STG Media Corp. Helps Resolve the Health Issues Associated with Tobacco
Fri, 05 Sep 2008, 11:06:23 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 1 of every 5 deaths is related to smoking. Cigarettes kill more Americans a year than alcohol, car accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide and illegal drugs combined. Lung cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, and 87-percent of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking. STG Media Corp. is doing their part to help fight the growing epidemic by launching the creatively designed smoking cessation product, Resolve.

Card Cafe Promotes Kira Case to Vice President and General Manager
Thu, 04 Sep 2008, 17:48:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
OREM, Utah, Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Card Cafe, a global technology provider, today announced the promotion of Kira Case to Vice President and General Manager. She will oversee and manage all operating aspects of the company. Card Cafe was founded in 2005 as an easy way to keep in touch with people through online ordering of printed greeting cards.

WhiteFlash.com Pushes Youth 'AWEARness' at Teen Choice 2008
Thu, 04 Sep 2008, 11:47:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's elite is nothing new for the internet's premier online jewelry retailer WhitefFlash.com. This past weekend at the zany and fun Teen Choice 2008, WhiteFlash flexed their power and shouted their message of youth AWEARness as one of the featured sponsors in the highly exclusive Mattel Celebrity Retreat during the Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre - Universal Studios.

Bob Taylor Achieves Accreditation as a Certified Digital Marketing Consultant (CDMC)
Thu, 04 Sep 2008, 11:08:13 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Taylor, Managing Member at Max Radio Network, LLC, has earned the coveted designation of Certified Digital Marketing Consultant (CDMC) by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). The RAB is the sales and marketing arm of the Radio industry with nearly 7,000 members, including almost 6,000 stations in the U.S.

Cognitive Technologies Receives Microsoft Federal Partner Award
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 20:18:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cognitive Technologies, an IT consulting firm specializing in project and program management for the Federal Government and Fortune 1000 companies, has been chosen Rookie of the Year by Microsoft Federal, the unit of Microsoft that provides the Federal Government with Microsoft software and solutions. This prestigious award is based on the total quality of the solutions Cognitive Technologies delivers to Federal clients.

Top Haunted Attractions Select INTERACTIVE TICKETING for Online Sales
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 16:57:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- INTERACTIVE TICKETING by Electric Arrow announced today that 6 top U.S. haunted attractions have selected them as their exclusive provider for online ticketing. Industry leading haunted attractions include The Bates Motel (Glenn Mills, PA), Kersey Valley - Spookywoods (High Point, NC), Nightmare on the Bayou (Houston, TX), Nightmare on 13th (Salt Lake City, UT), The Haunted Hotel (San Diego, CA) and NetherWorld Haunted Attractions (Norcross, GA).

Major Unofficial Upgrade for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista and XP Released by Extensoft
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 13:25:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an answer to the market's demand for a better, more user-friendly Microsoft(R) Windows(R), Extensoft announced today the release of its Extensions for Windows - a product that significantly broadens the functionality of both Windows XP and Vista. Extensions for Windows is the first community driven, modular upgrade for Windows XP and Vista and contains a number of new features Windows users have desired as part of the operating system.

Arclinea San Diego Wins Two National Design Awards
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 11:00:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two residential kitchen remodels designed by Arclinea San Diego have won prestigious national design awards. The kitchen design firm has won a Grand Award in Remodeling magazine's 2008 Remodeling Design Awards, for their bold, contemporary design for an 1898 historic Victorian- and a Gold Award in the 2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards sponsored by Qualified Remodeler magazine, for their sleek, all-stainless steel design for a 1950s California ranch.

Home Shopping Latino, Inc. Launches a $6 Million Dollar Global Media Fund Campaign
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 01:21:23 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CARSON, Nev., Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home Shopping Latino, a Delaware Corporation (OTC: HSPL / HSPL.pk), dba Viva Telecompras, announced today that they are launching their nationwide media campaign for the company and its subsidiary, Viva Telecompras. In addition, the network intends to offer its own credit card and payment plan for Miami, FL.

iSkin's New solo for iPhone 3G Delivers Slim-fitting Protection for a High-Gloss Fashion Makeover
Wed, 03 Sep 2008, 00:11:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkin Inc. today introduced its new solo bodyguard for iPhone 3G: a sleek and stylish protector that echoes the iPhone 3G's beauty in a slim, fashionable package. Featuring a stunning high-gloss finish accented with subtle curves, the solo perfectly encapsulates the iPhone 3G and delivers protection against impact, scratches, dirt, dust, and everyday hazards.

Kathleen Gilmartin Joins Interim HealthCare Inc. as New President and CEO
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 15:41:13 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Interim HealthCare Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Gilmartin as President and CEO, effective September 2nd. Mrs. Gilmartin brings more than 35 years of healthcare experience and will lead Interim HealthCare's national network of over 300 franchise offices. Founded in 1966, the Sunrise, Florida-based Interim HealthCare is the nation's oldest health care franchisor and the largest combined provider of home care and medical staffing.

Georgia Department of Education Launches HOSA Foundation to Promote Careers in Healthcare
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 13:59:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia's supply of healthcare workers is in a critical condition according to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. There are severe shortages in nursing, in the number of physicians per capita, psychologist, social workers, and other health related fields. Georgia now ranks 9th in total populations and still lags behind its sisters states with the number of healthcare professionals. Georgia Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a student-lead organization promoting interest in healthcare occupations among high school and college students.

Van Millwork Presents Fall 2008 Home Design Series - Informative Seminars for New England Homeowners
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 13:24:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Van Millwork, New England's leading millwork supplier and interior specialist, is pleased to present the fall Home Design Seminar Series - three (3) informational presentations by top experts in the home design and construction industries. Geared specifically for homeowners, this series is presented in conjunction with Design New England Magazine.

Allegro Gets Traction with Direct Marketing Blog
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 12:06:59 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Communications, Inc., a direct marketing firm and developer of FreshDM, recently announced the launch of an information-rich blog called Allegro Marketing Discussions. Allegro's blog is designed to help direct marketing and media professionals find expert answers to today's important marketing questions.

Napco Asset Management and Packman Financial Finalize Merger
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 11:31:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SYOSSET, N.Y., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Napco Asset Management Inc. and Packman Financial Inc. announced that they have completed their merger. The combined company will be known as PNiGlobal Partners Inc. Vincent Napolitano, Chief Executive Officer of Napco Asset Management and Michael Packman, Chief Executive Officer of Packman Financial will share responsibilities and serve as Co-Chief Executive Officers of PNiGlobal Partners.

Blues Band Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz Beats Out Youthful Competition to Win LAMN Jam Finale by a Landslide
Fri, 29 Aug 2008, 12:57:24 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Hi y'all, we a blues band!' And a profound silence fell over the room. Lead singer Sugaray of Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz said, 'I'm gonna say that again 'cause the room always gets real quiet - we a blues band!' But within one minute of launching into their set, the entire audience was up and dancing, and AKB went on to crush the competition with charisma, musicianship and fantastic tunes; Winning the LAMN Jam Grand Slam Urban Artist of the Year title by a landslide.

LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) is Fastest-Growing Long Term Care Insurance Specialist on Inc. Magazine List
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 20:27:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) No. 1,353 among all companies, and No. 12 among insurance companies, in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the nation. Among insurance companies, LTCFP is the fastest-growing one focusing exclusively on long term care insurance sales.

LocaModa Interactive Social Media Platform Used to Inspire Public Policy Debates at Both DNC and RNC
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 18:47:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LocaModa, a technology company connecting brands, digital out-of-home networks and venues to audiences through location-centric social media, today announced their partnership with Outburst Tour, a series of multi-city interactive forums addressing pressing public policy challenges through innovative 'new school' solutions.

Southwest Ohio's First and Largest Outpatient Pain Clinic Continues to Grow Despite Weak Economy
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 14:03:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CENTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Richard Donnini, President and Founder of the Pain Evaluation and Management Center of Ohio has recently announced that Dr. Mark Thomas, one of the most renowned addiction and pain medicine specialists in the State of Ohio, has joined the team at PEMCO.

Worldwide Mobile Content Tools Market to Top $8 Billion in 2008, says INSIGHT Research Corp.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 12:54:40 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
BOONTON, N.J., Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music and electronic game publishers, television broadcasters, video production companies, content aggregators, and telecommunications carriers worldwide are expected to spend more than $8 billion on the tools needed to create, edit, manage, and load various forms of content onto mobile devices by year-end 2008, according to a new market research study from The INSIGHT Research Corporation.

Savannah Economic Development Authority brings Savannah to Atlanta Sept. 2
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 12:11:41 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Savannah Economic Development Authority is bringing Savannah to Atlanta to launch its newly restructured Web site, seda.org, on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The event will showcase the best of Savannah including its resources, talent and quality of life.

exxHelp Help Doc Builder Software Released
Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 11:14:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pintexx, a software company based in Ludwigsburg Germany is happy to announce the release of their new web based help authoring system, exxHelp. A sister company to Libera, Inc. (Jamestown, NY), Pintexx's exxHelp is a web-based help authoring system which lets you create Help Documents online.

AP Financial, Inc. Opens Another Office in San Diego, California
Tue, 26 Aug 2008, 15:03:32 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AP Financial, also known as American Premier Financial, announced today the opening of their ninth office in San Diego, California. 'With the opening of the San Diego office,' Ken C. Perrin, Senior Partner at AP Financial says, 'we now have offices on both the east and west coast and are now positioned to grow everywhere in-between.'

Libera Acquires Pintexx
Tue, 26 Aug 2008, 13:25:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libera, a software company based in Jamestown, New York, is proud to offer a number of .net internet thin client customizable off the shelf (COTS) solutions built using the Libera System 7 Framework. These include products such as System 7 Survey Builder, System 7 Issue Tracking System (ITS), System 7 Time Tracker (TT), System 7 Project Manager & Scheduler, as well as customized information management systems

Country Swing Makes a Comeback on New Song from Joss and Colosio
Tue, 26 Aug 2008, 01:12:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDDING, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scott Joss and Doug Colosio, taking time off from their regular gig in Merle Haggard's band The Strangers, have released a new tune through Golosio Publishing that recaptures the country swing of such greats as Bob Wills, Milton Brown, and Asleep at the Wheel. (VIDEO - VNR)

Two Paintings by Ronald Tinney Are Selected for Prestigious Boston Competition
Mon, 25 Aug 2008, 18:43:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out of 200 entries submitted by 70 artists from around New England working in the realist tradition, 35 paintings were selected for The Guild of Boston Artists' Annual New England Representational Competition. Two of the 35 are Sunrise Magic and Resting Quietly by Ronald Tinney, an artist based in West Barnstable, Mass.

SecuGen Broadens Platform Support and Adds New NIST MINEX SDKs to The SecuGen SDK Collection, Release 11
Mon, 25 Aug 2008, 15:38:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the SecuGen SDK Collection, Release 11. This new release adds Software Developer Kits that reflect SecuGen's commitment to continuing its efforts to provide Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners with the broadest platform support in the biometrics industry.

HCI International Austin Outlines Six Essential Rules for Salary Negotiations
Mon, 25 Aug 2008, 15:00:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HCI International Austin, a leading executive career management and marketing firm, outlines six essential strategies for successful salary negotiations in today's job market. Attitudes and relationships are everything in today's competitive workplace. How you negotiate your salary will affect your relationship, both positive and negative, with your employer.

Limnia, Inc. Announces Private/Government Partnership to Deliver Leading Energy Storage Solution to Worldwide Marketplace
Fri, 22 Aug 2008, 18:42:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Limnia, Inc., in a private/public partnership with university and national lab efforts, announces an initiative to aggregate over $100M of past research from 30 years of private lab development. This project's goal is to deliver an energy storage solution to the marketplace which holds more energy than traditional batteries with optimal efficiency and maintains longer duration per charge than any other solution currently available worldwide.

Maxx Business Solutions Announces Rebranding and New Business Opportunity
Fri, 22 Aug 2008, 16:07:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONE TREE, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxx Business Solutions, has completed a rebranding campaign aimed at highlighting their unique approach to the credit card processing industry. 'Our clients - the merchants - are our life blood,' stated Scott Burke, President of Maxx Business Solutions. 'We wanted to create public marketing campaign that reflects that commitment. Maxx Merchants will be the new face of the company and our aim is clear - to become a Merchant's Best Friend.'

Mobile Couponing Company Competes for Best New Technology Product
Fri, 22 Aug 2008, 15:20:44 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
ORLANDO, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PlumReward, LLC announces that they have been invited to compete in the New Product Gallery to be held at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show in Orlando from September 5 to September 7 at the Orange County Convention Center. There are several categories: one being for best new technology. That's the category where PlumReward fits in.

ORCS Web Selected for Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Thu, 21 Aug 2008, 14:02:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ORCS Web earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation for the second year in a row. With revenue growth of more than 150% in three years, ORCS Web ranks in the top half of the Inc. 5000 list, released yesterday.

Lone Star Brewery to Reopen as Mixed-Use Living Destination
Thu, 21 Aug 2008, 10:38:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B. Knightly Development, an Austin-based residential and mixed-use development company today announced completion of the purchase of the historic Lone Star Brewery and the commencement of development operations. Plans are already underway to convert the massive 23-acre site into a modern living destination complete with 190 residential units, an Olympic size pool and on-site amenities.

Java Juice(R) Organic Liquid Coffee Extract on Campus
Wed, 20 Aug 2008, 19:36:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENICE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As college campuses, in response to student demands, search for green products, undergrads are digging a different kind of eco-friendly alternative this semester. Bicycles built for four? Biodegradable textbooks? Try Java Juice(R), a coffee extract that students say they're enjoying, and not just because it's as green as it gets: fairly traded with no chemicals, additives or preservatives.

Van Millwork Adds Hardwood Flooring to Product Offerings
Wed, 20 Aug 2008, 16:50:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEEDHAM, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Van Millwork, New England's leading millwork supplier and interior specialist, announced today that they will now be offering a wide variety of hardwood flooring to their expanding design center product lines. The hardwood flooring - from all leading manufacturers including Bruce, Stuart, Hawa and BR-111 - comes in an array of exotic woods, unfinished, prefinished, and bamboo.

New Title for the Instrumental Album from The G-Man is 'Burning Fan Soundscapes'
Tue, 19 Aug 2008, 18:20:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music composer John Scott G (recording artist The G-Man) has changed the title of his instrumental album 'Burning Man Soundscapes' to 'Burning Fan Soundscapes.' More information and song samples are online at the new website for the album.

Ultimate Republican Trivia Book Released by Marshall Rand Publishing
Tue, 19 Aug 2008, 11:10:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than fifty-five million Americans proudly call themselves Republicans. However, many individuals support political parties without fully understanding the history behind them. Author and historian Scott Paul Frush wants to shed light on one of the parties that has made a difference in this country by examining its rich history in the book, 'Ultimate Republican Trivia: 1001 Fun and Fascinating Facts' (ISBN: 978-0974437415, Marshall Rand Publishing).

Starving For Gravity Brings Home The Gold at LAMN Jam Finale
Mon, 18 Aug 2008, 17:54:32 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Though they didn't wear Speedos like Michael Phelps, the band Starving For Gravity brought home the gold and won the LAMN Jam Grand Slam Rock Artist of the Year title. The Los Angeles Music Network competition - held during June, July and August - was Olympic in proportion, and SFG beat out hundreds of competitors.

Roll Away Wrinkles with Sera Anti-Aging Technology
Mon, 18 Aug 2008, 13:09:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smart women won't have to let a tight economy take its toll on their skin this fall - Sera Anti-Aging Technology brightens, smoothes, hydrates and heals skin at an affordable universal price of $39.95 per product. Sera contains a proprietary blend of dermatologist grade peptides and active ingredients proven in clinical trials to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

MN Specialty Foods Announces New Very Low Sodium Marinade
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 12:32:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the abundance of high-fructose corn syrup and high-sodium marinades on the market today, conscientious consumers are demanding healthier alternatives that still have big, bold flavors. In an answer to the challenge, Minnesota Specialty Foods is pleased to offer a deliciously spicy product that has NO HFCS, just 1g of sugar, and only 20 mg of sodium per serving: Judo Joel's Asian-Infused Jamaican Jerk Marinade.

Today, Fare Buzz is Proud to Announce the Launch of Buzz Rewards - a New Rewards Program for Fare Buzz Members
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 11:57:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buzz Rewards is an appreciation program whereby travel professionals accrue points for every air and hotel booking made with Fare Buzz. Each point translates into $1. Upon accruing 15 points in purchasing power, the member will automatically be sent a co-branded Buzz Rewards Card, pre-loaded with a $15.00 value from American Express Incentive Services.

Jump Start for Nonprofits Challenged by the Current Economy
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 10:28:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Resource Development Counsel, a fundraising leadership consultant company established in 1996, has announced a special low-cost program for nonprofits, the Jump Start Intensive, designed to create income and cost-saving action planning for organizations feeling the current economic squeeze.

Explorer's Guide Maritime Training Helps Mariners Find Jobs through Education
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 10:11:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Explorer's Guide Maritime Training announces a new course offering in the Milwaukee area - U.S. Coast Guard-approved Captain's Course. The course is designed to train people in a career area that is growing in a time of economic uncertainty.

Seven Sure-bet Reasons You'll Get More Euro for Your Dollar in Tucked-away Tuscany
Thu, 14 Aug 2008, 18:12:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Off the Beaten Strada, a company that creates in-depth tours to Central Italy, announced today its new Touring Tuscany by Car packages by highlighting Seven Sure-bet Reasons You'll Get More Euro for Your Dollar in Tucked-away Tuscany, as determined by the travel staff of Off the Beaten Strada, along with their Italy tour partners.

Bride Alert! Is Long Term Care Insurance in Your Prenup?
Thu, 14 Aug 2008, 11:27:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prenuptial agreements are popular with brides of a certain age (40-plus), who often have accumulated assets, careers, and lifestyles they want to protect. Now there's a new prenup wrinkle, a clause specifying that hubby-to-be get a long term care insurance policy before walking down the aisle. The development is reported by LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

Gary L. Davidson Pioneer of Senior Housing and Assisted Living Facilities Launches Long-Term Care Insurance Agency
Wed, 13 Aug 2008, 15:13:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gary L. Davidson, one of the true pioneers of senior housing and assisted living facilities, has launched the Windstone Insurance Agency which specializes in long-term care insurance. Gary first became involved in the long-term care industry in 1967 when he co-founded General Residential Corporation, a developer and manager of senior housing.

Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies - A Memoir by Philip Chabot with Laurie Anne Blanchard
Wed, 13 Aug 2008, 14:25:57 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell his story, and it's now available on YouTube. Chabot was an integral part of what he believes to be an American conspiracy, where the U.S. Government and the CIA allegedly took advantage of, and held hostage, a select group of people who had psychic abilities. In his new book, OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies (ISBN 978-0-9816024-0-0), Chabot finally divulges his frightening experiences. (VIDEO - VNR)

MMDI's Rebound HRD(R) Receives Separate Reimbursement Procedure Coding for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 13:18:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to create seven new ICD-9-CM reimbursement procedure codes for its new Rebound HRD (Hernia Repair Device). The new coding will become effective October 1, 2008. The Rebound HRD was recently FDA 510(k) cleared and is intended to assist in the repair and/or reinforcement of hernia or other soft tissue defects.

New Narconon.ca Makes it Easier to Find a Natural Drug Rehab Center
Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 10:51:32 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec, Canada (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Narconon Trois-Rivieres, the all-new redesigned Narconon.ca makes it easier to find the right drug rehab program. The new design improves accessibility to important information sections such as general drug rehab information, the underlying reasons of drug addiction, rehab success stories, as well as detailed and comprehensive drug information.

'(why) I Hate to Date (online)' Challenges Cultural Dating Phenomenon
Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 10:05:14 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DC-101, Inc. announces the publication of a new book by MaryAnna Donovan: '(why) I Hate to Date (online)' (ISBN: 978-0-981-7068-0-1). This hilarious new book offers an insider's view of the world of online dating in a format that is fun to read and educational, all at once.

M2SYS Technology Innovative Fingerprint Biometrics Solution Chosen by Harms Software
Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 01:00:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an award-winning fingerprint biometrics research and development firm, announced today that Harms Software, a leading provider of management software to the spa and salon industry, has agreed to begin providing M2SYS fingerprint readers and software to their customers worldwide.

Museum of Robots in Second Life Introduces Real Life Housewares Line
Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 20:33:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life debuts its line of real world housewares at the New York International Gift Fair. The line features plates and tableware with a robot motif and will be available for wholesale purchase. Virtual versions of the product will be available at the Museum's gift store in Second Life. (VIDEO - VNR)

Launch of HealixTecc(TM): Engineered Orthotics for Professionals
Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 14:22:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WHIPPANY, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Poly-Gel Inc., along with its consulting and business development partner, Salesreach LLC, announces the launch of HealixTecc: Engineered Orthotics for Professionals. The HealixTecc line consists of a collection of four lightweight, breathable foot beds, shock absorbing heel cups and wedges, adhesive gel sheeting, and all-gel toe and finger caps.

Top Ten Summer World Travel Destinations for Cultural Exploration
Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 12:33:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Summer World Travel Destinations for Cultural Exploration as determined by vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers.

Alien Hand Makes Holding Microphones Easier
Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 10:45:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alien Apparatus Company, Inc. announces the release of The Alien Hand Microphone Stand, a microphone stand designed specifically for miking speaker cabinets. The Alien Hand was designed to overcome the inadequacies of the traditionally used floor-mounted microphone stand. Its design consists of a plastic spring clip with an extended arm to hold a microphone.

Beijing's 'Blue Sky Olympic Prayer' Guided By Native Americans
Fri, 08 Aug 2008, 11:00:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TUCSON, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Members of the Apache Nation extend a gracious gesture of solidarity with all Indigenous Peoples, in inviting our Earth Family to join in prayer for a Blue Sky Opening Ceremonies in Beijing on 8.8.08,' said Olympic skier, Suzy Chaffee, co-chairman of Native Voices Foundation, just renamed the Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF) by Apache leaders.

Instant Expert: Upgrading Your Engagement Ring
Thu, 07 Aug 2008, 17:11:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We know you'd be happy with a twist tie as long as you're married to Mr. Right, but if your engagement ring isn't the fairy-tale bauble you've always dreamed of, consider trading up. Trading in your rock has become more popular than ever-from stone swapping to adding more bling to your existing ring. 'The trend with young adults is that they'll get a $10,000 ring, and a few years later, they'll want it to be larger,' explains Debi Wexler of WhiteFlash.

VIVA Telecompras Revamps its Website for the Financial Community
Thu, 07 Aug 2008, 16:30:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home Shopping Latino, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HSPL), a Spanish TV network covering North America, today announced the revamping of the company's VIVA website. Home Shopping Latino, Inc. will go on air as Viva Telecompras and will share the airwaves with such big names as HBO, National Geographic and Cinemax, and will be delivering their message through real-time broadcasts and interactive website experiences, as well as co-ventures with cell phone companies.

Passware and Perlustro Partnership Produces Ground-Breaking Forensics Technology
Wed, 06 Aug 2008, 19:13:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and EDMOND, Okla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The joint partnership of Passware, Inc. and Perlustro, L.P. has enabled the development of a new technology that will allow forensics specialists to access system data indexes on all Microsoft platforms, including Windows Vista. The technology can successfully recover data that, heretofore, has been hidden from forensics investigators.

ORCS Web Supports SQL Server 2008 for Hosting Clients on Day One
Wed, 06 Aug 2008, 18:02:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ORCS Web is pleased to announce it is supporting Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 as of August 6, the first day of its release. This is possible through ORCS Web's close working relationship with Microsoft, which has enabled extensive testing by the ORCS Web technical team since 2007, including beta-level client sites for several months.

Scrum Club Starts Pre-sales on Corporate Espionage
Wed, 06 Aug 2008, 17:06:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scrum Club, a not-for-profit organization, announced today that they have begun pre-sales of their first fundraising product, a card game titled 'Corporate Espionage.' This game represents a battle between freshly-funded start-up companies who all have similar ideas and are entering the same target market. Each company must ramp up quickly in order to compete, and when that fails, take out the competition by any means necessary.

New Authentic Spanish Absinthe Verte Launches in U.S. Today: Obsello
Wed, 06 Aug 2008, 16:02:43 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Obsello, an authentic Spanish absinthe verte, announces its official entrance into the U.S. market today. Obsello, hand-crafted in the Catalan region of Spain, is the only brand of absinthe readily available in the U.S. that is twice distilled, infused with real herbs including grande wormwood and made with un-aged brandy from the Penedes wine stock.

Launch of First Society to Certify Adjunct Faculty at United States Colleges and Universities
Wed, 06 Aug 2008, 10:52:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SoCAFE, The Society of Certified Adjunct Faculty Educators, has announced the launch of its web-based certification program for adjunct instructors in higher education in response to the national trend of this group teaching almost half of all college and university courses. In support of the increasingly important role adjunct faculty play in higher education, SoCAFE's certification process provides a demanding and well-researched standard for adjunct faculty performance.

What about A-Rod's, Christie's and Britney's Kids? asks Child Divorce Advocate, Gwendy Mangiamele
Tue, 05 Aug 2008, 15:32:13 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caring Creations launches national campaign to donate a B.B. Book, 'You and Me Make Three' (ISBN: 978-0-9798088-0-7), and Bear in every school in America. A-Rod, Christie Brinkley and Britney Spears' kids aren't the only ones whose lives have been uprooted due to their parents' divorce. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, every year over one million children will suffer the effects of their parents' divorce or separation.

Rizco Design Joins EPA's Climate Leaders Program
Mon, 04 Aug 2008, 11:34:25 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
MANASQUAN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As a part of its continued commitment to environmental improvement, today Rizco Design, an award-winning, graphic design firm in New Jersey, announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Climate Leaders program. By participating in Climate Leaders, Rizco has pledged to measure and reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a period of five years.

The G-Man Releases a Soundtrack to Burning Man
Sun, 03 Aug 2008, 11:47:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a mixture of rock, trance, ambient and classical music, composer Scott G (recording artist The G-Man) creates a near-psychedelic journey on 'Burning Man Soundscapes.' Like the orchestral music by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915), composer Scott G is hoping listeners to the Burning Man Soundscapes tracks achieve a state of synesthesia. (VIDEO - VNR)

Unveiling the Secret of the Ages that all the Masters, from Buddha, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad Wouldn't or Couldn't Reveal
Fri, 01 Aug 2008, 18:01:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zakariyya Ishaq, author, is pleased to announce the release of the groundbreaking book: 'The Ellipse: The Fall and Rise of The Human Soul: Secrets of the Cosmos' (ISBN: 978-0-9809995-2-5) - Journey into the Soul, Apocalypse, and the Destiny of Humankind.

Two American Families Passionate About Costa Rica's Guanacaste Gold Coast are Creating an Innovative Residential Resort Community Overlooking the Pacific
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 21:02:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On 139 acres of lush, forested mountainside looking out on the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica's spectacular Guanacaste Province, Jim and Gina Correll and their CR Development Group partners Julian and Karen Rembert are developing Coco Bay Estates.

Food Drive Serves Up Free Breakfast for All
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 20:01:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the launch of their new Grilled Breakfast Sandwich, Panera Bread will host a food drive at all Columbus, Dayton and Greater Cincinnati area bakery-cafes. The non-perishable breakfast food drive, which will benefit the Mid-Ohio FoodBank of Columbus, the FreestoreFoodbank of Cincinnati and The Foodbank of Dayton, will be held from August 8 to 17, 2008.

Interior Designer Gerald Pomeroy Featured in Latest Issue of 'Traditional Home Magazine'
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 19:26:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gerald Pomeroy Design Group, one of the Boston area's premier interior design firms specializing in creating residential spaces reflecting client's individual style and personality is pleased to announce that company president Gerald Pomeroy is featured in the September 2008 issue of Traditional Home Magazine.

Chrisicos Interiors Bathroom Project Featured in Distinctive Kitchens and Baths Magazine
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 11:55:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chrisicos Interiors, a leading interior design company serving discerning clients throughout New England, is pleased to announce one of their projects is featured in the current bi-annual 2008 edition of the national shelter publication Distinctive Kitchens & Baths. The feature story is on a bathroom renovation in Boston, Massachusetts.

Asheville Architecture Firm Building for the Future by Going Green
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 11:08:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carlton Architecture ascertains there are many benefits to going green when designing new homes. 'Clients benefit from the reduced operating costs of a green building, while at the same time the planet benefits from the reduced environmental impact,' says Mr. Rob Carlton, the President of Carlton Architecture.

Telecommunications Gateway Market Now Showing Solid Growth, Says Insight Research
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 22:06:04 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
BOONTON, N.J., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Total worldwide sales revenue for telecommunication gateways and session border controllers is expected to increase at a compounded rate of nearly 13 percent over the next five years, says a new market study from INSIGHT Research. This specialized equipment enables traditional phone networks to interconnect with next generation network services that make extensive use of the Internet.

BETA Records and SoundWave360 Offer Artists First-Ever Premium Upgrade to MP3 Music Files
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 18:49:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records, the expanding international network and community of music artists and fans, will partner with Surroundphones Holdings Inc. (SoundWave360), enabling artists to upgrade MP3 music files with a proprietary process giving their music more analog sound, cleaner dynamics, higher signal-to-noise ratio and more depth in playback, particularly in the portable headphone environment.

Rimadesio Introduces Abacus Closet System, Designed Entirely of Aluminum and Glass
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 14:07:12 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rimadesio, the Italian manufacturer of luxury glass and aluminum passage doors, wall panels, and closet/shelving units, introduces Abacus, a dramatic and innovative walk-in closet system available exclusively in North America at Rimadesio Boston.

Wordingham Technologies Adds Online Support for Supply Chain Management
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 13:04:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wordingham Technologies, specialists in custom machined parts for optics, photonics and precision instrumentation, announces online customer access for tracking orders and managing releases, 24/7. The Wordingham Quality (WQ) Portal, the first of its kind in this industry, demonstrates Wordingham's commitment to 'quality delivered.'

Gameshastra Announces an Agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to Develop a Game on the PlayStation(R)2 Platform using Traditional Indian Sports as the Key Theme
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 12:38:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HYDERABAD, India, July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hyderabad and Los Angeles based Gameshastra Inc, announced a partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to build a game on the PlayStation(R)2 platform for the Global market. The game will feature traditional Indian sports like Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Gulli Danda, etc.

Top Ten Family Travel Vacations Worldwide
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 11:56:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Family Travel Vacation Experiences Worldwide as determined by the iExplore team of world travel experts. Top 10 Family Travel Vacations - Overall: Number 1 is Fly fishing in Scotland.

N.Y. State Pageant Directors Honored
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 11:41:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ALTOONA, Pa., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ALTO Associates LLC has announced the company principles, Scott and Jodi Cessna, have been named the Mrs. International Pageant System 'Directors of the Year' for 2008. The honor was bestowed upon the directors of the Mrs., Miss, and Miss Teen New York International Pageants by Mel and Mary Richardson, owners of the International Pageant system based in Roanoke, VA.

EMRG Media, LLC Launches Hotel Division to Meet Growing Event Planning Demand
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 20:24:12 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media, LLC, New York's leading event planning and marketing company, announced today the launch of its hotel division in New York City. This new division is in response to a growing hotel-industry clientele. Over the last eight years, EMRG Media has conducted event planning and marketing for New York's premier restaurants, event spaces, nightclubs and lounges. Now, they will be adding hotels to their exclusive client roster.

Community Leaders Assemble for Intensive Training Focused on Voter Protection
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 14:11:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Anticipating the largest voter turnout in history - and ensuing problems at the polls - the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) left no stone unturned during a three-day Operation Big Vote Training Academy held in New Orleans last week to train field organizers on voter registration, mobilization, and voter protection.

M2SYS Technology Selected by TimeForge to Integrate Fingerprint Software
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 13:50:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, Ga., July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an award-winning fingerprint biometrics research and development firm, announced today that it has reached an agreement with TimeForge, a provider of web-based scheduling and time and attendance solutions to the hospitality industry. Through the terms of this agreement, TimeForge will be providing its customers with a seamless, integrated biometric identification system consisting of M2SYS fingerprint software and fingerprint readers.

Podclass Announces Web Services Technology That Promises To Bring Education into Social Networks
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 11:12:49 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Podclass, Inc. announces Podclass Web Services (PWS), an application programming interface to enable online courses to be accessed from within Facebook(R) and other social networking sites. PWS enables users of learning management systems to access and manage course content, and to collaborate and interact with classmates from within Facebook.

O.C. Foot Surgeon Receives International Recognition
Mon, 28 Jul 2008, 19:32:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Orange County foot surgeon Dr. Richard Moy is widely recognized as the developer of 'virtually pain-free' bunion surgery. Normally, bunion surgeries are painful and require lengthy recovery time. But signed patient affidavits (compiled since July of 2005) confirm that 97-percent of Dr. Moy's patients describe their surgery and recovery as virtually pain free.

CheapOair Launches Travel Affiliate Program
Mon, 28 Jul 2008, 11:35:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair is proud to announce the official launch of their new travel affiliate program. The affiliate program is a major value-add to Web sites and bloggers, as payouts to affiliates are based on bookings, not travel consumed. Unlike most other travel affiliate programs, CheapOair affiliates will benefit from all of CheapOair's travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals, activities, events and travel insurance.

GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr Now Available for Mac
Mon, 28 Jul 2008, 10:40:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BREA, Calif., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The creators of the popular PhotoTrackr are excited to announce that their program is now available for Mac users. Ever since the PhotoTrackr was created, photographers, both amateur and professional, have been making use of its easy-to-use features, allowing them to properly date, map, categorize, and organize their photos.

Las Vegas Dating Service Opens Up the Single Dating World
Fri, 25 Jul 2008, 17:58:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding a date in Las Vegas just got easier thanks to a new dating service, Las Vegas Speed Date. Vegas singles have notoriously experienced dating difficulties. In part, this is due to the large transient population. Very few people seem to actually come from Las Vegas. And, according to Sperling's Best Places web site, since 2000, the population of Clark County has grown by over 15 percent.

Busy Professionals Can Save Thousands with a Virtual Assistant
Fri, 25 Jul 2008, 15:37:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MT. VERNON, Ill., July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Time and money: two resources busy professionals work hard to gain more of. The Office Next Door opened its virtual doors today, and offers solutions in each of these areas for small businesses and network marketers. By providing virtual administrative support services to business professionals, virtual assistants can save their clients literally thousands of dollars.

Chrisicos Interiors Recognized by the 2008 ReBrand 100 Global Awards
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 16:23:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chrisicos Interiors, a leading interior design company serving discerning clients throughout New England, is pleased to be honored with Notable Recognition in the fourth annual ReBrand 100 Global Awards competition. This distinction is for Chrisicos' rebranding campaign, designed and implemented by JDCommunications, Inc. and Lauziere Design.

TravelCell Celebrates Summer Travel with Sizzling Cell Phone Services
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 14:50:27 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelCell, a leading provider for global cellular and satellite phone rentals, announces special summer cell phone services for international travelers. Many people will find that their U.S. cell phone will not work abroad and if it does, it can be costly.

Invest in People Power to Fight Recession
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 12:14:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North American business leaders believe that putting their faith in developing the skills and abilities of their workforce is the best way to reduce an organization's exposure to the risk of recession, according to an international survey of senior business executives launched today by global business performance consultancy, McKinney Rogers.

Millions of Americans Face $100,000-Plus Annual Hit for College and Long-Term-Care Combo
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 20:22:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to LTC Financial Partners, millions of American couples may be in for sticker shock when their kids reach college age. It's not just the rising annual cost of college, $23,712 for 2007-08, up 6.2 percent from last year, for a private four-year institution, according to the College Board. It's also the escalating cost of long term care for their parents, their other set of potential dependents.

Podclass Announced as Recipient of fbFund for Application Built on Facebook(R) Platform
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 18:47:48 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Podclass, Inc. announces that their new web services technology that interfaces with Moodle, the leading open-source learning management software system, built on Facebook Platform has been awarded a grant through Facebook's fbFund. (VIDEO - VNR)

Renewable Energy Division Created at S+H Construction
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 18:25:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cambridge, Massachusetts-based S+H Construction, Inc., one of the greater Boston area's premier residential renovation and custom home building companies, recently announced the creation of a Renewable Energy Division. With this new division, S+H can meet homeowner's increased demand for solar energy.

New Devices Move Internet Videos Off PCs and Into Homes, Changing TV Forever, says Insight Research
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 14:47:20 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
BOONTON, N.J., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Until recently, there has been a chasm between PC video and home television viewing. A welter of devices, however, will soon be bridging that divide and will bring Internet video onto the home screen-forever changing the economics of home entertainment, says a new market research study released by the INSIGHT Research Corporation. The lynchpin in this home entertainment revolution will be the devices connecting the Internet to television screens.

Iglesias Nights - An Evening of Salsa Dancing and Latin Culture in Los Angeles - Giving Back to the Community with a Message of Hope and Success
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 14:21:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine a night of sensual Latin performers, igniting the dance floor with their passion for life, and their spirit for living. The vibrant strains of the music, combined with the flavors and spicy taste of Tapas and Empanadas - this sounds like the opening of a hot new, Latin dance club in Los Angeles, right? But this time there is a twist. It is not a new club; it is a charity fundraiser, and a book signing hosted by author Rodrigo Iglesias.

Power Sports Factory, Inc. Engages American Financial Strategies to Promote Its Line of High Quality, Fuel Efficient, Premium Motorbikes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 13:39:18 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
PENNSAKEN, N.J., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Power Sports Factory, Inc. today announced that it has engaged American Financial Strategies, Inc. (AFS) to assist in its Investor Relations Program in cooperation with World Trade Financial. American Financial Strategies will also assist the company with introductions to the investor community. Power Sports Factory, Inc. is the leader in the manufacturing, distribution and marketing of premium, fuel efficient motorbikes.

Get Green with Leader Phone(R) Web 2.0 Audio Conferencing
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 12:11:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leader Technologies(R) announced today its Get Green initiative, which will implement special programs with green non-profits to reduce communication costs and reduce the carbon footprint of participating companies simultaneously.

STG Media Corp and STG Interactive Help Launch Innovative Electro-Magnetic Pain Product in Canada
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 11:54:45 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TEMPE, Ariz., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of consumers are faced with pain and swelling from arthritis, chronic and acute injuries. These consumers often find themselves forced to choose relief from an overabundance of products on the market, most of which are only marginally effective. That is why Locin Industries Ltd., the distributors of ActiPatch Pain Therapy have teamed up with STG Media Corp. and STG Interactive.

Mentoring Success Group Launches 'We Mentor Success' Events for Small Businesses
Tue, 22 Jul 2008, 16:17:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DETROIT, Mich., July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mentoring Success Group LLC announces a series of events that will help small business owners build their competitive edge in today's difficult economy. The 'We Mentor Success' small business forums offer seminar-style instruction, in-depth networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops and mentoring with experts in small business disciplines including leadership, marketing, and strategic planning.