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November 2008

Popping the Question on a Budget is Easier Than Ever with Online Jeweler Whiteflash.com
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 15:43:11 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right person to spend the rest of your life with is hard enough; asking her to marry you should be the easy part. But with a stalled economy making headlines every day, is it possible to find the perfect diamond ring if you're on a budget? With online jeweler Whiteflash.com, the answer is yes.

SaleAMP's Breakthrough Pay-for-Performance Marketing Service to Fuel Real Estate Rebound
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 14:00:48 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SaleAMP(TM), a cutting-edge marketing and software company, today announced a unique pay-for-performance real estate marketing service for condo developers, large home builders and real estate related banks, nationwide. The service, based on proprietary internet marketing tools and techniques, has produced tens of thousands of buyer prospects and sales in a matter of months.

Interim HealthCare Recognizes Outstanding Franchisees at National Clinical Symposium
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 12:31:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNRISE, Fla., Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest provider of home care and health care staffing services, announced the recipients of the 'National Quality Awards' for 2008 at their annual National Clinical Symposium meeting in Savannah, Georgia. The awards recognize Interim home care offices for patient satisfaction, and Medicare-certified offices for performance on CMS public measures of quality.

Cognitive Technologies Supports PMO for APS Healthcare
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 11:49:32 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cognitive Technologies, an IT consulting company specializing in project and program management for the Federal Government and Fortune 1000 companies, is pleased to announce that they have been engaged by APS Healthcare to sustain and improve their Project Management Office (PMO). Cognitive Technologies initially will be assisting with the management of the PMO for the Corporate IT department.

USPTO Issues a Notice of Allowance for MMDI's BetaWire(TM) Guidewire Patent
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 10:51:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for the company's BetaWire(TM) guidewire technology. The BetaWire(TM) is a super-torque interventional guidewire manufactured from a Beta Titanium alloy. Guidewires are thin, flexible wires that are used to facilitate the placement of balloon catheters and other diagnostic and therapeutic devices.

GSA Approves SecuGen's SDA04(TM) OEM Fingerprint Module for FIPS 201 APL
Wed, 19 Nov 2008, 08:00:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that the SDA04(TM) fingerprint sensor module has been approved by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for government-wide acquisition through GSA's Approved Products List (APL) for FIPS 201 implementations. The SDA04 joins SecuGen's Hamster IV USB fingerprint reader and MINEX-certified fingerprint algorithms in being listing on the GSA APL.

Arthur Goes Green in New Board Game - Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 15:48:48 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameron McCandless, U.S. Marketing Director of FRED Distribution, Inc. announced this week that the popular book and public television character, Arthur, embarks on a mission to 'go green' in a new award-winning children's board game - Arthur(TM) Saves the Planet, One Step at a Time.

New Laptop Table with 2 Built-In USB Fans
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 14:01:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arbella Enterprises, Inc. has announced the availability of their new laptop table called the 'Laptop Cool Table.' It is a unique product that combines a cooling pad with a laptop table. It quickly turns a laptop into a portable desktop by raising the computer to a comfortable level.

Shortness of Breath? Stronger Lungs for Better Breathing (100-percent Drug Free)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 12:55:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Expand-A-Lung(TM) Breathing Resistance Exerciser from Expand-A-Lung, Inc. was selected the #1 choice of the L.A. Times for breathing fitness training. Jorge Brouwer, inventor of the most compact (4-inches) breathing exerciser, manufactures and markets the easy to use Expand-A-Lung.

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 12:05:36 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National Loan Audits announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan Document Audit to determine if their lender complied with all federal and state regulations when preparing their loan documents.

Easeus Announces New Free Data Recovery
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 09:00:07 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the innovative, dedicated data recovery software provider, today announced that the company is addressing the needs of PC users who encounter accidental file deletion with its EASEUS Deleted File Recovery software; and, it's totally free.

MoJo Sports Receives Patent for World's First Pitching Cage
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 06:00:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MoJo Sports LLC, a leading California-based realistic sports manufacturing company established in 2003, today announced that it has received a U.S. Patent for the World's First Pitching Cage, dubbed the Mojo Pitching Cage. The Mojo Pitching Cage allows a pitcher to practice pitching in a realistic environment without the need of another person.

Sales Talent Inc. Named a Fastest-Growing Private Company by Puget Sound Business Journal
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 17:53:47 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sales Talent Inc. was named a Fastest-Growing Private Company by the Puget Sound Business Journal at an invitation-only event which drew more than 500 people to Qwest Field on Oct. 23. At the awards event, all 100 companies that made the list were honored and the rankings were announced. The 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies are listed, with select companies profiled, in a special publication of the Business Journal on Oct. 24.

XP Vehicles Submits Congressional Briefing for Auto Industry Funding Hearings
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 14:27:11 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- XP Vehicles, Inc.(TM) is an electric powered automotive manufacturer with disruptive, proprietary technologies enabling safe, durable and energy efficient vehicles that markedly exceed the performance of existing commercial vehicles.

iExplore.com Surpasses 50 Million Visitors in All-Time Traffic
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 12:59:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore, the leading online resource for adventure and experiential travel, announced today that it surpassed the 50 million all-time visitor mark for the first time this month. iExplore.com launched in February 2000 with no traffic and has steadily grown to over 1.3 million visitors per month today.

In Time for the Holidays, The Chocolate Coin Store Introduces a New Standard for Chocolate Coins
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 12:43:56 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With over 1.5 million design combinations, the highest quality 100-percent Belgian chocolate and flat-rate 12-cent pricing, forget what you know about the old foiled chocolate coins from your childhood. The Chocolate Coin Store is out to change the opinion of those waxy, gritty Kennedy or Lady Liberty chocolate coins of the past.

Read Magazines and Help to End Regional Hunger this Holiday Season
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 11:04:41 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
TOMBALL, Texas, Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wouldn't it be great if reading your favorite magazine helped to end hunger? Well, now that's possible. Magazines for Meals, a Texas-magazine vendor, announced today that it will donate 40 percent of all magazine order purchases to food banks that service their customers' local area.

Colasoft Packet Sniffer Software, a Smart Choice for Network Management under Shrinking IT Budget
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 10:03:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CD, China, Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Choosing a network analyzer software is hard; choosing a network analyzer software under shrinking IT budget is even harder. Colasoft (colasoft.com), a dedicator in network analysis field, shows its good will. It recently launched its winter promotion campaign during which customers who purchased its flagship product - Capsa, can get one additional year free maintenance. This promotion campaign provides decision makers a smarter choice under shrinking IT budget.

Eularis Analyzes Pre-Launch Brand Planning with New Pharmaceutical Industry Report
Mon, 17 Nov 2008, 09:48:13 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, LONDON, TOKYO, Nov. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's environment, Pharmaceutical companies find themselves in a bind. Drug launches used to be able to achieve high sales and profits - until recently. Every Pharma company today is hoping to achieve their own immediate winners, the drugs that are successful right from the start and provide years of business-sustaining profit. However, recent studies have shown that seven out of ten drugs launched in the last five years have failed to repay their R&D investment.

Florida Consumers Saving Millions On People's Trust Homeowners Insurance
Fri, 14 Nov 2008, 13:13:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A customer-focused company that entered Florida's homeowners insurance market pledging to lower premiums and treat consumers fairly has saved policy holders an estimated $14 million in annual fees midway through its first year of business.

Backbone Announces Partnership with Perlustro L.P.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008, 12:45:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the industry leader in digital steganalysis software, has entered into an agreement with Perlustro L.P. to include hash values of files associated with digital steganography applications in the new ILookPI(TM) toolkit. ILook forensics tools have trusted and court validated 10 year history of use by law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies around the world, and it is the only analysis tool used by many large government agencies.

Easy Partitioning Software is One-Stop Solution for Businesses
Fri, 14 Nov 2008, 12:10:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHENGDU, China, Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the innovative and dedicated hard disk management solution provider, today announced that the company is addressing the needs of corporate hard disk management with the expanded functionalities offered in its EASEUS Partition Manager Unlimited Edition v2.1.

BETA Records Site Gives Its Users the Ability to Earn Advertising Dollars
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 19:52:53 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETARecords.com, the fast growing online music social community and upcoming TV show, today announced the launch of the first known peer-to-peer community advertising technology internally tagged by the team as DAAN - Dynamic Affinity Advertising Network. DAAN (patent applied for) allows any BETA Records community user to select and drag up to three ad modules onto their profile page.

Designers Chosen for Third Annual Festival of Wreaths - Celebrity and Premier Judges Also Announced
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 16:27:14 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The following designers were selected from a large pool of applicants for the third annual Festival of Wreaths - a holiday showhouse which opens on Saturday, November 29 and continues through Saturday, December 13th at the Van Millwork Showroom in Needham, MA. This festive event benefits the Room to Dream Foundation, dedicated to creating healing environments for children and adolescents facing chronic and debilitating illnesses.

World Renowned Entertainer Jim Bailey as Judy Garland LIVE in Concert
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 15:25:03 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his much-anticipated return to San Francisco, the legendary singer and character actor, Jim Bailey, will perform at the Herbst Theatre on December 20 in, 'Jim Bailey as Judy Garland Live in Concert.' Accompanied by a full orchestra, Jim will perform Judy's Christmas classic, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' as well as other favorite hits.

Mitchell Construction Group Takes Gold Twice in 2008 Contractor of the Year Awards
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 14:36:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MEDFIELD, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mitchell Construction Group, Inc., a multi-award winning design and renovation firm located in Medfield, is pleased to announce they are the recipient of two 2008 Gold Contractor of the Year (CoTY) Awards from the Eastern Massachusetts National Association of the Remodeling Industry (EM NARI) in the categories of Best Kitchen Remodeling and Best Exterior Renovation.

Brain-Twist Teams Up with STG Media Corp. to Launch Slap Energy Shots, a Tea-Based Energy Shot and Beverage
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 08:30:24 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rocky economy has affected many areas of the market, but one area that has not been slapped in the face by the United State's financial crisis is energy shots, says STG Media Corp. The energy beverage category has grown over 260-percent in the past 3 years and is expected to grow another 15-percent in the years that follow. Consumers are finding themselves working longer and sleeping less to help compensate for the rising gas prices, the plummeting stock market, and the rocky real estate market.

MyLocalWay Introduces Website Solution for Small Businesses
Wed, 12 Nov 2008, 11:31:54 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MyLocalWay(TM), the small business Internet presence company, introduces SnapDesign(TM) technology enabling small business owners and service providers to quickly create and maintain professional web sites. Many small business owners do not have websites because they are intimidated by the cost and complexity of creating them for their business. Countless sales opportunities are lost because consumers cannot locate local businesses on the Internet.

The Princeton of Preschools Brings Quality Childcare to Cincinnati
Wed, 12 Nov 2008, 11:09:37 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CINCINATTI, Ohio, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preschool children can now enjoy the past and present while preparing for the future. The Gardner School (TGS), an academically-focused preschool that serves children ages six weeks through pre-K, has recently expanded their award-winning preschool into the Cincinnati market. Their new location is in Blue Ash, Ohio at 9920 Carver Road.

Passware Exposes Private Data Indexed by Windows Search
Wed, 12 Nov 2008, 09:00:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Passware, Inc., the expert in cryptanalysis, introduces a new evidence discovery solution for Windows Vista, XP, and Server 2003. Passware Search Index Examiner makes all the data indexed by Windows Search instantly accessible to computer forensics and IT professionals.

After Financial Bailout, a Long Term Care Bailout? No, Industry Expert Says, Pointing to Recent Congressional Action
Wed, 12 Nov 2008, 06:30:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the $700-billion-plus economic bailout and stimulus program, "Congress does not relish another big bailout," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced long term care insurance agencies. "But they see another tsunami coming." That's the message Truesdell gets from the September 25 introduction of House Resolution 431, "Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week."

Liberty Travel Selects Perillo Tours as Preferred Tour Partner
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 18:44:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Travel, one of the largest retail travel agencies in the U.S., has selected Perillo Tours, America's largest escorted tour operator to Italy as its most recent preferred partner for escorted tours.

Top Ten Solo Travel Destinations
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 17:31:05 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Solo Travel Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. #1: Serengeti, Tanzania - A wide variety of tours and loads of other travelers, make this once in a lifetime sight one of the easiest for solo travelers.

Location Based Services Spending in 2008 Tops $1.6 Billion, Says Insight Research Corp.
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 13:04:13 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
BOONTON, N.J., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The worldwide market for location-based telecommunication services is expected to exceed $1.6 billion in 2008 as an ever increasing number of cellular and other wireless carriers provide customized services based upon a location-awareness of their end-users. According to a new market research study from The INSIGHT Research Corporation, location-based telecommunication services are most popular in European and Mid-East countries, where they provide wireless subscribers with tailored information based upon their current physical location.

DrinkUpNY.com Launches Value Wine Site: DrinkUpForLess.com Specializing in Wines Under $20
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 12:35:56 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DrinkUpNY.com has announced the launch of a sister site, DrinkUpForLess.com that specializes in wines priced under $20, with many varieties as low as $4.99. The new site will still offer DrinkUpNY.com's policy of free ground shipping in the United States on all orders over $99.99.

JBL Innovations Introduces Inexpensive Contraption That May Help Save Marriages
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 12:13:08 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PAHRUMP, Nev., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new device from JBL Innovations called the Wallmarker may be the answer for couples who cannot hang pictures without arguing or calling a handyman. For couples who are not handy, just hanging a picture may require help from a handyman. Not anymore. A new, inexpensive product called The Wallmarker makes it easy for anyone to hang pictures straight every time.

EV Rental Cars, LLC Takes Delivery Of New Fleet
Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 07:00:30 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EV Transportation, Inc. (OTC:EVTP / EVTP.OB), owner of EV Rental Cars, LLC, today announced it is taking delivery of new 2008 Toyota hybrids. 'As part of our restructuring, we are defleeting our older cars and are bringing in new Toyota hybrids,' said Bill Plamondon, Chairman and CEO of EV Transportation, Inc. 'We will continue to bring in new cars over the next six to nine months.'

Thrilling Holiday Gift Book: A Controversial, True Story - One Man Caught in U.S. Government's Psychic Spy Experiments
Mon, 10 Nov 2008, 21:45:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The ideal Christmas gift for those intrigued by governmental conspiracy, 'OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies' (Cherubim Publishing, September 2008, ISBN 978-0-9816024-0-0 $18.95 294 pages), is one of the most scintillating memoirs ever to be written. A true story of deception and subterfuge, it took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell us about his amazing experience, and it's now available through Amazon.com and philipchabot.com.

Homeowners Test Their Survival Skills in New Online Video Game Homeowners' Revenge
Mon, 10 Nov 2008, 15:01:00 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JAF Industries, creator of the E-Cap designed to protect exposed PVC pipes in the home, announces the release of a new online game that educates homeowners about the perils of nature and allows them to combat these issues through its new video game - Homeowners' Revenge.

'Kentucky Monthly' Votes Moonlite the Best Barbecue in Kentucky for the Fifth Year in a Row
Fri, 07 Nov 2008, 20:23:26 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
OWENSBORO, Ky., Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Because of Moonlite's stunning set of victories, the Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn, a Kentucky Tradition in Owensboro Kentucky since 1963, will be inducted into the Kentucky's Best Hall of Fame; the category of Kentucky's Best Barbecue will be retired from the magazine's reader poll.

Neotrope Extends Non-Profit PR Grant Application Deadline
Fri, 07 Nov 2008, 13:56:55 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm established Jan. of 1983, has extended the 2009 grant application deadline for non-profit organizations, from Nov. 12th, to Dec. 7th, 2008, due to the recent U.S. elections. The company is donating $25,000 in free public relations and newswire services to worthy smaller non-profit and charitable organizations to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Neotrope previously donated $25K worth of services in 2000, and $22K in 2005; and has provided discounted or free services to various non-profits for more than 20 years.

Large Minnesota School District Applauds Alerting System
Fri, 07 Nov 2008, 12:56:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After using its health and safety alerting system for nine months, Roseville Area Schools, a Minnesota school district comprising more than 6,400 students, has declared Leader Alert(R) to be a key communication tool for connecting with parents, says Leader Technologies Chairman Mike McKibben.

Announcing Life-Prints: Child ID Software - Medical Record Storage and More...
Thu, 06 Nov 2008, 13:41:01 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When a loved one is missing and seconds count, Life-Prints(R) provides some sanity. Life-Prints stores and protects life-saving information inside a portable 1GB Flash Drive. Using NSA top-secret rated encryption, Life-Prints was developed in partnership with D.A.R.E., to provide law enforcement agencies with information essential for the swift recovery of a missing child, elderly adult or disabled individual.

Trend Alert: Color and Self Expression Hot in Girls' Fashions
Thu, 06 Nov 2008, 07:00:05 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAINT LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pre-teen and tween girls love wearing the hottest fashions expressing their unique style. If they can do it on a MySpace or Facebook page naturally they want to state their point of view in fashion, too. XpressIt Designs lets girls share what they want to say on colorful, fun belts perfect for jeans. It's the coolest new way for girls to make a statement without saying a word.

CheapOair is a Hitwise Award Winner 10 Times Consecutively
Thu, 06 Nov 2008, 05:55:03 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair Wins Hitwise U.S. Top 10 Award for the quarter ending July - September 2008. During this period, CheapOair ranked No. 10 based on market share of visits among all U.S. websites in the Hitwise Travel Agencies industry.

Jimmy Jazz Stores Announces 3 New Locations in North Carolina; Leading Urban Clothing Retailer's First Entrance into the State of N.C.
Wed, 05 Nov 2008, 14:01:55 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jimmy Jazz, a leading urban fashion and footwear retailer, will be opening three new locations in the state of North Carolina. This is the specialty apparel retailer's first entrance into the state. With the additional openings, Jimmy Jazz will now have over 60 stores in the eastern United States.

The Classic Group of Lexington Presents a Workshop at the 12th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show
Wed, 05 Nov 2008, 13:32:44 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LEXINGTON, Mass., Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Classic Group, Inc., architects and custom home builders located in Lexington, is pleased to announce company principal Phil Bates along with Jacqui Becker of Jacqueline Becker Fine Art Consulting Services and Doreen Le May Madden of Lux Lighting Design have been invited to present an educational seminar at the 12th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show on Friday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m.

Global Transportation Manufacturer Nipponia Adopts an Industry-Leading Approach to Spare Parts Management with Cortona3D RapidCatalog
Wed, 05 Nov 2008, 12:51:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ParallelGraphics, the proven leader in 3D 'Visual Know-How' authoring software to global OEMs, today announced that Nipponia, a worldwide motorcycle and scooter manufacturer has purchased its Cortona3D RapidCatalog software. Nipponia recognise the benefits an easily created interactive online spare parts catalog will bring to its worldwide dealer network.

EASEUS Makes Partition and Disk Copy Easy and Free with New Disk Copy Freeware
Wed, 05 Nov 2008, 11:30:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHENGDU, China, Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When upgrading a hard drive, it is inevitable that computer users will come face-to-face with the challenge of reinstalling an operating system and all its applications. The process, while necessary, is very time consuming. EASEUS has made the process short and sweet with the release of its new Disk Copy V2.3.

Biometric Technologies Inc. Selects SecuGen's Hamster(TM) IV Fingerprint Reader to Reduce Phantom Billing
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 16:53:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce that Biometric Technologies, Inc. has integrated the SecuGen Hamster(TM) IV into BIOCLAIM(R), their flagship software product. BIOCLAIM is the only medical billing solution that provides biometric confirmation that a patient was actually present to receive healthcare services.

Philatron International Winner of 2008 Latin Business Association Annual Sol Award
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 16:22:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philatron International and CEO, Founder, and Owner, Phillip M. Ramos, Jr. were honored at the 2008 Latino Business Association Annual SOL awards as top business of the year. Top business with over $5 million in sales.

Fountain Miami to Open During Art Basel Weekend This December
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 12:23:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fountain Miami, the alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries, sets up shop in an industrial warehouse located at 25th Street and North Miami Avenue for its latest installment this December. Fountain is a guerrilla-style art event, dubbed by many as the 'Anti Art Fair' for its brash, off-the-wall offerings of non-traditional art exhibitions in the art fair environment.

Vacation Buzz from Fare Buzz
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 09:00:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, November 3rd 2008, Fare Buzz has launched a new, dynamic, web-based Vacation Package Booking Tool allowing its members to book Vacation Packages at net rates to worldwide destinations. This new Vacation Package Program offers air and hotel packages with the option to add cCars and other local activities. This new program is available to most destinations within the U.S. and worldwide.

Hariworld Launches Airline Booking Engine
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 08:55:19 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hari World Travels, Inc. ('Hariworld') launched a new unrivaled web-based airline booking engine allowing travel professionals to book contracted and published air fares to worldwide destinations. The new booking engine provides travel professionals with access to more than 10 million fares to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and beyond.

October 2008

USA Book News Names Dee Dee Phelps Finalist in The National Best Book 2008 Awards
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 17:35:13 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altergate Publishing announced today that author Dee Dee Phelps's 'Vinyl Highway' (ISBN: 978-1934321751) is a finalist in the National USA Book News Best Book Awards Autobiography category. Vinyl Highway goes on tour across the 1960's in this humorous chronicle of destiny and rock-and-roll, as 18-year old Mary transforms from shy college student to hit singer/songwriter, half the singing team Dick and Dee Dee, one of the most popular recording duos of the era.

ElectionMall Campaign Headquarters Becomes the Biggest Election Night Party in DC
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:51:20 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Where will you be on Election Night? A good bet would be at ElectionMall's Campaign Headquarters, the Ultrabar just blocks away from the White House and Capitol. Celebrate this Election Night 2008 with celebrities, ambassadors from nine countries, friends and colleagues, professionals young and old alike and possibly your very own congressmen. Everyone is welcome whether Democrat, Republican or Independent.

West Coast Based Distributor for Alfa Laval Acquires Gulf Region Distributorship
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 19:18:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alfa Tec Inc., a 15 year old Seattle, Washington-based marine sales and service distributor, is moving into the Gulf region lock stock and barrel with their most recent acquisition of FM Equipment, a respected distributor for Alfa Laval Marine, Oil and Power in the Gulf region. 'This is all part of our master plan to supply superior service, spare parts and technical support to our customers located in the Gulf,' states Kevin Oakley, President of Alfa Tec Inc.

Award-winning Austin Ad Agency Keeps New Biz Wins Flowing in Tight Economy
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 17:25:12 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David Hubbard, executive vice president and creative director for Austin ad agency MDS Advertising, announced today that MDS would serve as agency of record for the just completed AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at the University of Texas at Austin. MDS will create a comprehensive launch and awareness campaign for the $140 million, Lake/Flato designed hotel, meeting and executive education complex that opened in late September.

ACE Vision Group, Inc. Announces New Global Medical Director, Dr. Marguerite McDonald
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 16:53:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SILVER LAKE, Ohio, Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACE Vision Group, Inc. today announced the appointment of Marguerite McDonald, M.D. as Global Medical Director. Dr. McDonald is a cornea / refractive / anterior segment specialist for Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Lynbrook, NY. She is presently a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University (NYU) in Manhattan and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Long Term Care Insurance Leader Wins 'PIXI' Award for Most Innovative Use of Xerox Technology
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 12:30:05 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This October 26th, on the printing industry's equivalent of Oscar(R) night, Jonas Roeser rose to enthusiastic applause to accept a PIXI -- one of the coveted 2008 Printing Innovation with Xerox Imaging awards. The PIXI's are handed out once a year to honor producers of America's most creative brochures, flyers, space ads, and other print objects. Roeser is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Operations of LTC Financial Partners.

Returning Patriotism to the Coffeehouse: Free Coffee to Thank Voters
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 11:59:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by America's rich history of the coffeehouse as a hotbed of revolution and political discourse, groundwork coffee company is offering a free cup of American joe to voters in this year's presidential election. Those who vote can redeem their ballot stub at any one of groundwork coffee company's six Los Angeles cafe locations, on November 4th or 5th, for a free 12-ounce cup of fresh brewed coffee.

Charlie Allen Restorations Principals Achieve Aging-in-Place and Green Remodeler Certifications
Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 07:00:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charlie Allen, founder and president of Cambridge-based Charlie Allen Restorations, and Mark Philben, the firm's project development manager, have recently been named Aging-in-Place specialists by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In addition, Philben has completed the green remodeler certification course offered by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

iSkin Adds a Touch of Fun, Fashion and Function to the iPod touch 2G with the iSkin touch Vibes
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 19:15:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iPod touch 2G owners now have their choices of fun, fashion and function to guard their beloved touch: the iSkin touch Vibes and iSkin touch Duo. The iSkin touch Vibes delivers the complete protective benefits of a durable soft case, adds an ultra-clear screen film and protective docking port insert, and wraps it up in a rich color finish lightly accented with a unique inner pattern that shimmers.

iSkin Launches Vibes and Duo to Give iPod nano 4G Fans Stylish Protection with Artistic Flair
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 17:49:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkin Inc. today introduced the iSkin Vibes and Duo: two fun, stylish protectors with an artistic flair for the iPod nano 4G. The iSkin Vibes features a soft and flexible glass-like finish reflecting one of seven original artistically-designed patterns, allowing the underlying iPod nano 4G's color to shine through and creating a truly unique style. It also offers all-around protection including integrated screen protection, full Click Wheel and docking port coverage.

Travel with Your Own Backrest and Body Pillow! The Curvy Pillow Co. Makes New Curvy Pillow Covers for Home and Away
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 17:21:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travel with a backrest or body pillow? Yes you can... with our Patent-Pending Curvy Transformational Pillow Covers...any bed pillows can be turned into a body pillow or backrest. The Curvy Pillow Company, a long established (since 1988) innovative designer of nature-inspired pillow products, now offers a way to turn ordinary, rectangular bed pillows into curvy, more comfortable, fully functional shapes.

Philatron International Receives 2008 Best of Santa Fe Springs Award
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 15:40:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON D.C. and SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philatron International announced today that it has been selected for the 2008 Best of Santa Fe Springs Award in the Electronic Equipment and Supplies category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

Rexin-G Returns to The Big Apple: Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer and Breast Cancer Open in Manhattan
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 15:11:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today the expansion of clinical trials using intravenous Rexin-G for pancreatic cancer and breast cancer in Manhattan, New York. Rexin-G is the world's first tumor-targeted genetic medicine that is designed to seek out and destroy both primary tumors and metastatic cancers that have spread throughout the body.

The New iSkin fuze for iPhone 3G Delivers Dual Layer Protection that Blends Innovation with Sophistication, and Tough Love for your iPhone
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 14:27:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada, Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkin today introduced its all new fuze for iPhone 3G: a dual-layer body, screen and port protection package that skillfully blends function, form and style. iSkin once again raises the bar with its innovative dual-layer design that 'fuses' together a soft inner-layer and a tough outer exterior.

SELECT TRIAL used Selenomethionine Instead of High-Selenium Yeast, SelenoExcell(R)
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 11:50:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cypress Systems, Inc, a Fresno CA based biotechnology company, emphasizes that the SELECT TRIAL results - that were announced yesterday - used a form of selenium known as selenomethionine. The SELECT TRIAL found no effects of either selenomethionine or vitamin E on the incidence of prostate cancer. See Related Website at cypsystems.com.

Doctor Travels from Michigan to Mongolia to Lend a Hand
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 17:10:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allure Medical Spa announces that Dr. Kotlus, a cosmetic and oculofacial plastic surgeon in Shelby Township, Michigan, spent the last two weeks of September, 2008 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on a humanitarian medical mission. He worked with a group of Mongolian surgeons to train them in eyelid and facial reconstructive surgery. He assisted them with advanced surgical cases including facial bone reconstructions, eyelid reconstructions, and facial tumor resections.

KICTeam Develops New Cleaning Product for Epson's TM-J9000 Series Check Scanners
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 14:21:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUBURN, Maine, Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KICTeam, the industry leader in the manufacture of technical cleaning cards, is pleased to announce that the company has developed the Waffletechnology(TM) Cleaning Card for Epson's TM-J9000 series of check scanners. The cleaning card provides Epson customers a way to efficiently clean all parts of the device including the transport, track, MICR head and scanner glass.

Day of the Dead Memorials Sent into Space
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 13:27:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONDON, U.K., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deep space transmission company SentForever will transmit website memorials into deep space on 2nd November 2008 as part of the Day of the Dead Festival in honour of loved ones who have died. This special deep space transmission will consist of a number of website memorials that are hosted by MuchLoved, a charitable trust that helps people create personalised memorials for loved ones who have passed on.

Encinitas Design Agency Gives Local Businesses a New Look
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 11:57:04 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Encinitas-based businesses The Fitness Shop, AddSpace To Your Life!, Sara Gilman Consulting, and Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair are all celebrating 2008 launches of new websites aimed at generating new business and maintaining relevancy in an increasingly web-based society, announced Durrani Design.

Resize a Partition on Windows Server 2003 without Losing Data with EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 06:50:40 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS announces the new updated Partition Manager 2.1 Server Edition, which runs on Windows Server 2003, to ease the process of resizing partitions on Windows Server 2003. Most such software is able to maximize the functions of computer performance, but EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition let you gain a more highly efficient partition scheme with its resize/move features, to maximize Windows Server 2003 performance.

LRM Industries, LLC Launches New Sheetless Thermoforming Production
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 05:50:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries, LLC, headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces a new innovative production line, custom designed for the unique, patent-pending STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology, which was invented by LRM in 2007.

'Bee Behr...Over the Years' - Presenting the Art of Beatrice Van der Pool Behr
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 17:20:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
GREENVILLE, N.C., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The creations of 95-year-old working artist, Bee Behr, will be presented in an exclusive exhibit, 'Bee Behr...Over the Years,' from November 2 - 21, 2008 at The Art Gallery & Studio of Nelle Lee Hayes, in Greenville, NC. A direct quote from Bee Behr, 'I don't think in the same direction as most people,' gives perhaps the best insight into the unique talent of this artist... over the years; 95 years, to be exact.

Music Stars Shine Bright at Pearl River Resort This Fall and Winter
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 16:17:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHOCTAW, Miss., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This winter Pearl River Resort will host an exciting music lineup at The Silver Star Convention Center with something for everyone's taste. Featured artists include KC & The Sunshine Band, Roberta Flack, Lorrie Morgan and Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, and the legendary Brenda Lee.

Telecom Expense Management Success Demonstrated at Annual WinBill Users Group Conference
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 13:37:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2008 National WinBill Users Group Conference focused on how companies can maximize their WinBill ROI (Return on Investment). WinBill customers learned strategies to further automate their inventory management, audit phone bills, reporting and allocation of expenses, according to TeleManagement Technologies, Inc.

Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor Inductee's Son Tackles Innovative New Construction Business Multivista Construction Documentation Arrives in Dallas
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 12:53:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Multivista LLC, the nation's leading construction documentation company, announced today the opening of Multivista Dallas. 'There has been an overwhelming response for the Multivista service nationally and we have worked hard to secure the opportunity to bring it to Dallas,' said David Jordan, one of the firm's partners and son of Dallas Cowboy great LeeRoy Jordan.

U.S. Manufacturer Stands Behind Quality of Belgian Chocolate Coins Amidst Chinese Melamine Scare
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 06:59:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the recent news reports of melamine-tainted chocolate coins coming out of China, there has been some public question regarding the safety of chocolate coins sold in the United States. Images in Chocolate, LLC, a 15-year-old Houston, TX-based chocolate manufacturer marketing their chocolate coins online spoke about the recent scare.

When You Need Long Term Care, Don't Look to Medicare, Agency Warns
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 05:55:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many Americans assume that Medicare will cover their long-term care expenses, says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced long term care insurance agencies. 'But it just isn't so. The Government expects people to cover the expenses on their own -- out of pocket or through long term care insurance.'

Election Hot Spot: Voters Share Opinions via New Soapbox Technology
Fri, 24 Oct 2008, 19:25:58 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Need a soap box to stand on to shout out your opinion about the upcoming presidential race? Well, now's your chance. A new technology format created by Social42 makes it possible for people to share opinions - in this case, about the election - through its new soapbox technology.

Willie Nelson, Jesse Ventura to Host Anti-War, Pro-Peace Event
Fri, 24 Oct 2008, 18:33:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Alex Jones Show announced today that Willie Nelson, Jimmie Vaughan, Jesse Ventura, and Alex Jones will all appear live at the Backyard Live Oak Amphitheater in Austin, TX, this Sunday October 26th, for the Peaceful Solution, Peace Revolution, Take Back America event, which will be streamed live on the Internet at for free.

New Health and Safety Alerting System for Central State University
Fri, 24 Oct 2008, 16:36:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leader Technologies announced today that Central State University is adopting its health and safety alerting product, Leader Alert(R), for use at its Wilberforce and Dayton, Ohio campuses of more than 2,200 students. According to CSU president John W. Garland: 'This decision underlines our commitment to our students' safety in emergency situations.'

Power Sports Factory, Inc. Announces Launch of Andretti Motorbikes in the State of California
Thu, 23 Oct 2008, 12:50:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Oct. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTC: PSPF) announced today that it has officially entered the California marketplace. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, California is the largest market in the United States. California accounted for 13.2-percent of all U.S. retail sales for the first nine months of 2008. Power Sports Factory will initially sell the Andretti X50, Andretti X50I and Andretti M50 motorbikes.

Ambit Launches Technology Assisted Marketing Group
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 18:39:13 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ambit Advertising and Public Relations has created a technology assisted marketing group to enrich the performance of traditional advertising and public relations campaigns and manage online services, including e-mail marketing, web development, and search engine optimization.

New Moods Application Helps iPhoners Record Highs and Lows
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 18:11:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Worries about the economy, the arrival of shorter days in the Northern Hemisphere and the stresses of the upcoming holiday season are just some of the things weighing on minds around the world. With a constant stream of downbeat news it's all too easy to think that one's own emotions are in a similar negative spiral. Mogelli Ltd announces today its new iPhone application: Moods, which aims to give users a better handle on their feelings by letting them keep track of both good and bad times.

New Children's Book Lets Kids Know 'Mama Voted for Obama!'
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 17:41:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of 'Why Mommy is a Democrat' and 'Why Daddy is a Democrat,' author and political activist Jeremy Zilber announces the release of his third self-published children's book, 'Mama Voted for Obama!' (ISBN: 978-0-9786688-2-2). With its Seuss-like use of repetition, rhythm, and rhyme, Mama Voted for Obama offers a whimsical celebration of Obama's historic presidential campaign while providing his supporters an entertaining way to let their kids know how they voted in 2008.

2008 and 2009 Contribution Limits for 401(k)
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 17:11:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The newly released IRS 2009 contribution limits for qualified retirement plans means that individuals and their employers can contribute more than ever before to a 401(k) plan, announced Lamaute Capital (member FINRA, SIPC). In addition to the opportunity to shelter from taxes a big portion of income, many 401(k) plans have a loan feature that can give its owners access to cash in times of need.

Congressional Solar Energy Tax Credit Bill Creates Affordable Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 16:25:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A part of the bailout package recently passed by the U.S. government included a generous solar energy tax credit bill which will dramatically reduce the cost and hasten the payback to homeowners for installing residential solar energy systems. The Renewable Energy Division of S+H Construction, Inc. designs, integrates and installs solar electric power (PV), solar thermal hot water, and geothermal heating and cooling systems.

Interim HealthCare Recognized at National Association of Home Care and Hospice Annual Meeting
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 15:08:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNRISE, Fla., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's leading provider of home care, hospice and health care staffing, was recognized at the National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Annual Meeting by opening keynote speaker, Author, Broadcast Journalist with CNN, Inside Politics, NBC, CBS and Humanitarian Judy Woodruff.

Telecommunications Future Remains Bright Despite Potential Threats to Network Integrity, Says Insight Research Corporation
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 14:17:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOONTON, N.J., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite perturbations in global financial markets, worldwide telecommunication industry revenues are predicted to continue growing at a healthy eight percent over the next five years, according to a new market analysis study from INSIGHT Research Corporation. Telecommunications revenue, including narrowband and broadband landline, wireless and cellular services, as well as Internet communications are expected to grow from $2.1 trillion in 2008 to more than $3 trillion by 2013.

FreshDM - Fresher Than Ever: Popular Direct Mail On-Demand System Gets a Facelift Targeted to Financial Services Firms
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 13:22:33 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Communications, Inc., a direct marketing creative agency and developer of FreshDM, recently announced that FreshDM has a totally new look, tailored for financial services clients like CIT and Genworth Financial. The newly launched design can be viewed on the FreshDM site at freshdm.com.

St. Louis' First Locally Produced 100-Percent High Definition TV Show Airs October 25 on CBS Affiliate
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 13:07:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAINT LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first locally produced television program to air on a commercial channel with 100-percent of its content in high definition will be broadcast Saturday October 25, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. CDT on KMOV-TV, Channel 4. The thirty-minute television program, produced by Saint Louis-based Illustrated Man, focuses on culinary excellence in the St. Louis area, highlighting top chefs, patrons, restaurant owners and managers, and food critics.

Det-Tronics Introduces Ultra-Fast H2S Gas Detector
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 12:39:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced an NTMOS hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas sensor that detects low H2S gas concentrations in five seconds or less while tolerating harsh environments that experience extreme temperature and/or humidity conditions. Det-Tronics is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Partition Server Software Offers Relief for Windows Server Users
Wed, 22 Oct 2008, 11:23:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Make Life Easy. EASEUS introduces a solution for resizing server partitions with the EASEUS Partition Manager Server v2.1 - a recent upgrade to the existing Partition Manager. This is good news for Windows Server users since PartitionMagic(TM) does not work with this server. Multiple servers supported include: Windows 2000/2003 32 and 64-bit.

thinkASG Exceeds Expectations in Cost Efficient Solution
Tue, 21 Oct 2008, 18:05:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- thinkASG, the leading specialist in IT infrastructure services, today announced the successful implementation of VMware, cost efficient virtualization software, for Lantronix Inc. To expand rack space, refresh several Windows servers and create a more energy efficient and robust pathway for provisioning Windows servers, Lantronix required the partnership of a hardware firm.

LBA Technology, Inc. Appointed Exclusive Western Hemisphere Distributor for Schomandl and Kathrein RF Test Equipment
Tue, 21 Oct 2008, 16:27:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
GREENVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- German RF equipment manufacturer Kathrein and subsidiary Schomandl will exclusively distribute its radio frequency test equipment, including devices for digital TV, radio, wireless, CATV, satellite and laboratory use, through RF systems experts, LBA Technology, a unit of the LBA Group, Inc., throughout the western hemisphere.

Chapman Cole and Gleason Expands Regional Presence with Acquisition
Tue, 21 Oct 2008, 15:32:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, a family-owned business that has served Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts for over 146 years, has expanded again. By acquiring Prophett Funeral Home of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and Prophett-Wales Funeral Home of East Bridgewater, the Chapman, Cole & Gleason firm has once again broadened its regional presence and service capabilities.

TeamF1 Appoints Embedded Software Veteran to Leadership Team
Tue, 21 Oct 2008, 12:48:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced that it has appointed industry veteran Michael Brockway as VP of Sales. Michael will oversee U.S. and Canada sales for TeamF1 and is also in charge of strategic customer relationships. Reporting to Mukesh Lulla, TeamF1 President and CEO, Brockway will focus on accelerating TeamF1's key sales growth initiatives by leveraging his extensive background in embedded software sales and strategic business development.

STG Media Corp Rises to the Challenge to Help Increase Blu-ray Sales
Tue, 21 Oct 2008, 11:56:13 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The constantly evolving world of technology is making it difficult for new technology companies to claim the title of hot-new-item for any length of time. Brands like Apple, Sony and Toshiba are constantly setting the bar for new technology and making it harder for upcoming brands to stand out among the mass. This recent technology war has allowed Blu-ray(R) Players to reign over HD-DVD Players. But question is, for how long?

Epic Fantasy Series Website Honored in 2008 National Best Books Awards
Mon, 20 Oct 2008, 19:48:33 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LANCASTER, Texas, Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Green Stone of Healing(R) epic fantasy website is among the finalists of the 2008 National Best Books Awards sponsored by USABookNews.com, HealingStone Books announced today. The award-winning website is honored in the Best Website Design category. The site provides much-needed background for a complex saga packed with romance, intrigue, mysticism, and adventure.

Leading IT Security Experts Believe Cloud Computing Increases Risk of Data Leakage
Mon, 20 Oct 2008, 18:01:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Security Consortium (TSC) and the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (SV-ISSA) jointly led a recent three-part symposium on the topic of Cloud Computing and the growing and wide-ranging impact on enterprises from a business, legal and security perspective. In addition to speakers from TSC and SV-ISSA, key participants included IT and Security leaders from Visa, Google, HP, Verizon, RSA, WebEx, a division of Cisco, Sun Microsystems, KLA-Tencor and others.

New Book Reveals Way to Use Yoga in the Classroom to Improve Test Scores
Mon, 20 Oct 2008, 12:39:19 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW CITY, N.Y., Oct. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A newly published book, 'Yoga in the Classroom' (ISBN: 978-0-9817955-0-8), authored by Gail Bentley Walsh, CEO of Yoga Mountain, Inc. is a step-by-step manual for school teachers, K-12. Yoga practice helps to improve mental and physical well being on many levels. This new book, Yoga in the Classroom, is designed to help students focus, relax and prepare for exams. Yoga creates a calm environment for learning and is a natural step in working to improve test scores.

Free Fertility Consultations to be Offered by Sher Institutes in Support of National Infertility Awareness Week
Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 16:04:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM(R)) announced today that their physicians across the country will offer free fertility consultations in support of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), which runs October 19-25, 2008. Conceived by Resolve: the National Infertility Association, NIAW is in its 19th year. The theme this year is 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility.'

Annual WinBill User Group Conference Where Customers Praise Saving Millions in IT with WinBill
Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 14:04:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), the most experienced telecommunications expense management company, hosted their annual WinBill(R), Telecom & Expense Management (TEM) National User Group Conference. This annual gathering brings together users from throughout the United States for an interactive and informative event.

Beowulf - The First, The Original Scary Story
Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 11:53:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Halloween is just around the corner, and parents are looking for ways to make the season festive, without all the usual horrific images. 'Beowulf' (recently released on audio CD) composer Sam Sorensen suggests another fun way to help get the family in the mood for Halloween. Audio books. (VIDEO - VNR)

STC International San Antonio Details the Best Types of Career Marketing Materials for Today's Economy
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 19:44:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During these uncertain times, your career marketing materials are important components of your job search, says STC International, a leading career management and marketing firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. These materials fulfill different purposes for jobseekers and employers. In order to develop effective documents, it is necessary to understand their purpose from several perspectives.

Mississippi Media Advisory: Blues History Symposium and Jam Session with Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry at Old Ellis Theatre
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 13:50:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PHILADELPHIA, Miss., Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Advisory: Tonight Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. In conjunction with the first annual Blues at The Moon Music Festival at Golden Moon Hotel and Casino, a Blues Symposium and Jam Session will take place this evening at the Old Ellis Theatre in Philadelphia. The free event is open to the public.

MyHealthGate, Inc. Joins with LiveActive Chewy Granola Bars to Raise Digestive Health Awareness
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 13:23:14 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Between 60 and 70 million Americans experience some sort of digestive health issue. The issue may be that Americans haven't digested the ways in which prebiotics and probiotics could benefit them. For this reason, MyHealthGate, Inc. is helping to raise awareness for prebiotics and probiotics by working with a truly innovative product - LiveActive Chewy Granola Bars from Kraft.

Patient AdvoCare and Melior Consulting Group to Host Patient Empowerment and Partnership Conference
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 11:41:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Patient AdvoCare and Melior Consulting Group are hosting a first-of-its kind conference for patient advocates at 'Empowering Patients to Partner with Clinicians,' on November 14. The conference will feature keynote presentations by two nationally known patient safety experts.

In Uncertain Times Innovation Prevails for One Savvy Collection Agency
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 11:06:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to economic uncertainty, New York based collection agency Williams, Charles & Scott, Ltd. (WCS) has launched an innovative online payment service called WCS WebPay. WCS WebPay is a proprietary and encrypted web payment option that allows corporations and consumers to liquidate their debts via major credit card or 'via check by phone'" 24/7 in very unique ways.

/*CORRECTION*/ thinkASG Teams With Ortiva Wireless to Implement Next Generation Mobile Content Solution
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 18:36:13 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- thinkASG, a leading specialist in IT infrastructure services, announced today they have been chosen to work with Ortiva Wireless in support of Ortiva's mobile content delivery appliance solution. Rapid deployment and turnkey application two key benefits of project.

Michelle Obama Sculpture Remains Through Election
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 18:22:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Possibly foreshadowing next month's presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month were polled about whether to keep Michelle Obama's likeness on display until the election.

BRC Marketing Strategist Featured at Online Marketing Summit Conference
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 17:45:40 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Online Marketing Summit, a national educational conference for corporate marketing executives, has selected Doug Lenos, Online Marketing Strategist at BRC Marketing, as a featured speaker at its February 4-7, 2009, event in San Diego, California.

Digital Hearing Aids Correct Hearing Loss and Prevent Job Loss
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 17:05:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CORNELIUS, N.C., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the uncertainty in today's economy, job loss is a valid concern for everyone. And, for anyone struggling with a hearing impairment, the purchase of a modern digital hearing aid could preserve their career as well as their ability to hear; HearPod's hearing aids can help.

St. Petersburg State Ballet On Ice in 'Sleeping Beauty on Ice'
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 11:42:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Direct from Russia, the ST. PETERSBURG STATE BALLET ON ICE, with its award-winning cast of 35 ice skaters, presents a magical family show, "Sleeping Beauty on Ice." Two special performances at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT (Stamford Center for the Arts) take place on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to the 'Great Compression' - Desperate Times Call for Creative Marketing Strategies and the Re-invention of the Promotional T-shirt
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 11:10:16 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the midst of economic downturn, many businesses have found themselves recently caught between a marketing rock and a budgetary hard place. Recognizing this need, TeeCompressed has ushered in a fresh take on a classic promotional item, offering companies a much-needed creative marketing solution.

Leading Urban Fashion Retailer Jimmy Jazz Announces 4 New Store Openings in South Carolina
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 10:57:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jimmy Jazz, a leading urban clothing and footwear retailer, will be opening four new locations in the state of South Carolina. This is the specialty apparel retailer's first entrance into the state. With the additional openings, Jimmy Jazz will now have over 60 stores in the eastern United States.

Senior Market Sales, Inc. Answers All Your Annuity Income Rider Questions in its New Report: 'Income Riders: A Balanced Perspective'
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 10:47:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The annuity experts at Senior Market Sales, Inc. announced today the release of their Free White Paper 'Income Riders: A Balanced Perspective,' which offers insurance agents the entire story on one of today's most popular annuity products.

Agent Influence Meets Market Demand for Local Knowledge
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 16:57:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of managing national interactive marketing campaigns for some of the largest real estate firms in the country, Agent Influence's seasoned management team knew that making tested high end web applications, technologies and tools available to local agents would provide them with an extraordinary advantage in their own communities.

Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Minimally Invasive Surgery for Chest Deformity
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 16:39:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Surgeons at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) have successfully performed a groundbreaking, minimally invasive surgery on three patients with pectus carinatum, a chest-wall deformity that causes the chest to jut out like the breast of a bird.

Van Millwork Presents Third Annual Festival of Wreaths to Benefit The Room to Dream Foundation
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 15:46:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Van Millwork, New England's largest interior millwork specialist, is proud to host the third annual Festival of Wreaths which opens on Saturday, November 29 and continues through Saturday, December 13th. This open house fundraising event is bigger and better than ever with a new design competition element. The event takes place at the Van Millwork Showroom and benefits the Room to Dream Foundation.

KICTeam and TransAct Technologies Announce a Joint Development Project to Create a Cleaning Card System for the Epic 950(R) Ticket Printer
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 15:20:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUBURN, Maine, Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KICTeam, the industry leader in the manufacture of cleaning cards, and TransAct Technologies (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in cashless ticket printers for the gaming and lottery-based industries, today announce a joint development project to incorporate the use of Waffletechnology(TM) in a Cleaning Card System to maintain the Epic 950(R) Ticket Printer.

Step Aside Yoga: New Kid on the Block Targets Stress Relief
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 14:15:28 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of Americans are already sleep deprived and stressed out. And, current economic woes are only contributing to escalated stress levels and sleep deprivation. That's why Unisexy Fitness has released a new DVD that is primarily designed to be done before bed to ease muscle tension and clear tired minds.

Data Recovery Wizard Finds Lost Files and Restores Dreams
Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 11:43:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS' Data Recovery Wizard not only finds lost files, it restores dashed dreams. One client had given up hope of finding a beloved music collection; Data Recovery Wizard delivered. A representative of EASEUS explains that they received an e-mail from a gentleman who wrote that he could not find a musical collection of personal favorites saved on a D: drive.

Van Millwork Announces New Custom Shop Manager
Mon, 13 Oct 2008, 15:31:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BELLINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Van Millwork, New England's leading millwork and interior products supplier, is proud to announce the addition of Kevin Connors as the new Custom Division Central Manager. Kevin Connors, a native of Bedford, New Hampshire, comes to Van Millwork from Colonial Woodworking Inc., one of New England's most highly respected designers and builders of custom stairs and rail systems.

Top Ten Culinary Destinations
Mon, 13 Oct 2008, 14:02:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Culinary Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. #1 is New Orleans, Louisiana: Food in New Orleans is a way of life and a big part of the city's charm. Any visit here will mean getting your mouth around dishes such as catfish, jambalaya, gumbo and more.

Long Term Care Insurance Offers Safeguards in Financial Crisis
Mon, 13 Oct 2008, 13:42:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What's a good place for your money in times of financial turbulence? Gold? Treasury bills? Under the mattress? Maybe, but there's another often-overlooked, protected spot for some of your money: long term care insurance. Why? LTC Financial Partners, a leading agency, points to built-in protections and other financial benefits.

Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Art World
Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 16:43:41 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NORMAN, Okla., Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist, Xvala, is introducing two new art series at MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The opening is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 122 East Main Street in Norman. The works will be exhibited through November 29. The artist, Xvala, says he, wants to 'look like Jeff Koons, feel like Damien Hirst, and be a prince like Richard Prince.'

Pothole Killers to Introduce Their 'Green' Solution to Pothole Repair at The National League of Cities Exposition in Orlando Florida November 12th to 14th
Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 14:29:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MORRISVILLE, Pa., Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Patch Management, Inc., has announced the release of their latest technological advancement using recycled materials, with existing application, to create an environmentally safe product for patching potholes. PMI will debut this new product at the National League of Cities 85th Congress of Cities and Exposition at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando Florida on November 12 to 14, booth 327.

In Search of the Holy Long Tail: African-Americans and Web 2.0
Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 10:43:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- My Black Networks, LLC announced today a new portal site -- The MyBlack(TM) Urban Vertical -- with a core mission to address the fragmented state of data that is culturally relevant to its target markets. My Black Networks (MBN) defines itself as an ecosystem of informational web sites targeting unique segments of the African, African-American and Caribbean communities or the African Diaspora

Taylor Wingate Group Explains the Purpose of a Properly Written Career Objective
Thu, 09 Oct 2008, 16:14:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taylor Wingate Group, a professional career management company located in San Diego, California, reminds jobseekers that your Career Objective should be a concise statement that clearly communicates what you have to offer and what you want to do. In the same way an effective corporate mission statement is customer-centered or client-centered, an effective Career Objective is employer-centered.

South Chicago-based Technology Company Changes Name to Meet the Demands of a Changing Marketplace
Thu, 09 Oct 2008, 15:53:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KBS is the new name officially adopted by one of Chicagoland's top technology firms, announced Anthony R. Kitchens, the company's President and CEO. Formerly known as KBS Computer Services, Kitchens decided that shortening the name would lead to new opportunities, serve as a way to reflect the company's higher-level service offerings and build a stronger brand.

Authentic Obsello Absinthe Wins Gold Medal from Prestigious Tasting Panel
Thu, 09 Oct 2008, 15:34:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Premium authentic Obsello Absinthe Verte, which became available to U.S. consumers in August of this year, was awarded a Gold Medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute (BTI). Based out of Chicago, the BTI is known for its experienced tasting panel, made up of restaurateurs, retailers and prominent writers.

15-Percent Decline in Home Remodeling Activity in 2008 - Biggest Decline in Areas Where Homeowners Have Less Home Equity
Thu, 09 Oct 2008, 12:17:18 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Remodelormove.com fall 2008 Remodeling Sentiment Report, an online publication of ABCD Publishing LLC, the amount of equity homeowners have is influencing their remodeling plans. Homeowners participating in this most recent survey reported an average of more than $190,000 of home equity and average home values of $390,000.

KGA Inc. Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
Thu, 09 Oct 2008, 12:00:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS