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TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Rename/Rebrand St. Luke's LifeWorks
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by St. Luke’s LifeWorks to rename and rebrand this non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and hope to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, for over 100 years. “Changing the name of this well respected organization was... - March 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
BDA Advises on the Sale of Sichuan Zhiqiang Food to Lunar Capital
Lunar Capital (“Lunar”), a China-focused private equity group, has acquired 60% of Sichuan Zhiqiang Food Co Ltd (“Zhiqiang” or “Joysun”), a leading instant walnut beverage manufacturer in China. The original management team of Zhiqiang will continue to hold the... - March 27, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
OAI: NY Bills Aim to Help Eliminate Car Insurance Scams
A trio of bills stiffen penalties for car insurance scams and make it harder for criminals to execute such schemes. - March 26, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Full Motion Video for Defense Summit
Members from the DoD and private sector will convene this April to discuss the growing demand for full motion video in intelligence operations and gain an understanding on how to overcome current challenges. - March 22, 2012 - IDGA
NameSpace.org Files Trademarks on Some of Its 482 gTLD Names and Submits Them to ICANN
name.space, Inc. (“name.space”), a pioneer in the origination, marketing, and use of generic Top Level Domains (“gTLDs”) announced today that it had filed for trademark protection for a number of its existing portfolio of 482 generic Internet Top-Level Domains... - March 22, 2012 - Name.Space, Inc.
Rakim, Louie Vega and Steve Lewis Headline the First Annual Nightlife Culture Expo
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) announced today the line up for the Nightlife Cultural Expo scheduled for April 4th-7th 2012. Iconic names including Rakim, Little Louie Vega, Kevin Hedge, and Rob Swift will be performing at historic venues like Stonewall and exclusive clubs like Double Seven to help elevate nightlife culture. - March 21, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
IEEE SmartGridComm 2012 to Address Worldwide Advance of Energy Infrastructure from November 5 – 8 in Tainan City, Taiwan
Third Annual Conference Announces May 6, 2012 as “Call for Papers” Deadline - March 21, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
What Would Roseanne do? Roseanne Barr Pens Advice Column for Cutting-Edge Women’s Magazine
Beginning this April, Roseanne Barr will share her wisdom with the readers of BUST, “The magazine for women with something to get off their chests,” in a regular column called “What Would Roseanne Barr Do?” In the magazine’s April/May issue, on newsstands March 27, Roseanne answers questions about sex, friendship, and personal finances with her trademark irreverent wit. - March 21, 2012 - BUST Inc.
CPX Interactive Rolls Out Social Media Advertising Solutions
Digital advertising company provides brands with display options that extend reach in social networking environments. - March 20, 2012 - CPXi
Rentricity Inc. Launches Series A Fundraising at 2012 Wall Street Green Summit in New York City
The Company Announces New Global Strategic Partnership for the First Time at March 20th Pitch - March 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Cell2Get to Carry New Phone, Contemplating Sale
With the approach of spring and the beginning of yet another release cycle all throughout the electronics industry, internet mobile retailer Cell2Get is determined to help keep cellular communications costs as low as possible – with the latest target of their focus being the new Galaxy Note... - March 16, 2012 - cell2get
The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week
"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party
Voicebrook and Nuance Partner to Provide Speech-Powered Reporting Solutions for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories
Nuance’s Dragon® Medical 360 Technology to Power Voicebrook’s Industry-Leading VoiceOver® Software - March 15, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents a Premiere of Eleven (11) Plays Including Tennessee and Hot Bubbles by John Patrick Shanley for "This Round's on Us" April 1st and 2nd
The second of three "This Round's On Us” is hosted by Kevin Melendez. Among the eleven (11) plays, Nylon Fusion Collective is showcasing two (2) new plays by Academy Award, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) - March 15, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Tower Legal Solutions Appoints Michael D. McGowan Director of Business Development
Discovery Veteran to Spearhead Tower's Expansion - March 15, 2012 - Tower Legal Solutions
Private WiFi to be Offered to Mediabistro.com AvantGuild Members
AvantGuild Members Will Receive Discounted Pricing on WiFi Security - March 14, 2012 - Private WiFi
Jon Quick Select Presents "Beauty and the Beat Vol 3: Heroines of Excellence Awards"
NYC legendary Club DJ Jon Quick presents his 3rd annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Embassy NYC, taking place on Friday March 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at www.beautyandthebeat2012.com. All proceeds going to The Hip Hop Loves Foundation. - March 14, 2012 - Jon Quick Select
Flat World Knowledge President Addresses Impact of Textbook Costs on Community Colleges at ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference
Eric Frank, president and co-founder of Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of open college textbooks, will address community college student leaders on new models that can drive down textbook costs and improve student success, at the American Student Association of Community Colleges’ National Student Advocacy Conference, March 17-20, in Washington, D.C. - March 14, 2012 - Flat World Knowledge
New Chapter of The Forgotten History of Staten Island to be Released in Celebration of the Birthday of Famed Photographer Alice Austen
Controversial Staten Island historian Dr. D. I. Kniebocker is set to release another chapter of his life’s work, The Forgotten History of Staten Island on March 17, 2012 – the 146th anniversary of the birthday of the great, American, photographer, Alice Austen. This free download on http://fhsi.wordpress.com will reveal the previously untold story of Austen's relationship with Author/Photographer Lewis Carroll. - March 13, 2012 - FHSI
New York Investing Meetup
Bestselling Author Nicholas Wapshott to Appear at the New York Investing Meetup. Nicholas Wapshott, the author of “Keynes Hayek: The Clash That Define Modern Economics” will be appearing at the New York Investing Meetup on March 22nd. Financial blogger Daryl Montgomery and organizer of... - March 13, 2012 - Daryl Montgomery
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
IEEE WCNC 2012 to Explore Entire Range of Next-Stage Wireless Technologies from April 1 – 4, 2012 in Paris, France
Leading International Researchers and Experts to Share Experiences & Expertise on Newest Wireless Communications & Networking Trends, Benefits & Applications. - March 12, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
I Am That Child Paints Real Faces of AIDS, Poverty, and Sexism as Encountered on Cameroon Mission
What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does "putting faith into action" mean reaching out far beyond our wallet or comfortable lifestyle? In I Am That Child, Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in an orphanage in Cameroon, West Africa. - March 11, 2012 - Elizabeth Geitz, Author
3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.
FYE Says WHOA is Me
Publishers Distribution Group announced today that WHOA What's Happening w/ Original Artists magazine will now be available in FYE, Coconuts, Suncoast Wherehouse, and Sam Goody. - March 09, 2012 - WHOA Media Group
Judging by His Reputation BradfordLawton Principal to Serve as a Judge for One Show Design in New York
San Antonio agency’s Bradford Lawton tapped for prestigious international advertising/design awards. - March 05, 2012 - Bradford Lawton
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
DMG Productions to Feature Nonpareil on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
Unique Applications and Innovations for the Potato - March 05, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Second Annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to be Held September 25 – 28, 2012
“Call for Papers” Ends April 3 for Original Paper Submissions Exploring Energy-efficient Communications Technologies & Networking Solutions. - March 03, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Author Claims Her Book Can Help Women Change Their Lives and Their Health in Just Minutes a Day
Forget apples – it’s happiness that keeps the doctor away. Author helps women create greater happiness in their lives, which according to new research, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women. - March 03, 2012 - InspireWire Publishing
Monroe Culinary Shines at Lincoln Tech Culinary Competition
On February 25 and 26 six students from the Monroe College School of Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts participated in a culinary competition at Lincoln Tech in Hartford, CT. Earning top honors was Gabriela Grande, a CCAP & ProStart alum and graduate of Food & Finance High School... - March 01, 2012 - Monroe College
IEEE ICC 2012 to Feature “Paperless+” Wireless Networking Event from June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Attendees to Receive Blackberry Playbook 16GB Containing Event Program, Proceedings, News & Papers Highlighting Nearly 1,500 Presentations as Part of Registration Package - February 28, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
American Soap Opera Heads to Internet
An American company has announced that it will be broadcasting the soap opera "As the World Turns" to viewers in South Africa over the internet. - February 27, 2012 - Broadway Video Digital Media
Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at TEFAF Maastricht March 16-25, 2012
Carlton Hobbs LLC is delighted to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the prestigious TEFAF Maastricht Fair this year, March 16-25, 2012 and they are particularly thrilled to join the show as it celebrates its 25th birthday. They will focus on bringing new acquisitions with Royal or... - February 27, 2012 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
NESTA Offers More Local Fitness Workshops for Personal Fitness Trainers in 2012
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) expanded its training options to include more local personal training sessions. The personal training workshops are offered by Training Made Fun. - February 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
IEEE CCNC 2012 Profiles Next Generation Consumer Networking and Communications Solutions
Conference Starts by Previewing Demonstration Program at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas - February 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Artis Entertainment Announces the Nationwide Release of Critically-Acclaimed Indie Feature Film "Heart of Now" - A Film by the Sabi Company
Artis Entertainment announces the nationwide home entertainment release by Vanguard Cinema of The Sabi Company’s critically acclaimed indie drama “Heart of Now” - a film by Sabi. “Hugely Impressive” by Twitch Magazine, “Absolutely Gorgeous” by Ain’t it Cool News, and Filmmaker Magazine noted director Zak Forsman’s work "is very accomplished… Amazing!” - February 23, 2012 - Artis Entertainment
Starborn Industries Expands DECKFAST® Epoxy Coated Line of Screws for Decks and Exterior Use to Include Four New Colors of Star Drive Fasteners
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded the Deckfast® line of screws for decks and exterior use. Deckfast epoxy coated screws are now available with a star recess in gray, green, red and tan in... - February 23, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Beautiful Brands International Rolls Out Revel Systems’ Revolutionary Mobile Point-of-Sale System
POS Company Caps Momentous Year with Fast-Growing Client Roster and Tenfold Growth in Just Four Months - February 22, 2012 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Online Auto Insurance Cautions Consumers Against Committing Rate Evasion
A new FAQ from the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explains the repercussions of lying to your insurer about where you keep your car—a practice called “rate evasion”—and why insurers take the matter so seriously. When you compare car insurance costs between places like... - February 20, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop and Produce Action Thriller by "Valley Girl" Writer and Producer Wayne Crawford
Safe Passage Pictures announced today that it is developing and producing “Another Sh**ty Day in Paradise,” a tense action thriller penned by award-winning writer/producer Wayne Crawford, whose credits include “Valley Girl,” “Night Of The Comet” & “Jake... - February 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Retailers That Sell Gift Cards Now Subject to Federal AML Regulations
The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement (FinCEN) has confirmed that retailers of “pre-paid access products,” which include gift cards, now must comply with anti-money-laundering (AML) Regulations. The final rule is available at this link:... - February 17, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
BDA Advises General Bearing Corporation on Divestment to SKF
Business Development Asia LLC is pleased to report that its client, General Bearing Corporation, will be acquired by SKF. GBC announced the signing of an agreement whereby SKF, a Swedish company, will acquire GBC and its subsidiaries, including the interests in its four manufacturing sites in China. - February 17, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop & Produce Four Scripts from Award-Winning Writing Team
Safe Passage Pictures, an independent film and packaging company, today announced it is working with award-winning screenwriters Adrienne Lusby & Emiliana Monahan Dore to develop and produce their latest four film and television projects. - February 16, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th
Purple Pebble Supplies Mood Designer Fabric’s Celebrity Canine with Bedding and Toys at Code Purple Event; Offers Product Discounts to Event Attendees and Percentage of Sales Contribution to Code Purple - February 16, 2012 - Purple Pebble
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Further Expands, Providing Bankruptcy Paralegal Services in Eleven States
Outsourced Paralegal Services expands into Kentucky, now providing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy paralegal services in eleven states. - February 15, 2012 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Mattern & Associates Negotiates Sweetheart of a Deal Between Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Pitney Bowes Management Services in Closed RFP
Industry leading legal support services consulting firm Mattern & Associates, LLC (www.matternassoc.com) announces that it has successfully completed a closed RFP project for international law firm, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP. Mattern & Associates negotiated the mutually beneficial contract renewal with facilities management services provider, Pitney Bowes, which streamlined costs and added new services including hospitality, audio/visual and reception assistance as well as trial support. - February 14, 2012 - Mattern & Associates
Lookze Full Version Release Available on the Apple App Store
Lookze™ today announced it has released the full version of the Lookze New York Architecture Sightseeing app to the Apple App Store, Apple’s online storefront for iOS device apps. The full version release is a follow up to the lite version, which was released on November 8, 2011. - February 14, 2012 - Lookze
Noir La Modé™ Marks Black History Month & the End of NYFW with a Fashion Soirée Celebrating Diversity on the Runway
Noir La Modé In conjunction with the Urban League of LI Young Professionals, launches a spectacular 3 day run of events to benefit charities Agape Haven of Abundance and The Urban League of LI. Which kicks off from February 17, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - Noir La Mode