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KnowledgeAdvisors announces 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.

21st Annual Fall Detroit Camper and 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 campers, motorhomes, travel trailers, truck campers, park models and fifth wheel travel trailers.

Upcoming Webcast for Human Resource Managers and Benefits Specialists covers Long Term Care and The CLASS Act

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 pro-actively opt out,' says Mario Sestito, an industry expert who will lead the webcast.

Missouri State Business Competition is a Success, Prepares to Launch for Next Year

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 for placing, with over 100 in attendance.

S.F. Mayor Newsom Swears In New Appointments and Reappointments to City Boards and Commissions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom swore in the following new appointments and reappointments to San Francisco’s Boards and Commissions at a ceremony in City Hall yesterday (Sept. 1): Board of ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Westlake Village Soldier

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Andrew J. Castro of Westlake Village, CA: “The death of Specialist Andrew Castro is a sad and ...

California Recovery Task Force Director Congratulates Recipients of Over $3.6 Million in Recovery Act Funds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice yesterday (Sept. 1) issued the following statement after over $3.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds were awarded by ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2010 as Disaster Preparedness Month

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 1) proclaimed September 2010 as Disaster Preparedness Month in California and urged all Californians to take action now to prepare their families and communities for ...

Fashion’s Night Out and Shop L.A. will Generate Revenue for Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Under the leadership of Mayor Villaraigosa, this is the first year Los Angeles will participate in Fashion’s Night Out, the unprecedented global initiative to celebrate fashion and boost the ...

Four Visions: A traveling exhibit of infrared photography by four brilliantly talented women

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Gallery at the Creative Center for Photography Proudly Presents “FOUR VISIONS” – A traveling exhibit of infrared photography by four brilliantly talented women: Theresa Airey, Susan Bloom, Jill Enfield ...

Pakistan-U.S. Science and Technology Cooperation Program Announces Twenty-Seven Research Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Governments of the United States and Pakistan announced on September 1 the awarding of science and technology cooperative research...

IT Consulting Firm Southeast Computer Solutions Will Donate a Portion of Sales to United Way of Miami this Fall

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.

Foreclosure Deals reports that the Number of Foreclosures in August 2010 is Still Falling

MIAMI, Fla. -- Foreclosure Deals, an online leader in the foreclosed homes for sale listings and information industry, announced today that foreclosures increased by 4 percent nationwide during July and still have fallen in the month of August. The month's total of 325,225 homes represents a 10 percent decrease from foreclosure totals in June 2009, and indicate that the trend of rising bank repossessions is continuing well into the summer.

New Web Site Reveals Street Pricing of Computer Components

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- RFQ Resources announces an innovative price-monitoring site where channel resellers can quickly extract street pricing for computer components. For the first time, B2B buyers and resellers can receive competitive pricing for components without expending hours in research and quotation requests.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Hosts Employee Reunion to Celebrate Multiple Victories with Kentucky's Best BBQ

OWENSBORO, Ky. -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q, a household Kentuckian name, is excited to share its many successes with its loyal employees. That's why they are hosting an employee reunion on Sunday September 5. Since 1963, Moonlite Bar-B-Q has been a Kentucky tradition. In 2008, it was inducted into the Kentucky Monthly's Best Hall of Fame after having been previously voted Kentucky's best barbecue by Kentucky Living.

It's Time to Provide Some Relief to African Farmers, says WFAO's Henry Oliver Ford

MIAMI, Fla. -- Henry Oliver Ford of WFAO is on a mission. Submerged in poverty, millions of African farmers and their families are victims of food insecurity. Today, subsistence farming is the lot of millions of Africans. The farmers in Ghana Africa need access to improved technologies in order to meet their food needs, increase their crop yields, and hopefully, sell to local, regional, and even international markets.

eLearning Channel PETAP Offers Academic Counseling and Career Assessment Services

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- PETAP LLC offers information regarding academic counseling and career assessment services through PETAP.org. These services will assist students in planning their career, choosing a school or college, and preparing for their postsecondary education.

Fulbright NEXUS Program Launched to Link University Faculty, Applied Researchers, and Policy Practitioners Across Western Hemisphere

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the launch of the Fulbright Regional Network...

Assemblymember Hall Legislation to Create a New School and Park in South Los Angeles Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R- California) has signed AB 1732 into law by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), which will facilitate the construction of a new ...

Feeding Thousands of Ghana Orphans for 3 Years with More Aid on the Way

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Michael Ferguson, owner of World Food Association, and Henry Oliver Ford, president, along with 2 other managing partners just returned from a month-long outreach trip to Accra Ghana where they helped distribute food to 15 orphanages and schools. Ford, along with his team at WFAO, has been supporting the facilities for the last 3 years, providing over 4,000 orphans with 3 meals a day.

Making it in Music: All of Us Know What It's Like to Get Screwed in Business by Not Being Prepared or...

SEATTLE, Wash. -- 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1-935359-33-3) is now available from author Loren Weisman. The book is a detailed analysis of the subjects that all musicians should understand and apply in order to pursue a successful and sustainable career in music. Full of ideas and practical advice, this book provides comprehensive details on how to optimize success and achieve sustainability and self-empowerment in today's music business.

WFAO and Henry Oliver Ford Continue to Give Back to Haiti

MIAMI, Fla. -- Henry Oliver Ford, president of World Food Association Organization S.A. Inc., (WFAO), is teaming up with aid organizations in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Santiago, Dominican Republic, to help with immediate assistance in Haiti. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the island nation Tuesday, January 12, nearly destroying its capital Port-au-Prince and affecting a third of its entire population.

Jay Lacny joins The Magnifund Group as Chief Strategy Officer

SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- The MagniFund Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Lacny to its organization, as its Chief Strategy Officer. This is an important advancement in the company's desire to aid customers and clients in meeting all of their financial needs and continuing our strategy of becoming one of the West Coast's largest lenders.

Mulit-boot Partition a Hard Drive with Aomei Partition Assistant

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- If you have partitions on your computer's hard drive, then it is not exactly the same but serves same purpose as having different hard drives. According to Aomei Technology, one of the primary objectives to have a partition in your hard drive is to distinguish an operating system from user work and data files.

Time and Gems announces 'Black Gold' Rolex Released – World's First

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Time and Gems, the #1 U.S. online Rolex dealer, has released the world's first two two-tone Rolex watch coated using a process called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) that transforms their appearance while making them up to 20 times more scratch resistant.