews Ali Kaufman, founder of Space of Mind, to gain her insight on cognitive behavioral tools and her experiences in working with those who have attention deficit disorder (ADD). - December 04, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC

Griffin's 3 Stage Water-Jet Pumps Provide High Volume, High Pressure, High Head Capacity and Now Come Equipped with Tier 3 Engines for Cleaner Emissions

These 3 stage pumps are fairly unique large size units in that they are now being built with tier 3 engines for the cleanest emissions able to meet the strictest environmental regulations. Griffin has produced several of these new more environmentally friendly hi-pressure, hi-flow, hi-head capacity pumps with tier 3 engines in Griffin's manufacturing facility in Houston in 2009. - December 04, 2009 - Griffin Pump & Equipment, Inc.

Vaco Raleigh Sponsors 2009 PLM Families Together (PLMFT) Homeward Journey Breakfast

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced the firm was a sponsor for the 2009 PLM Families Together (PLMFT) Homeward Journey breakfast on Nov. 12. The event included presentations from board members and... - December 04, 2009 - VACO Raleigh

The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution

The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. - December 04, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.

Lily Transportation Hires Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Specialists, Ahern & Associates to Augment Expansion Efforts

Ahern & Associates to help fuel company growth by seeking out logistics company acquisition candidates for Lily Transportation Corporation. - December 04, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts Service of Lessons & Carols

Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the school will hold its third annual Service of Lessons & Carols on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the... - December 04, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh

Printer Introduces Bilingual Letterpress Wedding Invitation Designs

Invitations by Ajalon is proud to announce their introduction into the world of bilingual letterpress wedding invitations. They are one of the few letterpress printers creating bilingual invitation sets. - December 04, 2009 - Invitations by Ajalon

A Custom IDX Broker Addition Creates a Sense of Ease and Simplicity for Clients Executing Their Real Estate Search Online

IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - December 04, 2009 - IDX, Inc.