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Local Resident Wins IPOD at Crescent State Bank Grand Opening

Eric Vernon, a Sanford resident, won the drawing at Crescent State Bank’s Sanford office ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. Doug Gay, City Executive for the bank’s Sanford office, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq SmallCap CRFN), presented Vernon, with an Apple iPod - October 20, 2005 - Crescent State Bank

NiteLites– The Landscape Lighting Franchise for Centerville - Sponsors Centerville High School Elks Football Player of the Week

NiteLites – The Premier Outdoor Lighting Franchise is sponsoring the Centerville Elks football team and their player of the week program. The exceptional players being honored this week are: Varsity – Offensive Line Nick Schneider, Offensive Back Jay Cravens, and Defensive Back Matt... - October 20, 2005 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank - Pacific Security Capital - Engaged As Exclusive Program Manager for $1 Billion Las Vegas Mixed Use Project

Pacific Security Capital has been engaged as Program Manager to provide turnkey management services for a $1 Billion commercial real estate project in Las Vegas. - October 20, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital

Water Missions International and Samaritan’s Purse Provide Safe Water in Guatemala

Project Will Give Relief to Thousands of Hurricane Stan Survivors. - October 20, 2005 - Water Missions International

GNU Bayonne 2 1.0 Released

GNU Bayonne 2 offers a GNU GPL licensed scalable, media independent software environment for development and deployment of telephony solutions for use both with current, and next generation VOIP telephone networks using GNU/Linux, BSD systems, and Microsoft Windows. - October 20, 2005 - Tycho Softworks

The Syberworks Learning Management System Product Suite Introduces Online Question Creation that Requires no E-Learning Development Knowledge

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today the introduction of online question creation that requires no e-learning development knowledge for the SyberWorks Training Center Learning Management System. - October 19, 2005 - SyberWorks, Inc.

Tech-Army.org is Looking for a Few Good Techs

Tech-Army.org is looking for the best installers, engineers and technicians to combat bad service in the computer service industry. - October 19, 2005 - Tech-Army Organization

Organize Your Mac with Desktility...Desktop Icons and Application Windows Will Now Stay Put

No-U-Turn releases Desktility (formerly Desktop Resetter). Mac OS X will move icons & app windows around for various reasons, which DT resolves by auto-resetting them back to their home position. - October 19, 2005 - No-U-Turn, Inc.

Black Box Comes to Wisconsin

Black Box Corporation has come to the state of Wisconsin with the successful acquisition of Norstan Communications, Inc., a 28-year-old company specializing in Structured Cabling, Nortel Networks and Siemens Communications solutions. With the acquisition of Norstan Communications, Black Box has become the largest technical services company dedicated to designing, building and maintaining today’s converged voice and data infrastructure to 150,000 clients in 141 countries from 117 offices. - October 19, 2005 - Black Box

Nutrition Drives Sales - fortitech.com Drives Nutrition

New Site Provides Innovative Access to Research and Market Intelligence. - October 19, 2005 - Fortitech, Inc.

Task 2, an Ergonomic Products Company, Announces Online Store Grand Opening

Task 2, Inc. is committed to helping computer users achieve the highest level of safety and comfort, while also matching the individual’s needs with affordable ergonomic solutions. Among Task 2’s array of products are keyboard platforms, mechanisms, monitor arms and risers, laptop tools, copy holders, and various ergonomic tools. - October 19, 2005 - Task 2, Inc.

Fortitech, Inc. Continues Corporate Growth with Key Staff Appointments

International nutrition company adds key staff. - October 19, 2005 - Fortitech, Inc.

Iatria Spa And Health Center Wins Metro Bravo Award

Iatria Spa and Health Center has been recognized as one of the best day spas in the Triangle for the fourth consecutive year - October 19, 2005 - Iatria Day Spa

MMI Associates, Inc. Account Executive To Address University PR Society

Nicole Bucalo, Account Executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, will speak to the North Carolina State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Tompkins Hall on the NCSU campus. - October 19, 2005 - MMI

Integrated Clinical Trial Services Offers Enhanced Integrated Review Process

Tom Sturgis, President of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), has announced that the firm is providing an enhanced and automated integrated chart review process for patient recruitment that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide HIPPA-compliant searchable database information to populate pharmaceutical studies. - October 19, 2005 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services

Local Kids Invited to Iatria Health Center’s 3rd Annual Kid’s Day Oct 30

Iatria Health Center will host its third annual Kid’s Day on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the North Raleigh location at 8020 Creedmoor Road, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A local safety expert will make Children’s Identification Kits that include fingerprints, photo and DNA identification and a personal information form. Dr. Tarun Agarwal of Dental Arts will provide free toothprints and Iatria Health Center will offer scoliosis checks and health assessments. - October 19, 2005 - Iatria Day Spa

Hurricane Mold Epidemic: Chemical Clean Ups Worse Than Mold

Remediating biological risks and toxic mold risks for identified indoor and outdoor situations. - October 18, 2005 - Bio-Science Environmental Services & Laboratory, Inc.

PayStream’s Latest Research on Web Invoicing & Electronic Payments

The following technology providers have submitted their Web Invoicing & Payment solutions to PayStream’s analysts to be reviewed in the report: Bottomline Technologies, First Data, GE Corporate Payments Solutions, JPMorgan, Tranmit, Payformance Corporation, PrimeRevenue, U.S. Bank and Xign Corporation. - October 18, 2005 - PayStream Advisors, Inc.

Tycho Softworks Opens

Tycho Softworks opens to offer commercial support to GNU Bayonne users worldwide. - October 18, 2005 - Tycho Softworks

America's Supportive Employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists Honored by the Department of Defense

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored 15 of America’s most supportive employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists from across the nation at the 10th annual 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer... - October 18, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Szrek2Solutions Obtained US Patent for Their Breakthrough RNG

Szrek2Solutions announced that it received a US patent for “Method of Generating Unpredictable and Auditable Random Numbers.” The method makes a breakthrough in RNG applications where system integrity is critical. RNG method is utilizing encryption technology to digitally sign game data and produce unique random numbers. It has application for wide range of games, including class II & III, bingo, keno, lotto, numbers and card games on variety of betting platforms - internet, mobile, VLTs, slots. - October 18, 2005 - Szrek2Solutions

How to Select a Good Stockbroker – At a Glance.

Securities Arbitration's Useful Tool Can Help Main Streeters Avoid Being Burned By Wall Street. - October 18, 2005 - Securities Arbitration USA

Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President

Chris Cammack, President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Mike Morketter has been promoted to Senior Vice President at the firm’s Fayetteville office - October 18, 2005 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Names Oppenheimer Funds As National Sponsor

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Oppenheimer Funds, which offers mutual funds, variable annuities and qualified retirement plans, has joined as a national sponsor - October 18, 2005 - Women President Organization

Jennifer Eckersley Joins Haircolorxperts

Larry Dunlap, Managing Partner of Haircolorxperts (HCX), has announced that Jennifer Eckersley has joined the organization as a Senior Stylist at the Cameron Village location. - October 18, 2005 - Haircolorxperts

JDavis Architects To Compete In “Canstruction®” Competition

Jeff Davis, President of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the company will be participating in a national “Canstruction” design/build competition with proceeds to benefit the Food Bank of North Carolina. - October 18, 2005 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

Watermark Learning Principals Speak at Business Analyst World 2005 Conference

Business analysis thought leader and Masters certificate provider, Watermark Learning, has been selected to present a series of presentations at Business Analyst World 2005. - October 18, 2005 - Watermark Learning

Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank – Pacific Security Capital - Presents Risks & Benefits of Investing in Emerging Markets

Leading commercial real estate investment bank, Pacific Security Capital (“PSC”), identifies the risks and benefits that commercial real estate investors should consider when investing in emerging markets. - October 18, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital

TimTec 10-year Anniversary

TimTec Inc. is expressing customer and business partner appreciation as the company marks 10-years anniversary on the market of early drug-discovery. - October 17, 2005 - TimTec Corporation

ABetterWay.com Announces New Website and Expansion of Services

ABetterWay.com, a national real estate listing service, is pleased to announce the completion of its website – located at www.abetterway.com - and an expansion of services for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. “After an aggressive campaign of sponsor partnership recruitment and... - October 17, 2005 - ABetterWay.com

Crescent Financial Corporation Reports 26.7% Increase in Third Quarter Earnings Per Share

Crescent Financial Corporation (Nasdaq National Market: CRFN ), parent company of Crescent State Bank, reported unaudited net income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005 of $845,000 or $0.19 per diluted share compared to $661,000 or $0.15 per diluted share for the three-month period ended September 30, 2004, an increase of 26.7% on a per share basis. - October 17, 2005 - Crescent State Bank

International Profit Associates Supports Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) has taken an active role in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. - October 17, 2005 - IPA

Invent-Tech Joins Inventors in the Fight for Better Health

Gaining weight during the holiday season is a customary concern that usually begins a few weeks prior to the annual feasts scheduled by friends, family and work. - October 17, 2005 - Invention Technologies, Inc.

Mike Hazelwood’s new book, Reflection of me available at Lulu.com

Owensboro, Kentucky—October 16,2005— Mike Hazelwood releases his new book of Poetry, Reflections of Me in conjunction with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand - October 17, 2005 - Mike Hazelwood

Mal Sirrah: Restoring Dignity, Honor and Pride to the Art and Business of Fashion Design

Mal Sirrah declares: From this day forth, Mal Sirrah, Inc. will no longer provide wardrobe to celebrities, socialites, high profile personage and/or mistresses for free, trade nor “publicity.” - October 17, 2005 - One Dress Project

Walter Daniels Elected President of South Durham Little League

Walter E. Daniels, principal at Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A. has been elected president of the South Durham Little League which serves the Southern Durham and Chapel Hill areas. - October 17, 2005 - Daniels Daniels & Verdonik, P.A.

TeleManage Training Selected to Lead Pre-Conference Workshops at Telecom Financial & Asset Management Conference

Colwell to Moderate Key Panel Discussion. - October 17, 2005 - Telecom Solution Center

The Car Showase "Pre-Launch"

The Car Showcase (TCS) is meant to bring together those who find appreciation in the visual and performance modification of their vehicles. With monthly contests, a unique owner and vehicle profile system, and a well-traveled forum, members of the community come together to exhibit their own cars as well as to celebrate the entire culture of car modification. - October 16, 2005 - The Car Showcase

My Family CD / Safe Kids Card, Inc. Releases the First Do-It-Yourself CD ID Kit - the Next Generation of Child Identification

MyFamilyCD has just launched the first Amber Ready Do-it-Yourself CD Identification Kit for parents to do in the privacy of their home. For the first time, they are also offering distributorships and sponsorships for the product. Safe Kids Card, inc. hopes this will help to reach as many families as possible and teach them the importance of proper child identification. - October 15, 2005 - Safe Kids Card, Inc

E-Kanban According to Datacraft Solutions

The World of E-Kanban According to Datacraft Solutions - October 15, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions

Apply Marketing Inc. Launches New Shopping Cart Comparison and Review Site

Apply Marketing Inc., a premier search engine marketing and consulting company, has officially launched ShoppingCartIndex.com http://www.shoppingcartindex.com a website to help those looking for ecommerce solutions with the ability to search, rate, compare and review different shopping cart software and services. - October 15, 2005 - Shopping Cart Index

Automation.com Profiles Kanban

Kanban Profiled in Automation.com - October 15, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions

HALO® Eco Erosion Protection Systems protect Wetlands from Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Coastal Flooding

To protect fragile wetlands, and help foster their growth, Elemental Innovation has developed the HALO Eco which offers advanced protection for wetland restoration. - October 15, 2005 - Elemental Innovation, Inc.

Super Sexy, LLC Clothing Label Signs Tracy Buttron of Union 705, LLC as their Midwest Region Sales Representative

Super Sexy, LLC Clothing Label Signs Tracy Buttron of Union 705, LLC as their Midwest Region Sales Representative

Union 705, LLC will be representing the Super Sexy Clothing Label throughout the entire mid west region of the United States effective immediately - October 14, 2005 - Anna Pereira Super Sexy LLC

Teledge Group Completes Second Telecom Inventory Project for Fortune 5 Company

Relationship Solidifies Value of Telecom Service Inventory. - October 14, 2005 - Telecom Solution Center

Puna Kamali'i Flowers, Inc. Supports H.R. 3841, the "Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2005"

Puna Kamali'i Flowers, Inc. urges small business owners to support H.R. 3841, the "Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2005." - October 14, 2005 - Puna Kamali'i Flowers, Inc.

NiteLites – Outdoor Lighting Specialist Sponsors Centerville High School Player of the Week

The Premier Outdoor Lighting Franchise is sponsoring the Centerville Elks football team and their player of the week program. The exceptional players being honored this week are: Varsity – Offensive Line Chase Collins, Offensive Back Cameron Bowman, Defensive Line Scott Baldwin, and Defensive... - October 14, 2005 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Public Relations Society of America -LA's PRisms Awards to Honor MAYO Communications for “Best Media Placement And Corporate Communications”

MAYO Communications has earned the distinction of having the "Best Media Placement-Print" for three years in a row. MAYO staff up for awards in two categories among stiff competition. - October 14, 2005 - MAYO Communications

BBH Design Wins EDGE Award For WakeMed North Healthplex Emergency Department

Rich Beale, Partner at BBH Design, announced that the firm has received the 2005 Triangle Business Journal’s EDGE Award, which recognizes excellence in the design, general contracting, engineering and landscape contracting industries. - October 14, 2005 - BBH Design

Webcasts on Travel Security and Identity Theft for Female Executives

Interactive webcasts on travel security and identity theft will be presented to women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies as part of an ongoing educational program this fall. - October 14, 2005 - Women President Organization

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