As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing ended 2011 on a high as they achieved record-breaking profits and scooped several awards at the annual awards ceremony for their industry at The Royal Festival Hall in London's South Bank. Former star of BBC's Dragon's Den, James Caan was one of the successful entrepreneurs in attendance and it would appear his words of wisdom have had a positive effect on those at LJR Marketing, who this week announced they will be carrying out a 'test market' for a new client. With huge expansion planed for 2012, incorporating ...

The California Workforce Association awarded Magdalena Carriedo, a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme (BGCOP), with the Dwight Brydie Scholarship at its 13th Annual Youth Conference, Jan. 18, in Long Beach. The $1,000 scholarship is named in memory of longtime California Employment Development Department employee Dwight Brydie and encourages educational and workforce advancement for youth planning to continue their education after high school. One of four winners in Southern California, Carriedo was a participant in the Network for ...

A new search engine optimization (SEO) service geared to authors and their books debuts to allow any author a traffic system, letting their book be found online, attract new readers and increase web traffic to their book sales website. "No matter how great your book and online presence is, you won't sell books if you can't be found. A website is like a billboard built on a dead end street. You need traffic before anyone can see your message." said Best Seller Book Expert Warren Whitlock. Whitlock worked with the experienced SEO team behind AuthorTraffic.com ...

The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bryan K. Brown as a Partner in the Firm's Houston office. For more than 20 years, Mr. Brown has focused his practice on complex business transactions. His expertise includes capital market transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital transactions. Mr. Brown represents clients across a wide array of industry sectors, including biotechnology, health care, oil and gas, manufacturing, and oil field services/drilling. "Bryan is ...

Nonpareil announced today that they will be participating in an upcoming episode of American Farmer, television series for Discovery Channel and Rural TV. Known as the "Potato Ingredient" company, Nonpareil is the only fully integrated potato company in the United States. Along with an extensive research and development division, Nonpareil grows, fresh packs, dehydrates, freezes and distributes potatoes and potato flakes. This episode of American Farmer will focus on how Nonpareil is producing the most unique potato products in the industry. This innovative ...

Broker/Associates Creighton and Sharon Faust have joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Anna Maria Island office. Both licensed in 1990, they most recently were the Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Central in Pennsylvania, where they earned the RE/MAX Chairman's Club Award, Hall of Fame Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. They also have been featured in the RE/MAX Success Stories book. Their extensive knowledge of new construction and interior design, combined with excellent customer service and strong negotiating skills, make them uniquely qualified to assist buyers relocating ...

Astrowind is Kriipis Tulo from Latvia who has been featured as a key figure of the Latvian electronic music scene for producing some of the most essential experimental electronic and ambient music of the past years. Astrowind creates deep music with help of vintage analog synthesizers and open-reel tape recorder. Sven Swift says "Astrowind got the harmonies and the sound to become one of the most interesting Baltic acts to emerge from a scene rich of innovative musicians." After releasing a few works on underground music labels, Astrowind took his place on Fluttery ...

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for heavy duty metalworking, industrial, construction and welding applications, introduces two new angle grinders that are designed to stop wheel rotation in two seconds or less when the Deadman safety switch is released, greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries. Ideal for heavy duty grinding and cutting applications, both the WEPBA14-125 Quick and WEPBA14-150 Quick feature a long-lasting 12.2 A motor and 1,400 watts of power. The WEPBA14-125 ...

Mehrdad Sarlak, founder and CEO of CupidRadar.com, will be one of three keynote trainers, on March 22nd, as Bulldog Reporter presents its newest Master Class Webinar on Location-based Marketing & PR. Based on this technology since day one, CupidRadar.com uses the latest geo-location technologies on smart phones and web-enabled devices (including home computers) to match and connect singles who are near each other at any time. Eric Petersen, Director of New Media at Caesars Entertainment and Alan Danzis, VP of Social Media Strategy at Ketchum will join Sarlak ...

So, what's all the fuss about in this new version of SafeScreener.com? Brad Jones, Director of Operations at Background Screening Consultant's says, "It's all about stepping it up for our clients. SafeScreener.com has always been synonymous with making applicant screening simple by offering a user friendly interface, and providing customer service that goes above and beyond every time. The SafeScreener PRO system takes simplicity even further with the addition of features that simplify ordering, eliminate paperwork, and integrate federal and state compliance guidelines ...

Author Lori Verni-Fogarsi's novel, "Momnesia," released 3/16/12, is expected to be a blowout hit with women of all ages, as well as a top pick for book clubs. The story is about an unconventional entrepreneur who, struggling between her "momminess" and her "sexiness," diagnoses herself with Momnesia and sets about finessing a new version of her old vivaciousness. She does find some adventure pursuing her own interests, but it isn't until she tosses the Invisible Rule Book altogether that she discovers life--and love--have more to offer than ...

Smart Storage Concepts [www.smartstorageconcepts.com] is delighted to announce the introduction of its new website and a powerful new tool which will enable the individual storage owner/operators to drive traffic to their own branded website and substantially increase their ability to capture market share. This proprietary patent pending technology and channel marketing initiative is indicative of the types of technological and online marketing expertise featured on SSC's recently redesigned and newly relaunched website. "In 2009, we were the first company to provide ...

CRM 2012 is the pre-eminent event for teams that use, evaluate, deploy, and support SAP solutions for CRM. CRM 2012 takes place March 19-22 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando. AMC Technology associates will meet with attendees in booth #245 and help them discover integration opportunities. "AMC Technology has been a part of the SAP CRM community for over 16 years, helping companies all over the world with CTI and Interaction Center integration," stated Anthony X. Uliano, Founder and CTO of AMC Technology, LLC. "With our recent ...

McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds' You've been Sentenced! word game recently received a 2012 PAL Award for language advancement from Play on Words. This is the 19th national honor for the game in the toy and game world, as well as in the education sector. Established by respected speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko, the PAL Award recognizes exceptional toys, books and games like the You've been Sentenced! word game that, through their design, content, quality, and character, promote play that advances language. PAL winners in the hands of kids spark fun and ...

Sessions track the number of times a mobile application user accesses and uses the tools available in a mobile app. With statistics showing a doubling in user app sessions over any previous usage proves a significant increase in usage of the Smarter Agent's mobile application for home search in the early parts of 2012. "This noteworthy increase in real estate mobile application sessions also proves that Smarter Agent real estate partners are putting their branded and white label mobile applications in to the hands of prospects and clients even faster than before ...

Palomar Technologies, the world-leading provider of precision microelectronics and optoelectronic packaging systems, today announced it will exhibit with Asia Science and Technology (AST) at SEMICON China 2012, held in Shanghai on March 20-22. Palomar Technologies, Hybond and AST will exhibit together in booth #3153 in Hall E3. A Palomar 3800 Die Bonder and manual Hybond equipment will be on-site for demonstrations. Mr. PH Chan, Palomar Technologies Asia Director, recently wrote a blog summarizing the LED markets in Asia, specifically recounting how LEDs relate to ...

Vision Engraving & Routing Systems (Phoenix, AZ) announces the release of a new, small format engraving machine, the Vision Express. The Vision Express engraver provides a 6" x 8" engraving area, and has a small footprint of only 17.5" x 17.5". The Express is an affordable, entry level engraving machine, ideal for engraving medallions, gifts, jewelry, and many other items made from metal, acrylic, brass, wood, or plastic. The easy to use Vision Express engraver comes complete with an advanced integrated controller to provide high quality engraving ...

On March 22, 2012, leading Venture Capital and Angel investors are set to speak and coach entrepreneurs at the FundingPost's Miami VC and Angel Event sponsored by SocialRadius and Ambrose, at The Coral Gables Museum. This event allows entrepreneurs to pitch their companies to early-stage angels, venture investors and the Shark, himself, and to receive helpful feedback. There will also be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before and after the panel, at the Reception! Details of the event, including the Registration form, can be found at: http://www.FundingPost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=208&refer=pr Our ...

A virtual book tour is a marketing tool authors implement in gaining online book publicity. Virtual book tours provide an excellent opportunity to promote on an online global level, rather than just the physical bookstores in their regions. The Working Writer's Club is pleased to announce the virtual book tour schedule for member, Nancy I. Sanders and they invite you to join Ms. Sanders in cyberspace as she discusses her writing life and her latest book, D is for Drinking Gourd. Monday, March 12 Meet Children's Author, Nancy I. Sanders Host: Irene S. Roth - http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com ...

Canadian Hip Hop/R&B icon, Saukrates achieved another accolade last month from Steam Whistle's sponsored feature/segment on FLOW 93.5. Saukrates' single, "Say I" which he wrote and performed for the North American Nike campaign entitled "24/7" featuring NHL star P.K. Subban was selected as the Canadian Song of the Month for February by Steam Whistle. Steam Whistle Brewing celebrates the latest musical talent from Canadian Indie artists. Updated monthly, the Steam Whistle Indie Singles podcast features a new song performed by selected Canadian artists ...

Business forms resource PrintE-Z.com is promoting its newly expanded stock of receipt books, invoices, and other custom forms. Located online at http://www.PrintE-Z.com/business-forms.html, the retailer boasts a wide inventory of industry-specific materials, including shipping, service and repair, and invoice forms. "PrintE-Z.com stands apart from other business forms companies for our incredible selection and satisfaction guarantee; if a client is unhappy, we will offer them a total refund. We also provide free shipping for all new customers, and are happy to add ...

Adaptiva (http://www.adaptiva.com), a global provider of IT systems management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Coretech A/S (http://www.coretech.dk), a leading Danish IT solutions provider. Coretech will extend its IT offerings throughout Europe by providing Adaptiva's complete suite of IT systems management solutions. Adaptiva and Coretech hold premier status as Microsoft System Center Alliance Gold Partners and currently serve clients around the globe. "Other software providers could not compare with Adaptiva's simple, elegant and mature ...

Closet & Storage Concepts is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting their custom closet designs at the Denver Home Show on March 16th-19th, 2012. The Denver Home Show is the only place for you to experience what's new in Home Remodeling, Home Decor, and more. You'll have the opportunity to meet more than 500 experts and experience thousands of products and services. Denver Home Show March 16-19 National Western Complex 4655 Humbolt St. | Denver, CO Conveniently located just east of I-25 on I-70 http://www.homeshowdenver.com For more than 20 years, ...

It's hard to imagine a world without laptops, tablets and a Smartphone in every hand. In the foreseeable future it will be even harder to remember a time where your home wasn't controlled through one of those many devices. One of the newest technologies that has yet to hit the mainstream of home design is the ability to control your thermostat through your Smartphone. "Today there are several different thermostat manufacturer's who have begun implementing the ability to control your temperature settings right from the palm of your hand. This type of technology ...

ABS Graphics has installed the new Komori H-UV Technology, an advanced UV curing system that enables ABS to expand their capabilities related to special print effects and coating techniques. UV coating is immediately recognizable for its high-gloss, wet-look finish, and dull reticulated finishes. Without a doubt this technique helps to make a visual impact and is becoming highly popular for packaging and print communication materials. The Printing Industries of America recognized Komori's H-UV technology with the 2011 InterTech Technology Award. ABS is the first in ...