As the economy continues its roller coaster ride, fewer things become recession proof and more material possessions are becoming obsolete. A New York City jeweler has acquired the "Gran Canaria", one of the pre-eminent Canary diamonds in the world today. A natural diamond so tenuous and unique, TraxNYC is the first NYC jeweler to offer it for sale to internet consumers. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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How do you opt out of a recession that has so clearly begun to define our economy for the foreseeable future? The creative minds at Holton Sentivan + Gury (HSG), an advertising agency based in Philadelphia, have developed "No Recession for Me" ( www.norecessionforme.us ), a no-holds-barred, video-centric website that asks all Americans: will you surrender to the bad news and negativity, or take a stand and strike back? (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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In this increasingly competitive housing market brought on by current economic conditions, builders are turning to real estate auctions to liquidate new home inventories. Charlotte-based builder, Southampton Homes has recently engaged Tranzon/Metrolina to auction six custom homes to bidders searching for good values. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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KickBrix™ (http://www.KickBrix.com), a new leader in Personal Energy Product category has officially launched worldwide and is a faster, more cost-effective way for an individual to boost her or his energy-level than high-calorie, sugary energy drinks or shots. An individual can pop a convenient, quick KickBrix chew in his mouth, and go--before a college final or all-night recording session, during a tough gym workout, over a long drive and to hurdle a 3:00 PM business meeting, get his Saturday Night dance-groove on or stay alert for a Mixed-Martial Arts Match, Motocross Race or Surfing Safari. The product is currently available online and in selected convenience and sports stores. In addition, the KickBrix company has created a no-cost, "Tell a Friend," Internet-based affiliate program, whereby KickBrix will pay commissions to each Referral "Rep" for each new customer referred to KickBrix by her affiliate Web site, and the company will continue to pay commissions for subsequent purchases made by that customer. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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The IRS made sweeping changes to IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan regulations on August 6, 2007 set to take effect January 1, 2009. Employers utilizing Section 125 Premium Only Plans, Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Plans have to update their Plan Documents or face potential penalties and the possibility of having their Plan disallowed back to the date of infraction. Core Documents at www.CoreDocuments.com has an affordable solution. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Leading SEO industry educators Robin Nobles, John Alexander and Michael Marshall will be meeting on Jan. 24-26 for a special hands-on SEO skills Workshop celebrating the 7th Anniversary Reunion. All seats for this hands-on SEO Workshop are discounted by 50%. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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New release of on-demand Pointwing recruiting software accelerates recruiting by adding "Smart Match" semantic search engine for more accurate candidate resume job search matches. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Thought Leader Strives to Expand Reach of GIS in Education (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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My1Stop.com print services expansion continues with the addition of mailing services and bulk mailing services. The new direct mail services, dubbed "Direct Express Mail", join the My1Stop Services offering which includes, Print Management Services, Graphic Design Services and Green Business Services. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Back by popular demand! TheMoveChannel.com has relaunched its investment property site, which is the very best place to find a whole host of fabulous investment opportunities and check out the most popular investment deals of the day. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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From 1st February until 31st March 2009, CelebPoker.com is offering players the opportunity to get rich and to become one of the stars of live poker at the prestigious high-stakes San-Remo Main Event from 18-23rd April 2009. €4M prizepool is expected with over €1M for the winner. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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New England Peptide, a Massachusetts-based designer and producer of custom peptides and polyclonal antibodies for drug and vaccine discovery organizations worldwide, is providing customers with alternative chemical solutions in the face of the global shortage of acetonitrile. Heading New England Peptide's strategic usage of new solutions are two leading peptide experts, Dr. Robert Hammer and Dr. Robert Hodges. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Eight Orchids, a 157 unit Oakland condominium community in downtown Oakland, outpaces all new condo sales in the Bay Area. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Joseph Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce a half-day seminar on non immigrant visa options for international artists, entertainers, models and athletes. The seminar will explore the various visa options available to international artists, entertainers, models and athletes and the requirements and challenges with each visa option. It will be held January 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Maritz, the leading provider of sales and marketing services, has released a whitepaper that addresses how vendor companies can improve their channel alignment strategies, build stronger business relationships and foster channel partner loyalty programs. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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New award for excellence in the Headwear Industry given out by 137-year old publisher to headwear designers and retailers worldwide (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Fourth annual tourism internet marketing conference Online Revealed Canada, introduces leading Canadian entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson as opening keynote for the April 13-15, 2009 conference in Niagara Falls. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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First Significant Improvement to the Spring Floor in 25 Years. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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You might say that Thailand's Chang Beer is hoarding gold. Gold medals that is. The smooth, crisp and full-bodied premium malt lager import recently picked up its second international gold medal in 2008. The most recent accolade was bestowed on Chang, the No. 1 Thai import in the U.S., by the acclaimed Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). Chang earned an impressive 90 points in The 2008 World Beer Championships and was awarded a gold medal in the Pale Lager Division with an "Exceptional" rating by the Beverage Testing Institute judges. BTI uses a proprietary blind tasting methodology developed by America's premier independent alcohol beverage review body. Six months earlier, Chang received a gold medal in the Beers, Water & Soft Drinks category at the prestigious MONDE SELECTION Bruxelles - World Selection of Quality 2008 in Vienna, Austria. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Anybill, Inc., the leading provider of turn-key, on demand Accounts Payable software and services to small and medium sized businesses announced today that Boston Private Bank & Trust Company has selected Anybill to fully automate its Accounts Payable process. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Through a communitywide effort, entrepreneurs will have a dedicated office in Battle Creek to help launch new enterprises. Comprehensive assistance will be available from four partner organizations: Kellogg Community College, Generation E, SCORE (small business counselors) and Battle Creek Unlimited. The Entrepreneur Office will be located on the Kellogg Community College Campus in the Mawby Center, and entrepreneurs may visit in person for help to jumpstart their businesses. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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The newly elected Congress has been sworn in, President-elect Obama is about to take the oath of office; millions of Americans are hoping that a tax break is on their 2008 tax returns for the support they've given chosen candidates (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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The source of recent strategic changes at the Swedish entertainment company Boda Borg is a team of new international executives who recently acquired the company. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Firm Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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China's payment card market continued to grow at dazzling speed from an already sizable base over the past two years. By September 30, 2008, there were 1.73 billion credit and debit cards in circulation, up 18.8% from a year earlier. By the end of 2008 the number should reach over 1.8 billion, making China by far the largest card market in the world by card numbers. Even though payment cards' share of China's consumer spending still lags behind major developed card markets such as the U.S. and the U.K., there is tremendous upside potential for payment cards in China with the improving card acceptance environment and the growing consumer spending.The latest report from Mercator's International Advisory Service provides an overview on the latest developments in China's payment card market. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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This report examines recent developments in the highly competitive small business credit card marketplace. Small business credit, charge, and debit purchase volume is approaching an estimated $330 billion annually in the United States, and the market has offered above-average growth for issuers targeting the segment. While the final numbers for 2008 are not in, it has been a challenging year for issuers seeking to maintain control of credit quality, and for small businesses to maintain financial control in the midst of a challenging economic environment. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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FairRidge Group, a management consulting firm, announces the availability of its sustainability index reporting services to help companies meet increasing external environmental and social reporting requirements. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Aspen Dental exemplifies corporate citizenship through network-wide outreach program (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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SOMWBA certification expands the market opportunities of Minority Business Enterprises and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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ProServeIT Corp., a leader in providing high-level technology consulting and implementation services to the North-American mid and enterprise business markets, has hired Mr. David Reimer as President effective January 5, 2009. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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California based merchant affiliate offers green related business owners charge card applications through www.bankcardempire.com/amsi609. The site allows advance funds to end-users the funds against their future credit card receipts. From there a mutually agreed-upon percentage is taken of the daily merchant's Visa/MasterCard receipts until full repayment. As a newly styled form of repayment helps to redefine the lending process for small business this economic benchmark will surely reside close to the hearts of retailers across the country. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Williamson Intellectual Property Law, LLC. Firm announces new patents issued to clients and newly published patent applications. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Kirk Communications, a leading global provider of integrated marketing solutions, today announced it has designed and launched a website for Optimize Interactive. The new website for Optimize Interactive, based in Luxembourg, allows visitors to make a fast, yet thorough assessment of the breadth of the interactive marketing and content writing services the company offers for international businesses. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Shinhan Bank (신한은행), one of the largest banking groups in Korea, has chosen World-Check's risk intelligence service to enhance its internal AML, CFT and KYC processes. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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AuraGenix BioPharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of AuraGenix N.V. reported today that the Company will increase its marketing budgets in 2009 by as much as 300% over Fiscal 2008. The Company is attending IMCAS 2009 in Paris, January 8th -11th and will exhibit at The Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress in Monaco, March 22nd-24th. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009)

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Splash Media LP, an Emmy Award-winning innovator in eTraining and digital video publishing, has partnered with Wiley to create and produce a library of online training videos for Wiley's For Dummies branded imprint. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009)

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Research indicates the recession is a growth catalyst for Mobile Learning (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009)

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Strategic Solutions Advisers, LLC has launched a new service for independent business professionals; YourBusinessUmbrella.com provides corporate branding and a corporate umbrella for independent professionals seeking to offer their expertise to organizations while minimizing overhead costs associated with unique organizational structures including marketing materials, contracts, customer relationship management and other service related activities (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009)

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Helps companies answer their most immediate business questions in hours. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009)

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Romantic Travel Packages and Deals in Europe and the Caribbean (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009)

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