McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, creators of award-winning educational, party and board games was named the winner of the 2010 Crowd Pitch Award on January 18. The event, sponsored by FundingUniverse , is an opportunity for selected entrepreneurs to pitch their company and products to both a panel of experts and a live audience. The pitch is followed immediately by a three minute Q&A session with the audience. Finally, the panel of experts offers up constructive feedback to each presenter. FundingUniverse is the leader in connecting qualified entrepreneurs to banks, ...

MEGTEC Systems has announced the company will be taking part in two upcoming industry conferences. The first, the AABC Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, is scheduled for January 24, 2011, in Pasadena, California. The second event, the EUEC Conference, is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 2, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona. MEGTEC Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of industrial equipment and services. For over forty years, MEGTEC has served a wide variety of industries, from advanced battery materials to automotive ...

VIP Patio Furniture, an e-tailer specializing in premium outdoor furniture, announces that they are now carrying portable, folding outdoor chairs with popular logos. The chairs come in different colors and contain logos from professional basketball teams, car manufacturers, and car models. The lightweight and portable chairs (http://www.vippatiofurniture.com/outdoor-folding-beach-chairs.html) are the perfect accessory for sporting events, camping, the beach or lounging in the backyard. They are made with heavy duty canvas and have sturdy steel legs, cup holders, and ...

As part of the preparation for the Global Companion Diagnostics Forum IQPC have put together a short survey on Companion Diagnostics issues. Anyone who completes the survey will receive a copy of the results and will automatically be entered into a prize draw for a free place at the conference. The survey takes only a couple of minutes to complete and can be accessed here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDX The event itself, the Global Companion Diagnostics Forum, takes place in London 16th & 17th of March and it will play host to some of the world's leading experts ...

Data-Stream, a portal for integration with the Cybertill electronic point-of-sale (EPoS) system, which provides live stock control for the fashion retailer's internet sales across its six high street stores, gained recognition as 'Site of the Year 2010' in Kentico Software's e-commerce category. Established in 2009 by former Cybertill account manager, Les Girvan, Data-Stream is a web solution that allows clients to extend the functionality of their e-commerce websites, and include features such as newsletter production, marketing, integration with social media tools, ...

Aureus Medical Group, a national leader in healthcare staffing, has recently launched a redesign of its website. The user-friendly site boasts improved navigation and a fresh new look. Healthcare specialties and modalities served by Aureus Medical are accessible from the home page as are separate sections dedicated to clients and healthcare professionals, which outline the hiring process and the variety of staffing and career options available. The site houses a variety of resources, including information on licensing and certification, continuing education, and interview ...

Bayer CropScience (http://www.bayercropscience.us), one of the world's top innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits, has donated a total of $148,895 to the Passage Home Safety Club in the South Park neighborhood in Raleigh. The donation will build upon and expand Passage Home's partnership with Bayer CropScience that focuses on the Safety Club science and technology enrichment program for after school elementary and middle school youth. Throughout the year, Bayer CropScience's donation supports Passage ...

Exceptional IT, a full-service technology solutions provider, announced that it has relocated its corporate headquarters to larger space in Cary. The new office at 114-100 MacKenan Drive triples the company's previous square footage and will accommodate the company's growth plans for the foreseeable future. Over the past several years Exceptional IT has been consistently ranked as a top IT networking company by the Triangle Business Journal and has been increasing revenue at a rapid pace. The new site offers much needed space for an expanded help desk services department, ...

On February 17, 2011 leading Venture Capital and Angel investors are set to speak with entrepreneurs at the FundingPost's Miami VC and Angel Event sponsored by The Launch Pad at the University of Miami and Ameritech Media. This event allows entrepreneurs to pitch their companies to early-stage investors and receive helpful feedback from Angels and Venture Capitalists. There will also be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel & after the panel at the Reception! Details of the event, including the Registration form can be found at: ...

In the modern age of technology, many grandparents feel left behind, unable to connect in a meaningful way with their grandchildren. Bedtime stories, fairy tales and books were once a core activity in regards to connecting with grandchildren, but much of that has been lost as technology has taken center stage. Trenna Daniels believes that technology can actually enhance communication. She has created a full line of bedtime stories available for download in electronic format. These award winning bedtimes stories form a series of highly entertaining adventures, filled ...

Football fans around the country will be looking for the best place to cheer for their team during this year's NFL playoffs. Most fans will choose the stadium or a local pub. Ryan and Jessica Donaldson in Sykesville, MD, however, won't have to leave the house, because Ryan recently won The Football Fan Cave Man Cave Giveaway. The special NFL themed Man Caves episode airs Friday, January 21, at 8 p.m. ET on the DIY Network. The Donaldsons are avid football fans. There is only one problem? They cheer for different teams. The solution? DIY Network's Man Caves, NFL Network, ...

Software by Subscription, the revolutionary new business model launched by gazetteer specialists Aligned Assets in the summer of 2010, has today been declare a resounding success by Managing Director of the company Dinesh Thanigasalam. It sees all upfront software fees scrapped and replaced with a simple, cost-effective annual subscription, which includes on-going updates to the software and unlimited support. Software by Subscription was brought in to make it easier, more flexible and vastly more cost-effective for organisations in the public sector to procure products ...

Street Crane Company is playing a vital role at Bombardier's Derby factory in the building of new trains to revitalise the capital's commuter services. Two new overhead cranes from Street are used in the final assembly of new Electrostar overground trains programme, contributing to the safety and productivity of the production operations. "Bombardier's demanding brief required advanced factory cranes to ensure safe, continuous and flexible working in an intensive 24/7 production environment," explained Street Crane sales director Gus Zona. Two identical cranes of 20 ...

M-Dot Network's patented digital coupon technology is now available on Retalix's StoreLine. This joins existing integrations with StoreNext ISS45 Version 8 and IBM ACE Point-of-Sale (POS) applications. The IBM ACE POS application is part of the IBM base library. Retalix ISS45 Version 7 and ScanMaster 2 have also been developed and made available to grocers and retailers making M-Dot Network the leader in Point-Of-Sale embedded technology for digital coupons. According to Steven Goforth, Executive Vice President of Research & Development, M-Dot Network, "We are happy ...

Winter maybe reminiscent of the holiday season and vacations, but it's also a season that many dread. Flu, hypothermia, dry skin and scalp, are all some of the most common winter woes. There are several factors like long nights, vitamin deficiencies, poor housing and of course the cold weather that can be blamed for all your winter worries. Here's help for people, looking for a side effect free treatment for their problems as Dr. Strande, who runs Simply Healing, a natural healing clinic discusses about Naturopathy. "Naturopathy is a system of medicine that believes ...

Apimac.com today is pleased to announce new versions of its highly successful iDatabase: 2.0 for Mac OS X ( http://www.apimac.com ) and 4.0 for iOS. Designed to permit wireless, bi-directional syncing between Mac computers and iOS mobile devices like iPhone and iPod touch, iDatabase is a complete personal database management solution. Ideal for tracking membership lists, expenses, projects, Internet accounts, etc., the app includes 16 ready to use templates such as Accounts, Contacts, Exercise Log, Recipes, and To Do. Drop and drag creation of custom templates is also supported. Virtually ...

Jadestone Networks has signed a new 2-year casino contract with Paf. The agreement expands upon Paf's existing relationship with Jadestone to add the company's brand new casino offering created in cooperation with Swedish iGaming solution provider Play'n GO. Paf is one of the largest online gambling operators in the Scandinavian market and the contract will allow Paf to offer its player base the complete product portfolio including mini games and casino games. Jadestone and Paf will work closely together and rollout the content offering step-by-step during the first ...

Jumpstart the New Year with a weekend away sampling something new and unusual. Escape the rain and the January blues with an abseiling adventure in Jersey, a whisky tasting weekend in Scotland, or a kite flying festival in Cyprus. Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading website for flight search and comparison, gives travellers something to look forward to with its Top 10 Weird and Wonderful Weekend Breaks. "January is the most common month for experiencing a mood dip, and travel is one of the best antidotes for it," says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk. ...

Senator Gordon Smith is a two time Senator from Oregon and currently president of the National Broadcasting Association. On September 8, 2003, his son Garrett, then a 21 year old college student died by suicide. Smith wrote a book entitled Remembering Garrett, One Family's Battle with a Child's Depression. In 2004, President George W. Bush signed the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, authorizing $82 million for suicide-prevention and awareness programs at Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday. To listen to this show, go to http://opentohope.com. About Dr. Heidi ...

Today sees more fabulous fashion coverage across leading weekly titles for Peacocks new season fashion, while online coverage for Daisy Lowe for Peacocks continues - leading with a front page story on Look online. The forthcoming Daisy Lowe collection for Peacocks is making waves, and that's even before it's been seen on the beach. The media buzz around this new collection for value fashion chain Peacocks continues apace - with Look online today featuring the story on the front page. In More magazine, a feature on more for less highlights three Peacocks pussy bow ...

The next revolution in local marketing isn't discounting, couponing or online group deal buying - it's loyalty programs. Welcomemat Services, which specializes in helping businesses turn new movers into loyal customers, is rolling out the "welcome mat" for those savvy entrepreneurs looking for a franchise opportunity in the estimated $133 billion local advertising market. Operating in 12 territories across the South, the cutting-edge marketing firm plans to add 15 franchise operations throughout the United States in 2011 and over 200 in the next five years. As online ...

Experts in the fleet insurance ( http://www.cover4fleetinsurance.co.uk ) industry have voiced their concern about the VAT rise of 2.5% of 4th January 2011, bringing it up to a total of 20%. Coupled with the fuel duty rise of 1st January, this cost may be too much for some fleet operators. Even before these rises of early 2011, previous rises in fuel prices had left operators dealing with diesel prices of 9 pence more per litre than just a year ago. In terms of running costs for an articulated truck this meant an annual increase of GBP3800. It is estimated that these ...

This is the season for weddings and to commemorate such an auspicious occasion 5 Star Chicago Limousine Inc., a renowned company for limousine in Chicago, offers a 5% discount on wedding limo in Chicago and Chicago Party Bus for all their customers for a hire of minimum 5 hours. Posh and luxurious white limousines for weddings have been provided to couples in Chicago under experts who have been in the business for long. "Experienced, reliable and appropriately dressed, your wedding designated limousine chauffeur will be at your disposal during your special event or ...

"We're celebrating the New Year by juicing up our free services and offering more extensive monitoring at no cost to Mon.itor.Us users," said Monitis Founder and CEO Hovhannes Avoyan. "We want to help busy IT administrators at smaller companies, as well as individuals, gain more time by taking advantage of the fastest, cheapest and easiest approach to server monitoring. Ultimately, our changes are designed to make online businesses more stable and primed for growth." In a planned phase-in of services to occur throughout the year, Monitis will add comprehensive server ...

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