Global adventure travel company Gap Adventures’ employees pay-it-forward. Staff video contest on company Core Values takes an interesting direction. Contest prize: VIP tix to Neil Young’s Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Contest winner launches spontaneous, global employee fund-raising initiative. Staff raises more than $2k in donations donations for Planeterra’s “Ignite the Nite” event, a fundraiser to establish a permanent eye care centre in rural Cambodia. - October 23, 2010 - G Adventures

New consumer demands have prompted the expansion of PCMACNERDS into other geographic areas. - October 23, 2010 - PCMACNERDS

DAMA International announces the formation of DAMA International Brazil, the latest International South American Chapter within the DAMA International affiliate set. - October 23, 2010 - DAMA International

Having successfully deployed Oracle Learning Management, including Learner Self Service, Arup were looking to increase the user experience and streamline the process of enrolling in classes. A feature was required that allowed learners to quickly receive joining instructions and block their... - October 23, 2010 - Applaud Solutions

Husband and Wife Team Survive 20 Years of Marriage and Working Together. - October 23, 2010 - Dawah International, LLC

TeleType has released the WorldNav 7300 RV / Truck GPS featuring a high resolution 7-inch touch screen affording the user a large map viewing area and crisp graphics. The RV setting allows configuration of any class RV or trailer by entering any height and weight configuration. The GPS will route the driver on roads suitable for RV travel avoiding low bridges and weight restricted areas. In addition, the GPS will avoid tunnels and parkways. Includes Bluetooth and supports rear view camera. - October 23, 2010 - TeleType Co.

iCohere, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Forest Service to provide virtual conference support services for the Forest Service’s 2010 Sustainable Operations Summit. This is the second consecutive year that iCohere has been selected to support this hybrid conference... - October 23, 2010 - iCohere

Independent moviemakers do not fail because they make bad movies; they fail because either they run out of money during the film production process or they fail to raise enough money to cover their costs to market their movie appropriately and effectively. In either case, the independent moviemaker fails to develop a long-term strategy that allows him to make movies as a life-long career. - October 23, 2010 - Jeffrey Taylor

ShopSocially (http://shopsocial.ly), today announced that it has secured $1.1 million in Series A financing led by Valhalla Partners, with additional participation from high profile angels including Raman Khanna, renowned investor and recognized by Forbes Midas List as a top dealmaker; Ashish Gupta, formerly founder of Junglee, a pioneering eCommerce company (acquired by Amazon) and Dharmesh Thakker, successful executive and investor. - October 23, 2010 - ShopSocially

Halloween fun - October 23, 2010 - Derby College

Each winners' work, considered of great importance to humanity, has been extensively covered in Thieme Chemistry's reference works, journals and encyclopedias. - October 23, 2010 - Thieme Publishers

As HD video proliferates through the medical, surveillance, internet, broadcasting, videoconferencing markets it has become increasingly important to find a solution for handling the very large amounts of HD video data. Video compression is a necessity for both storage and transmission issues. - October 23, 2010 - Enciris Technologies

There’s a new PR shop in town and associates have some definite ideas about how to run the business: to be better than carbon neutral and be involved in the community while providing excellent service. - October 23, 2010 - The Seventh Estate Public Relations Group

The industrial MRO supply and facility operations website IndustrialMRO.com launches its directory of various pumps, parts and accessories - October 23, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com

PantherMedia, the largest German Microstockagency for royalty free images, celebrates its sixth anniversary in October 2010. - October 23, 2010 - PantherMedia GmbH

.SO, the top-level domain (TLD) of the Republic Somalia will be launched starting November 1 with a Sunrise period for trademark holders. Key-Systems will accept pre-registrations for all launch phases, starting a week before on October 25. In addition to .SO, three other domain extensions will become available: .COM.SO, which aims especially at commercial entities, .NET.SO for networks and .ORG.SO for non-profit organizations. - October 23, 2010 - Key-Systems GmbH

Crestron Control Systems and Touch Panels Awarded JITC Information Assurance Certification for Top Security Clearance; Earns Department of Homeland Security's Highest Compliance Rating on Vulnerability Assessment Results. - October 23, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Winner receives $500 gift card to change their office from scary to sparkling in no time. - October 23, 2010 - Powwownow

New Eco-Green® surface-preserving formulations coat porous stone and grout with a protective coating that inhibits the penetration of grease, oils, water, corrosion-inducing salts and fluids. - October 23, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

MBA Program’s Product Innovation Lab Provides Real World Experience for Graduate Students - October 23, 2010 - Jenkins MBA

Local Restaurants Offer $4,000 in Prizes - October 23, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Regional CPA Firm Partner Elected to Executive Committee - October 23, 2010 - Cherry Bekaert LLP

Richmond-based accelerated detox center now offers addiction treatment in the Pacific Northwest. - October 23, 2010 - The Coleman Institute

curasan AG has received European approval for its new granular bone regeneration material Ceracell® - October 23, 2010 - curasan AG

2X virtual desktop infrastructure products highlighted as an ideal fit for Microsoft’s state-of-the-art virtual computing platform. - October 23, 2010 - 2X Software Limited

Connect4 Consulting provides non-profit organizations and small businesses in the Washington, DC metro area traditional and new media outsourced marketing solutions. - October 23, 2010 - Connect4 Consulting

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2010: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties”. This two-hour event is... - October 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group

Conflict will never disappear. With fewer employees tasked with great responsibility, individual and organizational change is now a necessity. How individuals, teams and organizations leverage various perspectives can often mean the difference between success or failure and collapse or... - October 23, 2010 - Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute

Join collectors Thomas Adams, Roland Bryan, Steve Duprey and Robert Rogers for a lively discussion. - October 23, 2010 - New Hampshire Institute of Art

Thailand's premier branding and communications firm, TMD Bangkok marks its 5 year anniversary with the launch of BeMo - Project Intelligence. - October 23, 2010 - BeMo - Project Intelligence

On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County

USA Volleyball is joining forces with its newest partner to offer the 2012 Ludus Tours Sport Development Grants to volleyball clubs for the development or enhancement of programming for boys, ages 14 years or younger. Any USAV-sanctioned volleyball club that is in good standing with their Region... - October 23, 2010 - Ludus Tours

AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County

New Website Finds Home Buyers the "Best Deals" in their Search Area. - October 23, 2010 - Top 20 Realty Inc

Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher covering the alternative investment industry, has launched five free, weekly versions of its market leading financial publications. Opalesque was formed in 2001 to provide professional news services to participants in the alternative... - October 23, 2010 - Opalesque Ltd

DAILY RFID has recently released reusable RFID Bracelet for access control in the fields of clubs or bars, Museums, healthcare environment, etc. - October 23, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

Multi-award winning 470-room resort on Phuket's southwestern coast receives third consecutive Asean Green Hotel Award for its environment-friendly operations and projects. - October 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), a nonprofit organization for culinary, wine and travel journalists and other industry professionals, is accepting donations of travel packages, cruises and products or services for auctions and drawings to fund its annual award program for professional journalists and emerging writers. - October 23, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

London Corporate Training (LCT) one of the UK’s premier providers of Management Training consider expanding their areas of operation amidst glowing feedback from clients in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. - October 23, 2010 - London Corporate Training

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Labor Law Hot Topics: Wage & Hour Issues Explored”. This two-hour event is scheduled on January 25,... - October 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “The New and Existing World of 1099-MISC and Related Issues Explored”. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - October 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “FAS 109 & IAS 12 Explored: A 2011 Update”. This two-hour event is scheduled on May 12, 2011 at 12:00... - October 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group

On October 14, EM & Co celebrated its fifth anniversary and its 9th season of L.A. Fashion Week participation as a staunch supporter of emerging L.A. designers, with a fashion installation and runway show introducing two new designers, and its latest collection from EM Reconstruct. EM & Co sees the current state of the L.A. Fashion Week as an opportunity for allowing designers to connect with the public in a more artistic fashion instead of trying to rival New York and Paris. - October 23, 2010 - EM & Co

High Commissions are just one of the trade-friendly policies, tools and incentives offered by Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges, a ground-breaking Ecuadorian company. - October 23, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges

International Student Advisors 4U are now accredited as the City and Guild Center here in the Philippines which will enable ISA 4U to provide the International Vocation Qualification (IVQ) in Health and Social Care - October 23, 2010 - International Student Advisors 4U Inc.

ISA 4U Philippines opened new branches at Cagayan de Oro City, Dagupan City and Naga City, Philippines. International Student Advisors 4U Cagayan De Oro Branch is located at Arch Hayes cor Tiano Bros. Street. ISA 4U Cagayan can be reach on 0920 8081385 and 0920 8081385. Dagupan Branch is located... - October 23, 2010 - International Student Advisors 4U Inc.

Spanish hotel chain focuses on ecommerce for future growth - October 23, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.

New 8460-360CVP machines combat hard-to-treat MRSA microbes, a potentially fatal form of staph that thrives on ordinary surfaces. - October 23, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

IQPC is pleased to announce the dates for Acquisition & Divestiture North America Summit, taking place in Houston, Texas, 24-25 January 2011. Lucy Brennan, Conference Director says; "After several successful years in Europe it's finally time for us to launch the event across the pond. - October 23, 2010 - IQPC

Debug the World, a new platform for collaborative problem solving has been launched. This new online platform offers the possibility to share and solve the problems of this world. Every user can share his problems or work on solutions for an existing problem. - October 23, 2010 - Debug the World