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Insurance and Risk Article Archive Announced at ClaudePenland.com/multimedia
Articles on emerging risks, reinsurance, insurance salary surveys, predictive modeling, social networking, insurance startups and web trends are now available. - February 19, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Push Media Group Presents Three Celebrity Charity Parties to Fill Dallas Super Bowl Week, Proving Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Just over a week remains until the first-ever Super Bowl in North Texas, truly proving that Everything’s Bigger in Texas. Push Media Group, with its many partners, is gearing up for three celebrity filled nights and days of parties, culminating with the Big Game Watch Party at Patio Grill in... - January 25, 2011 - Push Media Group
New Pittsburgh-Based Daily Deal Site Launched to Promote Business Deals and Help Local Families
New Pittsburgh-based daily deal website launches, the Deal Sharing Depot, promoting deals through email and social media, paying more to the merchant and faster, and also distributing half of its revenue to participating local Pittsburgh families. - January 25, 2011 - Deal Sharing Depot
Dymun + Company Hires Scarvelis as Account Director
Dymun + Company (D+CO), a Pittsburgh strategic and creative communications agency, has named Pete Scarvelis as account director. Originally from Pittsburgh, Scarvelis comes to D+CO from Cleveland after serving in advertising account management positions for 20 years at several agencies. D+CO specializes in brand development, strategic counsel, advertising, design and public relations and has been recognized for more than two decades as one of Pittsburgh’s most creative and insightful agencies. - January 12, 2011 - Dymun + Company
MAGNET Global Independent Agency Network Gains New Member Stepworks in Hong Kong
Global advertising agency network expands with addition of a leading Hong Kong firm to leverage the fast-growing Chinese market. - December 11, 2010 - MAGNET Global Network
Pro Grass and ACT Global Sports Raise the Game
Strategic partnership to target total sport performance solutions - December 02, 2010 - Act Global
Optellios Poised for Growth Under New CEO
Optellios, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced fiber-optic security systems, has announced the appointment of David Smith as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. - December 01, 2010 - Optellios
Pittsburgh’s Own I.C. Light Ranked Healthiest Beer Over 50 of the World’s Top Beers
Moderation is key when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and less than average midsection. This holds true for beer as well, and I.C. Light has done the best job of helping beer lovers cut down their “beer bellies” as well as provide other vital health benefits. Pitted against... - October 29, 2010 - Iron City Brewing Company
Texas Right of Way Associates is Now Licensed to Survey in 16 States
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they are now licensed to survey in 16 states in the U.S. which includes the Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and the Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. “TRWA... - October 22, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
Prediction of Prostate Cancer Progression Possible with Hyperspectral Imaging
A study conducted by scientists at ChemImage Corporation, in partnership with a well-known U.S. medical research and treatment center, revealed that Raman Molecular Imaging (RMI), a type of hyperspectral imaging, has potential in predicting the progression of prostate cancer. Blinded samples from... - August 11, 2010 - ChemImage Corporation
Bee Control Pittsburgh Warning Yellow Jackets Are Not for Wearing
Yellow jackets have arrived in Pittsburgh. Bee Control Pittsburgh is the premier company for insect removal, extermination and prevention. - July 28, 2010 - Bee Control Pittsburgh
Russian Advertising Agency Heaven Eleven Becomes Newest MAGNET Global Network Member
The MAGNET Global Network of independent advertising agencies continues to build its international strength with the recent addition of Heaven Eleven, a full-service advertising and marketing firm based in Moscow, Russia. - July 21, 2010 - MAGNET Global Network
Nominations Begin for 2010 North American Pet Health Insurance Month
Grand Prize of $1,000.00 to North America’s Favorite Pet Insurance Story and $1,000.00 Educational Grant to North America’s Favorite Veterinarian. Apple iPads, Pet Treat Baskets and other Great Prizes to be Awarded. - June 18, 2010 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
Powercast will demonstrate a wireless sensor module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, at the Sensors Expo 2010. The device showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications. The sensor module provides temperature, light level, and humidity data to an access point, along with the received signal strength (RSSI) and the ID number of the Powercaster™ transmitter from which it is receiving power. - June 07, 2010 - Powercast Corporation
World Tavern Entertainment Launches National Franchise Campaign
World Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants since 2004, announced today its national launch of its Franchising Program. After a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up... - May 19, 2010 - World Tavern Entertainment
SJS Comic Promotions & Three J Productions Set the Stage for a New Mini-Series
Since 2002, writers, artists and fans have converged on Philadelphia each May to acknowledge Black creators and comics featuring Black characters, particularly superheroes. To celebrate the release of The Enforcers Zero Issue - The Director's Cut, which debuts at The East Coast Black Age of Comics... - May 11, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
The Resumator Partners with BambooHR to Help Businesses Make Employees Out of Applicants
Popular online recruiting platform integrates with world-class HRIS to offer seamless employee life cycle solution. - April 15, 2010 - The Resumator
Free Certificate in Psychology Online Program Now Available
Park Manor Academy of Psychology offers a Certificate in Psychology program. The certificate program is available online and it is free to complete the program. - March 08, 2010 - Park Manor Academy of Psychology
Murder by Magic or Wishful Thinking?
New fantasy/mystery by author K. Crumley - February 07, 2010 - Dragondreamz Publications
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
Philadelphia Company Installing Solar Energy Plant
Penn Herb Company, Ltd. is installing a 120 kW photovoltaic power system on the roof of Penn Herb Company’s building at 10601 Decatur Road in Philadelphia. This solar power plant will produce an estimated 140,210 kWh of electricity per year. The system will be tied directly into the electric grid, providing clean solar powered energy not only for Penn Herb, but also other residential and commercial electric customers in the area. - November 14, 2009 - Penn Herb Company, Ltd.
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Artificial Intelligence Lives Among and Interacts with Real People in Online Virtual World
Zabaware is the maker of the award winning Ultra Hal software, artificial intelligence technology that won the “most human” computer of the year in the 17th annual Loebner Prize Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Zabaware’s Ultra Hal has joined the Second Life metaverse as a permanent resident and interacts with real people in this huge online virtual world. - October 22, 2009 - Zabaware, Inc.
Technology Entrepreneur Turns Passion Into Power
In 1989, Gene Nacey created the first automated Bed Tracking® system for acute care hospitals. Workflow automation was a new concept in healthcare back then, and Mr. Nacey’s work provided the basis for an entire niche now extant in that industry. Now, twenty years later, Mr. Nacey is turning his passion for cycling into his next entrepreneurial challenge. In November, he partners with industry giant, Sally Edwards to launch the first ever Power Training Curriculum for indoor cycling. - October 16, 2009 - Global Ride Productions
Zabaware Launches Affiliate Program for Artificial Intelligence Software
Zabaware is the maker of the award winning Ultra Hal software, artificial intelligence technology that won the “most human” computer of the year in the 17th annual Loebner Prize Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company’s mission “giving your computer the power of thought” once considered a futuristic pipe dream is now becoming a reality. Zabaware has launched an affiliate program to help bring this technology to the masses. - September 29, 2009 - Zabaware, Inc.
Motorola Set to Reduce the Cost of Service
The Motorola unit that achieved a 56% improvement in problem resolution rates and a 10% gain in customer satisfaction is providing how-to training to clients. Motorola becomes a Certified Partner with Impact Learning Systems. - September 25, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
WhereverTV Provides Live International News and Television at the G-20 Welcome Center
Pittsburgh-based WhereverTV brings the World of TV to the G-20 - September 25, 2009 - WhereverTV
Voicebrook to Exhibit at APIII
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® Enterprise integrated speech recognition and digital dictation solution for Anatomic Pathology - September 19, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Regarding Joey Buttafuoco Defamation of Character Lawsuit Threat, Mary Jo Buttafuoco Tells PR.com, "I’ll Defend it to the Death"
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells PR.com that she stands by her claim that ex-husband Joey Buttafuoco is a “sociopath,” in a revealing interview striking back at Joey’s threat of a lawsuit. - August 14, 2009 - PR.com
Pegasus Associates Lighting Expands Its Online Reach Through Social Media
Pegasus Associates Lighting is expanding its online reach to its customers and partners through the use of social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, and FriendFeed, and has added a blog to its website. - July 23, 2009 - Pegasus Lighting
Riverview Homes, Inc. Teams Up with “Kiducation”
Riverview Homes teams up with "Kiducation" to place clothing donation boxes on all of its 8 display centers. - July 18, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
The Author Show Will be Interviewing Frank Say, Author of Nine Lives for Its Internet TV Interview
Frank Say,author of Nine Lives who will tell you straight-faced that he never intended to become a writer, will be interviewed on the The Authors Show: www.authorswebtv.com, August 12th & 13th. - July 16, 2009 - Frank Say
Local Author Signs Copies of Debut Novel in Washington PA.
Author Frank Say will be having a book signing at Borders Express, Crown Center Mall, Washington, PA Saturday Aug 8th from Noon - 4:00pm. - July 16, 2009 - Frank Say
RentJungle.com Revolutionizes Online Apartment Hunting
RentJungle.com, the Internet’s newest apartment search site, has now launched and is available online. The newly launched RentJungle.com already has over 500,000 listings. RentJungle.com has developed a suite of interactive features, for example apartment hunters can browse every available... - July 13, 2009 - Rent Jungle
The Music of Michael Jackson a Staple in Pops Concerts
J.W. Pepper reports concert stages of a different type have featured Michael Jackson sheet music for decades. - June 30, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" Summer Tour 2009, Borders Book Signing
Frank Say, who will tell you in person that he never intended to become a writer will be having a book signing at Borders Books, Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, Pa Saturday June 27th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
The "I Never Wanted to be a Writer" 2009 Summer Book Tour from Author Frank Say Begins
Frank Say, author of Nine Lives who will tell you straight-faced that he never intended to become a writer, will be interviewed on The Authors show: http://www.authorswebtv.com/ Tuesday, June 23rd 2009 - June 17, 2009 - Frank Say
Oakland PA Childrens Hospital Uses Sydion's eMET Patient Tracking System to Track Patients from Closing Hospital to New Facility
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Utilizes Sydion’s Electronic Patient Tracking System During Historic Patient Relocation to Lawrenceville, PA. - May 13, 2009 - Sydion, LLC
A Mother's Boutique & Annee Matthew Expand Relationship
Tightening the belt may be a trend for many businesses today, but for A Mother’s Boutique owner, Judy Masucci, success has come in the exact opposite shape. Expanding middles are more her style—especially when that means outfitting expectant mothers. Launched online two years ago, A... - April 30, 2009 - A Mother's Boutique
Research Study Finds E-Invoicing and Online Payments Reduce Outstanding Receivables 42.6% in School-Age Child Care Program
Electronic payment solutions found to increase revenue, reduce receivables, speed payment collection, and reduce administrative burden. - March 17, 2009 - SofterWare
Here2There Wayfinding – the Interactive Answer for Visitors to Hospital and Medical Center Mazes
Here2There interactive wayfinding / Electronic Messaging System for Hospitals to offer to their visitors (Section 508 compliance available). - March 16, 2009 - Global Software Applications
PittsburghSportsLive.com Offers Super Steelers Fans a Way to Connect for Super Bowl
The online sports video channel PittsburghSportsLive.com offers Pittsburgh Steelers fans around the world the best Steelers videos and the latest news in an online social network just for Steelers fans. PittsburghSportsLive.com is ready to help fans connect and share their own videos as the Steelers "Strive for Six" NFL Championships in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa. - January 28, 2009 - Central Place Productions
Direct Air Announces Special Super Bowl XLIII Charter to Tampa Bay
Direct Air announces a special round-trip Charter for Pittsburgh Steeler fans wishing to travel to Super Bowl XLIII. The charter will depart from Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday, January 29 at 12:30 PM and will arrive at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, Florida at 2:30... - January 23, 2009 - Direct Air
1905 Productions' "My Tale of Two Cities," the Surprise Hit of the Season, is Back in Theaters; DVD Now Available for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, "My Tale of Two Cities," a "heartfelt and funny valentine to Pittsburgh," is back for families and friends to celebrate the season and their hometown. After opening the Three Rivers Film Festival, selling out a red carpet screening at the Byham Theater, and the sale of 1000 DVDs in less than two weeks, My Tale of Two Cities, will be playing at The Oaks Theater at 5 p.m. from Friday Dec. 19-Dec. 23rd as the DVD is now available for the holidays. - December 18, 2008 - 1905 Productions
Donations to Non-Profits Up Over 5% Despite Weak Economy
The economic downturn is not necessarily resulting in fewer donations to small and medium size non-profits. - December 17, 2008 - SofterWare
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse to Speak on Blogging at SES Chicago
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse presents a case study on the Tinbasher Blog during the Blogging for Business session at SES Chicago on December 10, 2008. - December 06, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
Global Software Applications Acquires Full Ownership of Flight Time TV
Global Software Applications, the largest independent provider of business center solutions to the hotel world, celebrates the recent acquisition of Flight Time TV. - December 03, 2008 - Global Software Applications
R2 Solutions Creators of the R2 Fish School Kit are Searching for the Next Great, Trained Fish
The hobby of fish training is growing rapidly and R2 Solutions is looking for video of your trained fish in action. - November 14, 2008 - R2 Solutions
2009 Calendar to Raise Funds for Sierra Leone Schools
paw fotograf has recently published as 2009 calendar with photographs from Sierra Leone taken in the 1960's. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Schools for Salone, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education for the youth of Sierra Leone. - November 04, 2008 - paw fotograf