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Secretary Clinton to Announce New Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves at Clinton Global Initiative

Secretary Clinton to Announce New Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves at Clinton Global Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will formally announce the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, a new public-private initiative to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions that will save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change. The announcement will occur at the […]

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International Visitors Undertake 'A New Beginning: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation' Project

International Visitors Undertake ‘A New Beginning: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation’ Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Building upon President Obama’s June 2009 pledge in Cairo and at the 2010 Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship to expand exchange programs and opportunities in entrepreneurship, the U.S. Department of State is bringing 30 leading entrepreneurs from as many countries to the United States for an International Visitor Leadership Program called, “A […]

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Unified Grocers

Electronic Scrip announces a joint initiative with Unified Grocers, offering its WIN Rewards Loyalty Platform to all Unified members

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Electronic Scrip Inc. (ESI), a leading loyalty provider for over a decade, announced a joint initiative with Unified Grocers, offering its WIN Rewards Loyalty platform to all Unified members. Unified, a retailer-owned grocery distributor, serves approximately 500 retail members and supplies approximately 3,000 store locations in the western United States.

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bed bug heat treatment

Michigan Bed Bug Seminar: Griffin Pest Solutions to Demonstrate 130-Degree Bed Bug Heat Treatment

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Griffin Pest Solutions will be performing a live demonstration of its bed bug heat remediation process at 3:00 p.m. during the Bed Bug Invasion Seminar. Thermal remediation is used to kill bed bugs and other insects by heating rooms to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The process kills all stages in the insect life […]

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equipment financing and leasing

Taycor Financial Beats Other Equipment Leasing Companies for Small Business Equipment Financing

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — ‘Many business owners don’t realize that funding is still available for equipment purchases, even if the banks are turning them down,’ says Bob Skibinski, CEO of Taycor Financial. ‘Unlike other equipment leasing companies, here at Taycor, we are getting deals done for our clients every day; which means you are going […]

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Muscle Cars blog

Leroy Daniels launches new blog portal for fans of muscle cars and working out

WINTERVILLE, N.C. — CarsAndExercising is a recently created Web site intended to serve as the online resource for car lovers and exercise enthusiasts; thus, it is about ‘Cars and Exercising.’ Founded by Leroy Daniels, his Web site sets out to highlight the importance of exercise for children, teenagers, and adults.

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PROFIT HOT 50

For the second year in a row, digital media company Voices.com ranks on the definitive list of emerging growth ventures

TORONTO, Canada — Voices.com, one of Canada’s fastest growing digital media companies, has been recognized in PROFIT Magazine’s ’11th Annual PROFIT HOT 50.’ For the second year in a row, digital media company Voices.com ranks on the definitive list of emerging growth ventures.

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Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in New York City, September 20-21, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will lead U.S. participation in the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in New York City on September 20-21, 2010. Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Michael Froman will serve as chair. The meeting will take place at the level […]

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talent development

Four Talent Management Sessions at 20th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference hosted by Pathbuilders, Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga. — Pathbuilders, Inc. is a Silver Sponsor of the 20th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference on Oct. 18-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. On Oct. 19, Pathbuilders will sponsor the Talent Management Track, during which they will host industry-leading speakers as they deliver exciting new insights and strategies for managing talent in the new […]

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Missouri Society of CPAs

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants selects CPA Jeannie Huckstep Selected to Chair Information Tech Committee

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jeannie Huckstep CPA has been named to serve as chair of the Information Technology Committee for the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, or MSCPA, for its 2010-2012 term. Huckstep is the founder of Huckstep and Associates, LLC, a CPA and software technology consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri

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INNOVATE conference

6th Annual INNOVATE Conference to Help Non-Profits Improve Productivity

PATTERSON, N.Y. — The 6th annual INNOVATE conference will be held for the first time in Chicago October 7-8. INNOVATE is a two-day conference for non-profit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software like Sage MIP Fund Accounting and operational best practices, hosted by JMT Consulting Group of Patterson.

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Winterville Recreational Center

Leroy Daniels launches Rec Center site for Winterville, North Carolina

WINTERVILLE, N.C. — One man has a vision: his name is Leroy Daniels. That vision is to build a Recreational Center in Winterville, North Carolina that focuses on children; children that need guidance and good role models to help them stay on the right track to finish school, stay active, and prosper into health adults.

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holistic pet care

Holistic Pet Care for Dog Scratching, Dog Itching covered in Orange County, Calif. Seminar

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Holistic pet care for dog scratching, dog itching, dog genital licking and feline IBD can provide much needed relief for sick cats and dogs, says Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist at Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist. Davis and Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. David Gordon are hosting a holistic pet care seminar to […]

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RCRA hazardous waste regulations

Two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Fall 2010 Workshop coming to Midwest

CHICAGO, Ill. — Fines and penalties are on the rise for facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. An Illinois recycling facility faces a $700,000 fine for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations (EPA 5/6/10). Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic […]

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HOK Selected for the Planning and Design of the New U.S. Office Annex in Moscow, Russia

HOK Selected for the Planning and Design of the New U.S. Office Annex in Moscow, Russia

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the Bureau of Administration announced today that HOK (Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum) has been selected for the planning and design of the New Office Annex (NOX) in Moscow, Russia. The NOX will accommodate a new consular section and 300 […]

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Complete Environmental Regulations workshop

Fall 2010 Workshop Covers New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules for Companies in Western U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today’s environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation’s leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management.

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Intelligent Risk Management

SmartStops Historical Performance Calculator Reveals Shortcomings of Buy & Hold

PALO ALTO, Calif. — SmartStops announced today the launch of the performance comparison calculator. The calculator analyzes the historical performance of equities comparing a buy and hold approach to one following a risk mitigation strategy. In addition to total return, risk exposure and opportunity costs are also quantified and the results presented in simple visual […]

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Microsoft Dynamics AX solution

DeVilbiss Healthcare gets Microsoft Dynamics AX solution from Business & Decision, Inc.

WAYNE, Pa. — DeVilbiss Healthcare, world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical products for the respiratory needs of patients in institutional and homecare settings, has selected Business and Decision, International Consultant and Systems Integrator, following a thorough selection process, to ensure the successful implementation of its Microsoft Dynamics AX solution.

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COLIN zombie movie

Walking Shadows LLC announces U.S. debut of Zombie Horror Sensation ‘COLIN’

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Walking Shadows LLC announces that the surprise hit of the Cannes Film Festival, ‘COLIN,’ a British zombie movie, which cost just $75 (GBP 45) to make, will make its North American Premiere at the 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, September 23, 2010 – before moving to […]

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Allora & Calzadilla to Represent United States at 54th Venice Art Biennale

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the selection of Puerto Rico-based artist collaborative Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla as the United States’ representation to the 54th International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy in 2011. Lisa D. Freiman, Chair, Department of Contemporary […]

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conductor Joshua Rosenblum

The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble, will play its opening concert of the 2010-11 season Sept. 27

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble, will play its opening concert of the season on Monday, September 27 at 7 p.m., at New York’s Second Presbyterian Church, 6 W. 96th St. at Central Park West. The eclectic, genre-defying group will perform works by William Bolcom, Anthony Barrese, Dmitri Shostakovich, […]

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HostBridge for zIIP

New HostBridge for zIIP announced by HostBridge Technology

STILLWATER, Okla. — HostBridge Technology, leading provider of integration/SOA software for IBM System z mainframes, has released HostBridge version 6.5. ‘The new release builds on the enhancements recently introduced in v6,’ said Russ Teubner, HostBridge CEO. HostBridge v6.5 will be introduced in a live webcast on Tuesday, September 14.

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Henry Oliver Ford

Food for Consumption and Food for Energy is a Complete Combination with Ghana Sugar Project

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mr. Henry Oliver Ford has just completed the initial phase of the Ghana Sugar Project. Mr. Ford is the managing director for World Food, the firm that is owner of the project. Henry Oliver is overseeing this massive one-hundred and twenty thousand acre sugar farm and refinery.

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home tutoring services

Crown Tutoring Discounts Tutoring Services for K-12, College, and Test Preparation to Help Parents Struggling in Tough Economy

ATLANTA, Ga. — In a continued effort to create lifelong learners and make high quality tutoring services available to students throughout the United States, Crown Tutoring, a leading national provider of in home tutoring and test preparation services, is now offering significantly discounted rate plans.

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Aneel Robinson

DailyPillCalls ensures elderly never forget to take an important pill or prescription again

SEATTLE, Wash. — Forgetting to take a pill can lead to not only short term, but also long-term health problems. Daily Pill Calls ensures that people avoid both. According to one study, about one third to one half of Americans do not take their medications as prescribed. This can be detrimental to people’s health and […]

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chemo-resistant metastatic pancreatic cancer

New Publication Reveals Tumor-targeted Gene Delivery in Clinical Remission

SAN MARINO, Calif. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, a leader in the emerging field of targeted genetic medicine, reports the publication of a landmark paper in clinical oncology. Following up on its advanced U.S. Phase I/II clinical trials of Rexin-G in chemo-resistant metastatic pancreatic cancer (Molecular Therapy, 2010, 18: 435-441), which gained both Orphan Drug and […]

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Attorney Jim Markey

Attorneys Jim Markey and Charlie Oh join team at Virtual Law Partners LLP

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce an expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with the addition of Jim Markey and Charlie Oh as partners in New York and California. VLP currently has 32 attorneys, each with outstanding credentials and an average of over 10 years of experience.

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2010 Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence Finalists Selected

2010 Secretary’s Award for Corporate Excellence Finalists Selected

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Twelve finalists have been selected for the Secretary of State’s prestigious 2010 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These U.S. companies were chosen from a record number of 78 nominations submitted by American ambassadors around the world. ACE finalists are international business leaders who recognize the vital role that U.S. businesses play […]

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World Food Ghana Ltd

Opinion: A new finance structure for West Africa is proposed by WFAO’s Henry Oliver Ford

MIAMI, Fla. — Mr. Henry Oliver Ford of WFAO announces a new finance structure for West Africa. This new plan for structured finance is to help the socio-economic infrastructure. The plan that Mr. Ford has developed encompasses agriculture development, employee wage generation, Government tax base creation and the use of in-ground assets as a hedge […]

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talent management analytics

New research report investigating the current state of talent management analytics

CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report investigating the current state of talent management analytics and determining how and to what extent organizations are mining their data to extract value.

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Detroit Camper and RV Show

Michigan Assoc. of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds is sponsoring the 21st Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show

NOVI, Mich. — The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 21st Annual Fall Detroit Camper and RV Show, October 6-10, 2010, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi (exit I-96 at Beck Road, 1 mile east on Grand River). Over 200 new recreation vehicles will be on display including folding […]

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Mario Sestito

Upcoming Webcast for Human Resource Managers and Benefits Specialists on HR.com led by Mario Sestito

KIRKLAND, Wash. — On September 21, HR.com will host a webcast (online seminar) in conjunction with LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) to help companies help their employees plan for long term care following health reform. ‘Millions of Americans will soon be automatically opted in to the new public option for long term care, unless they […]

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MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition

Inaugural 2010 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition a Big Success

MARSHALL, Mo. — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship held the final level of the Inaugural 2010 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition on August 19th, 2010 in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall at the Missouri State Fair. Five winners from ten finalists were named, and each received a cash price and certificate […]

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Operation Prepare and Share

Southeast Computer Solutions Will Donate a Portion of Sales to United Way of Miami this Fall in Recognition of ‘National Preparedness Month’

MIAMI, Fla. — Southeast Computer Solutions, a Miami based IT consulting and business software firm, announced today it will donate $100 for every new purchase of its Disaster Recovery Services (through October 31, 2010) to United Way Miami in recognition of National Preparedness Month.

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