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 | Leading Literary Contest Website Will Award Over $24,000 in Poetry and Prose Contests
Five poetry and story contests now open at Winning Writers will award over $24,000 in cash. The contests include the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest, the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee), the War Poetry Contest, the Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse, and the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest. These contests aim to be models in the publishing industry for their excellence, transparency and ease of entry. Winning Writers was named one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" by Writer's Digest in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Guidelines for all contests are available at www.winningwriters.com 2008-01-03 |
 | Presidential Internet Performance Index Released Before Iowa Caucuses
Spartan Internet Consulting has released the Internet Political Performance Index results for the week of December 27 - January 2. Barack Obama is currently maintaining a strong hold on the Democratic field at 19.69 percent and Ron Paul is leading the GOP field at 17.19 percent. The most notable gainers include John Mccain, up 0.77 percent, and Mike Huckabee, up 0.55 percent for the week. 2008-01-03 |
 | Balihoo, a Media Planning Software, Raises $4M in Series B Financing
Balihoo, the only provider of web-based media planning software that streamlines the media research, selection, and request-for-proposal (RFP) processes with on-demand data, today announced that it has raised $4 million in its Series B round of funding. 2008-01-03 |
 | Robin Raina Foundation Lays Out a $15 Million Plan to Build 6000 Homes for Delhi Slum Dwellers
Robin Raina Foundation (RRF) announced today that it has finished the first phase of its ambitious plan to build 6000 free homes for the slum dwellers of Delhi and has handed over possession of 66 homes to the slum dweller families of Delhi yesterday. 2008-01-03 |
 | Rapid Growth Fuels Expansion of NeboWeb's Atlanta Headquarters
NeboWeb increases the size of its Midtown Atlanta offices to accommodate a growing staff, current and future projects. 2008-01-03 |
 | New Austin, Texas Development to be Fueled by LP Gas System from HBH Gas Systems and Ferrellgas
HBH Gas Systems and Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. announce the planned installation of a Central LP Gas System at the Hornsby Glen development in Austin, Texas. The propane gas system will fuel the 108-acre community with versatile and economical propane from a centralized tank. Ferrellgas and HBH Gas Systems will make all of the necessary provisions for permanent underground metered propane gas service for this sustainable and environmentally-responsible community. 2008-01-03 |
 | Enterprise Content Management System Q-Transfer™ from Impact Systems Receives Designed for EMC Documentum Accreditation
Customers can quickly and reliably bulk load unique content to a new enterprise content management system with Q-Transfer™ for all their compliance document needs. 2008-01-03 |
Access Community Data Using "TOPS Mobile Manager" Handheld Application
TOPS Software, LLC released a new software application today that will allow property managers using PDAs or Windows Mobile enabled phones with touch screens to access important community data in the field. 2008-01-03
 | Musicians and Artists Rely on MySpace to Market Music; Even Baby Boomer Bands Should Get on Board
MySpace for Musicians book shows artists how to promote music online. Now that adults account for almost 70 percent of MySpacers, "It's not just for major labels and teenagers," says author Fran Vincent. "MySpace is a must for all indie musicians." 2008-01-03 |
 | i9Direct.com™ Announced the Launch of an Easy to Use Online Tool to Help Small and Medium Size Employers Comply with Federal I-9 Form Regulations
i9Direct.com now provides online verification tools for businesses to comply with the US Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). This act requires all employers to confirm U.S Citizenship of potential employees to work legally in the United States. 2008-01-03 |
Diamond Resorts International® Announces North American Resort Portfolio Expansion
Diamond Resorts International® (DRI) announces the addition of 14 new resorts to its North American portfolio, offering expanded choices to its more than 360,000 owners worldwide. The expansion adds new affiliate properties in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Washington, Canada and 8 resorts in Mexico. 2008-01-03
 | Online Government Auction Platform Now Provides Nationwide Service to Government Agencies and Municipalities
municibid.com, The Municipal Auction Site™, is pleased to announce nationwide service to government agencies and municipalities. municibid.com's web-based government auction platform is set to revolutionize the way government entities buy and sell items. 2008-01-03 |
 | Second Life Movie Premiere of Award Winning Film, Action Romance in Virtual World 3D
On January 3, Monogram Virtua Entertainment in conjunction with Starz Home Entertainment is proud to present a DVD launch screening of Jimmy and Judy in Second Life. 2008-01-03 |
 | Delta Global Infrastructure Portfolios Launch
Delta Global Advisors provided security selection for UITs offered through Claymore Securities, Inc. 2008-01-03 |
Belly Flirt, a New Online Retailer, Officially Launches its Unique Maternity T-Shirt Collection
Belly Flirt, a new online retailer, today officially announces the launch of its head-turning, sexy, fashionable and fun maternity T-shirt collection. 2008-01-03
 | PayLoadz Offers Unlimited Storage for Digital Content Sales
PayLoadz.com unveils new storage and delivery platform for digital goods ecommerce offering virtually unlimited product offerings. 2008-01-03 |
 | Anakam® Unveils Anakam.TFA™ Two-Factor Authentication Platform Version 3.0
Comprehensive new Anakam release strengthens multi-channel two-factor authentication capabilities with full support for voice biometrics and enhanced user administration functions. 2008-01-03 |
 | Exhaustive Software Listings with key Target Short Lists - 17 Web-Based WMS Solutions, 51 WMS Solutions for 3PLs, and more!
Here is a complete list of current Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions with a warehouse module. Warehousing software is designed to manage and control inventory in a distribution center or warehousing operations. "This publication includes key target Short Lists for common WMS requests." 2008-01-03 |
Working Americans with Rock Star Dreams -- Noisy Planet Helps Closet Music Stars Reach Their Audience
Introducing Noisy Planet, the new music community for musicians in any genre and skill level. Noisy Planet exists to help bridge the gap between music artists, distribution and the fans. 2008-01-03
 | GoldWhy.com Site Launch: Gold Coins, Bullion, Investments and Jewelry
GoldWhy.com is the newest site on the Internet devoted to all aspects of gold including gold coins, bullion, investments, mining companies and jewelry. While there already exist specialty sites focusing on one aspect of the gold experience, Gold Why is the first site to focus on every aspect of gold in one convenient place. Including gold articles, pictures, and price quotes, Gold Why's mission is to provide highly valuable free information to everyone interested in learning about gold, including both novices and seasoned gold bugs. 2008-01-03 |
 | Pay Per Match Will Obsolete All Current Matchmaking Software as of 18 January 2008
Pay Per Match is now bringing out a niche-dating directory, adding momentum to the move from "broad" to "specific" by Internet-savvy single men and single women. 2008-01-03 |
iUniverse Publishes Sunrise, a "Neo-Modernist" Novel By Robert Crooke
iUniverse called Sunrise "an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby." 2008-01-03
 | Landmark Book on Natural Healing: Secrets of Self-Healing - Harness Nature's Power to Heal Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality, and Achieve Optimum Wellness by Dr. Maoshing Ni
Dr. Mao, whose patients include Helen Hunt, Jim Carrey and Denzel Washington, combines the wisdom of thousands of years of Eastern tradition with the best of modern medicine and nutritional science. Ranging from treating common ailments with healing foods and herbs to the all-round balancing of mind and body that is essential for vitality, wellness, and longevity, Secrets of Self-Healing will profoundly change how readers look at their own health and well-being. 2008-01-03 |
Defrag Helps Busy System Administrators Start the New Year Right
Disk defrag software streamlines overall network performance. 2008-01-03
Third Door Media Announces End of Early Bird Pricing for SMX West Registration: Discount Pricing Ends January 11, 2008
Search marketers interested in registering for the industry's "must attend" search marketing conference, Search Marketing Expo - SMX West, should plan on doing so by January 11, 2008 in order to receive special early bird conference registration pricing. All-access registration pricing of $1195 ends at 11:59 EST on January 11; at midnight on January 12, all-access pricing will increase to $1395. 2008-01-03
 | New For-Profit Corporation for the Socially Disadvantaged Launched
A new for-profit corporation for the socially disadvantaged has been launched called Econet Enterprises. Econet is based on a new model called an "Economically Centered Social Network" and addresses the financial as well as the social needs of the disadvantaged at the work place. Since Econet is a private sector based corporation no government or external grant funding is required. 2008-01-03 |
Microsoft Charges Customers for Free Services, Says Windows Secrets MSN Premium Offers Nothing That's Unavailable Free
Microsoft is charging its customers for MSN Premium services that can actually be accessed for free through Windows Live, Microsoft's website and the Windows operating system. 2008-01-03
Mom Corps Partners with GH Consulting to Provide Expert Coaching for On-Ramping Moms
Mom Corps - the experts in the flexible staffing market that provide job opportunities for experienced professionals who require flexibility - with partner, GH Consulting, has introduced "Expert Coaching," a new professional development tool for on-ramping moms. 2008-01-03
Popular Michigan Site Hits One Million Mark
MLive.com is Michigan's most popular local news and information website, achieving record-breaking visitor numbers. 2008-01-03
 | Hundreds of Canadians Witness Success of Online Mapping Demonstration
The Carbon Project announces that its CarbonArc and Gaia software has successfully supported the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Interoperability Pilot, most recently at a November 30 online demonstration attended by over 500 people from across Canada. The highly successful demonstration featured the latest web and geomatics advances, including Web Feature Service (WFS) technology to distribute mapping information nationally while simultaneously managing it near provincial sources. 2008-01-03 |
 | Luxury Home Near Atlanta to be Sold at Auction on January 9 Dispels the Myth that Auctions Only Sell Distressed Properties
If you did not know better, you would think that only distressed properties sell at auction. Well, that might be the case until you saw ads for the upcoming auction on January 9, 2008, of 5387 Golf Club Drive in Chateau Elan, a residential resort community near Atlanta. 2008-01-03 |
 | Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster Begins 2008 on a High Note
Dave Kilminster has gained notice around the world as he sang and played to millions in a 110 show extravaganza with Roger Waters' global staging of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour in 2006 and 2007. He has been interviewed by media around the world and featured in newspapers, radio, television and magazine interviews as his lead guitar work impressed both fans and critics alike. 2008-01-03 |
 | Web Site Awarded "Most Likely to Change the World" Shows Kids Can Beat Adults In The Race To Make Money Online
Young entrepreneurs lead the way on the Internet, innovating business with ease. One financial education site, Cash-Smart-Kids.com, has just been lauded by Wonderful Web Women. 2008-01-03 |
 | Michael Talley, Financial Advisor, Now Offers Totally Free Online Financial Plan
Start to develop a sound strategy for personal finance and investing today. Just 20 min. on Michael Talley's Web site lets users take stock of their financial strategy with the input of a pro. 2008-01-03 |
 | Hawaii Vacation Industry Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Landmark Runway Project
30 years ago Hawaii completed a runway project that satisfied both the demand for transportation and travel while maintaining the ecological treasures that Hawaiians revere. 2008-01-03 |
U.S. Preventive Medicine Names Frederic Goldstein President, COO
U.S. Preventive Medicine today appointed Frederic Goldstein president, director and chief operating officer. Details are provided in the press release below. 2008-01-03
 | Betting Terminal to Integrate Texas Holdem Poker Software into Game Terminals
Betting Terminal Inc., a company with game terminals located across the globe, has announced that they will integrate BackgammonMasters poker game software into their terminals. Initially, 100 betting terminals will be placed throughout Croatia in entertainment hotspots including coffee shops, restaurants and bars. 2008-01-03 |
Groupe SEB Chairman to be Honored During 2008 International Home + Housewares Show
2008-01-03
New Spyware Removal Review Site Identifies The Reputable Antispyware
Innovative spyware removal site reveals the truth about antispyware, and how to remove spyware. 2008-01-03
BetterThanDiamond.com Doubles its Lab-Grown Yellow Diamond Production for 2008
Due to significant increase in demand, BetterThanDiamond.com is expanding its production of Takara lab grown yellow diamonds for 2008. Production will be doubled, with the focus on large canary yellow diamonds, of 1.50ct and higher in size. 2008-01-03
 | My-Hair-Tools.com Making the Cut with HACKER SAFE Seal of Approval – Online Hair Care Retailer Leaving Internet Fraud Concerns on the Salon Floor
In addition to top-quality hair dryers, hair treatments, curling irons, flat irons and other hair care essentials, visitors to the recently launched My-Hair-Tools.com will now find an added measure of security during their online shopping excursion. The site has recently been stamped with the HACKER SAFE seal of approval, thereby ensuring the Internet safety of its users. 2008-01-03 |
 | Superior Contaminated Sediment Capping Properties Demonstrated in Newly Released U.S. EPA SITE Evaluation Report
Report shows AquaBlok's® clay-based capping material for contaminated sediment has superior properties compared to a traditional sand capping approach in physical stability and reduced permeability or seepage through the capping material. 2008-01-03 |
 | WebmasterRadio.FM Broadcast of the Direct Marketing Association's Echo Awards Now Available On-Demand
Tune into WebmasterRadio.FM to hear this year's most exciting direct marketing campaigns celebrated in the Oscars of Direct Marketing, the Echo Awards. 2008-01-03 |
 | Luxury Rehab Shows the Softer Side of Addiction Treatment
A new drug rehabilitation center in Florida takes on the highest industry standards to provide calm and comfortable environment to treat addictions to hard drugs and alcohol. 2008-01-03 |
Who Needs the Fed? Illbuzz.com Takes Reviving the Economy into its Own Hands By Offering Unprecedented Print Pricing to Businesses.
Illbuzz.com officially launches its website aimed at savings businesses money and starting an economic revolution. 2008-01-03
Absolute Debt Solutions Founder Offers Tips on How to Choose a Debt Settlement Program
As the debt settlement industry continues to grow, there are many programs people should consider that are both affordable and in their best interest. Tom Bates, an IAPDA Certified Debt Arbitrator and owner and founder of Absolute Debt Solutions Inc., helps consumers do their homework instead of taking the first option that comes along. 2008-01-03
Granite Solutions Groupe Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Adds Boston-based Recruiting Manager
San Francisco-based recruiting firm beefs up East Coast presence as it celebrates a decade of growth. 2008-01-03
North Fork Bank to Host China Business Seminar on Tuesday January 8, 2008 in New York City
New York City event taps experts on current China issues including the
recent People's Congress, product recalls, selling to China, and China finance.
China business experts Michael Zakkour, Larry Delson and Michael Balaban will provide up-to-date analysis and advice on doing business in China now and in the future. 2008-01-03
 | Washington Archives Open, History Re-written
Historical account based on recently declassified material show perilous course of U.S. international relations with France regarding nuclear strategy. 2008-01-03 |
Institute for Corporate Productivity Adds Chris Marsh and Elliott Masie to Board of Directors
Chris Marsh, former chief executive of Unicru, a recruiting software company purchased last year by Kronos, and Elliott Masie, a researcher, futurist and thinker on learning and workplace productivity, have joined the board of directors of The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Marsh and Masie will join existing board members Jeffrey Bussgang of IDG Ventures, Patricia Nakache of Trinity Ventures and Kevin Oakes, founder and CEO of i4cp. 2008-01-03
Knowledge Infusion Kicks Off 2008 with Presentation on Top Ten HR Technology Trends
Knowledge Infusion to Deliver Presentation via Webinar and During Twin Cities Human Resource Association Networking Event 2008-01-03
 | iZoca, Inc. Names Scott Stewart as Chief Technology Officer
New executive joins iZoca's management team to oversee website development. 2008-01-03 |
Mascus Opens Offices in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The Finnish Alma Media Interactive Oy has signed a license agreement for Mascus, the European online marketplace for used machinery and transportation vehicles, with the Austrian company Teleport to open offices in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. 2008-01-03
 | Fitness at Your Fingertips with Fitizens.com -- New Fitness Social Community Provides Advice Directly from Experts
Fitizens.com, a cutting-edge social networking community dedicated to fitness and wellness, announces the launch of a website that provides expert fitness content and resources; connecting real people to fitness gurus. The Fitizens website offers expert advice, fitness trends and news, sample workouts, "how-to" video demonstrations, and more from a growing community of over 150 fitness and wellness experts. Positioning itself as a deeper, more content-rich social community, enthusiasts can log-on taking their fitness to another level with a myraid of fitness-based content available to them directly from the fitness experts. 2008-01-03 |
 | Rubb Buildings Rises to the Sporting Challenge with New Blue Flames Sports Building
Rubb Building Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in the construction of fabric buildings, has recently completed a new leisure and conference facility in the North East of England for the Blue Flames Sporting Club at Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. 2008-01-03 |
 | 2008 Increase in Video Game Tester Jobs Not an Excuse for Teens to Game More
With the popularity of the new "next-gen" video game consoles continuing to grow, video game enthusiasts are clamoring for new titles. Because of this, 2008 will see a massive increase in demand for video game testers -- but don't start encouraging your teen to play more video games just yet. 2008-01-03 |
Fantastic New Resources from THRASS UK Set to Make Major Contribution to Two New UK Government Programmes
THRASS UK has earned a reputation for producing highly successful innovative resources for helping children to read and spell, and it has just announced the launch of a new set of resources that, in addition to being fantastic resources in their own right, look set to make a major contribution to the effectiveness of two new UK Government programmes. The THRASS Family SING-A-LONG Resources, to be launched at the end of January, will have the potential to make a major contribution to the effectiveness of the Government's 2008 National Year of Reading and also to that of 'Sing Up', the new Government-sponsored singing programme for primary school children. 2008-01-03
 | Online Gambling Insider Announces Best of 2007 Awards
Every year in online gambling seems to be more eventful than the previous and 2007 was no exception. The industry operated in a far more uncertain legal environment than ever before, but despite some setbacks early on, 2007 again proved the resilience of the online gambling industry. Leading online casino portal Online Gambling Insider chooses its best of 2007. 2008-01-03 |
 | BUILDER Magazine's December Issue Helps Home Builders Rightsize in the New Year
Home builders are combating market decline with building innovation and company reorganization, reveals BUILDER Magazine's December issue. 2008-01-03 |
Midwest Capital Corporation Helps Dentist Expand into Second Office
Midwest Capital Corporation announces a $891,000 deal for the construction of the new dental office for Dr. Angelo Julovich in the Stonegate Village, located in Zionsville. 2008-01-03
Leadership Excellence Names Terry Bacon as One of Top 100 Best Minds on Leadership
Leadership Excellence—one of the major publishers on leadership development—has named Terry Bacon, CEO and President of Lore International Institute, to its list of Top 100 Best Minds on Leadership. 2008-01-03
King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort Wins Gold Adrian Award
King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, winner of the Gold Adrian Award: Web Marketing Hotel - Individual Property category. Visit King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. 2008-01-03
 | TRIP-G Motorsports Welcomes Former Series Champion To Their Dirt Sprint Team
Trip-G Motorsports kicks off the 2008 season by signing racing up-and-comer Chad Goff to pilot their dirt sprint cars. 2008-01-03 |
Popular Newsletter's Stock Portfolios Beat Market Again - Tracey's Market Update Reports Year-End Results, Announces New 'Buy and Hold' Stock Market Picks
The year-end results are in, and Tracey Ryniec, editor of Tracey's Market Update, is reporting stock market portfolio results for the 2007 Portfolio that beat the S&P 500 Index by 18.42 percent. The popular newsletter writer also announced her newest portfolio, "The Thrilling 17 of 2008," geared towards "buy and hold" investors, and is eager to watch how her most recent stock picks perform in the market. 2008-01-03
 | Emmy Award Winning Producer Discovers 'The Next Spike Lee' On YouTube
Brooklyn born indie filmmaker Brian Evans is starting 2008 off with a bang as he gets the news that a Spike Lee parody he posted on YouTube has resulted in a deal for a reality project with two-time Emmy Award winning producer Sam Pollard. 2008-01-03 |
 | Cimnet Systems Releases Paradigm® v3.5, iQuote™ v3.2 and Engenix® v2.2
Fully Integrated PCB-Specific Engineering and Business Software Solutions Provide Unprecedented Customer Value and Help Boost Satisfaction Levels to 100 Percent 2008-01-03 |
Can't Afford To Lose Weight? Doctor Creates Affordable Weight Loss Plan
If finances and weight loss top lists of New Year's resolutions, Dr. Kalvin C. Chinyere has an easy to follow solution that will fatten wallets and trim waists in the coming year. 2008-01-03
Shoebuy.com Achieves Record Holiday Traffic and Sales
Shoebuy.com well exceeds expectations with 5,000,000 shoppers in December. 2008-01-03
 | Juniper Networks Selects Birdstep for Steel-Belted Radius
Seattle - January 2, 2008 - Birdstep Technology, Inc. (OSE: BIRD) which offers state-of-the-art embedded database technologies, today announced that Juniper Networks, developer of carrier-class and enterprise routers and security platforms, has selected Birdstep's RDM Embedded database solution to deliver proven reliability and high-performance data management to their Steel-Belted Radius (SBR) Product. 2008-01-03 |
PicCell Wireless Will Sponsor Efforts to Pass the Global Poverty Act
Donation makes PicCell Wireless the primary backer of The Borgen Project's campaign to pass the Global Poverty Act in the U.S. Senate. 2008-01-03
 | Swiss, German Companies Reveal SOA Successes, Failures at ZapThink Practical SOA Summit in Frankfurt
T-Mobile, Novartis, Swisscom, Swiss Life, BEA, iTKO, HP, and Software AG to speak.
ZapThink announces today the full agenda for its upcoming Practical Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) conference in Frankfurt, Germany on January 15, 2008. The Practical SOA event series is targeted at companies and individuals looking for usable business case studies and value propositions for SOA, those who want to learn the latest best practices for making SOA a success, those looking to hear from successful architects about their SOA efforts, want to learn from peers about what it takes to put together a successful SOA, and/or want to take their SOA efforts to the next level. 2008-01-03 |
Allegis Group, Inc. Acquires Major, Lindsey & Africa
Allegis Group finalizes the acquisition of the world's largest and highest-rated legal search firm. 2008-01-03
Fulton Innovation to Present Wirelessly Powered Laptop at CES 2008
eCoupled(TM) technology powers from milliwatts to kilowatts and saves energy. 2008-01-03
 | Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer Lisa King to be Commentator for the XFA (Xtreme Fighting Association TM)
The Xtreme Fighting Association TM (XFA) announced that Lisa "The Black Widow" King, Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer will be joining Gary Alexander (The MMA Show) as a Commentator for a series of XFA events in Las Vegas. 2008-01-03 |
C1 Truck Driver Training Announces New Name for CDL Testing Division
Indianapolis-based C1 Truck Driver Training has announced that its CDL testing division will become its own separate company. The new business, called ProSafe CDL, will continue to administer CDL skills tests to CDL training schools and the general public. 2008-01-03
Tax Lady Roni Deutch Rings in The New Year with All-New Television Commercials
To celebrate the New Year Tax Lady Roni Deutch has recorded two new television ads that are set to begin running in the New Year. With a newly redesigned website and all-new television ads Ms. Deutch is hoping 2008 will be an exciting year for her law firm. 2008-01-03
InterLegis Speeds Discovery Review with "Relationship Mining" Feature
InterLegis, Inc., an innovator of Web-based digital document management services, today announced the unique "relationship mining" feature available through Discovery360™, the company's flagship e-discovery processing, culling and review application. Relationship mining allows users to identify distinctive relationships shared by documents in a collection. Using this new feature, reviewers can retrieve the attributes of any document or document list, quickly finding related documents - those that share relevant "common threads" - with one click of a mouse. 2008-01-03
BizBuySell Partners with Financial Services Leaders to Launch New Small Business Lending Center
New feature makes it easier for entrepreneurs to finance the purchase of a business. 2008-01-03
Best HDTV for Watching the Super Bowl
Retrevo recommends the best LCD TVs and Plasma TVs for watching this year's Super Bowl and other fast action HDTV programs. 2008-01-03
Over $125,000 in Exclusive PokerListings.com Freerolls Already on Schedule for 2008 at Pacific Poker
PokerListings.com's exclusive high-value freeroll series at Pacific Poker picks up right where it left off in 2007 with over $125,000 in freerolls already on schedule for 2008. Among the highlights: A $12k EPT freeroll for a dream poker trip to the stunning Italian Riviera, monthly $5k cash freerolls and over $75,000 in prize packages for the 2008 World Series of Poker. 2008-01-03
 | Adobe, HP, Memjet, Xerox Leaders Tackle Enterprise Printing at 2008 Lyra Imaging Symposium
The 2008 Lyra Imaging Symposium will feature unrivaled market research analysis and forecasts focused on office and enterprise printer, copier, and MFP devices and the services and solutions that drive them. The conference will be held Mon., Jan. 28 to Wed., Jan. 30, 2008 at the newly remodeled Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. For more event information, visit http://www.lyra.com/symposium. 2008-01-03 |
 | Braggone Receives Multi-Million Dollar Funding to Commercialize Nano-Engineered Polymer Technology for Semiconductor, Solar Panel and Flat Panel Display Manufacturing: TEKES, the Same Funding Agency That Backed Nokia, Invests in
Optoelectronics Company for Materials That Can Be "Custom Tuned" for
Application Needs
Braggone, the optoelectronics materials company, has received multi-million dollar funding from TEKES (The National Technology Agency of Finland) to commercialize their polymer materials for worldwide commercialization. TEKES is the same funding agency behind Nokia's dramatic success in the cell phone market. 2008-01-03 |
 | Bruker AXS Announces Agreement to Acquire Elemental Analysis Company JUWE Laborgeraete GmbH
Bruker AXS GmbH announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all of the equity of privately-held JUWE Laborgeraete GmbH from its founders. A stock purchase agreement was signed on December 21, 2007 and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008. JUWE's estimated 2007 revenue was approximately $3 million. Purchase price details were not disclosed. 2008-01-03 |
 | Seapine Software Awarded GSA Schedule
Seapine Software, the leading provider of quality-centric application lifecycle management solutions, today announced that it was awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule 70 Contract for its application lifecycle management solutions. GSA Schedule 70 enables Seapine Software to provide software and services to government agencies as an approved, preferred vendor. 2008-01-03 |
 | Active Athlete, Inc. to Acquire GolfBuzz, Inc.: Company Continues to Rapidly Grow and Broaden Its Portfolio of
Online Marketing Solutions
Active Athlete, Inc., an online media company that connects advertisers with sports enthusiasts, today announced it has acquired GolfBuzz, Inc., the developers of innovative publishing tools and technologies dedicated to the golf community. Active Athlete plans to extend the GolfBuzz technology across all of its sports channels, enabling publishers and brands to more easily connect their audience with other like-minded people, desirable information on their passion, and associated products and services. 2008-01-03 |
 | Symbits is New Source for Advanced Outsourced IT Services
Symbits, Inc. has emerged from the consolidation of Integrated Technology Group, Inc. as a premier proactive technology provider of managed outsourced IT network services for the small and medium business market (SMB). 2008-01-03 |
| Yale University Selects Consona CRM’s KNOVA® to Manage Its IT Help Desk
KNOVA Chosen for Patented Search Technologies and Ability to Support Yale’s ITIL Initiative 2008-01-03 |
 |  The Knot Unveils 2008's Most Creative Wedding Trends
Creativity is the new word in weddings for 2008, according to leading wedding resource The Knot (www.theknot.com) and the new issue of The Knot Magazine Spring 2008 issue, on newsstands January 28, 2008. 2008-01-03 |
 | PassAlong Networks Launches Rostr Playlist Widget: Users Can Display Music Taste, Brands Can Permeate Social Networks
Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks(TM) today launched Rostr(TM), a customizable and interactive Web playlist widget that enables artists, labels, fans and brands to extend their reach into social networks while offering users a unique tool for displaying their music tastes. 2008-01-03 |
AcctVantage ERP, Mid-Market Business Management Software for Macintosh and Windows, Announces 2008 Version Release Date.
AcctVantage ERP, the mid-market business management software for Macintosh and Windows, announces that its 2008 version will be released in conjunction with Macworld Expo. Free for current customers, AcctVantage ERP 2008 includes support for Mac OS X Leopard and a wide range of feature enhancements. 2008-01-03
 | 2008 International CES Exhibitor Profiles
The 2008 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) takes place January 7 - 10, 2008 in Las Vegas. Listed below are CES exhibitor profiles. 2008-01-03 |
 | Montcalm School for Girls Expanding
To meet the increased demand for more services aimed at helping young women, Montcalm School for Girls in Van Wert, Ohio is opening a third cottage in January 2008. 2008-01-03 |
 | South Florida Foreclosures Increase 35 Percent in 2007
Broward and Miami-Dade counties both see over 13,000 foreclosures. 2008-01-03 |
Empire Realty Investments is Part of Joint Venture Group's $51 Million Purchase of South Jersey Apartment Complex
Empire Realty Investments was part of a joint venture group that recently closed a $51 million deal to purchase the 980-unit Autumn Ridge Apartments in Blackwood, N.J. The 25-year-old property has a rentable building area of approximately 800,000 square feet and encompasses 52 acres. It is located at 1451 Little Gloucester Road in Blackwood. 2008-01-03
 | Hawker Beechcraft Registration Statement Declared Effective
Note: This is an amendment to the earlier issued news release. 2008-01-03 |
Investment Firm Celebrates Historic 100th Anniversary with "Year of Service" Charity Campaign
Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis. 2008-01-03
 | Platinum Wireless to Display at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show
Platinum Wireless, a National Master Authorized Representative of Sprint Nextel and Boost Mobile will be exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's largest consumer technology trade show will be in town January 7th-10th, 2008. Platinum Wireless will offer the opportunity of selling Sprint, Nextel and Boost Mobile to dealers who do not currently sell Sprint, Nextel and Boost Mobile. They will also be recruiting dealers who currently sell Sprint/Nextel, but are not supported properly to maximize their growth potential. 2008-01-03 |
 | Cornell Researcher Says a Thinner You Means a Fatter Wallet: LightFull Satiety Smoothies weigh in with healthful, delicious
replacements for everyday snacks we tend to choose
For the average woman, reducing calorie intake by just 70 calories a day could prove a boon to her wallet and her health, according to a new summary of peer-reviewed research conducted by John Cawley, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Cornell University. 2008-01-03 |
 | Provista Life Sciences Appoints Dr. Louis Kirby as Chief Medical Officer
Provista Life Sciences LLC (www.ProvistaLS.com), a medical diagnostic development and commercialization company, announced today the appointment of Louis Kirby, MD as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kirby will direct Provista Life Sciences' current and future clinical research efforts associated with the company's groundbreaking medical diagnostic tests. In this capacity he will oversee the medical aspects of the clinical tests and assist in identification and validation of new diagnostic technologies. He also will serve as Chairman for the Company's Scientific Advisory Board and Strategic Planning Committee. 2008-01-03 |
 | Beverage Pouch Group Takes Major Position In ShotPak, Inc.
ShotPak, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SHTP) today announces The Beverage Pouch Group (BPG) of Sarasota, FL takes a major position in ShotPak Inc. 2008-01-03 |
 | Connectus Becomes The Retail Outsource; Adds Nationwide Services
Connectus, an outsource provider of retail services, has changed its name to The Retail Outsource, reflecting a broader scope in helping retail chain operators to open, staff, and run multi-location retail stores. 2008-01-03 |
 | Orlando-Headquartered CoAdvantage Acquires Two Companies: Nelco and PlanSource to Become Part of CoAdvantage Family of
Companies, Significantly Increasing CoAdvantage's Size and Value after
10 Years of Success
CoAdvantage, a leading provider of end-to-end human resource solutions, today acquired two successful businesses -- Nelco, Inc., and PlanSource. The acquisitions are expected to significantly increase profits for 10-year-old CoAdvantage, making it one of the top 10 professional employer organizations (PEOs) in the country, with 2007 total projected net revenue of $106 million. The acquisitions will also further the company's mission to bring value to all stakeholders and will increase internal staff by 56 percent, as well as worksite employees, which total more than 30,000 throughout Florida, by 38 percent. The resulting entity includes two PEOs, a human resource outsourcing (HRO) company, an insurance agency, and a benefits administration software and services company. 2008-01-03 |
 | Hallelujah Diet Tops ''Diet'' Searches Last Week
With the New Year upon us, many Americans have turned to the Internet to help with the New Year's resolution of losing weight. According to Hitwise, the world's leading competitive intelligence service, the most searched for diet was the Hallelujah Diet for the week ending Dec. 29, 2007. 2008-01-03 |
 | Dell 15.4-Inch Inspiron Notebooks Get New Year's Makeover: Cool, Colorful and Connected
-- Inspiron 1525 is Slimmer, Up to 25 Percent Smaller Than
Previous Models
-- Express Yourself with Four Cool Patterns, Optional
Color-Coordinated Accessories
-- Stay Connected with Wi-Fi Catcher and Optional Mobile
Broadband, Bluetooth and Wireless USB
-- PC-to-PC Transfer Service Migrates Personal Settings and Data
to New Systems Out of the Box 2008-01-03 |
| Seattle Area Foreclosures Increase 47 Percent in 2007
Less than one percent of King County homes enter foreclosure process. 2008-01-03 |
 | Post-Holiday Tips to Get the Most Out of New Digital Cameras, Cell Phones and Tech Toys from PNY Technologies
With consumer electronics expected to account for nearly one-fourth of all holiday gifts purchased this year, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association, PNY Technologies offers post-holiday tips to help photo enthusiasts, gamers and others get the most out of their new tech toys. Whether you are just getting familiar with your new digital gadgets or dusting off old ones, choosing the right memory card is one of the most important considerations to ensure the best performance. 2008-01-03 |
Knowledge Infusion Starts the New Year with Presentation on Top Ten HR Technology Trends
Knowledge Infusion to Deliver Presentation via Webinar and During Twin Cities Human Resource Association Networking Event 2008-01-03
 CoreValve to present at JPMorgan 2008 Healthcare Conference
CoreValve announced today that its Chairman, CEO and Founder, Jacques Seguin, M.D., Ph.D., will be presenting at JPMorgan's 26th Annual Healthcare Conference being held January 7-10, 2008, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco. 2008-01-03
 | Kelley / Uustal Reviewing Low Vioxx Settlements
The Fort Lauderdale-based law firm, Kelley / Uustal, is reminding people who suffered Vioxx-induced heart attacks and strokes and are participants of the recently announced $4.85 billion Merck settlement that they have options if their settlements are too low. 2008-01-03 |
 | Animals Prefer Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama in PawsConnect.com's ``Who Would Your Pet Vote For?'' Campaign: Brickfish(TM) User-Generated Content Campaign Reveals That Pets
Purr for Democrats
Brickfish(TM), the online content marketing platform, and PawsConnect.com, a new social networking Web site for pets, today announced that at press time, Hillary Clinton is the democratic front runner at the pet polls. Located at http://www.pawsconnect.com/contest1.html?utm_source=brickfish&utm_ medium=link&utm_content=m_PetPR, the "Who Would Your Pet Vote For?" campaign invites pet owners to submit their pet's picks for the next U.S. president. 2008-01-03 |
 | Research Project at Doe Run Supports Commitment to Safety Company Invests in, Offers Logistical Support for University Of Missouri-Rolla Project
The University of Missouri-Rolla project involves the use of high-resolution digital cameras to remotely monitor movements, within less than a millimeter of accuracy, of mine backs. A mine back refers to the ceiling or upper part of an underground mine. If the monitoring equipment detects a movement, underground personnel would be alerted. They could then clear the area and assess the situation from a safe, remote location. 2008-01-03 |
 | Fast Signs Multi-Million Dollar Extended Agreement with Major Global Publisher of Science and Health Information: 40 Million Dollar Deal is the Latest in String of High Profile
Wins
Fast Search & Transfer ASA (FAST) today announced that a major global science and health information publisher has signed a five year contract extension. The value for 2008 is $8.1 million with an estimated five year value expected to exceed $40 million. 2008-01-03 |
Celebrating The Oceans: Underwater Photography & Film Competition Deadline Jan 15th
Final call for Entries for prestigious international underwater photography & video competition. Over $50,000 in prizes, and glory will be awarded to photographers and videographers of all levels around the world. 2008-01-03
Quit Squeezing Litre Plus Sized Liquor Bottles into Quart Size Paper Bags
Duro has added the perfect size paper bag to our liquor bottle bag line. Introducing the Litre Plus, perfect for the larger 1.5 wine and 1.75 liter liquor bottles and those odd-shaped bottles that just can't slide into quart size paper bags. 2008-01-03
Getting Past Your Past Announces First Seminar of 2008
GPYP announces a combined Get Past Your Past and Get Past Your Breakup seminar on March 8, 2008 in New York City. 2008-01-03
Lose Weight through Video-Based Yoga Course on Zendle.com
Renowned Yoga exponent -- Franz Andrini -- has released a video-based, online course for weight-loss through Yoga. Titled "Slimmer in Sixty Days", this is the second course released by Franz on www.zendle.com -- a site where only reputed, invited experts can publish content. 2008-01-03
iDashboards Delivers Real-Time Access to Data
Exclusive interview featuring iDashboards’ Dave Ferguson. 2008-01-03
Tenderizing Not Just for Tough Meat; 'Secret' to Clearing Windshield Ice Revealed
The ergonomically safe IceDozer® combines the power design of heavy machinery, the principles of food tenderizing and the technology of bendable plastic to scrape away the toughest ice from any car windshield, helping to make winter driving safer.
FREE SAMPLES of the IceDozer are available to professional journalists by contacting Marvin Weinberger at the Innovation Factory. Marvin is also the contact for obtaining high resolution images as well as links to product videos and animations. 2008-01-03
Indiana Packers Outsources Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Operations to Digital Movers
Premium Producer of High Quality Food Services Adopts Scalable, Predictable Solution for the Implementation of EDI with Customers 2008-01-03
EMS Adventures, Treks & Trails has Been Named the Official U.S. Registration Agent for the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
Mt. Everest, Nepal - Eastern Mountain Sports Adventures, Treks & Trails, the adventure travel division of this well known outdoor gear retailer, is now the official U.S. registration agent for the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon. 2008-01-03
Business and Website Globalization, Technology and Business Model Predictions for 2008 Released by Analysts at Research and Consulting Firm Common Sense Advisory
From machine translation to the impact of the shrinking U.S. dollar, release outlines globalization and localization trends for the coming year 2008-01-03
Press Release PR Combines SEO Expertise with Traditional Writing for Proven Results
Renowned freelance writer Danny Brown brings winning formula to press releases and web content with new company. 2008-01-03
World's News Headlines Still Reeling with Doom and Gloom, but Economic and Business News Strongly Upbeat, New Metric Finds
News Upbeativity Index released by the Russian News Network. 2008-01-03
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