BOSTON, Mass. (CitizenWire) — The beginning of every new year is a chance for many to resolve to improve their lives. Most decide to get healthier or start a new career, goals they must accomplish by themselves. For those looking to upgrade their homes with a new appliance or lighting fixture in 2011, however, support […]
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Fernando Lollini, CPA joins Miami’s Southeast Computer Solutions
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), a Sage Select Business Partner, has announced that Fernando Lollini, CPA, has joined the SCS team as Senior Implementer of MAS 500 to serve SCS customers in Latin America.
The Gingrich Foundation Charity of the Month for Jan. 2011 is Catholic Charities USA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — This January, as part of its ongoing Charity of the Month program, the Gingrich Foundation honors Catholic Charities USA for its outstanding legacy of service to those in need.
California’s Virtual Law Partners adds Denise Zack to Legal Services Team
PALO ALTO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that Denise Zack has joined the firm’s Commercial Lending practice. Ms. Zack joins VLP from the Virginia office of Cooley LLP, where she served as special counsel in the Credit Finance and Leasing Finance practice groups and represented both institutional lenders […]
Job Expert Bob Gerberg Reveals How Stories Can Help You Succeed in Job Interviews
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — People don’t remember numbers or excessive facts, but they do remember a good story. So it makes sense that if you’re telling and using stories in your job search and interviews, people are going to remember you too. Pioneered by Robert J. Gerberg, senior consultant at SET, the technique is […]
Atlanta’s Lift361 LLC Begins Development of Retail Decision Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Lift361, LLC, a leading marketing analytics firm dedicated to empowering retailers’ strategies and tactics with data, today announced its intent to develop Retail Decision Analytics solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. These solutions will enable retailers to leverage their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) investment to drive sales lift.
Client Services and Technology Teams Grow at Atlanta based CMI
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added two new professionals to its team: Laurie Gaby, project manager, and Juan Hernandez, network administrator. As one of the fastest growing marketing research firms in the nation, CMI continues to expand its client services and technology support staff in order to satisfy CMI’s […]
Cogent Technology offers SaaS for ERCOT service region of the Texas electricity market
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — Cogent Technology Group announced today that they are now offering a Data Distribution Service (DDS) of ERCOT Nodal data to market-participants in the ERCOT service region of the Texas electricity market. The service utilizes Cogent’s Data Flow Manager (DFM) software to manage the extract data made available to market-participants on the […]
PR Grants and Discount Program for U.S. NonProfits offered as part of Neotrope’s 28th Anniversary
TORRANCE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Neotrope today announced it has, as part of the company’s 28th anniversary this year, expanded its discount program for U.S.-based non-profit organizations ‘doing good,’ and also pre-announced the 2011 Neotrope PR Grants program. California-based Neotrope will provide discounts of 28 percent off to those charitable organizations needing assistance with public relations […]
ERP Solutions for Pharma Industry offered through partnership of Business & Decision and New Strategies
PHOENIX, Ariz. (CitizenWire) — As a part of Business & Decision’s ongoing focus in the Life Science market, we are delighted to announce a partnership with New Strategies, the creators of ‘AX for Pharma’ an industry leading Enterprise Resource Planning solution for the Pharmaceutical industry. This solution, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, has […]
Latest ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 12 Interesting New Books from 2010 announced by Publishers Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — For the fourth quarter of 2010, 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 12 new and recent books which may have […]
2011 Ocean Healing Strategy with Aztecs on New Year’s Dawn
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (CitizenWire) — ‘This New Year’s Dawn, 7-8 a.m., Jan. 1, 2011, Mexico’s renowned Aztecas, Mayans and Huichols, on behalf of the United Nations, will dance humanity back into our ancient earth-honoring way of being in 2011, at Puerto Vallarta’s Los Muertos Pier,’ said Olympic skier Suzy ‘Chapstick Chaffee, co-chair of Native American […]
EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0 Now Available for Advanced PC Back-up and Recovery
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 Home 2.0. With more powerful and advanced features added, EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0 is an all-in-one backup and recovery solution that makes […]
Give Away and Get Free Stuff on New Website EGIVA.com
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — When the closet holds more things you don’t use than things you do, when the garage is so full of stuff that you can’t put a car in it or the basement is too full to hold another box, a new web site: EGIVA.com launched by three people to promote local […]
New Book by Timothy A. Sawyer, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ Draws Parallels between Chess and Depression
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — MBD Consulting announced this week the release of a new book, ‘A Patzer’s Story’ (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer, and published by PublishAmerica.
Fliptease is a New Android App Featuring Pin-Up Girls You Can Interact With
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — The Ring Collective, an Atlanta based interactive development company, today announced the launch of its new Fliptease app for the Android. The app celebrates pin-up girls with beautiful photography and adds a modern twist. The app encourages fans to suggest what they want to see in future updated versions and also […]
PuroGold books and investing blog launched by Barrie Watson
BEULAH, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Barrie Watson is the owner and operator of the website PuroGold.com, as well as a devoted bookseller and gold investor. For those seeking advice and insight on gold collecting, gold investing, book collecting, or great literatures, his site provides all that and more.
SmartStops equity risk indicators chosen by Cortal Consors S.A.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — SMARTSTOPS.net announced today that Cortal Consors S.A., a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has incorporated SmartStops equity risk indicators into their website delivering powerful new risk management capabilities to their clients.
Foreclosure Deals business analyst reports that year-end 2010 statistics show no shortage of foreclosed homes
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Record numbers of foreclosures hit the market in 2010, as well as record numbers of people looking to buy them, reports Foreclosure Deals, a leading online provider of foreclosure news and information, in a year-end Foreclosure Filings 2010 review. The record-breaking trend of 2009 continued throughout the year, and many experts […]
Baby Boomer Long-Term Care Insurance Mind Gap addressed with 3 in 4 Campaign
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — According to the 3in4 Association, when it comes to long-term care insurance (LTCi), there’s a big gap between what Baby Boomers (46 to 64 years old) believe and what they do. The association points to a recent survey by Mathew Greenwald & Associates showing that most Boomers highly value long-term care […]
Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector announced by Net Safety Monitoring Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta (CitizenWire) — Net Safety Monitoring has extended its advanced flame and gas detection product portfolio with the release of our Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector. The product is designed to provide reliable, wide-area gas detection (toxic and/or combustible) coverage in any hazardous-area application where pressurized gas is present.
Mobile Payments and Branch Item Capture to Drive 2011 Banking Tech Investments, says CONIX
MANCHESTER, Vt. (CitizenWire) — After hunkering down throughout 2010 recovering from a sobering 2009, banks will resume technology investments in 2011, in part with an eye toward meeting new demands on their payments operations, according to CONIX Systems, Inc.
Online Art Retailer Makes Collecting William Wegman Accessible to All
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — William Wegman collectors will be pleased to know that the affordable art website 20×200 released not one but two editions of William Wegman prints on Dec. 16. Avid collectors of the William Wegman Weimaraners will have a chance to purchase ‘Game Board’ and ‘Blizzard,’ available in three limited edition sizes.
What Do Stock Picks and Mullet Haircuts Have in Common?
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Plenty it turns out, according to Drs. Richard Peterson and Frank Murtha, whose behavioral finance consulting firm, MarketPsych LLC, has been analyzing data on the investor personalities of thousands of professional and retail stock pickers.
Backbone Security Announces 1Gbps Version of Real-Time Steganography Detection System
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (CitizenWire) — Backbone Security is pleased to announce the availability of a 1Gbps version of their network security appliance for detecting insider use of digital steganography to steal sensitive information.
Arizona’s Uncle Sal’s Italian Restaurant & Bar earns DiRoNA Award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (CitizenWire) — Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) has awarded local restaurant Uncle Sal’s Italian Restaurant and Bar with its prestigious Achievement of Distinction in Dining in the Legendary Landmark category. Uncle Sal’s is only the second restaurant in DiRoNA history to be recognized in this category.
ASE Optics adds Jennifer Rouke to Optical Engineering Team
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — With the addition of Dr. Jennifer Rouke, ASE Optics increases its capabilities in systems analysis and modeling for imaging systems. ASE Optics provides contract optical engineering and custom lens assembly manufacturing for companies worldwide.
Atlanta’s CMI Earns 2010 Client Advisor Award
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — CMI, a full-service marketing research company, was recognized as a 2010 Client Advisor Awards winner in the Small Client category during a ceremony on Dec. 8, 2010. The Client Advisor Awards is the country’s only award program honoring the economic impact of professional services firms, advisor professionalism and clients of choice.
New market research report from Insight Research: Private Line and Wavelength Services, 2010-2015
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (CitizenWire) — Though the $36B private line services market is expected to show little growth in 2011, demand for new private lines is expected to rebound in the years ahead as new 4G wireless applications increase demand, says a market analysis study from Insight Research.
Slamtees announces ‘Wikileaks’ T-Shirts
LOVES PARK, Ill. (CitizenWire) — A new t shirt by Slamtees, an online t shirt design company, has found the humor in the Wikileaks news story. Slamtees today announced the availability of the Wikileaks T-Shirt. The Wikileaks story has recently dominated headlines. There lots of people on both sides of the issue regarding Wikileaks. Some […]
Taren Coleman hosts Taking Care of Business Today – a Conference Call Series for Business Owners
BETHESDA, Md. (CitizenWire) — Coleman Financial Group launches ‘Taking Care of Business Today,’ a conference call series for business owners. Taking Care of Business Today is an educational conference call series for business owners – covering business management, protection and succession issues.
CalUniversity Holds Its First Graduation Ceremony
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — A perfect ending to a years’ worth of hard work, CalUniversity celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of students on November 19th, 2010. With the majority of students receiving their Doctorate degrees and others earning their Master’s and Bachelor degrees, the class of 2010 is now prepared to thrive […]
Ballantine releases ‘Direct Marketing Trends for 2011 – Marketing with a Technological Upgrade’
WAYNE, N.J. (CitizenWire) — The Ballantine Corporation remains on the cutting-edge of direct marketing trends. Its latest addition to its growing collection of direct marketing reports is, ‘Direct Marketing Trends for 2011 – Marketing with a Technological Upgrade.’
9th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash returns to Seattle, WA
SEATTLE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Seattle Bash announces the 9th annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash – the largest New Year’s Eve party in the Northwest, being held at the EMP (Experience Music Project) in downtown Seattle.
Music Education: Gingrich Foundation Presents Annual Gift to Luther College
DECORAH, Iowa (CitizenWire) — The Gingrich Foundation has presented its annual gift to the Newt L. and Callista L. Gingrich Scholarship Fund at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Since 2005, the endowment has provided annual scholarships for instrumental music majors studying piano, organ, and wind instruments.
USGEA’s ECON2010 honors and celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurism
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — In honor of the first ever National Entrepreneur’s Day, the United States Global Enterprise Association (USGEA) held a event called Entrepreneur’s Conference 2010 (ECON2010) to honor and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurism.
Authernative, Inc. granted new US Patent for User Authentication
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Authernative, Inc., the leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent Office has granted the company a patent for a user authentication method.
Ute/Navajo Blessings Delight Vail’s World Cup
VAIL, Colo. (CitizenWire) — On Dec. 4, 2010, renowned Southern Ute/Navajo Elders, Eddie and Betty Box Jr. and their dancer/skiers launched UN’s International Mother Earth Day Ceremonies to open Vail’s Super G at Beaver Creek, and were blessed with a beautiful day so the races could resume, Native American Olympic Team Foundation announced.
IDS Inc. selected by Supreme Lending for closing documents
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — Supreme Lending, a full service mortgage banker, has selected International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage doc prep vendor, as its vendor of record for closing documents. As a full service mortgage banker with multi-state licenses, Supreme is able to provide customers with a wide variety of loan products, lower […]
Photographers Rejoice! With the Quik Pod the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over
TORONTO, Ontario (CitizenWire) — If you’re the photographer in the family the best photo of yourself is likely on your driver’s license. With the Quik Pod® from Fromm Works, Inc., the patented and world’s first handheld extendable tripod, the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over. No more […]