DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Recycle Fashionably announced this week that Bikram Yoga Calgary is its 50th retailer to carry the environmentally friendly, and oh so fashionable Sweat Mate – a reusable, waterproof bag.
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Actress Julia Roberts Joins Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as Global Ambassador
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Academy Award winning actor Julia Roberts will join the Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as “Global Ambassador,” and together with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will help to bring attention to the global issue that kills nearly 2 million people annually: toxic smoke from unsafe and inefficient cookstoves. Ms. Roberts […]
New personal edition of EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, data backup and disaster recovery solutions for Windows, has released a new data recovery edition – EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard WinPE.
Burgoo Soup: Pit Master Benny Bosley Prepares Kentucky Derby Favorite with Iron Chef Bobby Flay
OWENSBORO, Ky. (CitizenWire) — Moonlite is no secret to lovers of burgoo and barbecue mutton, so it was just another day when NBC Sports called wanting them to cook Burgoo with Chef Bobby Flay for a Kentucky Derby Special. The Bosley Family has been cooking up Kentucky’s traditional soup Burgoo at the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn […]
Metrics that Matter: KnowledgeAdvisors Announces Its Annual 2011 Regional User Group Dates
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its annual 2011 Regional User Groups where Metrics that Matter® users are enabled to maximize their measurement practices.
Lewisville Texas commercial property auction announced by United Country – Alliance Auction & Realty
AMARILLO, Texas (CitizenWire) — Buyers have the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase a prime Dallas commercial property located in Lewisville, Texas during an upcoming multi-parcel auction May 26, 2011. 17.355 +/- acres will be offered in five tracts or in any combination of tracts during the auction, which will be conducted by United Country […]
Celebrity Benefit Edition Art Print of IMAN from David Bowie to debut at 20×200 Gallery
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Fans of legendary musician David Bowie can now own a rare artwork by the iconoclast via 20×200. In support of Housing Works Thrift Shop’s ‘Design on a Dime’ fundraising event, the pioneering art e-commerce site 20×200 announced it is releasing a special benefit print by Bowie: IMAN No. 1, will […]
A Cut Above: Whiteflash Takes Perfection to the Extreme with Super Rare Diamonds
HOUSTON, Texas (CitizenWire) — Already internationally known for perfection in diamond cutting for their A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds, Whiteflash has just added several perfect D Color, Internally Flawless (D IF) diamonds to their elite category.
Housing Works Design on a Dime Event: 20×200 to Offer Celebrity Benefit Edition from Simon Doonan
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Fashion, design and art are uniting for a great cause, and now art collectors everywhere can get in on the action at 20×200.com. In support of Housing Works Thrift Shop’s Design on a Dime fundraising event, the pioneering art e-commerce site 20×200 announced it will release a limited-edition print by […]
According to ForeclosureDeals, New Legislation Could Slow Illinois Foreclosures
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — Illinois foreclosures dropped sharply in the first quarter, reports Foreclosure Deals, a leading provider of foreclosure news and foreclosure listings. In addition, new measures to fight foreclosures by the state could lead to higher prices for Illinois foreclosures in the near future, making the foreclosure discounts investors are used to harder […]
Ohio’s e2b teknologies Authorized to Resell SAP Business ByDesign
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b teknologies announced today that the company has become an SAP Business ByDesign solution reseller authorized to market, sell and deploy SAP Business ByDesign – the first native cloud-based ERP accounting system from SAP.
FinovateSpring 2011: OpenCuro selected to demonstrate new online payment system
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — OpenCuro, Inc., a San Francisco-based online payment start-up, today announced that it will debut its new payment system at FinovateSpring 2011 on May 11th in San Francisco. Finovate is the conference that showcases groundbreaking innovations in financial and banking technology from both established industry leaders and up and coming start-ups.
Advanced Backup and Recovery Features added to Upgraded EASEUS Todo Backup 2.5
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management and data backup and disaster recovery solutions for Windows-based environments, today announces the availability of EASEUS Todo Backup 2.5. Seeing the addition of a number of important new features, EASEUS Todo Backup 2.5 is a more convenient backup and recovery solution […]
In Honor of Military Appreciation Month Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Freedom Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In observance of Military Appreciation Month, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Freedom Alliance as Charity of the Month this May for the organization’s commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform and their families.
Laboratory Supply Distributors Corp. announces the 96-Well Multi-Tier™ Micro Plate System
VINELAND, N.J. (CitizenWire) — Designed for analytical research and clinical diagnostic testing, Laboratory Supply Distributors Corp. announces the 96-Well Multi-Tier™ Micro Plate System. Its unique, patented design allows for more flexibility and ease of use.
New ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 11 Interesting New Books from Q1-2011 Announced
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — For the first quarter of 2011, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ list. This is a round-up of 11 new and recent books which may have […]
Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D. Coaches Parents on the News of bin Laden’s Death
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Osama bin Laden’s death can present challenges to parents who might not know what to make of their own mixed feelings. Dr. Peter Favaro, child psychologist and parenting expert, offers advice to parents who want to know how to help children cope with information and images they might encounter […]
Harnessing Mobile Phone Technology To Improve Maternal and Child Health ‘Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action’ Partnership Established
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a new partnership, the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), which will harness the power of mobile technology to deliver vital health information to new and expectant mothers. The partnership leverages the collective resources of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and […]
2011 ‘Helping Hand’ Campaign to Provide Another Texas Non-Profit Org with a Mueller Metal Building
BALLINGER, Texas (CitizenWire) — Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called ‘Helping Hands.’ One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to […]
BioJet International Ltd. and Abundant Biofuels Agree to Merge
MONTEREY, Calif. (CitizenWire) — BioJet International Ltd. and Abundant Biofuels Corporation announced their merger today. Abundant will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BioJet. Abundant and its affiliates (Abundant Habitats and Abundant Harvests) will continue to operate under the Abundant name and corporate identity.
Author K. Gabriel Heiser announces Medicaid Secrets Forum
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CitizenWire) — As a way of helping out ‘the little guy,’ attorney K. Gabriel Heiser, author of the best-selling book ‘How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets’ (ISBN: 9780979080166; Phylius Press), has started up a free online forum to answer nursing home payment / Medicaid-related questions, at […]
Defending Press Freedom in the 21st Century – World Press Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of World Press Freedom Day, Dr. Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, and Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor will participate in a panel discussion on press freedom at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center (Room 210-12). The event, hosted […]
Chicago’s Orsini Healthcare Launches Redesigned Corporate Website
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — Orsini Healthcare is proud to announce the launch of their completely redesigned corporate website, orsinihealthcare.com. The redeveloped site offers a fresh new look with significant improvements in navigation and comprehensive descriptions about Orsini Healthcare’s multiple service offerings.
Eco-Friendly LED TVs for Health Care Facilities announced by Imagenable LLC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CitizenWire) — Hospitals find they can pay less at time of acquisition, save money while in use and cut their replacement costs by as much as one third with ETL Listed LED TV products now available from Imagenable, LLC.
International Document Services Appoints Mark Mackey Vice President
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — International Document Services, a mortgage document preparation vendor, has promoted National Sales Director Mark Mackey to vice president. As company vice president, Mackey will guide operational aspects of IDS’s businesses, leading the company in day-to-day operations and reporting directly to IDS president Curt Doman.
U.S. Department of State and Fortune Most Powerful Women Host Sixth International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit and Vital Voices Global Partnership, have joined together for the sixth Fortune/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership, taking place May 2 – May 22, 2011. This innovative public-private partnership connects more than […]
Newt and Callista Gingrich host new documentary exploring the concept of American Exceptionalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Newt and Callista Gingrich, in partnership with Citizens United Productions and Peace River Company, will premiere their new documentary, ‘A City Upon A Hill: The Spirit of American Exceptionalism,’ on Friday, April 29 at the Carnegie Institute for Science in Washington, D.C.
Arizona Foreclosure Sales Becoming Popular in 2011, says ForeclosureDeals
PHOENIX, Ariz. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Deals, a leader in the foreclosure listings and foreclosure information industry online, reports that Arizona foreclosures are becoming hot commodities. New statistics show home sales in the metro Phoenix area growing at a rate not seen since before the Arizona foreclosure crisis in 2005.
2011 Student Freedom Ride: 40 college students retrace the route of the original rides from Washington D.C. to New Orleans
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — The Georgia Humanities Council, in partnership with the PBS series American Experience, Morehouse College and 16 other Atlanta area organizations are pleased to announce that the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders will join us for Freedom Riders – Atlanta.
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center Honored as ‘Best Place to Work’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has been recognized again as a ‘Best Place to Work in the Bay Area’ by both the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
According to The New Graduate Job Network, Creating a Personal Marketing Plan Can Help Recent Grads Get Ahead
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — A personal marketing plan can cut job hunting time in half and save you money. According to the experts at The New Graduate Job Network, a personal marketing firm specializing in helping recent graduates find jobs, entering a job search with a good game plan can often mean the difference […]
20×200 now offering exclusive Paul Madonna ‘All Over Coffee’ Series Print
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Paul Madonna, the San Francisco-based artist and cartoonist known for his ‘All Over Coffee’ series, is exclusively releasing a detailed ink wash drawing through 20×200.com, the place to discover and buy art online. Titled ‘Studio, All Over Coffee #392,’ the limited-edition print is an up close and personal look inside […]
LTC Financial Partners launches ‘Worksite Academy’ to Support Employers with Long-Term Care Education
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces the formation of a new division called Worksite Academy to help solve a critical problem for employers: maintaining productivity with an aging workforce.
Tammy Gagnon’s new autobiographical book, ‘No Longer Silent’ Documents Journey from Victimhood to Recovery
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CitizenWire) — Tammy Gagnon announced this week the release of her new book, ‘No Longer Silent’ (ISBN: 978-0578068954), an autobiography that depicts years of emotional and sexual abuse, culminating in forgiveness and rebuilding.
Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center, SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (CitizenWire) — Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.9 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 925 steganography applications.
Edward J. Reidy joins EPIC in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Edward J. Reidy as principal. Reidy brings 30 years of Fortune 50, Big Five professional services, early stage technology, organic food enterprise and risk management and insurance experience to the EPIC team.
San Bernardino County’s business-friendly climate helps Metroll, a metal manufacturing company, grow
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — In San Bernardino County, site selection and hiring assistance programs are helping promising new businesses launch in spite of a tough economy. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors knows that a business-friendly environment is one of the keys to economic recovery and vitality and carefully invests funding from […]
Buffington Homes offers Energy Efficient Real Estate in Austin, Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — Buffington Homes is the market leader for energy efficient new homes for sale in Austin TX. As of April 1, 2011, all new homes for sale in Austin built by Buffington Homes are Energy Star rated and certified by a third party inspector.
Arizona and Colorado Home Foreclosures Rise 10 Percent in April, says ForeclosureWarehouse.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Warehouse recently reported that in April, the top five states with more foreclosure opportunities were California, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and Georgia. From March to April, only Florida saw a decrease at -12.07 percent in foreclosures.
New for Sage ERP MAS 500 Spanish Edition: Payables Retention Management for Argentina Business
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Southeast Computer Solutions has written an add-on program, Payables Retention Management (PRM), for Sage ERP MAS 500 Spanish Edition to manage local tax requirements in Argentina.