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NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Braving a threat of thunderstorms, busy New Yorkers and vacationing tourists gathered in Times Square Tuesday morning to hear classical music by Juilliard students followed by a flash mob of seemingly disabled older people who suddenly abandoned their crutches to begin dancing joyfully. That captured the crowd’s attention. What was […]
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Telovations, Inc., a leading provider of Cloud Communications services to businesses has launched Anywhere4Office(SM), a business class communications solution using Cisco SPA525G wireless IP phones, Telovations’ Cloud PBX services and 4G wireless connectivity. Anywhere4Office is a perfect solution for businesses that need to set up disaster recovery locations.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in hedging and risk management services, announced the celebration of its of tenth anniversary in business. The company was founded in May of 2001 and has remained dedicated to the mortgage banking industry since its inception.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — With unemployment rates hanging at a steady 9 percent, job hunting continues to be a daunting task for the unemployed. However, SET Personal Marketing, a firm that specializes in helping professionals find work or change careers, offers advice to job seekers on how to land a job, despite these tough […]
LUDWIGSBURG, Germany (CitizenWire) — Pintexx, an international company that focuses on sophisticated software solutions for the processing and optimizing of text, has announced today that it has released exxDoc 1.5. This release includes two versions for exxDoc: exxDoc Standard and exxDoc Pro.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Data Online reports that Colorado and Georgia had the highest increase in foreclosure listings, considered the most in the United States from April to May of 2011, reflecting more accurate statistics and reasons challenging the overall appearance of a downward trend over the previous year.
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Southeast Computer Solutions, a leading business partner of Sage Software, announced today that perfume distributor, Tairo International, has selected Sage ERP MAS 200 as its business management solution.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — IObit Inc. announced today that its most popular free system utility software – Advanced SystemCare 4 – has achieved an astonishing consumer response since its release in late April, with more than 5 million downloads in three weeks. The new update ranks at the top of the most popular downloads […]
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Quandis, Inc., a provider of default management technology solutions, announced it has launched a service that automates searches on loan portfolios to determine if borrowers are active military personnel. The service reduces the risk of compliance issues in the default collection, loss mitigation and foreclosure processes.
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (CitizenWire) — Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading software and technology services provider for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announced the launch of its Prevail Reinsurance System Hosted Solution. Companies will now have the ability to manage their reinsurance business in a secure and scalable environment, while reducing costs.
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b software announced today the 2.0.2 release of Anytime Collect, the company’s flagship accounts receivable collections software. The new version makes it easier for collectors to do their jobs by saving popular inquiries as tabs for quick access and utilizing the new Communication Wizard which guides them through the collections process.
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — Women delaying childbearing or requiring fertility preservation prior to undergoing treatment now have an option with the launch of oocyte cryopreservation at Fertility Specialists of Texas. Now there is an option – egg freezing – that enables women to have eggs (also known as oocytes) aspirated before undergoing cancer treatment, and […]
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Lida Citroen, a personal branding expert and principal of LIDA360, LLC, a branding and marketing firm, announces the release of her book, ‘Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding’ (ISBN: 978-0983169000). The book takes you through Citroen’s process for identifying, developing and disseminating a strong personal brand in order to attract […]
MANCHESTER, Vt. (CitizenWire) — CONIX Systems, Inc., (CONIX) announces the availability of its Dupe Detective™ X9 Inspector™ feature, providing banks and payments processing providers a proven duplicate detection solution that eliminates the most common source of false suspects.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Del Mar DataTrac, Inc., a leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in, paperless lending and loan process workflow tools, has signed Fort Worth, Texas-based Cendera Funding for its DataTrac Originator point-of-sale solution.
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — Domestic Development Company (DDC) announces a compelling real estate investment product that allows people to invest in oil, while yielding the greatest payback, superior tax benefits and long-term cash flow.
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Pathbuilders Inc. kicked off its 2011 Achieva program on May 20 at Cobb Galleria with high-potential women from 36 companies. Nine of the companies are new to the Pathbuilders client roster.
RENO, Nev. (CitizenWire) — For the second year in a row, Naan & Kabab has earned the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, garnering a 4.5-star rating in the Restaurant category in both 2010 and 2011. The award is presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration […]
TEMECULA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Thanks to its SmartTouch technology, Milgard® Tuscany® Series windows and doors was named winner of a 2011 Smart Choice Award by the 50+ Housing Council, a group dedicated to helping the building industry address the needs of today’s aging population in Southern California.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Masterseek Corp., headquartered in New York, has announced the upcoming private placement of 3 million new shares at an expected price of $8.60 per share, for total expected proceeds of at least $25 million. Masterseek currently has 30 million outstanding shares, valued at about $9 each, implying a current value […]
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing.
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Buffington Homes was awarded the Grand MAX Award for Volume Homebuilder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, the highest honor a homebuilder in Austin, Texas can receive. This year’s ceremony marked the 20th year of recognizing marketing and advertising excellence by […]
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — While prom night is a cultural right of passage, every year teens die, or injure themselves or others drinking and participating in high risk behavior. Peter Favaro, Ph.D., who manages a child and teen psychology practice called Tribeca Kid Coach, offers words of advice for parents as we approach […]
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — In the long-term care insurance (LTCi) sales field, business has been pretty flat for the past few years. ‘But that can change dramatically if we’re willing to reinvent ourselves,’ said Cameron Truesdell of LTCFP in a keynote speech at the 2011 National LTCi Producers Summit.
HOUSTON, Texas (CitizenWire) — For the sixth consecutive year Whiteflash, Inc. has received the ‘Winner of Distinction’ award from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The honor recognizes the commitment to integrity and top quality customer care that are the foundations of the Whiteflash mission and company culture.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, data backup and system disaster recovery solutions for Microsoft Windows, is giving away backup software – EASEUS Todo Backup Professional (worth $29), featuring powerful system backup and disaster recovery to get the computer up in minutes.
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Laura Winn Johnson, qualitative manager and ethnographer for CMI, a full-service marketing research company, will present ‘A 360 Degree Brand View: Identifying New Opportunities for Your Business’ during the NewMR Ethnography Virtual Event on May 25.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CitizenWire) — Achieving a 5-star rating for the third consecutive year, Lyn Lake Chiropractic has once again earned the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award in the Chiropractors category for 2011. The award is presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media U.S.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a multi-specialty outpatient surgery center in South Orange County featuring the latest innovations in surgical technologies, today announced that Gary S. Reiter, M.D., has been appointed Medical Director and Henry B. Bikhazi, M.D., has been named President of the Medical Executive Committee.
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — For the second consecutive year, Dougherty’s Restaurant & Pub has earned the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award. With a 4.5-star rating in the Nightlife category in 2010, the restaurant garnered a 4.5-star rating in the Restaurants category for 2011.
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — A new app released by Flvorful Games that allows users to simply control their VLC media player libraries is now available on the Apple App Store. ‘Velcro,’ available for iPhone and iPod touch, aims to provide a simple interface for users to browse playlists and control video by connecting to their […]
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b software, a business software developer, announced today that the company now offers customized business software development services deployed via cloud computing technologies such as Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft Azure.
CitizenWire COLUMN: As Federal officials decide on the punishment to be dished out to BP following last years horrific oil leak, off shore oil drilling hit the headlines like never before. The deep horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused billions of dollars worth of damage and killed 11 people. Are the cons […]
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Washington Women In Need (WWIN), a local non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to low income women in Washington, today announced that it raised more than $370,000 at its annual spring luncheons held in Seattle and Bellevue. Representing a 10 percent increase over funds raised at the 2010 luncheons, all of […]
IRVINE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – announced today that Gayle Nakahodo has joined the company as vice president of operations.
TIPP CITY, Ohio (CitizenWire) — Ohio retailer Melissa Cairns today unveiled CairnsToys.com, a website that showcases their unique and hard-to-find toys, as well as provides Internet shoppers with an alternative to the ‘shrink-wrapped’ playtime experience.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Hill PHOENIX, a designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, and Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a community open house at Sprouts’ first GreenChill Platinum Award-winning store on May 17 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Westlake Village store is only the third grocery store in the nation to receive […]
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Leading manufacturing companies in the Inland Empire, a top manufacturing hub, cannot find enough skilled machinists, electricians, welders or mechanics to fill positions left by an experienced but aging workforce. In partnership with the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board and local educators, these companies formed the Manufacturers’ Council of […]
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Bennett Valley AVA — For the second year in a row Westerhold Family Vineyards and Winemaker Russell Bevan have earned the right to take home the highly coveted barrel trophy and ‘Coat du Rhone’ blazer in the 2011 Syrah Shoot-Out at the Hospice du Rhone celebration held in Paso Robles, […]
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — Buffington Homes, the leading builder for Austin Texas new homes for sale and central Texas new homes for sale, is excited to be building new homes in Pflugerville’s fastest growing community, Villages of Hidden Lake. Buffington Homes offers new homes in Villages of Hidden Lake from the $130s to $300s.
