The just-released Top Women in the Pet Industry Holiday Biz Book is an 80-page digital magazine-style resource guide to American and Canadian services, products, gifts and facilities for pets, pet lovers and pet owners. Businesses represented throughout the "Holiday Biz Book" are women-owned and operated. They range from pet food manufacturers and artists to groomers and veterinarians. Details about these women-owned businesses are categorized and indexed for easy reference. Here's the link to view the entire Holiday Biz Book, http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1zftz/WomeinthePetIndustry/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffree.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F634606%2FWome-in-the-Pet-Industry-Holiday-Biz-Book-2012 The ...

StarWind Software Inc., an innovative provider of storage virtualization software and VM backup technology, announced today the release of the StarWind iSCSI SAN Free edition and StarWind Native SAN for Hyper-V Free edition with the entire functionality of High Availability (HA). The free editions of storage virtualization software offer an unlimited number of concurrent iSCSI connections and unlimited storage capacity for single-node device. The StarWind free editions with an HA device permit installation on two servers, but are limited in storage capacity to 128 GB. ...

Direct perfusion of the endometrial cavity with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) improves the thickness of the endometrial lining in IVF patients with too thin endometrium even after treatments, according to a new study just published online in the medical journal Human Reproduction(1). In the study, 21 women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles at the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in New York City successfully expanded their initially inadequate endometrium after uterine perfusion with G-CSF. Specifically, in the 5 days between G-CSF perfusions ...

In a new tradition celebrating the communal spirit of the holiday season, Pulse Marketing Agency announces its first annual small business marketing clinic: Planning Ahead: Marketing Guidance for the New Year. Between November 26th and December 14th, Pulse Marketing will be offering private, personalized marketing clinics designed to help local entrepreneurs jump-start their business growth in 2013. The Agency will provide one free 90-minute session per day, giving 15 local businesses the opportunity to build a unique, flexible marketing strategy for the upcoming year ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that Friends of the NCVMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization, donated $400 to Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation on behalf of the organization. This donation supports Sarge's efforts to find foster and permanent homes for pets from the Haywood County Animal Control facility, as well as their other work with the facility's staff and animals. With the assistance of various groups, Sarge's has helped dramatically reduce the rate of euthanasia at the shelter. Dr. Gary Smith, ...

The Preiss Company is proud to announce the recent promotion of Amy Barger to Vice President of Marketing. In her new role, Barger will work across the company's housing portfolio to launch 34 websites and mobile websites within the next six months, as well as develop and strengthen relationships with new marketing partners. The new websites will have streaming social media newsfeed. During her 16-year career, Barger has negotiated sports marketing contracts with multiple universities, created marketing budgets for all of the company's new properties, managed all corporate ...

Branding expert, Christine Brown, will address the importance of international branding in her presentation, "Branding for International Trade" at the Ohio Foreign Commerce Association (OFCA) December meeting. "Branding is vital to marketing any product or company successfully," said Chris Brown, owner of Marketing Resources & Results, Inc. and author of Branding & Marketing. "When it comes to international branding, it is important that the marketing tools are aligned to create a strong positioning and identity." Discussion ...

--Build a Basket (http://www.buildabasket.com/), the fastest-growing online gift basket retailer and the most popular seller of wine and spirits gift baskets, is beginning a new weekly promotion called Bonus Buys. Each week, valued customers will be given an opportunity to get exclusive sale offers on popular items to include in selected gift baskets. The Bonus Buys promotion is a way for the gift basket company to thank its loyal online supporters, which includes email subscribers, and Facebook and Twitter followers. The sale affords consumers a 24 hour window to add ...

Scott McLaren, president and chief marketing officer of ProtectCell, was recently the featured guest on The Growth Strategist Show with Aldonna Ambler. In November 2012, Ambler and McLaren discussed how ProtectCell's growth was influenced by the main focus areas of its top executives. During the interview with Ambler, McLaren delveed into the company's ability to grow while building infrastructure, systems, and adding new services. He further revealed how ProtectCell placed their focus on customers' need, a desire to remain self-financed, and a commitment to high quality ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that professor and former dean Melissa Essary received the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2012 Women of Justice Legal Scholar Award. Essary received her award during a gala ceremony on Nov. 15. The Women of Justice Awards annually recognize women across the state of North Carolina who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, service, sacrifice, and accomplishment in improving the quality of justice and exemplifying the highest ideals of the legal profession. Essary is one of just two recipients of the Legal ...

Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com), has announced the release of a podcast discussing the lisfranc injury, a common midfoot injury involving the tarsal and metatarsal joints. In the podcast, Galland discusses what the lisfranc injury is, causes, symptoms and treatment of the injury, and the recovery process after treating the injury. Galland serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the advanced A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, as medical director and orthopaedic consultant ...

The inViu NFC-tracker manages the real-time tracking of employee tasks, activities, and mobile assets, such as products, inventory, and equipment. When an NFC-enabled smartphone scans an NFC tag, the phone stores the information and sends it to the ENAiKOON servers for further analysis through the online web portal, inViu pro. This web portal allows the user to remotely view and analyse the collected data from inViu NFC-tracker with any web browser. The NFC tracking system is low cost compared to other tracking systems as the only hardware needed is an off-the-shelf NFC-capable ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com/), has announced that The Daily Planet Cafe will host a discussion exploring the science behind one of the most popular sweets, chocolate. The event, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29, will cover the history of chocolate from the ancient world to modern manufacturing methods. Additionally, the event will feature current conversations surrounding the scientific research behind chocolate for both children and adults. Samples will be offered throughout the event by Videri Chocolate Factory, ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced its participation in the 2012 WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 9:40 a.m. and lasting until noon. The university will have a school float riding in this year's parade alongside university cheerleaders and performances by the Peace Singers. An annual holiday event, the Raleigh Christmas parade will begin on Hillsborough Street near St. Mary's School, proceed eastward to the State Capitol and conclude ...

Payroll software provider Halfpricesoft.com updated ezPaycheck 2012 payroll software with new feature to support multiple accounts with one flat rate for accountants, small business owners and nonprofits. Users can now create a new account manually and add a new account quickly by duplicating the current account. Designed with simplicity in mind, this new feature also makes payroll tasks easier for a business owner who needs to generate paychecks for both w-2 employees and 1099 contractors. The interface of this paycheck software is so intuitive and user-friendly ...

SaveRxCanada.com, the premier Canadian pharmacy intermediary announces the addition of Provigil (Modafinil) to its prescription drugs database. With already over 3000 products listed in its database, SaveRxCanada.com has become a leader in bringing affordable prescription drugs to clients around the world. Established in 2002, SaveRxCanada.com has celebrated a milestone for being in business for over 10 years. Provigil (Modafinil ) is currently available in 100mg, and 200mg strengths. Customers can order Provigil securely through the SaveRxCanada.com website. SaveRxCanada.com ...

Niseko Consulting, an independent real estate sales and investment consultancy based in the Niseko area of Japan, has officially transferred its property management services division to its newly created sister company, Niseko Owners. Niseko Owners now offers extended property management services for its Niseko real estate owners and those with property for sale in Niseko, Japan. As company owner Michael Davenport explains, Niseko Consulting first began offering property management services in 2006 as a service to its Niseko real estate owners who used the agency ...

BlueStar, maker of genuine restaurant ranges for the home, gives consumers even more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. During the holiday, home kitchens will be put to the test of cooking the traditional Thanksgiving meal, and with the unparalleled power and performance of BlueStar professional grade appliances, consumers' kitchens will be up to the challenge. With Thanksgiving prep in full swing, consumers are sizing up turkeys--and their ovens. With the extra large oven capacity of BlueStar restaurant grade ranges, there's no need to downsize when planning holiday ...

Red Ten NYC 3rd quarter financial report revealed a 9% increase in demand of for outsourced sales and marketing services. A spokesperson for the company stated, "We are very fortunate to have experienced such incredible growth since our expansion into New York earlier this year. Our focus has been on acquiring high quality leads for our clients and to offer the opportunity to expand their direct marketing campaigns into new markets. Failure has not been deemed an option; we have been very aggressive in our approach to achieving these promises to our client base - now ...

Nature In Photos for iPad, a new educational app or educational game intended for the small users of iPad or kids and of course their parents, is developed by AdoreStudio Ltd, casual game development and issuing studio, that has recently started developing iPad games for kids and started a blog about ipad games for kids KidsAdoreGames. Nature In Photos is a memo game developed specially for children on the bases of good quality photos depicting real animals. Nature in Photos is an educational game. It lets children and their parents meet the real world of wild amazing ...

Dr. Yasser Elseweifi, dentist in Bucktown, is happy to be providing sedation services at his practice. Patients who are feeling anxious about visiting the dentist are able to receive special treatment that will make them feel comfortable and fully relaxed during their time at the practice. "I am glad that our practice is able to provide sedation services. Many patients experience dental anxiety when they are faced with a dental visit and sedation techniques offer these patients a way to feel comfortable and get the dental care they need. I invite any patients that ...

On November 6, 2012, SecurTest, Inc. (through its iReviewNow News service) released an article entitled FCRA Ruled Constitutional. In that article, certain facts were inaccurately reported or may have been misleading as they pertained to General Information Services, Inc. ("GIS"). SecurTest and iReviewNow News did not intend to report inaccurate facts nor make any statements that could be misleading to readers. For that reason, SecurTest and iReviewNow News are retracting the article and correcting errors in the article. Additionally, iReviewNow News apologizes ...

The release of the Inogen One G3 concentrator has been much anticipated over the past few months. It might be a stretch to say that this is the new iPhone release of the oxygen concentrator world but they have been in great demand for their small size and whisper quiet operation. 1st Class Medical recently received a supply just in time for holiday travelers. The G3 is FAA approved and its small size makes it perfect for navigating through busy shopping areas and crowded airport terminals. Inogen is one of the most trusted names in the business and they have been at ...

To celebrate the Girl Scouts 100 year anniversary, Top Trumps and Zorbitz is throwing a very special party, which is expected to be in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people playing the same game at the same time. As the prize for playing, all the girls will receive the hottest trend bracelet of 2012, Zip-itz Zipper bracelets. The patent pending Zorbitz Zip-Itz zipper bracelets are bracelets that really zip. Zip-itz are sold worldwide, having taken the world by storm and flying off shelves everywhere. Kids love to stack up their arm all the different ...

Orion Systems Integrators, Inc. (Orion) today announced they have been named a Windows Azure Circle Program Partner, for demonstrating a "best-in-class" ability, focus and commitment to meet customers' evolving needs in cloud computing. Orion's Windows Azure Circle Partnership distinguishes them as part of an elite group in Microsoft's partner ecosystem and they are committed to continuing to develop and provide customers with applications using Microsoft's Cloud platform, Windows Azure. Microsoft created the Windows Azure Circle program to create a partnership ...