United States News
Smart Destinations Announces Hurricane Katrina Donation Program
Smart Destinations, the premier provider of smart card technology-enabled attraction pass cards in major U.S. travel destinations, today announced the company will be donating one dollar for every Go Card sold on its website (www.gocardusa.com) during the month of September to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The company will also be providing information on its sites for customers who are interested in donating additional funds directly to the Red Cross relief effort. - September 21, 2005 - Smart Destinations
Telecentrex Launches RealtyOne800 AdTrakker Version 2.0
New RealtyOne800 AdTrakker service helps real estate agents increase leads and provides consumers automated access to information. - September 21, 2005 - Telecentrex, LLC
NiteLites of St. Louis Highlights this Year’s St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2005 Designer Show House from September 24th - October 9th
The NiteLites of St. Louis franchise will shine bright at the St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2005 Designer Show House from September 24th to October 9th. The location for 2005 is Wills Trace, a Fisher & Frichtel Community in Chesterfield, MO. - September 21, 2005 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Virtual Fax Service Helps Businesses Send and Receive Faxes Without a Fax Machine
Telecentrex launches Fax800.com, toll-free service for sending, receiving and managing faxes on any computer. - September 21, 2005 - Telecentrex, LLC
Children’s Clothing Firm Frogs Frills and Daffodils Appoints Representative
Frogs Frills and Daffodils is pleased to announce the appointment of ETC Children’s Designs of Lake Oswego, Ore., as their first USA wholesale sales representative. - September 20, 2005 - Frogs Frills and Daffodils
National Arbitration Forum Launches Natural Disaster Insurance ADR Program
The National Arbitration Forum has developed a Disaster Insurance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program to assist insurers and policyholders affected by Hurricane Katrina in resolving dispute claims quickly and cost-effectively - September 20, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
Mission Possible Intl Joins the Constant Gardener Grass Roots' Support
The Constant Gardener is a movie that exposes Big Pharma. Mission Possible International is a global volunteer force warning all consumers aspartame is a neurotoxic drug that interacts with all drugs and vaccines. - September 20, 2005 - Mission Possible International
Crown Royal Relief Charity Auction
With so many affected by the devastation in the Gulf Coast, Crown Royal, part of the Diageo of North America, Inc. portfolio, quickly responded by creating their own fund-raising program, Crown Royal Relief, and ID Society was there to provide online development support. - September 20, 2005 - ID Society, Inc.
C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution Has Launched their New Web Site www.cedentertainment.com
C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution has launched their new web site www.cedentertainment.com. - September 20, 2005 - C.E.D. Entertainment Distribution, Inc.
President Of Building Blocks Child Care Wins Women In Business Award
Lois Stephenson, President of Building Blocks Child Care & Development Center, has been recognized as one of the top businesswomen in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. - September 20, 2005 - Building Blocks Child Care & Development
Iatria Spa and Health Center Hosts Wine, Welcome And Wellness
Iatria Spa and Health Center will host Wine, Welcome and Wellness on October 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Spa’s newest location in the Progress Energy Building at 150 East Davie Street in Downtown Raleigh. - September 20, 2005 - Iatria Day Spa
Smart Destinations Strengthens Senior Management Team.
Smart Destinations Strengthens Senior Management Team with Addition of Steve Boulanger and Paul Fraser. Recognized Executives Bring Business Development, Financial and Strategic Expertise to Smart Destinations. - September 20, 2005 - Smart Destinations
DataDirect Technologies Releases DataDirect XQuery to Simplify XML and Relational Data Integration
DataDirect XQuery(TM) is the First Embeddable Component for XQuery That is Modeled after the XQuery API for Java(TM) (XQJ) - September 20, 2005 - Stylus Studio
Tap Into The Great Minds of Online Marketing
New Book delivers the “Best of the Best” in e-commerce. - September 20, 2005 - Mitch Myerson Companies
Hydraulic Institute Chooses SELMARQ™ for New Image Program
Hydraulic Institute has selected the branding consultants at SELMARQSM to establish a visual identity for their national pump systems educational initiative, Pump Systems Matter™ (PSM). The PSM pump energy optimization program is the first industry-led market transformation initiative in the... - September 20, 2005 - Selmarq
Identity Developments Awarded for the Blues
Identity Developments, a web presence design, development, & management firm in Madison, Wisconsin, receives Web Design Award from DesignFirms.org for the Build Your Own Blues website. The www.buildyourownblues.com website was developed for the 105.5 Triple M, Entercom Madison, LLC. radio station’s Blues festival held in August. - September 20, 2005 - Identity Developments
Subway® Restaurants Honored at Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Sept. 15 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain, which has long been committed to promoting healthy eating among both children and adults, recently participated in California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s unprecedented and groundbreaking Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity. Gov. Schwarzenegger named... - September 19, 2005 - Subway
Production Turned Custom... Santiago Chopper... Debuts Brand New 2006 Line
So you think celebrities and the wealthy are the only ones who can afford those wild custom choppers that are the rage among today’s bikers? Not so anymore with the release of Santiago Chopper’s brand new line of custom choppers without the custom price. - September 19, 2005 - Santiago Chopper
IKANO Acquires ISP.com
ISP.com, a leading provider of Internet services to customers across the country since 1993, recently was acquired by IKANO Communications, the world’s largest provider of private-label Internet services. - September 19, 2005 - IKANO Communications, Inc.
Quadrant II Media Launches Q2Pr.com, Touts New Image & Track Record
In an effort to renew its image and focus on its PR practice, Quadrant II Media Corporation announces the launch of its new website, Q2PR.com and that it will now conduct all PR and marketing communications business as Quadrant Two Public Relations. - September 19, 2005 - Quadrant Two PR
Dr. Toy Selects the Blobbies as Best Of 2005
The Blobbies® series of educational and entertaining children’s picture books with interactive CD-ROMs has received the "DR. TOY’S 10 BEST TOYS OF 2005" award. - September 19, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Breakthrough Approach to Environmental Assessments Benefits Industry, Regulators, and Public
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is used by federal agencies to assess the potential undesired impacts of a proposed industrial activity. The process is subjective, long, and inefficient. The costs to industry and the public are very high, and too many decisions are made by the courts. Applied Ecosystem Services, Inc. has developed a solution that requires no statutory or regulatory change, produces higher quality results more quickly and at lower overall costs. - September 19, 2005 - Applied Ecosystem Services, Inc.
Shopfar.com - Shopping Portal Offers New Way to Get Free, Legal Music Downloads
Shopfar.com is the first shopping portal to reward its users with free, legal music downloads, thanks to US company Karma Collective Inc. and Apple’s iTunes Music Store®. - September 19, 2005 - Karma Collective Inc.
Aspenbloom Pet Care Hosts Online Conference for The Bella Moss Foundation
Online conference on natural and simple ways to prevent MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) in pets - September 19, 2005 - Aspenbloom
Resorts West Announces Private Concierge for All Guests
A Private Concierge will be provided for all Resorts West guests prior to their arrival as well as for the duration of their stay in Park City. No level of service has ever been so tailored to each specific guest's needs. - September 19, 2005 - Resorts West
Six Disciplines Leadership Centers Expands into Central West Florida
Proven Business Leader to Help Top-Performing Florida Businesses Achieve Lasting Excellence Using the Six Disciplines™ Business-Building Methodology - September 19, 2005 - Six Disciplines Corporation
Web Site Devoted to Fetal Surgery Wins Standard of Excellence Award
On September 13, 2005, the Web Marketing Association (WMA) awarded the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati with a Standard of Excellence WebAward for its web site at http://www.fetalcarecenter.org in the category of "Healthcare Provider." - September 19, 2005 - Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati
Award-Winning Creative Marketing Expert Joins Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Jim Tobin, Partner at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing, announced today that Lisa Fite, an award-winning creative marketing and communications expert, has joined the firm as Design Director - September 19, 2005 - Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing
Lou Ferrero Named To Active Data Services, Inc. Board Of Directors
Lou Ferrero, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tuscany Ventures and Director of Clique Capital, has been named to the Active Data Services, Inc. Board of Directors. - September 19, 2005 - Active Data Services
Bank Executive Receives Rotary International Award
Bob Myers, Holly Springs City Executive of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq SmallCap CRFN) has received the Rotary International Membership Development and Extension Award for the Holly Springs chapter of Rotary Club. - September 19, 2005 - Crescent State Bank
Craig Dedrick To Participate In Charlotte Council Membership Meeting
Tom Carpenter, President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Craig Dedrick, Assistant Vice President at the firm’s Charlotte office, has been selected to speak at the Charlotte Council Membership Meeting. - September 19, 2005 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Las Vegas Businessman Purchases Pete Allman’s Celebrity Scene News
Mr. Earl White, a prominent Las Vegas businessman and community leader has recently partnered with the extremely talented, renowned sports photographer Mr. C. J. Cansler, also of Las Vegas. Together, these two notable gentlemen purchased the immensely popular and extremely well known, Pete... - September 19, 2005 - Celebrity Scene News
Magnum Technologies Unveils ADVANTAGE® 2.0 IT Business Service Management Solution - New Business Service Discovery™ Capability Accelerates Deployment
Magnum Technologies new ADVANTAGE® 2.0 BSD capability provides automated discovery, and administration of an organization’s IT assets while providing multi-level correlation to automate ITIL compliance, SLA’s for the Business and OLA’s for the IT organization. - September 19, 2005 - Magnum Technologies
Take Desktop Data Anywhere with PocketCache+ and U3 Powered USB Smart Drives
PocketCache+, a new type of snapshot backup application, enables mobile users to take their PC desktop files with them in a pocket-sized, secure, U3 USB smart drive. - September 19, 2005 - kadena systems
I/Gear Expands Solution Partner Program
Integrated Manufacturing leader certifies I.E.S. Group as first Canadian solution partner. - September 19, 2005 - I/Gear
A+ Editors Launches Website & Offers New Services
A+ Editors now offers its writing/editing/proofreading services nationwide through its new website: www.APlusEditors.com. Students, business people, and anyone in need of professional editorial services (regardless of geographic location) will now have access to the professionals at A+ Editors. - September 18, 2005 - Blog4Bucks
Trends, Taste & Travel Goes Podcasting
Radio travel show Trends, Taste & Travel with host Cy Emerus has entered the world of podcasting with the help of able Internet marketing firm Parker Web Developers. - September 17, 2005 - Parker Web Developers
visualEdit 2.0 Now Available
visualEdit is a web-based website management and editing package that allows users to effortlessly set up and maintain separate companies, users, and ftp accounts. Users can log in and make changes to their own web sites from any computer using a robust set of graphical tools. - September 16, 2005 - ActiveCampaign, Inc.
Identity Developments Gives Doctor’s Choice Supplements What the Doctor Ordered
Identity Developments launches newly re-designed website for Doctor's Choice Supplements. The website, www.equishine.com, features the Equi-Shine brand of horse vitamin and mineral supplements. Doctor's Choice Supplements is located in Middleton, Wisconsin, and sells direct to customers and through distributors throughout the US. Identity Developments is a web presence design, development, & management firm located in Madison, Wisconsin. - September 16, 2005 - Identity Developments
WorldWideDJs.com Introduces the First Monthly Digital Mixtapes Subscription
WorldWideDJs.com, the leading DJ entertainment site on the internet, announced the first digital mixtapes subscription service. The monthly digital mixtapes subscription offering is the first of its kind in the DJ’s entertainment world. - September 16, 2005 - WorldWideDJs
Restored Statue an Inspiration for 9/11 Commemoration
St. Ann's Parish, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio dedicated a restored statue of the Sorrowful Mother for a 9/11 commemoration. The image of the Virgin Mary as the Sorrowful Mother served as a reminder of those lost on 9/11. The restoration process was accomplished with the help parishioner Tom Cousineau, owner of local Henninger's Religious Goods, and artist Debbie Knopf. - September 16, 2005 - Henninger's Religious Goods
National Arbitration Forum Expands Stays to Additional Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina; Provides Donation for Disaster Relief
The National Arbitration Forum expands stays for hearings and other case proceedings to all of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and to select regions of Florida. - September 16, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
Neurofeedback Therapy Shows Promising Results in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Other High Incidence Medical Disorders
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center has introduced a Neurofeedback Therapy Program as part of a cutting-edge, integrative medical approach for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other common brain/mood disorders, including depression, autism, addiction, head injury, migraine, epilepsy and insomnia. - September 16, 2005 - Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
Businesses are Losing Money Because of Web Designers
Tom Antion’s book, The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Marketing for Small Business, that hit #2 on three bestseller lists behind Harry Potter and #1 in every business category points out the mistakes that almost all web designers make and explains what can be done to fix the problems they cause. - September 16, 2005 - Antion & Associates
National Arbitration Forum Responds to Hurricane Katrina
The National Arbitration Forum (NAF) halts hearings and other case proceedings involving parties affected by Hurricane Katrina. - September 16, 2005 - National Arbitration Forum
Matthews House Hosts Cary Bridal Show
The Matthews House has announced the premiere of Cary’s First Annual Bridal Show on September 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The venue will partner with Cuisine’s Catering and TripLogics Vacation Center to provide an elegant evening with more than 25 vendors on-hand to assist guests with every aspect of wedding planning. - September 16, 2005 - Matthews House
Deacom to Exhibit at BCMC 2005
Deacom, Inc. is set to exhibit its accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system at the 25th Building Components Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Milwaukee, WI on October 12-14. BCMC, the premiere networking and showcasing event for the building component industry, will offer... - September 16, 2005 - Deacom
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces 2006 Conference
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has named Chicago as the location for its 2006 annual conference, to be held April 27 – 29 at the Ritz-Carlton. - September 16, 2005 - Women President Organization
New Feature Revolutionizes Lead Generation for Real Estate Professionals
RealtyOne800 Adtrakker, the advanced 800 number technology utilized by successful real estate professionals across the country, announces its Name and Address Capture feature. - September 16, 2005 - Telecentrex, LLC
E-Control Systems to Present a New Manual and Automated HACCP Control Solution for Foodservice Divisions in Schools and Hospitals at the NAFEM Show in Anaheim
A new program offered by E-Control Systems allows School Districts to immediately Automate their HACCP procedures in all of their Schools at no charge. - September 16, 2005 - E Control Systems