BlueRoof, a real estate brokerage that hopes to change the real estate industry, launched B 558 lueRoof.com in July and today reports over thirty homes have been put under contract, twenty listings taken and four offers submitted online during it's first forty five days in business.
"Consumers today want the help of a Realtor, but they don't want to pay the traditionally high commissions. We offer full service representation and a more complete marketing strategy than most brokers, and we offer our services for much less commission. Buyers actually make money when we help them buy a home, because we pay them for using our services. And our mortgage company, BlueRoof Mortgage will pay the buyer for getting their loan through us", says Greg Tracy, founder of BlueRoof.... (Continue reading)
Many companies are touting a "Green IT" strategy these days, and they're finding the best way to reduce their technology carbon footprint is by controlling power consumption in the corporate datacenter. To help savvy technology professionals put their power-hungry datacenters on a low-power diet, AFCO Systems, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced enclosure technology for mission-critical datacenter environments, has turned to Communication Strategy Group (www.GoCSG.com), a strategic brand marketing agency, to serve as its agency of record for public relations and to help develop the brand story for its global market.... (Continue reading)
Legiant, a leading provider of time and attendance and workforce productivity solutions, today has announced a partnership with AmeriVault enabling Legiant to offer automated data protection services to clients.
Ensuring application availability, audit controls, and historical retentions are key business requirements for any time and attendance system. AmeriVault provides a one-step, turn-key online backup and offsite protection solution for this mission critical application.
Automated and secure, online backup reduces backup times through compression and deduplication. In addition, administrators are able to manage multiple offices with diverse environments through one intuitive interface. With online backup, clients enjoy the ultimate in backup with no investment in hardware, software, or maintenance.... (Continue reading)
INVESP Business Services, a leader in the virtual assistant industry, announced the availability of the newest offering in their company; Editing & Writing services. This expansion of the INVESP service suite is aimed at complimenting the existing administrative segment and to better serve clients.
INVESP has previously offered administrative services to assist and help clients better manage their business. Administrative tasks included all general office needs such as desktop publishing, word processing, travel/event planning, faxing, e-mailing, full calendar management, billing and much more. Now with the newest Editing & Writing segment addition to the company, businesses can focus more on their core competency, leaving the auxiliary tasks to INVESP.... (Continue reading)
Columbia, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 14, 2009 - Martek Biosciences Corporation (NASDAQ: MATK) announced today that it has entered into a multi-year, sole-source supply agreement with Lactalis Nutrition Sante for the use of life'sARA™ in infant formulas and growing-up milks produced by Lactalis and sold in France and Algeria.
"Our partnership with Lactalis further demonstrates that companies worldwide understand the importance of adding Martek's ARA to infant formula for infant health and development," said Ethan Leonard, vice president of pediatric nutrition for Martek. "Martek's DHA and ARA can be found in infant formula sold in more than 75 countries, and we continue to expand our international presence in the infant formula market."... (Continue reading)
During his address to Congress Tuesday evening, President Obama urged Americans to lead the world as the country with the largest proportion of college graduates by 2020. These remarks came after the recently signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (also known as the Stimulus Plan), which includes two provisions that will provide immediate impact and benefit to college students--an increase in Pell Grants and a higher education tax credit.
Rasmussen College of Minnesota
According to George Fogel, Rasmussen College, Inc. Vice President of Compliance and Financial Services, the new stimulus plan will benefit college students directly in several ways.... (Continue reading)
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.(NYSE: PNC) announced today the addition of Craig F. Thomas as vice president and senior economist, joining the PNC Economics team led by Stuart G. Hoffman, Ph.D., chief economist.
Thomas will be responsible for contributing regional economic analysis and forecasting for the 13 states and major metropolitan areas, including the District of Columbia, that comprise PNC's core economic footprint. In addition, Thomas will focus on economic issues related to residential and commercial real estate nationwide. Thomas will also assist with the analysis and forecasting of U.S. economic and financial market conditions and prospects.... (Continue reading)
As the prevalence of Autism skyrockets, Dr. Steve Gutstein puts together the puzzle pieces of Autism, Asperger’s and PDD. From June 9-10, 2006, Dr. Gutstein will be presenting his 2-Day Workshop, “Going to the Heart of Autism” in San Rafael regarding, the Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®) Program Gutstein co-developed with his wife, Dr. Rachelle Sheely. RDI® is intended for family members, professionals, researchers and educators and will be covering the following:
How modifying communication style can dramatically change the way a person on the autism spectrum relates to others;
The importance of guiding and pacing, creating an experience sharing communication environment and capturing episodic memories; and
What motivates people on the autistic spectrum to develop relationships.
The RDI® Program is different than “first generation” intervention programs because it is geared toward remediation. “The RDI program represents a completely new way of thinking about and treating the deficits that are common in all individuals on the autism spectrum,” said Gutstein, co-director of The Connections Center. “We are challenging families and professionals to think beyond achieving mere functionality as a successful outcome for individuals with ASD; our reference point for success in the RDI® Program is fostering loving relationships and enhancing quality of life.”... (Continue reading)
The Asbestoclear™ products consist of two different disposal packs (mini and maxi bags) each contain working instructions, Personal & Respiratory Protective Equipment and asbestos disposal sacks. Once the asbestos has been safely removed and bagged up, a dedicated telephone number should be called or builders can go online to their website www.asbestoclear.co.uk where the low cost collection of the completed packs can be conveniently arranged.
The Asbestoclear solution was developed in answer to recent legislation which closed the door to asbestos at 95% of the UK landfill sites. Since the introduction of the legislation, there has been a significant increase in fly-tipping which poses a risk to the public.... (Continue reading)
In today's world, the demand for high-performing teams is increasing - resulting in thousands of books written on teamwork. Organizations continue to search for the way to create, sustain, and retain such high-performing teams, but don't know where to find it. Steven Stowell, Ph.D., Stephanie S. Mead, and the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness (CMOE) have constructed the solution. Their book The Team Approach: With Teamwork Anything is Possible, addresses the very real issues and concerns that face teams today. This book provides a model for creating effective and collaborative teams.... (Continue reading)
WhiteFence.com, the leading online marketplace that has helped millions nationwide set up their home services, introduces the launch of a new and exciting site, OffCampus Living. The site is tailored to assist college students in their transition from home or dorm living to living on their own, as well as helping students that are already in off campus housing.
College students making the transition to independent living can have a successful and low-stress experience with the tools provided by WhiteFence OffCampus Living. There is no need for them to scour the Internet for tips, ideas or resources when they can find it all on one site.... (Continue reading)
PROPHIX Software, a leading provider of financial business intelligence and performance management solutions specializing in forecasting, corporate budgeting, strategic planning, consolidation, financial analysis and scorecarding, and Accobat, a Denmark consultant firm are pleased to announce their partnership. Accobat provides flexible, scalable and user-friendly Business Intelligence solutions based solely on Microsoft technology.
Accobat, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, supplies solutions for all financial and business performance needs. PROPHIX for SQL Server, which leverages Microsoft .NET technologies, offers interoperability with other applications, such as Microsoft Reporting Services or other business intelligence applications, making it an ideal addition to Accobat's solution offerings.
"PROPHIX for SQL Server is a complete performance management application that empowers organizations with budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, consolidations, and personnel planning capabilities," says Mikael Iuel-Brockdorff, Owner of Accobat. "A proven financial solution, implemented in more than 1300 companies, it's consistently recognized by industry analysts as a best in class solution. We're looking forward to a lengthy and mutually beneficial relationship with PROPHIX."... (Continue reading)
Weston & Tampa, FL (PRWEB) July 11, 2008 -— Internet eBusiness Solutions, Inc., with offices in Weston and Tampa, Florida, has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This is the second time IES has earned this honor and reflects IES’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies
worldwide.
This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognizes the top 5 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.... (Continue reading)
3DVU, the leading global provider of 3D Aerial Photography Navigation announces Way2Go, a breakthrough in mobile navigation. Way2Go is a personalized online web-based navigation planner combined with free mobile viewer of 3D aerial photography with real landscape elevation. This onboard navigation allows people to plan their journey at home or office on their PC or notebook and synchronizes it with their mobile device, giving access to 3D picture routes and favorite destinations while on the move. Way2Go will be available this quarter for over two hundred million mobile users with Symbian S60 devices including Nokia's popular phones, hundreds of Windows Mobile models like Samsung, HTC, and Motorola, providing geo-coverage of the entire USA, UK and major Western Europe countries including Germany, Netherlands, France and Czech Republic.... (Continue reading)
Global Technologies, a worldwide provider of network connectivity products and a leader in manufacturing custom cable assemblies, recently launched a new e-commerce web site. The site features a wide variety of fiber cables, PC cables, UPS products and accessories for the corporate, desktop, educational, government, value-added reseller, and consumer markets. President Stan Lichenstein said the site, URL www.globalcablesolutions.com, allows everyone from IT and data center professionals to single desktop purchasers to order a vast array of connectivity products simply and quickly through a single source.... (Continue reading)
Today, Hearst Magazines announces the Earth Day 2007 launch of a consumer Web site dedicated to earth-friendly living called The Daily Green. The announcement was made by John Loughlin, EVP/general manager, Hearst Magazines. Developed by media industry executive Deborah Jones Barrow and Hearst Magazines Digital Media group, The Daily Green will be a one-stop Web destination where the fast-growing community of green consumers can find each other and everything they need to know to embrace a more energy-conscious, natural foods-oriented and environment-friendly lifestyle.... (Continue reading)
A new human interest story will be published in "Woman's World," The Woman's Weekly magazine, June 5 issue (available the last week of May at grocery stores and drugstores nationwide) shedding light on a middle-aged wife, and dedicated mom of three boys, two dogs and two cats. The versatile powers of apple cider vinegar helped this woman to healthy up, slim down. Not only did she drop unwanted pounds--she's got a new, fresh attitude to enjoy for the upcoming spring and summer months.
Author Cal Orey (www.calorey.com) believes "The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature's Most Remarkable Remedy," may be the perfect gift for women this Mother's Day May 13th. According to Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., apple cider vinegar is a notable fat burner year-round. "A couple of ounces of apple cider vinegar a day will put the lid on your appetite because you will be far less hungry and far less bloated," she said in Orey's book.... (Continue reading)
MyCareTeam, Inc., a leading vendor of Internet-based diabetes management software, has announced the immediate release of the newest version of its diabetes management software, MCT-Diabetes.
MCT-Diabetes has increased its meters supported to include the popular ReliOn and TRUEtrack (Home Diagnostics and Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid co-brands) meters. In response to user requests, MyCareTeam has also extended the overall capabilities of MCT-Diabetes to include the ability to manually enter blood glucose readings and track vital signs information. For example, users can manually enter systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse rate, and respiratory information. In addition, MCT-Diabetes now has a sleek new user interface designed to make it even easier to navigate through the software.
"We are thrilled to launch the latest version of MCT-Diabetes", said Jim Mingle, CEO of MyCareTeam. "We believe that our software more than satisfies the needs of our users. In addition to being able to enter blood glucose readings manually or automatically upload from the majority of the glucose meters on the market, our users can now easily manage other data pertinent to diabetes in one place, including insulin, carbohydrates, diet, exercise, and other vitals information."... (Continue reading)
In an effort to promote responsible drinking, including efforts to help prevent underage drinking and driving, Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) announced today it has provided Connecticut law enforcement with its Decoding Lens in a program sponsored by Heineken USA. With the device, a clear credit card sized plastic lens, Law Enforcement Officers can read GSSC’s Scrambled Indicia feature that is embedded in the Connecticut driver license and detect any fake or tampered licenses.
See attached article published on Boston.com: http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2006/04/18/police_uconn_officials_get_ready_for_spring_weekend/... (Continue reading)
Patient Placement Systems announced today that healthcare provider Park Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Arlington, Mass., has signed on to use the Web-based Referral Management System long-term care software to manage inbound patient referrals.
The Referral Management System automates and accelerates patient referral intake for nursing homes and other long-term care providers, replacing faxes and paper pile-ups with a fast, efficient and secure Web-based software service. Health care facilities can review, track, approve and archive referral documents and electronic medical records online, applying simple, powerful operational efficiency to referral and admissions processes.... (Continue reading)