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Govt. to Act on Cyprus Property Deeds - Boosting Market

There have been rumours recently that the new measures to help people get their title deeds would not help those who have already bought property in Cyprus. The government has made a statement to OPP in response: "The Interior Minister [Neoclis Sylikiotis] has not stated that the measures... - June 24, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Online Curriculum Resource Lesson Planet Provides More Than 300 Teacher-reviewed online Independence Day Lesson Plans

Teachers can search from a wide variety of teacher-reviewed Independence Day lesson plans available online using LessonPlanet.com, a premier K-12 education search engine specifically designed for teachers. - June 24, 2009 - Lesson Planet

Help Fight Teen Obesity: Teens Workout for Free

Free workouts for teen help fight obesity, type 2 diabetes and summer boredom. - June 24, 2009 - 123 Fit Sacramento

Out-U-Go!® Adds South Loop-Hyde Park Service to Its Growing Litter

New Location opening brings top-notch pet care to the neighborhood - June 24, 2009 - Out-U-Go!

Callahan Custom Cycles, Custom Eyes Concepts and Fremont Street Experience Team Up for ‘Pit Boss’

Fremont Street Experience Commissions the First Ever Las Vegas-Themed Motorcycle. - June 24, 2009 - Over The Limit Marketing & Production

Debt Settlement Company Donates to "Metro Kidz"

Employees at an award-winning debt settlement company make charitable donation to inner-city youth group. - June 24, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.

Climate Change Issues Can be Addressed by Adaptation Approach to Responsible Purchasing

Adaptation chairman shows business leaders new approach to enabling people to assess the harmful impacts of available options and make buying decisions that benefit the environment - June 24, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd

IMRI Launches SEO Classroom Training in Chennai

IMRI(Internet & Mobile Research Institute), a leading Digital Marketing firm in India has recently launched weekend classroom training for Search Engine Optimization(SEO) in Chennai. The institute aims to provide the most advanced and comprehensive SEO training which includes an extensive range... - June 24, 2009 - IMRI Institute

Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans.” This event is scheduled for August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - June 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Largest Equestrian Event Producer Signs with TodoCast Network

TodoCast, the affordable portable live satellite web-broadcasting system has added Show Jumping Unplugged as a new network partner. Headquartered in the heart of the West Coast hunter jumper scene, Show Jumping Unplugged produces over thirty sanctioned equestrian events a year around the world and... - June 24, 2009 - TodoCast

Taken by Storm: UH Offers Hurricane Experts for Array of Topics

Hurricane Ike was the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States and left such an imprint as to be among the list of retired hurricane names for the annals. UH offers many resources for hurricane season, representing experts across a variety of fields. - June 24, 2009 - University of Houston

Volume Group Launches Zebra’s New EM 220™ Printer

Mobile printing has just become more compact and affordable with the launch of the new Zebra® EM 220 from leading global thermal bar-code-printer manufacturer, Zebra Technologies. Deemed the printer that “fits all pockets”, the EM 220 is the smallest mobile printer from Zebra... - June 24, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd

City of Agoura Hills Upgrades Parks

Active Park System in Family-Oriented Community to Receive Upgrades. - June 24, 2009 - City of Agoura Hills

UTI MF Reposes Trust in UpsideLMS, Renews Contract for 2 Years

Earlier this year, UTI MF, India’s leading and oldest Mutual Fund manager, renewed its contract to use UpsideLMS On-Demand for another 2 years after a very successful first year term. The contract enables UTI MF to use the system for over 1000 users every year. UpsideLMS’s features, error-free usage, together with the overall support from Upside Learning, are among the key factors that have led to UTI MF’s renewal decision. - June 24, 2009 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Alliance Manufacturer Representatives Announce New Product Line Addition: KWC

Alliance Manufacturer Representatives is proud to announce the addition of KWC to the Alliance family of product lines. Since 1920, KWC has manufactured products that embody the traditional values of Swiss craftsmanship, both in their functionality and in their aesthetic. Alliance is thrilled to be... - June 24, 2009 - Alliance Manufacturer Representatives

World Marbles Federation Project Launched

Most of us know marbles as a child game. But in these days many adult players compete in the marbles tournaments. There are also international marbles tournaments organized in some countries. To promote marbles all over the world and to initialize establishing of the World Marbles Federation, a new... - June 24, 2009 - Czech Marbles Federation

Business Owners Can Now Offer Discounts to Local Consumers with One Card Instead of Printable Coupons

TheBLVDCard.com, a new local discount company that brings local businesses together with local consumers, is creating a “win-win” opportunity whereby business owners can now cost-effectively reach thousands of local potential customers and those same customers can now save money without needing to print out coupons. In preparation for their planned launch this summer, TheBLVDCard.com is offering to waive the monthly fees until September 1st. - June 24, 2009 - The BLVD Card

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Selects New Upper School Head

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 academy has named Steve Pond as upper school head. In this position, Pond will oversee Trinity’s upper... - June 24, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh

Automated Valet - AVPM Technology Caters to Monthly Parker Needs

AVPM Monthly gives valets the information and tools to recognize monthly customers, provide good customer service, apply correct fees and protect the bottom line. The system has complete capabilities for setting up monthly parker accounts, managing rates, and much more. - June 24, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Business Builder Seminar

John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host an informational session titled “This Is Not Your Teenager’s Networking,” featuring Dick Betts, a national speaker specializing in... - June 24, 2009 - RRAR

Executive Suites by Roseman Welcomes Maureen Udell as Calgary Customer Service Manager

Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mrs. Maureen Udell has joined the Roseman team as its new Customer Service Manager in Calgary. Mrs. Udell will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. “Maureen recognizes the importance of her new position and... - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman

Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), a company that builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C., has announced that the company has been ranked No. 37 on Business Leader magazine’s... - June 24, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes Sylvia Flores to General Manager

Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) has appointed Mrs. Sylvia Flores as its new General Manager. Mrs. Flores will report to Mr. Milton Bogoch, Roseman's President and CEO. Promoted from within, "Sylvia brings tremendous experience to the Roseman team as General Manager," Bogoch said. - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman

New Website Enables Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener's Excess Harvest

Excess produce usually left to rot in gardens now being donated to neighborhood food pantries - June 24, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org

New Head of Industrial Engineering Department Appointed at Penn State

A new Peter and Angela Dal Pezzo Department Head of the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University has been named. - June 24, 2009 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering

ARISE Foundation’s Appeal for Stories About Gang Life Results in Hundreds of Submissions from Around the World

Fifty of the best stories will be featured in a remarkable upcoming book about gang prevention. - June 24, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Tiny Record Label Releases Huge Compilation

Boston based rockers tinyHUGE have released the first volume of a planned two disc anthology. The Best Of tinyHUGE. The twenty one track album presents outstanding songs from the bands first four CDs. - June 24, 2009 - Gr8Trax Music Media

A New Way to Unlock the iPhone 3.0 Increases Demand; Stock in Central London Stores Exhausted

Mobile phone retailers run out of stock as queues for new iPhone 3GS handsets exceed predictions, in large part thanks to a new solution designed to unlock the iPhone 3.0. o2 and Carphone Warehouse stores in Central London and in other major UK cities suffered a mismatch in supply and demand on... - June 24, 2009 - iPhone Unlocking Ltd

NexCards.com Launches Innovative Panoramic Business Card

NexCards.com is proud to announce its newest innovation – customizable panoramic business cards. - June 24, 2009 - NexCards.com

Financial Industry’s Top Personal Finance Advisors Join to Form People’s Financial Advisor Service

The Online Financial Planning Service uses advanced artificial intelligence engine to provide middle-income Americans with the best financial advice – for much less. - June 24, 2009 - peoplesfinancialadvisor.com

Connect2Consult Eyes Global Market Through Its OTS Model

New Delhi based Connect2Consult is planning to go international by expanding its reach to markets in Europe and US through its Offshore Talent Sourcing Model (OTS). According to C2C, “The Offshore Talent Sourcing (OTS) Model is designed specifically keeping in mind the need to support cross... - June 24, 2009 - Connect2Consult

Brass Grabbers, the Manufacturer of a New Glove That Captures Bullet Casings from Discharged Firearms, Attends 52nd Inventors Congress

A new invention for gun enthusiasts was on hand at the 52nd Inventors Congress on June 12th and 13th in Redwood Minnesota. Invented by Anthony Hanson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, this new invention is called the “Brass Grabber”. The “Brass Grabber” is a newly patented device,... - June 24, 2009 - Brass Grabbers

Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Crete Greece

Creative works and education, quality entertainment and endless game are the characteristics of the brand new Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete. - June 24, 2009 - Maris Hotels

Most UK ISP Consumers Dissatisfied with Their Broadband Speeds

The latest survey of nearly 800 ISPreview.co.uk readers, an impartial independent information and consumer review site covering broadband Internet providers, has revealed that over half (58.6 Per Cent) of Brits are not satisfied with their broadband speeds. - June 24, 2009 - ISPreview.co.uk

Conserving Threatened Species is Only a Click Away

International targets set for reducing biodiversity loss may still be achieved with the help of a new online conservation tool. The new initiative led by the Zoological Society of London brings together information on the world’s threatened species and demonstrates that we know the least... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Liantec TBM-1460 Tiny-Bus PCIe eSATA / SATA-II 3Gbit/s Extension Solution: Offers Advanced Data Storage Capacity for Small Form Factor Computing Applications

Liantec TBM-1460 Tiny-Bus PCIe eSATA / SATA-II multiplier extension module based on the embedded Tiny-Bus Extension Solution, and integrated with dual x1 PCIe eSATA / SATA-II host controllers and SATA-II multiplier hub controller, supports 3/4 eSATA ports and 5 SATA-II 3Gbit/s ports with hardware RAID level 0/1/10. With the features of PCIe eSATA / SATA-II multiplier, TBM-1460 brings the server-class features of data storage to the industrial small form factor embedded computing applications. - June 24, 2009 - Liantec Systems Corporation

From Jack the Ripper to Great White Sharks

What do great white sharks have in common with serial killers? Refined hunting skills, according to a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology A team of US-based researchers have found that sharks hunt in a highly focused fashion, just like serial... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Dino-Not-So-Soaring

The largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, reveals a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology. - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Syntext to Release Open Source 'Serna Free' WYSIWYG XML Editor Soon

Syntext, Inc. (http://www.syntext.com) is happy to announce that Serna Free XML Editor is going to be open-source software soon. - June 24, 2009 - Syntext

Financial Prophet Predicts Financial Recovery and Crisis

Med Yones, the world renowned financial expert who predicted the global financial crisis in Jan 2007, will deliver a keynote speech at the 10th Annual Investment Workshop. - June 24, 2009 - IIM

Historical Fiction Novel Hits #1 on Amazon, Overtakes Gone with the Wind

The Civil War novel Shades of Gray by historical fiction author Jessica James climbed the charts to #1 on Amazon in the romance/historical/U.S. category on June 11, overtaking Gone with the Wind. - June 24, 2009 - Jessica James

India Infrastructure Index to Track Stocks Fundamentally

Desai Research Associates launches fundamentals-based thematic stock index - FINDX Infra40 - tracking Indian Infrastructure Sector stocks - June 24, 2009 - Desai Research Associates

Espace-Maroc Launches “Pay What You Want” for Riads in Marrakech

Espace-Maroc launches this revolutionary formula for its Hotels and Riads in Marrakech. This promotion promises save money to international travellers on a budget and to promote tourism to Morocco during the current world economic recession. - June 24, 2009 - Espace-Maroc

Williamhill.com Wins Best Online Betting Site at Irish Sports Betting Awards

williamhill.com has picked up the award for best on-line betting site at inaugural Irish Sports Betting Awards in Dublin. The website was nominated for the award along with betfair.com, boylesports.com, and Ladbrokes.com, but the judging panel decided that williamhill.com is currently the best... - June 24, 2009 - William Hill