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August 2005

Some Thoughts from Bob Gerberg of McKenzie Scott Partners - 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 08:32 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, CO - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Gerberg is among America's foremost authorities on every aspect of professional and executive job hunting. More than 7 million copies of books and programs he has created are in circulation. His ideas have been instrumental in helping millions of people throughout the world who have looked for new positions. Over more than 20 years he has authored dozens of books and audio cassettes. His newest book is '15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success.'

Musician and Journalist Christopher Simmons Joins Other Electronic Musicians on CD Baby Donating CD Sales to Red Cross
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 07:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Musician, author, artist and photographer Christopher Laird Simmons (www.SimChris.com) joined hundreds of other musicians, bands, and independent record labels today in 'banding together' with CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) to donate their entire wholesale price on music sales to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.

Rule #15 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules for Job Hunting Success: Build An Unstoppable Will to Succeed
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 07:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, NY - Auguast 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Approach success as being inevitable. Your positive attitude will help you do it sooner rather than later, says the team at McKenzie Scott. A positive attitude is the most common thread among all winners. Your will to succeed will separate you from the hundreds of thousands who give up, settle for less, or stay in unattractive situations. It's easy to build a will to succeed if you follow six basic guidelines.

Rule #14 of McKenzie Scott Partners '15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success'
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 05:59 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Use a 7-Step Negotiation Formula to increase your financial package. Know when to negotiate, what to negotiate and how to negotiate, say the team at McKenzie Scott. The key is to follow this proven formula based on common sense and soft selling.

Katrina Insured Losses Projected at $2 Billion - Estimated $300 Million Will Never Be Collected
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 05:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, TX - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Insurance Data Systems, an estimated $300,000,000 in insured damage from Katrina will be uncollected because energy companies do not aggressively pursue full claims payment. Insurance Data Systems is a Dallas, Texas based firm specializing in assisting energy companies in collecting on complex insurance claims.

One Last Chance for Pregnancy: A Review of 2,705 In Vitro Fertilization Cycles Initiated in Women Age 40 Years and Above
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 04:56 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Karande and Associates today announces the recently published article by Sigal Klipstein, MD in Fertility and Sterility entitled: 'One last chance for pregnancy: a review of 2,705 in vitro fertilization cycles initiated in women age 40 years and above.' This investigation is the largest and most detailed ever published to look at fertility success rates within this population.

Rule #13 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success: Follow 5 Key Proven Rules For Interviewing Success
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 04:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TRENTON, NJ - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st - Be able to develop chemistry... find out what's important to the decision maker... tell memorable stories... deal with any objections and project the right image.

Norki Energy Systems Rescues Businesses from Soaring Energy Prices
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 03:10 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With gas and oil prices spiraling out of control and old man winter fast approaching, Norki Energy Systems of Poughkeepsie, New York, is offering an alternative heating system to businesses that generate used oil.

Rule #12 of McKenzie Scott Partners '15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success' - Follow an Action Plan and Expand Your Market by Up to 30 Times
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 02:20 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Aug. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Structure your search and you'll be on your way toward getting 85% market exposure... not just the typical 2 to 3, say the team at McKenzie Scott Partners. Since job hunting is largely a matter of having the numbers on your side, our action plans are often targeted to produce 15 to 25 positive responses that might lead to interview opportunities, some from every segment of the job market.

CentralPark.com, a Fully Interactive Guide to New York's Celebrated Central Park Goes Live August 31st, 2005
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 12:47 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CentralPark.com today announced the launch of their revolutionary virtual park, a definitive interactive online guide to the world's most famous public space for New Yorkers, Americans, and all Central Park fans in the global village.

Some Caucasian North Carolina Educators Find Book by African-American Author 'Insulting to African-American Readers'
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 12:09 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NORFOLK, VA - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Martha J. Ross Rodgers, an author for Jireh Publishers, is an African-American woman that writes motivational books on diversity and moving beyond racial, economic, and cultural stereotypes. Imagine her surprise when some members of the 2005 North Carolina Textbook Committee stated that her book 'Awakenings' was 'religiously insulting" and "insulting to African-Americans.'

Rule #11 of McKenzie Scott Partners 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success: Add Some Telephone Dynamics... To Power Your Marketing Effort
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 11:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo. - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Some people resist using the phone as part of their search. But, it can help you achieve far more interviews in a lot less time, say the team at McKenzie Scott. Most people are courteous and go out of their way to be helpful. The same holds true for others such as secretaries or assistants.

InSciTek Successfully Closes $4.0 Million for the Allworx Product Line
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 11:05 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ROCHESTER, NY - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InSciTek Microsystems, Inc. has received a $4 Million investment led by High Peaks Venture Partners, with participation from Advantage Capital. InScitek will leverage this investment by adding new products to their proven Allworx product line (www.allworx.com) and expanding their sales & marketing reach.

Rule #10 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 10:29 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dismiss your old ideas about networking. Pursue 'industry targeted' approaches which will save time. Networking is a pyramiding strategy... one where you capitalize on one name to gain an interview with another. We recommend that you focus your networking on industries that have characteristics that make you a good match.

New Book Discloses True Meaning of Paradox
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 09:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, TX - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The newly-released book from iUniverse Publishers, 'Paradox, The Rejected Cornerstone,' by Jane Weir embarks on an eye-opening journey into the obscure realm of paradoxes and proves that instead of mysticism and contradiction these ubiquitous equations, ironically, reveal a secret inner and higher form of order-specifically, the long sought after and ever-elusive universal blueprint.

Rule #9 of McKenzie Scott Partners 15 New Rules for Job Hunting Success: Use 'Breaking News' to Connect with Emerging Jobs
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 08:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PORTLAND, Ore. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- News releases can alert you to emerging situations... jobs that are not yet competitive. Jobs can also be created by presenting yourself as a solution to a problem or opportunity-as signaled by a news event. Every day, events occur in tens of thousands of firms that lead decision makers to begin the process of privately looking for new people. These events are often reported in local and national business publications, trade magazines, newsletters and newspapers. They are essentially signals of emerging jobs... and that hiring will soon follow.

Rule #8 of McKenzie Scott Partners '15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success' - Use A Consumer Product Direct Mail Concept That Works
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 07:13 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Targeted custom direct mail... especially to growth or change-driven firms-can be a fast way to find the right new job, say the team at McKenzie Scott. You might have seen ads for mailing services with strong success claims. Unfortunately, many executives have purchased such services, sending out up to 15,000 mailings, with no results! These services don't work, because the firms send out five-line cover letters attached to historical resumes. They simply don't qualify people for new industries.

TVtherapy Authors Announce TVtherapy Awards for the Best Primetime TV Medicine of 2005
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 05:49 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly West (co-author of the best selling 'Cinematherapy' series) and Jason Bergund, authors of 'TVtherapy, The Television Guide to Life' (Delta, August 30, 2005, $14.00) today announced the winners of the Primetime TVtherapy Awards for the Best TV medicine of 2005.

Rule #7 of McKenzie Scott Partners 15 New Rules for Job Hunting Success: Market Yourself to Several Thousand Recruiters Simultaneously
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 03:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The chance of a recruiter filling a job that is right for you, at the moment you contact them, is remarkably small. So give your credentials exposure to a maximum number of recruiters. Whether they are called search firms or headhunters, all recruiters work for employers. Their function is to locate, screen and recommend prospective employees. These firms are not in business to serve job hunters. They fill jobs at $60,000 to $1,000,000 and up.

Pacific eMarketing Launches E-Commercials on the Internet
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 12:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PUYALLUP, Wash. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific eMarketing, a provider of high quality streaming Internet commercials, is pleased to announce they are commencing operations throughout the Northwest. Based in the city of Puyallup, near Tacoma, WA. Pacific eMarketing specializes in filming, editing, hosting, and streaming high quality commercials that are used by businesses and organizations to maximize their internet marketing results.

'Connecting with the Bliss of Life,' by Former Navy SEAL Dave Ferruolo, Offers Tips for Moving Beyond Stress and Negative Thinking
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 12:13 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
MANCHESTER, NH - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bliss Media today announced the publication of 'Connecting with the Bliss of Life, Powerful Lessons for Living a Peaceful and Happy Life' (ISBN: 0976742497) by former Navy SEAL David Michael Ferruolo.

Rule #6 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 11:16 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to the Internet, all published openings can now be at your fingertips, say the team at McKenzie Scott Partners. 'We recommend that you gain exposure to as man advertised openings as possible and that you tailor your message to the requirements of most advertisements.'

Cerience Brings True Document Viewing to Blackberry Devices - New Solution Enables Desktop-Quality Email Attachments
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 10:59 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cerience Corporation today announced the immediate availability of RepliGo(TM) Professional for BlackBerry(R). Mobile professionals now have a single, integrated solution for high fidelity viewing of critical business documents. Details, screenshots and additional information are available at Cerience.com/products/pro/blackberry.

Rule #5 of McKenzie Scott Partners '15 New Rules for Job Hunting Success' - Use a Multiple Resume Concept for Greater Immediate Response
Tue, 30 Aug 2005, 10:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - August 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- You can get much greater 'awareness' by using several different resumes, say the team at McKenzie Scott. Since the early 1990s, the growth in the use of PCs, fax machines, the Internet and email has resulted in firms receiving 50 times more resumes than in the past. Many employers have also embraced resume-scanning software and shifted to new ways of selection.

Rule #4 of McKenzie Scott Partners 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success - Pinpoint Your Best New Industry Options
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 09:37 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DALLAS, TX - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People of all ages are making moves into emerging industries. Many find such choices allow them to have greater income and more challenge. Transition to a new industry is easier than it used to be. Historically, people have overrated the barriers and underrated their abilities to move into new areas.

Heading Off Head Lice
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 08:34 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
JAMESVILLE, VA - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new homeopathic shampoo from Dermedics Laboratories helps stop the spread of head lice, saves kids embarrassment and reduces exposure to toxins. To a child, back to school means a new backpack, a new teacher, and new friends. For parents, it may also mean a new problem: head lice! Getting a note from the teacher warning that head lice are rampant in your child's class - or worse, not getting a note but having your child come home scratching furiously - can be the start of a parental nightmare.

Rule #3 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success: Expand Your Marketability... Far Beyond Your Factual Credentials
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 07:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PORTLAND, Ore. - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Besides your factual credentials, you'll want to identify and market key phrases that describe your transferable skills, say the team at McKenzie Scott. The new job market is so competitive you'll need to do more than just present your background. Don't trap yourself by thinking, 'This is simply who I am, where I've been and what I've done.' People fail because they never surface and communicate all that is marketable about themselves... and they never build their appeal beyond factual credentials.

Brad Pitt's Bong Dealer, CraigX, Tells All in '9021GROW'
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 07:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 9021GROW (ISBN-0-9747110-0-4) by CraigX is an autobiography that is quickly becoming a classic. Released last week, this book is part history and part celebrity gossip column. Jill Ishkanian, West Coast Editor of US MAGAZINE, wrote to the television producer of CNBC's "The Big Idea" saying: 'It's very controversial, just came out, everyone will be talking about it, I'm in the book as having found this pot dealer, my chapter is after Brad Pitt's name, world fascinated with celebrities as you know, can get you a book to look at. I'd go on the show with CraigX....Be the first before it gets picked up elsewhere.'

Joseph Stephen Breese Morse Announces the Alternative to Fad Dieting With the Release of His Book 'The Evolution Diet'
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 06:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joseph SB Morse announces release of 'The Evolution Diet' (ISBN 1-4116-3503-5) published by CoDe Publishing. Author promotes eating 'what and how we were designed to eat.'

Rule #2 of McKenzie Scott Partners '15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success'
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 05:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many people have marketable assets and skills... but fail to go after the right occupations and job titles. It may surprise you, but many people pursue the wrong job titles. However, if their transferable skills are clarified, they can be repositioned for different goals, and sometimes for much more advancement than they thought possible. Regardless of your most recent position, you need to think of yourself as "one of a kind" and to present yourself accordingly.

Limited-Edition IO2 Technology Heliodisplay, And Lunch With Inventor, For Winning eBay Bidder
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 05:23 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PHOENIX, AA - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JK Venture Partners announced today that it has acquired the rights to sell on eBay some of the first IO2 Heliodisplays available on the market. The IO2 Heliodisplay is the patented display that projects a full-color image onto thin air. Individuals and businesses alike may bid to buy a Limited First Edition Heliodisplay M1, through eBay Auction number 5235836491.

Former Pentagon Research Fellow Studies the Atomic Structure of Materials, at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 04:23 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NORFOLK, VA - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., a former United States Pentagon research fellow, spent part of his summer (2005) at the University of Alabama (UAT), in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, studying the atomic, ionic, and crystallic structure of materials. The program was an intense three-week program designed to give HBCU mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering faculty a close-up, and hands-on, look at metallurgical and materials engineering research.

Rule #1 of McKenzie Scott Partners' 15 New Rules For Job Hunting Success - Aggressively Compete in All 8 Segments of Today's Job Market
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 03:41 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, Colo. - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- All market segments are avenues to opportunities. Exposure in each of them will give you many more options. The job market has changed more in the last five years than in the previous 50 years. With today's competition, you need to plan on generating a lot of interest in your talents, say the team at McKenzie Scott Partners.

New Service Allows Businesses to Increase Visibility With Online Video Commercials
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 02:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SCHENECTADY, NY - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Businesses can now increase the visibility and impact of their Web sites by adding Video Commercials using JV2 Commercials revolutionary video streaming service. According to research done by QwestDex media consumers are 60% more likely to complete a transaction online if they see a video in addition to pictures.

Reaction Biology Corporation and Key Organics Ltd Announce Drug Discovery Collaboration
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 12:04 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MALVERN, PA, and CORNWALL, UK - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reaction Biology Corporation ('RBC') and Key Organics Ltd ('Key') today announced that they have created a Joint Venture ('JV') to engage in high throughput drug discovery. The purpose of the JV is to identify a series of compounds with the potential of becoming new drugs with further research.

HubCityJazz.com Launches JustforHouston.com, a Virtual Local Marketplace for Items That Can't be Shipped
Mon, 29 Aug 2005, 11:16 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
HOUSTON, TX - August 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HubCityJazz.com today announced the launch of JustforHouston.com, a virtual local marketplace, where residents in Houston and the surrounding area can buy and sell furniture, electronics, services, automobiles, property, and other items that can't be shipped with ease, efficiency, and convenience. And because every buyer and seller is a neighbor, both parties can exchange goods and services with greater peace of mind.

Weekly Entertainment and Technology Roundup of Send2Press Feature Stories Aug. 22 to Aug. 26, 2005
Fri, 26 Aug 2005, 01:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, August 26, 2005, includes popular topics like New York's First Street Gallery to display a Ted Williams 'death mask' as part of sports memorabilia exhibition, the launch of a new podcast series on the dark side of the print-on-demand publishing business, the first-ever ownership program where your diamond comes direct from the mine to your jeweler, and film maker Ube Boll turns video games into major movies. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Controversial Decision to Exhibit Ted Williams' 'Death Mask' Defended Amidst Questions of its Origin
Fri, 26 Aug 2005, 12:33 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York's First Street Gallery defends its decision to exhibit Ted Williams' 'death mask,' amid recent controversy surrounding its origin. When Daniel Edwards presented the 'death mask' as an object to display with other Ted Williams items, it was known there would be the potential for controversy, a spokesperson for the gallery said. The decision to exhibit the 'death mask' was carefully made with the intent that the 'death mask' should be presented as a part of a display to memorialize Ted Williams. We are all fans of Ted Williams, and we miss him.

Marjan Diamonds Introduces NENOIR - The First Diamond Ever Guaranteeing Firsthand Ownership, Directly from the Mine
Fri, 26 Aug 2005, 12:00 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - August 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marjan Diamonds NV, an Antwerp based diamond manufacturer, today announced that they will launch their new NENOIR Emotionally Yours signature diamond at the International Jewelry Show in London, England, September 4th-September 7th.

MyHalfHouse.com Launches Matchmaking Service for Real Estate Investment Partnerships
Thu, 25 Aug 2005, 05:56 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
SAN LUIS OBSIPO, Calif. - August 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MyHalfHouse.com today announced the launch of their premier real estate investor destination - www.MyHalfHouse.com - a web-based business designed to connect individual investors from around the world for the purpose of forming successful real estate investment partnerships.

'Death Mask' of Baseball Star's Severed Head Featured in Exhibit - Ted Williams' Life or Death Controversy Resurrected
Thu, 25 Aug 2005, 01:45 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE0 -- What would be the ultimate prize for a big-game collector of memorabilia from a larger-than-life sports legend? Curious gallery goers may find an answer in the new exhibit titled The Ted Williams Memorial Display with Death Mask from The Ben Affleck 2004 World Series Collection, hosted by the Chelsea district's First Street Gallery. The gallery kicks off its season with the world premier unveiling of the 'death mask' of baseball great Ted Williams' clinically decapitated frozen head.

The $250 Million Dollar Man - Film Maker Turns Popular Video Games into Movies on the Big Screen
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 08:52 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEATTLE, Wash. - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Filmmaker, director, and fundraising extraordinaire Uwe Boll is Hollywood's best kept secret. While major directors like Mel Gibson and Steven Spielberg get the glory Boll is quietly making profitable movies has raised over $200 million dollars.

AUDIO AVAILABLE: Podcast - Publishing Basics Radio, Covering the Book Business
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 08:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishing Basics Radio released this week a series of interviews with the nation's top Print on Demand (POD) book publishers. The seven part series includes interviews with the CEOs of iUniverse(TM) and AuthorHouse(TM), as well as the former finance VP of Xlibris(TM). The podcast series is hosted by Ron Pramschufer, a 30-year veteran of the printing and publishing industries. His straight talking, no nonsense interviewing style falls somewhere between Colombo and Bill O'Reilly.

Ethiopian Writer Speaks Out on HIV/AIDS, Family Values, and Culture, Touching Many Worldwide
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 07:29 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MCLEAN, VA - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kifle Bantayehu, a 24 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant is breaking new ground with his work of literature - 'The Healing Conscious' (ISBN: 1411600770) - combining the English language with Ethiopian culture. Moved by the AIDS epidemic, the author will donate twenty percent of the net proceeds to various organizations working to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and help those affected in Africa's developing nations, particularly children orphaned by this devastating epidemic.

New ARD(R) Pads for Mild Anal Incontinence from Birchwood Laboratories
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 06:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Birchwood Laboratories announces introduction of its new ARD(R) tapeless, soft and absorbent pads providing a discrete, simple and sanitary solution for managing mild anal incontinence.

Baby Bird Productions Puts Four-Letter Words on Children's Clothing: Words Like Bear, Frog, and Book
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 05:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the U.S. Department of Education, if children begin kindergarten already knowing the names of many letters, they will master reading more easily. The recognition of letters, knowing their names, and associating letter combinations with the sounds of spoken words are precursors to the development of reading skills.

AUDIO AVAILABLE: Podcast - Send2Press Newswire Weekly News and Entertainment Program
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 02:10 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first episode in a new entertainment talk show podcast was released this week by Send2Press Newswire (www.Send2Press.com) and hosted by PRSA and ASCAP member Christopher Simmons. The first show features interviews with Scott G 'The G-Man' who is a professional voiceover talent heard on dozens of top-brand radio commercials and a popular music recording artist, as well as a chat with the folks at GoldenPalace.com who recently painted 100 cows in Florida with the blessing of PETA.

Nevada Woman Uses Head to Raise Money For Charity
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 01:16 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SPARKS, NV - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com, the online casino famous for turning eBay into the ultimate advertising vehicle by acquiring several outrageous items is at it again. They have paid $18,000 to shave a woman's head and permanently tattoo GoldenPalacePoker.com,' the website of the popular online poker room, on her bare cranium.

Interviews With Top POD Publishers Reveal the Dark Side of the 'Pay to Be Published' Industry
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 11:45 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today Publishing Basics Radio released a series of interviews with the nation's top Print on Demand (POD) publishers. The seven part series includes interviews with the CEOs of iUniverse and Author House, the top two POD publishers in the country, as well as the former finance VP of XLibris, the third largest. When combined, the interviews paint a revealing picture of an industry slanted more toward selling books and services to authors versus selling books to the public.

Duality Software Releases Calendarscope 2.5 - Scheduling and Planning Tool for PCs and Handhelds
Wed, 24 Aug 2005, 10:55 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAINT-PETERSBURG, Russia - August 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Duality Software announces the release of Calendarscope 2.5, popular calendar software designed for Microsoft Windows. Calendarscope allows people to schedule appointments and plan out their work days, weeks and months ahead. Over four years of its existence, the program has evolved and now includes a variety of helpful features, such as schedule synchronization with Pocket PCs and Palms, web-enabled calendars, iCalendar support, task filtering, backup, printing options and more.

LiveRepair.com Provides Service to a Wider Range of Customers with the Purchase of Ask Dr. Tech
Tue, 23 Aug 2005, 05:28 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
THORNWOOD, NY - August 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 1999, LiveRepair.com today is one of the leading PC support solutions provider for home and business PC users alike. Building on its success in the support industry, LiveRepair.com decided to expand business and increase its presence in the home PC users segment.

Family Wars of The 21st Century - Take no Survivors
Tue, 23 Aug 2005, 03:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PENTICTON, B.C., Canada - August 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Gordon Baker, announced today the release of his book, Desperate To Survive (ISBN: 1-59526-011-0). Based on a true story, this book gives a dramatic account of the terrible pain and suffering the author's sister inflicted on him, in her attempt to become the sole heir to the family's $300,000 estate.

Leading Authority on Press Release Optimization, Christopher Simmons, Announces Enhanced Services for Send2Press
Tue, 23 Aug 2005, 11:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R) announced today an enhanced version of its ContextXpert(TM) solution for optimization and placement of press release content into search engines and databases, which will power the relaunch of Send2Press Newswire (www.Send2Press.com) in September. This technology is based on Neotrope's ContextEngine(R) system, developed and launched by marketing technologist Christopher Simmons in January of 1996 when AltaVista was the 'big dog' in the indexing of online news content. Over the past decade the system has matured along with search portals and other news indexes.

iEmployee Rapidly Integrates M2SYS Biometric Fingerprint System into Workforce Management Software; Deploys to First Customers in Less Than One Week
Tue, 23 Aug 2005, 10:45 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - August 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, today announced that total workforce management solution company iEmployee has integrated M2SYS' Bio-Plugin(TM) biometric fingerprint identification system into their web-based PC time clock solution. The strategic partnership signals the expanding acceptance and recognizable value of using a reliable method to capture employee time and attendance data that is more convenient and affordable than a wall mounted time clock or manual time sheet. The addition of iEmployee to M2SYS' rapidly growing list of software integrator partners also secures M2SYS' position as an industry leader in providing robust and rapid biometric system integration into enterprise-level ASP software.

The GEM Group, Ltd. Announces 'How to Start a Tour Guiding Business,' Workshop and Book by Gerry Mitchell
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 08:57 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
ATLANTA, Georgia - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The GEM Group, Ltd., offering workshops and seminars on travel and tourism careers and opportunities, today announced the publication of 'Tour Guiding: How to Start a Tour Guiding Business,' by Gerry Mitchell, an all-inclusive manual for tourism professionals and anyone who aspires to joint the wonderful world of travel tourism. The book will also be used as a companion volume in Mr. Mitchell's acclaimed workshop to be held November 6th - November 12th in Charleston, South Carolina.

Multiject and Plasdan Team Up in North America
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 08:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCHESTER, Mich. - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Multiject LLC has signed an agreement to represent Plasdan Group, an international supplier of machinery and tooling for the plastic injection molding industry. This relationship is effective immediately, and affects all of Plasdan's injection molding machinery business in North America.

Outstanding Intellectual of the Twentieth Century Nominee Presents Paper at the 2005 Mathematical Association of America Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 03:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORFOLK, VA - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, August 4, 2005, Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., nominated to the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England, for recognition as an 'Outstanding Intellectual of the Twentieth Century,' presented a paper at the MathFest 2005 Conference, of the Mathematical Association of America, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The paper Dr. Earl presented was entitled 'A High-Tech In-Service Graduate Math Course.' In the presentation, Dr. Earl discussed some of the technologies that were used in a mathematics course that Dr. Eurice Dawley, Mrs. Mary Copeland, and he team-taught, to in-service mathematics teachers, during the fall semester of 2004.

Senator Hagel - Sir, You Bleed Just Like the Rest of Us
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 02:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and Gospel singer Bob Miller, a registered Republican who has been attacked several times and even suffered a superficial knife wound after making an anti-Bush speech in 2004 that became widely known and published as 'Democracy Took the Day Off' said today.

Lokaway USA Introduces the Swing 'n Slide(TM) Safe Door System
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 11:12 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lokaway USA has launched the Swing 'n Slide door system. This patented innovation is the most revolutionary idea to be introduced to safe companies in over 40 years. The Swing 'n Slide door system offers a new level of performance, security and reliability for safe customers, and it will offer safe manufacturers a competitive advantage to increase sales, market share and profit.

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories Aug. 15 to Aug. 19, 2005
Sat, 20 Aug 2005, 11:59 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, August 19, 2005, includes popular topics like the re-release of a controversial welfare board game 'Public Assistance' originally banned in the 80s, pro-pot Republican CraigX releases new book '9021GROW' and guests on Showtime's WEEDS, a new website called 'Lease Your Body' allows people to sell advertising on their bodies, and a new floating mid-air video display hits the market. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

New Book Presents Evidence Proving Pre-Columbian Chinese Maritime Survey of the World
Fri, 19 Aug 2005, 04:18 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Anatole Andro spent two-and-a-half years evaluating Chinese and European historical documents pertaining to the alleged Ming Chinese circumnavigation of the world one hundred years before the great European explorations. The author found that not only did such evidence exist, historians and investigators had knowledge of it. Many even commented on some of the evidence, then provided tenuous explanations for it, ignored it, or supplanted it.

Body Advertising: Pittsburgh Waitress Paid to Wear Lease Your Body Tattoo
Fri, 19 Aug 2005, 12:14 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. and PITTSBURGH, Penn. - August 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In what is fast becoming a national craze, Pittsburgh model and waitress, Sarah Dee has been contracted to wear a temporary tattoo. The logo sits on her forehead and boldly promotes the website Lease Your Body.com.

City Network, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreements for Financing
Fri, 19 Aug 2005, 11:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TAIPEI, Taiwan - August 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- City Network, Inc. (Amex: CSN), a company that designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of broadband and wireless Internet access solutions and consumer electronic products, announced today that it has entered a securities purchase agreement to sell to a United States accredited investor two secured convertible notes, each in $125,000 principal amount, maturing six months from their respective dates of issuance.

First American Nationwide Documents Partners with ComplianceEase to Deliver Automated Mortgage Compliance
Thu, 18 Aug 2005, 03:08 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 18, 2005 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First American Nationwide Documents, NYSE: FAF, a member of The First American Corporation family of companies; and ComplianceEase(R), a division of LogicEase Solutions Inc., announced today a strategic alliance to integrate ComplianceEase's ComplianceAnalyzer(TM) with First American's Document Management System, FAF, First American

Online Casino Launches Record-Breaking $5,000,000 Slot Machine
Thu, 18 Aug 2005, 01:08 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA - August 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The biggest jackpot ever offered on an online casino slot machine is now available at GoldenPalace.com, the #1 Internet Casino & Poker Room. Their new Five Million Dollar Slot Machine has been launched and players are already talking about it.

In the New Age of VoIP and Telephone Number Portability 'Promotional Telephone Numbers' Online Registry Helps Businesses Find Hard to Get Vanity Phone Numbers
Thu, 18 Aug 2005, 11:12 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Promotional Telephone Numbers, in association with its sister website Vanitytel.com, today announced the launch of their new online service designed to make it easier for business and professionals to find and obtain desirable and memorable telephone numbers which are compatible with their business.

New Almanac Predicts Early Spring, Low Wheat Harvest and Frequent Insomnia in 2006
Wed, 17 Aug 2005, 08:51 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TORONTO, Ontario - August 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ginseng Press announces the release of 'The Chinese Almanac 2006.' The almanac predicts, among other things, that this coming winter will be mild and spring will arrive early, but spring and summer will be abnormally cool. Beans and corn will grow well but wheat will not. Insomnia and heart problems will be common health concerns.

Senator Van de Putte Named President-Elect of National Conference of State Legislators
Wed, 17 Aug 2005, 03:58 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
AUSTIN, TX and SEATTLE, Wash. - August 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) is being named President-Elect of the prestigious National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Friday at their annual conference in Seattle, Washington. Van de Putte, the first Hispanic and the first Texan ever named President-Elect of the organization, will assume the Presidency of the organization next year.

Shakespeare's True Story - University Seminar Applauds 'The Monument'
Wed, 17 Aug 2005, 11:43 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, Ore. - August 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Shakespeare scholars attending a week-long Concordia University seminar concluded that the great poet-dramatist revealed the most significant chapter of his life in the Sonnets of 1609, as explained in the new 918-page edition by Hank Whittemore entitled The Monument: 'Shake-Speares Sonnets' by Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (Meadow Geese Press, ISBN: 0966556453), published this year.

CorEdge Networks Demonstrates Low-Latency Ethernet Switches at Hot Interconnects Symposium
Wed, 17 Aug 2005, 10:53 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN RAMON, Calif. - August 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CorEdge Networks, Inc., a leader and innovator in ATCA (Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture) and MicroTCA switching equipment, will showcase two low-latency non-blocking Ethernet switches with demonstrated performance of under 3.5 microsecond delay at the 13th annual IEEE Symposium on high performance interconnects. The Hot Interconnects show will take place on August 17~19, 2005 at the William R. Hewlett Teaching Center at Stanford University in California.

New Board Game Features Celebrity Criminals and Liberals
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 10:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANNAPOLIS, MD. - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WelfareGame Co. announced today a new board game with Celebrity Criminals and Liberals. It has also re-released the controversial board game, 'Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?' as a downloadable file, originally banned in the 80's.

25 Security Industry CEOs and Presidents Share Their Views on Growth Trends and the Business of Security
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 09:56 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the 10th consecutive year, the Securing New Ground(TM) (SNG) Conference will bring together more industry leaders and investors than any other security industry conference. On November 16 & 17, more than 25 Presidents and CEOs from the security industry's leading suppliers, integrators and investors will present their views on business trends and the investment outlook for the security industry.

Waymon Lefall Brings a Missing Piece of African American History to Children's Book, 'The Legend of Jocko'
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 09:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BALTIMORE, MD. - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- His book shares the little known, inspirational story of a 12-year-old, African American boy named Jocko who sacrificed his life for our country. According to LeFall, young Jocko's moment of sacrifice, came just when George Washington faced defeat during the Revolutionary War, and headed across the Delaware River to Trenton, NJ to attack the British. As legend goes, Jocko, who had crossed the Delaware earlier along with volunteer troops, offered to guard Washington's horses so that they would be there waiting for him. Only, by the time Washington made it across the icy river, Jocko had frozen to death.

City of Adel Completes Wireless Internet Expansion - Southlink.us Connects Cities in Cook County, Georgia
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 07:17 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Camvera Networks, a wireless systems integrator, operator, and provider of fixed wireless Internet access solutions for small municipalities, today announced the expansion of Adel, Georgia's wireless Internet system, Southlink.us, that will cover most of Cook County, Georgia. This expansion will provide a 'wireless last mile solution' utilizing non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless technologies for coverage outside the city limits of Adel to surrounding areas including the City of Lenox, GA - the first city beyond Adel to obtain the new Southlink service. Additional expansion to other nearby cities is also planned.

SPI Litigation Direct Names Calano to Head U.S. EDD Operations
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 06:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
AUSTIN, TX - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SPI Litigation Direct LLC has promoted Richard Calano director of electronic data discovery operations in the United States. Based in the company's headquarters in Austin, Texas, he will be responsible for EDD data analysis and reporting, EDD production operations and EDD production quality assurance.

Welfare Game Banned in the 80's is Back - Game with Celebrity Criminals and Liberals Also Released
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 05:23 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ANNAPOLIS, MD - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WelfareGame.com announced today that it has re-released the controversial board game, 'Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?' as a downloadable file. New 'Game-to-Personal-Printer' concept introduced.

Trippin' Tune Tattooz Cover More Than The iPod
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 04:54 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a while iPod owners have cured their white iPod blues with iPod tattoos, a thin colorful iPod skin that wraps around a majority of the iPods surface. iPod tattoos are a great way for iPod owners to be unique and their tattooed iPods themselves look great, but what about the accessories? Snap on an iTrip (by Griffin Technology) and something looks out of place. The answer, iPod tattoos with matching accessory tattoos. Matrix Productions, Inc. has re-released its complete line of TuneTattooz brand tattoos for the iPod Mini with an additional tattoo that covers the iTrip Mini.

Brokers of All Sorts Flock to eBay to Bid on (877) BROKERS Toll Free and Domain
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 03:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Holy Grail of toll free numbers for brokers - (877) BROKERS - is up for auction on eBay by seller Nader Anise. It is item # 7537987363. Experts believe this may be one of the highest selling toll free numbers ever auctioned on eBay. The domain name, www.1-877-brokers.com, is also included as part of the package.

Holy Pierogi: Fried Image of Christ Sold to Online Casino
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 02:13 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POINT PLACE, OH - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adding to an already eclectic collection of religious oddities and other weird items, online casino GoldenPalace.com paid $1,775 USD to win an eBay auction for a pierogi that bears the image of Jesus Christ.

Floating Mid-air Video Display Hits Market
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 01:05 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SO. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IO2 Technology today announced the release of its Heliodisplay(TM) projector, which projects video onto thin air. IO2 Technology creates and commercializes next-generation display technologies, and the Heliodisplay(TM), is the first such device released by the company. This revolutionary technology displays any video source in full, high-resolution color in free space, without need for a screen. After a year of development, the eagerly anticipated Heliodisplays went on the market today.

Pro-Pot Republican and Presidential Candidate Publishes Book, '9021GROW'
Tue, 16 Aug 2005, 12:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 9021GROW is sure to be one of the most controversial publications of 2005. CraigX has worked with Star magazine and written for High Times magazine and this book, 9021GROW (ISBN-0-9747110-0-4) is a combination of the two genres with a prophetic message. As the owner of America's premier hemp store, 2000B.C., CraigX was arrested standing up for his Free Speech rights. He went to court with attorney, Eric Shevin, and won the right to call a water pipe a 'bong.'

Lyamec Group Buys 3 Million USD of Grifco Common Stock
Mon, 15 Aug 2005, 05:52 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lyamec Corporation, an investment related franchise and merchandising agreement corporation today announced that that it has finalized a 3 Million USD purchase agreement of Grifco (OTC: GFCI) common stock at 0.50 cents per share. This board-approved investment is fully supported by the growing demand for Grifco's products and the recent acquisition of Global Oil Tools.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Fails to Review Record as Retaliation for Lodging Judicial Misconduct Complaints, Claims Anant Tripati
Mon, 15 Aug 2005, 03:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Anant Tripati states that as a result of filing judicial misconduct complaints against Judges on the Federal Appeals Court in San Francisco (Federal Judge Roslyn Silver of Phoenix, No. 04-89067; 04-89011) and as he in a book 'THE ROGUE FEDERAL JUDGE' (ISBN: 14185141X AUTHORHOUSE) exposed the fact that the federal judge allegedly paid back political favors to her friends in deciding a case, Tripati claims the Ninth Circuit is not reviewing the record in appeals he has filed as retaliation.

Jonna Gill Couture Jewelry Launches Web Boutique
Mon, 15 Aug 2005, 12:09 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - August 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jonna Gill LLC, a Greenwich Village, New York City based designer, specializing in the design and creation of fine couture jewelry, luxury apparel and elegant home accessories, today announced the launch of her Web boutique at www.JonnaGill.com, offering the same couture quality to customers worldwide.

Are You Paying Another Company's Phone Bills? Let's Talk about Errors in Your Phone Bills
Mon, 15 Aug 2005, 10:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORLANDO, Fla. - August 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara Clements, President of Auditel Inc. of Florida, recommends taking a closer look at your communication bills. Your bills may have hidden charges and telecom contracts that were signed without Management approval. With increased mergers, acquisitions, changes in Phone Company billing systems, telecom costs are on the rise. It's time for Management and their Accounts Payable Department to be on the alert for errors, over-billings, and tariff violations.

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories Aug. 8 to Aug. 12, 2005
Sat, 13 Aug 2005, 02:34 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, August 12, 2005, includes popular topics like San Francisco's fashion upstart Artificial Flavor launches a new line of hot men's underwear, The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) will host its annual benefit music festival 'Divafest 9' in September, and Reaction Biology Corp. is awarded Phase II grant from National Institutes of Health for drug discovery technology. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff (photos available).

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Battle-Stained Bandage Sold On eBay
Fri, 12 Aug 2005, 05:23 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PARIS, FRANCE - August 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tying together the past and present, the authentic bandage that was used to treat the head injury of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon from the 1973 October War was sold on eBay to popular online casino GoldenPalace.com for $10,000. The seller claims to be the son of an army medic who changed Sharon's bandage and kept the bloodstained one as a souvenir.

Universist Movement places Christianity in Question on August 23, Southern Baptists Respond
Thu, 11 Aug 2005, 05:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOUISVILLE, KY - August 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Evangelical Christianity, which depends on the literal veracity of the Bible, has become a critical element in today's most important public policy issues. In light of the questions raised by the latest Biblical scholarship and provocative films like 'The God Who Wasn't There,' has the Christian faith lost its historical underpinnings? What should be the role of Christian faith in American society and politics? In another chapter of the culture wars, on August 23 the Universist Movement will ask a distinguished panel these and other questions critical to our times.

Bush's Plan for Israel to Quit the Gaza Strip Will Ignite Terror in the West Says Israel National Radio's Rabbi Tovia Singer
Thu, 11 Aug 2005, 04:55 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The destruction of twenty-five Jewish communities in Gaza and northern Samaria jeopardizes the security of the United States and its allies, and places the existence of the State of Israel in immanent danger,' states Rabbi Tovia Singer, host of Israel Nation Radio's Tovia Singer Show.

Satin Sheet-A-Gram's Satin Sheet Gift Sets Send a Message of Love and Caring
Thu, 11 Aug 2005, 12:13 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
PHILADELPHIA, PA - August 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Satin Sheet-A-Gram today announced the launch of their new twist on the time-honored candy gram; satin sheet gift sets that say 'I love you' with a good night's sleep. Unlike sweets that cause weight gain or flowers that die within days of being received, a Satin Sheet-A-Gram(R) is a healthy, restorative, enduring, and luxurious reminder of love, caring, celebration, or romance.

Portellus and ComplianceEase Form Strategic Partnership
Thu, 11 Aug 2005, 12:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
IRVINE and BURLINGAME, Calif. - August 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Portellus Inc., a leading provider of technology tools and services for the financial services industry, and ComplianceEase(R), a division of LogicEase Solutions Inc., a premier provider of regulatory compliance and risk management solutions, announced the formation of a strategic partnership that has integrated ComplianceEase's automated compliance solution, ComplianceAnalyzer(tm) into the Compliance Engine of Portellus' Loan Origination System (LOS).

South African All-Natural Appetite Suppressant Getting a Dirty Name - What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 08:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millennium Health Supplements (Canada) Inc., a Western Cape licensed importer of South African hoodia gordonii and Internet retailer of HoodiaHoodia thinks this all-natural appetite suppressant is the most incredible discovery in the weight loss industry - but beware, hoodia scams are all around.

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) Announces Upcoming Annual Benefit Music Festival, Divafest 9
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 07:07 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) is pleased to announce the upcoming annual benefit music festival, Divafest 9, which will take place on September 17th-18th at The Inn at the Willows in Guerneville, California. The institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women and girls in music and music related business.

Training Failure Translates Into Squandered Capital That No Company Can Afford to Lose in Next Decade - People
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 02:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Washington-based training and consulting company, VIP Innovations announced today, the imminent release of 'Conversations in Success' (ISBN1-932863-85-0), a new book that features in-depth interviews with accomplished entrepreneurs and business professionals. The book is co-authored by Eva Jenkins, a leading authority on human capital management and the driving force at VIP Staffing and VIP Innovations.

American Detection Technologies, Inc. and Explosives Detection Group, Inc. Announce a Strategic Alliance - Industry Leaders Join Forces
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 01:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Detection technologies, Inc (AMDETECH) and Explosives Detection Group, Inc. is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with a special initiative on training. The AMDETECH and Explosives Detection Group partnership make it easy for clients to engage in cost-effective canine explosive detection and Improvised Explosive Device recognition training services.

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Enters into Strategic Alliance with America's Leading Long Term Care Insurance Brokerage
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 10:32 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KIRKLAND, Wash. - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Partners LLC, the only national, agent-owned long term care insurance brokerage in the U.S., today announced a strategic alliance with the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. The arrangement will, in effect, make it easier for the lawyers to save their clients money. 'They see the strong connection between health insurance and wealth assurance,' says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial

Fresh Apparel Upstart Artificial Flavor Synthesizes New Line of Men's Underwear Suitable for Mass Consumption
Tue, 9 Aug 2005, 04:44 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Flavor, LLC, has announced the release of their debut line of men's underwear that caters to the fashion-forward set of today's style conscious man. They are coming off a successful fashion show at San Francisco's Ruby Skye venue, and have just launched their ecommerce website bolstered by a dedicated email campaign designed to drive customers to the site.

PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company Announces the Sale of its Third Franchise in Texas
Tue, 9 Aug 2005, 02:20 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TYLER, TX - August 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jayn Higgins of Arlington, TX will be the managing owner of PC Kidz West Metro, the third company franchise in Texas. The new franchise will serve the western sector of the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex which includes the central, western and southern portion of Tarrant and all of Johnson county. The company will continue to offer computer education classes to preschool and school age children through public and private preschools and early education programs.

New ReLuma Beautifully Blends Science and Technology to Rejuvenate Aging Skin
Tue, 9 Aug 2005, 11:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla. - August 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, LLC (ATS), excitement is running skin deep when it comes to ReLuma. The next generation in bio-engineered skincare has arrived and ATS is banking on physician and consumer preference for safe, effective, non-irritating human growth factors to treat aging and photo-damaged skin.

Reaction Biology Corp. Awarded Phase II SBIR Grant for Drug Discovery
Tue, 9 Aug 2005, 10:56 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MALVERN, PA - August 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reaction Biology Corporation ('RBC') today announced that it has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health to apply its new DiscoveryDot(TM) High Throughput Screening technology for drug discovery.

New Floors That Creak and Look Like Those From an Old Southern Mansion for 'The Sanctuary' at Kiawah Island, S.C.
Tue, 9 Aug 2005, 10:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif. and KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - August 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Patina Old World Floors was instructed by their client to create floors to look like they came from an old Southern mansion and creak like such old floors should. By using old world hand finishing methods coupled with modern technology, they did exactly that for the new 5 star luxury resort, 'The Sanctuary' at Kiawah Island, S.C. that opened in the second half of 2004.

Lobraus CEO to Address Hong Kong International Logistics Conference
Mon, 8 Aug 2005, 06:30 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - August 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lobraus Trade Finance Corp today announced that their Founder and CEO, Renato Ferreira, will be a key speaker at the Hong Kong International Logistics Conference being held at the Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, September 14-15, 2005.

Oliso, Inc. Launches Revolutionary Touch&Glide(TM) Iron
Mon, 8 Aug 2005, 10:22 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oliso, Inc., announced the release of its Touch&Glide(TM) iron today. Oliso CEO, Ehsan Alipour, said 'We are very excited to see the rollout of our first product. I think our innovation will redefine the experience of ironing.'

100 Painted Cows Storm Florida - Better to Paint Cows Than Eat Them
Sun, 7 Aug 2005, 11:19 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SARASOTA, Fla. - August 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A surreal display of marketing creativity can be seen 2.3 miles east of I-75 on Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota, Florida - 100 cows grazing in a field, with a website address painted on their bodies and several even painted completely purple. No, this isn't an excerpt from a Hunter S. Thompson novel; it's the latest and most unusual marketing campaign by GoldenPalace.com.

Business and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories Aug. 1 to Aug. 5, 2005
Sat, 6 Aug 2005, 11:25 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, August 5, 2005, includes popular topics like a new music CD that's a rock and blues tribute to classic Cadillac fins and chrome, 100 cows painted in Florida with blessing of PETA, G-Man music creates a public service announcement on dangers of controlled substances and pregnancy, and Engate announces diskless, embeddable spam interdiction technology. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff (photos available).

Protect Your Family and Children With a Water Safety Throw!
Fri, 5 Aug 2005, 06:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - August 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is a tragedy we hear about every spring and summer - a child drowns in a retention pond or pool in a nearby neighborhood. With most medium to large cities having 1000s of retention-ponds, every parent and homeowner should be prepared in case such a tragedy happens in his or her neighborhood! Now available from Sams Technical Publishing is the Fox40 Water Safety Throw. This is the perfect item to have on hand if you have a swimming pool or retention pond nearby.

Exciting New Book Untangles the Mystery of How to Be a Top Producing Sales Professional
Fri, 5 Aug 2005, 04:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - August 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Sales Closers LLC today announced the publication of a new book 'The Sales Superstar Bible - Everything You Need To Know To Be The Top Producing Sales Professional In Your Company.' This book demystifies and simplifies the world of professional sales, says author Michael Leppo.

Young Investing Phenom Unlocks the Keys to the Stock Market
Fri, 5 Aug 2005, 11:10 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MADISON, Wisc. - August 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- College student Evan Reas, from a small town in Wisconsin has come up with an innovative investing strategy resulting in 205.1% growth in his portfolio in the past 12 months (Aug 1st, 2004 - Aug 1st, 2005). Reas hopes to write a book about his strategies and how they can be applied to anybody's portfolio in any amount of time.

100 Painted Cows: PETA Supports Unique Advertising Idea
Thu, 4 Aug 2005, 03:56 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SARASOTA, Fla. - August 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com continues to make headlines with extraordinary marketing philosophy. It's a beautiful summer day. The perfect day for a leisurely drive. There's nothing but endless farmland until you see a sight that's right out of the Twilight Zone - 100 cows grazing in a field, with a website address painted on their bodies and several even painted completely purple!

95North Recording Corporation Tears Up a New Road in Music History
Wed, 3 Aug 2005, 06:33 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SWANZEY, NH - August 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 95North Recording Corporation tears up a new road in music history. Their latest CD, 'Fins, Chrome, and the Open Road - A Tribute to the Cadillac' races into history with a unique license. For the first time in the automobile giant's 100+ years, General Motors Corporation has endorsed a music project in tribute to their famous Cadillac. Their decision to embrace this project was based on the incredible pool of talent, as well as the high standards of music production held at 95North Records.

Christians Unite to Burn Harry Potter Books
Wed, 3 Aug 2005, 05:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - August 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and Gospel singer Bob Miller, a registered Republican, said today that it was not carved in stone that President Bush will meet with Rev. T.D. Turner Sr. of the Jesus Non-denominational Church, Greenville, Michigan and others who have burned or advocate the burning of Harry Potter books. Rev. T.D. Turner Sr., a church bishop, said the congregation 'will burn Harry Potter books and other witchcraft items to let the world know that there are true followers of Jesus Christ who will not call evil good.'

Family Service Foundation Selects New CEO - Jesse Greene, Jr. Poised to Lead Agency
Wed, 3 Aug 2005, 11:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LANDOVER HILLS, MD - August 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family Service Foundation (FSF) today announced the appointment of Mr. Jesse Greene, Jr. as its new Chief Executive Officer. As the agency prepares to embark on its 69th year of providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the state of Maryland, a reexamination of corporate goals, values and vision was necessary. FSF, a non-profit human service agency, is confident that new CEO Jesse Greene, Jr. will uphold this commitment in leading them towards their ultimate goals.

Online Forex Training Reaches Hawaii
Wed, 3 Aug 2005, 03:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HONOLULU, HI - August 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last year, the latest day trading financial craze receiving a lot of media attention has been speculation in the $1.9 trillion - day - foreign exchange market, or Forex. So how do you go about getting started with countless online trading account companies pitching the same sales theme of quick gains on a small investment, much like the M.L.M. (multi-level) boom of the 80s? Enter Hawaii Forex, a local 'IB' or introducing broker located in Honolulu, Hawaii who provides free online classes to get started and a 1 on 1 mentorship course with the slogan 'Learn while you earn.'

DynaPump Announces Energy Savings Results
Tue, 2 Aug 2005, 08:35 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DynaPump, Inc. has announced the results of energy testing from the manufacture and operation of their entire line of innovative pumping systems. Test results have shown that the manufacturing of a DynaPump unit saves 1 million kw/hr per pump when compared to a conventional beam pump.

Seaweed Systems, Inc. Stands Behind Launch of OpenGL ES SC at Siggraph 2005
Tue, 2 Aug 2005, 12:24 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and WOODINVILLE, Wash. - August 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seaweed Systems, Inc. (Seaweed), a leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X Window System embedded graphics solutions, throws its weight behind the launch at Siggraph 2005 of the OpenGL ES SC 1.0 profile, which specifically addresses the need for an open standard, small footprint OpenGL subset definition ideally suited to embedded applications that have safety or security requirements.

Greater Northwest Medical Group Expands Nutritional Counseling Services
Tue, 2 Aug 2005, 12:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, IL - August 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Northwest Medical Group, including 13 Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians, treating patients at its Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, and Glenview offices, announces the addition of Registered Dietician, Susan Stein.

Rowe Pottery Introduces Provincialware Line of Pottery
Mon, 1 Aug 2005, 07:41 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CAMBRIDGE, WI - August 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rowe Pottery Works today introduced its newest line of pottery, called Provincialware. This decorative yet functional pottery is described in terms of simple elegance. These honey-colored pieces start with simple floral patterns that weave through the collection, becoming more ornate as they flourish on increasingly larger pieces of the collection. There are 34 pieces in this collection including mixing bowls, canisters, pitchers and mugs.

Best-selling Author Celebrates New Website with Free Audio Book Giveaway
Mon, 1 Aug 2005, 06:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, TX - August 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marcus A. Parker is celebrating the release of his all new website, marcusaparker.com, by offering signed copies of his best-selling book 'The Product' for those who purchase online. 'The Product' which has been hailed as the African American version of The Purpose Driven Life also comes with a FREE Audio book.

Curing Cancer From Afar - New Distance Healing Study Enrolling Subjects
Mon, 1 Aug 2005, 12:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, OH - August 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Public Health Information Services, Inc. (PHIS), an Ohio healthcare corporation, announced today that it is seeking individuals and animals recently diagnosed with cancer to participate in a distance healing study. Registered nurse and company president, M. Sue Benford, has been researching various complementary and alternative healing techniques for almost a decade and believes she has found a modality with widespread potential.

Engate Technology Corporation Announces Innovative Diskless, Embeddable Spam Interdiction Technology
Mon, 1 Aug 2005, 07:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
RENO, NV - August 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Engate Technology Corporation, an emerging IT security company, announced today an innovative approach to spam prevention with the introduction of its diskless, small footprint, embeddable spam interdiction technology. The new patent pending technology, available on the EMS 1500, empowers hardware OEMs with unprecedented capability to analyze and reject email at the protocol layer, thereby interdicting unwanted and malicious mail before it leaves the sender's server.

Scott G Creates PSA for U.S. Hospitals on Dangers of Using Drugs, Tobacco or Alcohol When Pregnant
Mon, 1 Aug 2005, 06:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid sound effects, evocative music, and an out-of-this-world voice transport listeners inside a woman's body in the new commercial by Scott G of G-Man Music & Radical Radio.

July 2005

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories July 25 to July 29, 2005
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 09:40 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, July 29, 2005, includes popular topics like the world's fastest talking woman diving to wreckage of the Titanic, the first International Symposium on Local E-Democracy, the WBE World Heavyweight Boxing Title main event, and the Southern Gourmet, Kitchen & Bath Show in Atlanta. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

iExplore Upgrades Website - Adds 'Find A Travel Buddy'
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 01:58 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today the launch of the newest version of its award-winning adventure travel website. Version 4.0 includes richer content and community sections. iExplore has been named the 'Best Adventure Travel Website' by Forbes Magazine for five years in a row.

Long Term Care Eats Real Estate ... Two Square Feet a Day, Experts Say
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 01:28 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KIRKLAND, Wash. - July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rising cost of long term care has become a monster capable of devouring American homes in large, quick bites. So says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners, LLC, the nation's leading long term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers.

Infertility Breakthrough Could Yield Higher Pregnancy Rates for IVF
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 07:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A recent breakthrough in the field of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), being offered in Southern California exclusively at the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM-Los Angeles), may dramatically increase the odds of a woman getting pregnant through IVF, while at the same time reducing the likelihood of multiple births.

CFP(R) to Develop and Direct Financial Coaching Program Initiative at Emico, Inc.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 05:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nicolas de Segonzac, CEO of Emico, Inc. announced that the company is more than ever committed to the education and growth of consumers in handling their every day challenges with financial decisions. With this vision in mind, Emico acquired On Track Motivational Training, a California corporation, to compliment its present services. On Track(TM) provides individualized financial coaching for consumers who have basic financial goals, but feel at a loss on how to achieve them.

When Motherhood Tears Friendship Apart - Friendship Day Launch for Dual Momoir about Breaking Up Over Baby
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 04:44 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
OAKLAND, Calif. - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friendship Day is just around the corner. August 7th is a time to celebrate that special human bond Woodrow Wilson called 'the only cement that holds the world together.' But what happens when that cement begins to crack under the strain of childbirth? Does Sisterhood stand a chance against Parenthood? That was the question that inspired Linda Cohen and Joan Bechtel to write 'Motherhood Confidential, The Strange Disappearance of My Best Friend, a Rashomon-style Odyssey of Trials by Parenthood' from SocioPathways.

Zeta Software Announces Zeta Producer Desktop 6.0, Making Website Creation a Snap
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 03:28 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
GOEPPINGEN, GERMANY - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zeta Software, the leading provider of content management systems in Germany, today announced the launch of Zeta Producer Desktop, the newest version of its highly successful tool for creating, editing and updating websites. Zeta Producer's simple point-and-click environment and collection of 800 easy to customize templates enables anyone to create a professional-looking website in a fraction of the time it used to take, and without the need for complicated web building tools.

Business Coaching the Key for Business Owners Who Hope to Succeed
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 02:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANN ARBOR, MI - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Now, as long as you have access to the web, any business owner or entrepreneur can get a few minutes of free business coaching from Stephen Pierce at his new website, it was announced today by Innovation Marketers, LLC. StephenLive.com is a website that streams videos of business coaching advice from business coach Stephen at no charge.

New York State Auto Dealers Tout New COOL-SPACE as Coolest Thing Since the Air Conditioner
Thu, 28 Jul 2005, 01:59 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The New York State Automobile Dealers Association has endorsed Norki Energy System's new COOL-SPACE(TM) Portable Evaporative Cooler. The NYSADA applauded the newest product of the Poughkeepsie, New York Company in its recent industry newsletter. The article touted COOL-SPACE as an economical solution to work spaces that are challenging to keep cool, 'yielding happier employees during the hot summer months.'

Marbella Travel & Tours Announces Partnership with Webway Solutions, LLC
Wed, 27 Jul 2005, 05:39 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
MIAMI, Fla. and San Jose, COSTA RICA - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marbella Travel and Tours, a complete Costa Rican travel provider based in Costa Rica, today announced that it will partner with Webway Solutions, LLC, positioning the new Marbella Travel and Tours to become the number one provider of Costa Rican travel packages in the world.

Internet Turning Seemingly Ordinary People into Super Heroes
Wed, 27 Jul 2005, 04:53 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
GREENWICH, CT - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Janutes.com, a Connecticut based internet service provider (ISP), will give 5 dollars per subscriber, per month, to Charity in an ongoing basis to help raise money for Cancer Research. Janutes.Com, headquartered in Greenwich, CT, is a carrier class Internet Service Provider, with more than 35,000 phone numbers in tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 markets for immediate connections and true 98% US coverage.

James Allen Diamonds, Inc. Launches JamesAllen.Com - Innovative Internet Retail Experience
Wed, 27 Jul 2005, 12:46 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Allen Diamonds, Inc. announced today, the official launch of its web only diamond and diamond jewelry retail store. JamesAllen.com offers consumers a unique internet shopping experience in a secure environment. Customers looking for beautiful, quality pieces are now clicks away from the loose diamonds, classic jewelry and young fun pieces that make JamesAllen.com the diverse ecommerce retail outlet offering jewelry that has been missing from the market place.

Ceon Provides Most Versatile Service Fulfillment Software Solution for Bundled Products and Services
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 08:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ceon Corporation today announced advancements in the deployment of the Ceon Integration and Provisioning Suite (IPS) service fulfillment platform that reinforce its position as the most versatile provisioning solution for bundled products and services.

Fastest Talking Woman Takes Record-Breaking Dive to Titanic Wreckage
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 05:19 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ST. JOHNS, CANADA - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The world's fastest talking woman Fran Capo took the dive of her life on July 10 when she descended 2 1/2 miles under the Atlantic Ocean to say a speedy prayer for the victims of the infamous Titanic. Capo was sponsored by Internet casino GoldenPalace.com.

Undefeated Witherspoon to Fight Bellamy for WBE World Heavyweight Title
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 02:28 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 8pm on August 13, 2005, the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, NC, Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night, an event taut with anticipation and excitement. The Main Event will rock the house as undefeated heavyweight Moultrie Witherspoon (10-0), of South Carolina, steps into the ring to do battle with Ron Bellamy (14-2) of North Carolina in a quest for currently vacant World Boxing Empire (WBE) heavyweight world title.

Leon County, FL Selects M2SYS Fingerprint Recognition System as Alternative to SDK; Completes Integration in Under One Week
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 12:47 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA and TALLAHASSEE, FL - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, announced today that the Leon County Detention Center in Tallahassee, Florida has selected the M2SYS fingerprint recognition solution for use within its 1,200-bed facility. The biometric system is integrated into the county's correctional facility management software, which was developed in-house.

Southern Gourmet, Kitchen & Bath Show
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 10:41 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2005 Southern Gourmet, Kitchen & Bath Show (SGKB) will heat things up in Atlanta! SGKB showcases the latest products and cutting-edge design ideas of the kitchen and bath in the South. This can't-miss event features an impressive array of product displays and demonstrations, development courses, stage presentations and the opportunity to learn more than ever.

Learn Fantasy Football from the Expert - Mike Harmon of Yahoo! Sports
Mon, 25 Jul 2005, 11:50 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fantasy Football season has just kicked off! With games starting soon and drafts under way, get your tips from the pro - Mike Harmon from Yahoo! Sports. Mike has been talking Fantasy Sports on the radio non-stop for the past week, and his new book is out just in time to kick off the Fantasy Football Season! 'The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports' from Indy-Tech Publishing (ISBN 0-7906-1313-1) is a comprehensive guide to this growing Internet-based activity.

First Ever E-Democracy Symposium: 'Campaign Guru' to Speak
Mon, 25 Jul 2005, 11:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online campaigning expert and CEO of ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. Ravi Singh will discuss how candidates engage and inform voters through the Internet at the first ever international conference focused on local e-democracy. The International Symposium on Local E-Democracy will explore leading e-democracy trends around the world and will include field visits to area government and community e-democracy projects.

Business and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories July 18 to July 22, 2005
Sat, 23 Jul 2005, 11:31 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, July 22, 2005, includes popular topics like a new food book on tailgating, 'The Ultimate Tailgater's Handbook,' a travel industry survey on the best romantic hotels for makin' babies, a new podcast for voice-over talent, and a new line of document recovery and repair software for MS Office. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Principal Broker On-Line Appoints New Editor-in-Chief
Fri, 22 Jul 2005, 07:10 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, Ore. - July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Principal Broker Online, a new and innovative on-line publication dedicated to the Real Estate industry, has appointed Darity Wesley, as their Editor-in-Chief. Ms. Wesley who is Chief Executive Officer and Legal Counsel of Privacy Solutions, Inc. is a 20 year veteran of the public record and real estate information industry.

CarryYou.com's Milan Cup Holders for Strollers Let Parents Combine European Elegance with American Convenience
Fri, 22 Jul 2005, 03:59 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CarryYou.com, a web shop specializing in life's little necessities for moms and dads in the business of parenting, today announced the launch of their latest stroller accessory, the Milan Cup Holder designed to outfit today's trendy European strollers with American ingenuity and convenience.

SIRM-New Jersey Becomes Exclusive NJ Provider of Breakthrough Infertility Treatment Technology
Fri, 22 Jul 2005, 02:12 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEDMINSTER, NJ - July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM-New Jersey) in Bedminster has implemented a new genetic test that may dramatically increase the odds of a woman getting pregnant through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), while at the same time reducing the likelihood of multiple births.

Information Security Assessment Solution Developed for Consultants, Auditors and Analysts
Fri, 22 Jul 2005, 11:03 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
JERSEY CITY, NJ and MYSORE, India - July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Knowledge Company, Inc. (TKCI), a Jersey City consultant and solution company, today announced that it has developed a solution for assessing an organization's information security environment. The solution, Information Security Assessment Workbook (I-SAW), was jointly developed with Starsoft, a leading Indian software company, headquartered in Mysore, India.

Management Dynamics Recognized as Top Logistics and Supply Chain Technology Provider
Thu, 21 Jul 2005, 10:53 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Management Dynamics, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand solutions for global transportation and supply chain management, today announced it has been recognized as a top logistics and supply chain technology provider by two premier magazines: Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies and Inbound Logistics.

Thousands of Travelers Tell Zoom And Go.com the Best Hotels for Makin' Babies
Thu, 21 Jul 2005, 10:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada - July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A luxurious resort in Bora Bora. An intimate plantation in Nevis. A deluxe hotel in Fiji. When it comes to procreating on vacation, thousands of consumers have cast their ballots for exotic faraway hideaways, in ZoomAndGo.com's 'Best Hotels for Makin' Babies' poll.

Interactive Voices Goes Podcasting in the Apple iTunes Podcast Directory
Wed, 20 Jul 2005, 12:10 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TORONTO, Canada - July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interactive Voices, provider of voice-over services, has launched their own podcast, an audio presentation, to serve voice-over talents in a new and dynamic way. Interactive Voices is sharing their insight with professional voice talents, serving up voice-over news and events, voice-over related business ideas, technology reviews, answering questions submitted to the show about voice-overs and providing talent with a show to call their own from a company they can trust

eNom, Inc. Now Accredited as a .eu Registrar - Among the First US Registrars to Get Accreditation
Wed, 20 Jul 2005, 10:27 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BELLEVUE, Wash. - July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eNom, Inc. has recently been granted full accreditation by EURid, the official registry for .eu domain names, to offer the new .eu domain names on its world-famous domain provisioning system. The .eu domain is projected to be one of the hottest domain extensions with an anticipated sunrise period coming near the end of 2005.

Industry Experts Join Forces to Afford Real Estate Industry On-Line Edge
Tue, 19 Jul 2005, 04:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PORTLAND, Ore. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With rising costs of property and the increasing number of licensed real estate agents in the US and Canada, competition is tough! Agents and brokers need to employ all the tools at their disposal to better serve their clients, and property professionals who have the edge will reign victorious. Principal Broker Online is positioned to be the online resource that will give savvy industry professionals the edge they need to succeed.

Cimaware Software Releases Next Generation Office Repair Software: Officefix 5.0
Tue, 19 Jul 2005, 12:42 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MADRID, Spain - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cimaware Software announced today the release of the fifth generation of its Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word repair Suite, Officefix 5.0. A new corporate image for Cimaware Software has also been implemented today. The Suite includes major changes in its Excel and Word repair programs. The new Excelfix 5 adds new corruption types that can be recovered, and advanced new features for the recovery of merged cells, cell comments, and outlines. Wordfix 4 adds the recovery of Word documents created in Word 2003, and an improved engine that restores a greater amount of corruption types.

New Source of Financial Information has Words of Caution for Retirees
Tue, 19 Jul 2005, 11:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hottinger Capital Consulting, Ltd. has just released version 3.3 of its E-Zone System, an important new source of financial information for retirees. It warns investors about the all-too-often used strategy of "Buy and Hold and Hope," and offers the E-Zone System as an alternative that many will find helpful.

VueCentric and ComplianceEase(R) Form Strategic Partnership to Improve Mortgage Compliance
Tue, 19 Jul 2005, 10:45 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ComplianceEase(R), a division of LogicEase Solutions Inc., a premier provider of regulatory compliance and risk management solutions, and VueCentric, Inc., a leading provider of web-based loan origination software, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate ComplianceEase's automated compliance solution, ComplianceAnalyzer(TM), into VueCentric's loan origination system, MortgageDashboard(TM).

Tailgating: Any Other Outdoor Meal is Just a Picnic: 'The Ultimate Tailgater's Handbook' is Filled With Humor, History, and Tips
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 04:36 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tailgating is not a spectator's sport. And don't you dare call it a picnic. It's a roll-up-your-sleeves, pre-game right-of-passage for sports fans across America. But what makes tailgating unique? For Stephen Linn, author of 'The Ultimate Tailgater's Handbook' (Rutledge Hill Press, August 2005, ISBN: 1-4016-0224-X, Price: $14.99), tailgating combines athletic competition with the All-U-Can Eat Buffet in a way that no other pastime does. Linn's fascination with this pastime led to a surprisingly practical book that offers a sweeping exploration of tailgating.

STAT Medical Consulting, Inc. Helps Medical Practices Avoid Paper Overload When Processing Claims
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 01:37 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- STAT Medical Consulting, Inc., an industry leader in comprehensive medical billing services based in Encino, California, today announced that despite the efforts of insurance companies to implement and encourage electronic claim submissions; physicians and medical groups are still inundated with paperwork, resulting in higher costs and less profit.

Long Term Care Consumes 'an Acre a Month,' But Affordable Insurance Can Save the Farm, Experts Say
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 11:10 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash. - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The mounting cost of long term care has become a "monster" that is devouring acre after acre of the nation's prime cropland, pasture, and woodlands. So says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners, LLC, the nation's leading long-term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers. It's a problem that affects agricultural families in every state, not just the farm belt.

Business and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories July 11 to July 15, 2005
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 01:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 16 -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to entertainment and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, July 15, 2005, includes popular topics like 'pajama party therapy' for a girl's night in, a new clinical trial for pancreatic cancer gene therapy, a new line of sexy summer bikinis from BrisVegas Bikinis, and a disabled World Series of Poker Player who uses his feet to hold cards. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Clinical Trial For Pancreatic Cancer Opens at Mayo Clinic Using Tumor-Targeted Gene Therapy Vector
Fri, 15 Jul 2005, 12:03 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, announced today that a Phase I clinical trial has opened at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Rochester, Minnesota to test the safety of Rexin-GTM, the first tumor-targeted gene therapy vector to gain Orphan Drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The clinical protocol has passed the rigorous reviews of the FDA, the NIH/Recombinant Advisory Committee, and the Institutional Review Board of Mayo Clinic.

Your Telecom Bills May Be Wrong - Did you Choose Consulting, Outsourcing, or Training?
Fri, 15 Jul 2005, 11:39 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ORLANDO, Fla. - July 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara Clements, President of Auditel Inc. of Florida (www.auditelinc.com) recommends taking a closer look at your phone and telecom bills. There are many ways that your phone lines can have hidden charges applied, not to mention telecom contracts that were signed without CFO or CEO approvals. With increased mergers, and acquisitions, changes in Phone Company billing systems, telecom costs are on the rise. It's time for the Corporate CEO, CFO, and their Accounts Payable Department to be on the alert for errors, over-billings, and tariff violations.

Lumen Software Takes Handcuffs off Developers Worldwide
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 02:31 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KANSAS CITY, MO - July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lumen Software announces a solution which empowers developers to create secure browser-based applications, regardless of an organization's infrastructure. According to the company, the software development world continues to see dramatic changes taking place fueled by recent announcements in the media. These changes are resulting in a migration by developers to a more neutral based OS development environment. To stay competitive, companies that develop software must continue to provide services to current customers as well as have the freedom to support Linux based initiatives.

Brisvegas Bikinis Begin Bold Brand for the Global Market
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 12:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BRISBANE, Australia - July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Australia's newest sexy swimwear company, Brisvegas Bikinis (www.brisvegasbikinis.com) will lead the world in swimwear trends with the recent launch of its 2005/6 summer range. This inaugural range is the most exciting yet to hit the global bikini market. The opening season's bikinis include a choice of two hip huggers and numerous micro Brazilian bikinis.

Proprietary Human Capital Measurement Model for Training Validated
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 06:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, Inc. reports the results of a study validating their learning measurement technology and models. KnowledgeAdvisors proprietary learning analytics technology, Metrics that Matter(TM) wraps automation and templates around world renowned learning measurement methodologies of Dr. Donald Kirkpatrick, author of the Four Levels of Learning Evaluation, and Dr. Jack Phillips, author of the Phillips ROI Process. In doing so, KnowledgeAdvisors created a practical, scaleable and repeatable approach to valuing human capital performance changes due to training.

Girls Night In's Brand of Pajama Party Therapy Connects with Girlfriends Coast to Coast
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 04:35 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Night In, Inc., a California-based national party planning company headed by Pajama Mamas Deanna Strickland and Lani Hines, today announced that their brand of pajama party therapy encourages a new generation of not-so-desperate housewives to reconnect with their inner girlfriend in a house party setting, and eat, drink, bond, shop, and for a few hours anyway, meet their own needs for a change!

Calig Travel Joins with Altour
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 03:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Calig Travel, a $5 million cruise and leisure agency located in Woodland Hills, California has reached an agreement to join Altour as part of their new office expansion in the Encino/Sherman Oaks, California area which will open in October 2005.

WUSA*9 TV Brings Teen Driver Training Program to Frederick MD
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 11:49 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FREDERICK, MD - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. And, the National Safety Council reports that the number of motor vehicle crashes involving teen drivers in Maryland, per 10,000 licensed teen drivers, has been on the rise since 1996. The nationally-acclaimed New Driver Car Control Clinic(R) from Advanced Car Control Techniques teaches only accident avoidance and defensive driving to teens and their parents. Sponsored by WUSA*9 Television, the Clinic will be in Frederick, Maryland the weekend of July 29, 30 and 31.

Kamp NYC Helps Shape America's Most Talented Kids Reach for the Stars
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 11:12 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2inspire Productions' Kamp NYC (www.KampNYC.com), an intensive, New York based performing arts workshop designed to hone the skills of talented young performers and shape them into Broadway bound triple threats, today announced that it has begun accepting applications for its winter session, December 27th, 2005 through January 2nd, 2006. The cost is $1,600.00 per student.

Disabled World Series of Poker Player Puts Best Foot Forward - GoldenPalace.com Covers $10,000 Buy-In for Physically Challenged Entrant
Tue, 12 Jul 2005, 06:05 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LAS VEGAS, NV - July 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- William Rockwell loves to play poker and doesn't let his disability stop him from doing it. Without the use of his arms, Rockwell uses his feet to hold his cards. This incredible display of dexterity and determination has earned him the respect and admiration of everyone that has played with him or watched him in action.

Indy-Tech Publishing Announces The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports
Tue, 12 Jul 2005, 12:08 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - July 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indy-Tech Publishing, the publishing division of Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, has announced the June release of The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports, ISBN 0-7906-1313-1. This book is the 3rd in Indy-Tech Publishing's new 'Savvy Guide to' series. This series of books is crafted with the savvy consumer in mind.

Bulls Eager for Rodman's Return - NBA Legend Runs With Pamplona Bulls for Charity
Mon, 11 Jul 2005, 03:32 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although notorious basketball legend Dennis Rodman's return to the bulls won't win him another NBA championship, it did raise money and awareness for a much-deserving charity, as the 'Worm' participated in his second Running of the Bulls event sponsored by Internet casino GoldenPalace.com.

Grifco International Acquires Global Oil Tools and Global Libya Manufacturing Facility Project
Mon, 11 Jul 2005, 02:28 EST — Edited by Beverly West
HOUSTON, TX - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lyamec Corporation announced today that Grifco International's (OTC Pink Sheets: GFCI) acquisition of Global Oil Tools for $4.5 million in cash and stocks has been finalized after intense negotiations involving Global Oil Tools, The Lyamec Corporation and American Finance Corp.

PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company, Announces the Sale of its Second Franchise in Texas
Mon, 11 Jul 2005, 12:55 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TYLER, TX - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brenda and Kevin Keeney of Lorena, TX will be the managing owners of PC Kidz of Central Texas, the second company franchise in Texas. The new franchise will continue to serve the Central Texas area while expanding into the Austin area market by offering computer education classes to preschool and school age children through public and private preschools, as well as through early education programs.

Junior Enterprises Introduces The SipGrip; the Hottest New Trend in Java Land
Mon, 11 Jul 2005, 11:04 EST — Edited by Beverly West
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Junior Enterprises (www.sipgrip.com) announces the launch of their flagship invention, the SipGrip, a uniquely designed gripping handle, which is revolutionizing the way java lovers grip and sip their Joe.

High Risk Security Contractors Under Attack in Iraq! 'The Contractor' New in Paperback by R. Saint Hilaire
Mon, 11 Jul 2005, 10:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
GLASTONBURY, CT - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High Risk Security Contractors who work for firms hired by the U.S. Government are being specifically targeted in Iraq! Over 400 contractors have died in Iraq over the last two years, and latest reports show that they are being specifically targeted for assassination. R. Saint Hilaire, published by iUniverse, Inc., the leading provider of publishing technology solutions for authors, announced today the release of 'The Contractor' (ISBN: 0-595-35535-8), an Action/Adventure novel which captures the danger faced by high risk security contractors on assignment in war-ravaged Iraq.

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories July 4 to July 8, 2005
Sat, 9 Jul 2005, 12:06 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 9 -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to entertainment and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, July 8, 2005, includes popular topics like a new children's book about a soccer playing horse, political candidate and adult entertainment star Mary Carey appearing in Atlanta, a new Oral Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, and Novell(R) and Lumen Software sign contract for Hyper-Portal technology. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

First Ever Webmaster Certificate Program Announced
Fri, 8 Jul 2005, 05:17 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAS VEGAS, NV - July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online campaigning expert and CEO of ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. (www.electionmall.com) Ravi Singh announced the launch of the first-ever webmaster certificate seminar. The webmaster seminar, which is being conducted by ElectionMall Academy, will provide political activists and campaign managers with the necessary knowledge to utilize the expanding role of technology in campaigns.

On Track(TM) Bridges the Gap Between Hiring Your Own Financial Planner and the 'Back of the Envelope' Plan
Fri, 8 Jul 2005, 01:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emico, Inc just announced that its new division, On Track Motivational Training (www.ontrackmotivation.com) will be offering personalized one-on-one financial coaching. Most individuals want to be financially successful but don't know what it exactly means. Is it just one goal or multiple dreams like buying a home and saving for a comfortable retirement? Is the amount of money needed calculated or was it just a wild guess?

Capital Hill: Toiyabe Peaks Uranium Project
Fri, 8 Jul 2005, 11:39 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, Colo. - July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Hill Gold, Inc. (OTC BB: CHGI) reports that the Company has acquired a 100% interest in the Toiyabe Peaks Uranium project. The Toiyabe Peaks project covers sixty-two unpatented lode-mining claims (approximately 1,240 acres) on Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM").

PreViser Adds New Oral Cancer Risk Assessment Tool to the Oral Health Information Suite(TM)
Thu, 7 Jul 2005, 07:55 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PreViser Corporation (www.previser.com) announces a major enhancement to their Oral Health Information Suite(TM), incorporating a new tool designed to assess risk for oral cancer. The number of new cases of oral cancer annually exceeds 28,000, and annual deaths total more than 7,000. The good news is that the likelihood of successful treatment is excellent if the disease is detected in its early stages.

The Worm Crosses Finish Line in Wife-Carrying Contest
Thu, 7 Jul 2005, 04:20 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Worm' proves there's a first time for everything. Dennis Rodman was on hand for the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships in SonkajArvi, Finland, sponsored by GoldenPalace.com. Like so many of the world's more bizarre events, wife carrying has its origins buried deep in the bosom of an age old local tradition - in this case, the 19th century practice of wife stealing.

Jim Martin's Campaign for Lieutenant Governor Raises Almost a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Only One Month
Thu, 7 Jul 2005, 02:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, GA - July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In only one month since he entered the race for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Jim Martin has received contributions totaling almost a quarter of a million dollars, according to the campaign's first financial disclosure report filed today. Jim Martin, former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Human Resources under Governors Roy Barnes and Sonny Perdue and a former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, announced his candidacy at the end of May 2005.

Leading Logistics Providers Turn to Management Dynamics to Respond to Global Markets and Profitably Grow Operations
Thu, 7 Jul 2005, 12:21 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Management Dynamics, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand solutions for global transportation and supply chain management, today announced that leading logistics providers and non-vessel operating common carriers are using Rate Explorer to profitably expand their operations in response to an increasing reliance on global sourcing and demand for global logistics services by manufacturers and retailers.

M2SYS and Biometria Aplicada Partner to Bring Industrial-Grade Fingerprint Hardware to Latin American Businesses
Wed, 6 Jul 2005, 04:28 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - July 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric technology research and development, announced it has finalized a long-term partnership agreement with Biometría Aplicada, SA de CV, the premiere biometric hardware and software solutions provider for Mexico and Latin America, to represent M2SYS biometric hardware solutions to the Latin American marketplace.

Dennis Rodman Crosses Line with Wife - Basketball Legend and Online Casino Team up for Wife-Carrying Contest
Tue, 5 Jul 2005, 05:40 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SONKAJARVI, Finland - July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As an NBA legend, notorious party animal, headline-grabbing celebrity, wrestler, poker player, and talk-show host, Dennis Rodman has done it all. Except lend his unique brand of shock value to the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships. Now 'The Worm' proves there's a first time for everything.

Political Canidate Mary Carey Available for Interviews - Atlanta
Tue, 5 Jul 2005, 04:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ATLANTA, GA - July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The former gubernatorial candidate, Mary Carey, is coming to Atlanta July 13-16, to appear at the Masters Gentlemen's Club - doing two exotic shows nightly - very nude! Ms. Carey recently has made headlines for her attendance at the Presidents GOP Dinner in Washington DC, June 13. She switched political parties and now carries the republican torch and has announced her candidacy for Lt. Governor of California in 2006

Novell and Lumen Software Sign Contract on Lumenation Hyper-Portal; Deploy Go-To-Market Strategy
Tue, 5 Jul 2005, 04:10 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KANSAS CITY, MO - July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Novell(R) and Lumen Software are partnering to expand market penetration of the Lumenation Hyper-Portal, associated modules and Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools through Novell Partners world wide. Novell and Lumen are working with Channel Partners to meet the ever growing demand for Web Service Based Computing.

Unusual New Book Just in Time for National Recreation and Parks Month
Tue, 5 Jul 2005, 12:14 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NORRIS, MT - July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Publishing, Inc., which specializes in children's issues and fiction that features life in the western United States, introduces 'FERGUS, THE SOCCER-PLAYING COLT' (ISBN 0-9714161-7-6) coinciding with National Recreation and Parks Month. This witty, tongue-in-cheek novel about a very unusual young colt will encourage children to dare to be different and follow their dreams. By launching the book mid-summer, FERGUS offers children vivid characterizations and page-turning adventures while away from classroom pressures and free to explore and expand their identities.

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Mon, 4 Jul 2005, 12:27 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BROOKLYN, NY - July 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rising out of the drug addiction, mental illness and life-threatening disease that caused the breakup of love 666, 'the most important band in america' . . . riding high on the underground release of this is the new american national anthem, 47 minutes of feedback and noise . . . continuing the destruction of the plastic america by means of pure sound . . . city to city . . . town to town . . . coast to coast . . . destined to hit the arenas . . . looking forward to a suicide/od/highway death . . . the only free band in america . . . and the world.

Business and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories June 27 to July 1, 2005
Sat, 2 Jul 2005, 10:41 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to entertainment and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, July 1, 2005, includes popular topics like a Blogger Identity Seal to authenticate political bloggers, the latest offbeat eBay auction purchases from GoldenPalace.com which include the 'celebrity jar' containing the air of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Ionic Silver Complex technology designed for antimicrobial use in humans receives U.S. patent, and a New York author claims to have solved Shakespeare's Sonnets. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

June 2005

Utah Woman Uses Head to Get Child in School - Mother's Forehead Auction to Pay for Son's Education
Thu, 30 Jun 2005, 05:14 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Company renowned for outrageous advertising is at it again. GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino that helped turn eBay into the ultimate online advertising vehicle, has spent $10,000 to permanently tattoo their website address on a woman's forehead.

New Book Surpasses South Park, Beavis and Butthead for Grotesque Disrespect and Anecdotal Blowouts
Thu, 30 Jun 2005, 12:38 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bitblasters Gargantus Incorporated (www.BitblastersDVD.com) has just published CHICKEN POOP FROM THE HOLE (ISBN 0-9768004-1-1) by Lavanimal, The Repulsive One, King of Disgust! Retail price is $11.95. Lavanimal defines toilet humor like Elvis defined Rock and Roll. Absolutely unplugged and unstoppable, this book is beyond offensive!

'Ask Your Financial Advisor About ... Long-Term Care Insurance.' Huh?
Thu, 30 Jun 2005, 11:08 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KIRKLAND, Wash. - June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Americans worry about being incapacitated for long periods, they should head straight to their bank or brokerage office. This odd-seeming advice comes from LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's leading long-term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers. 'Today, health care is about the money, not just health,' says Dan Cahn, Senior Vice President of Business Development. 'And the biggest financial risk is long-term care, which can drain off all your assets -- everything you've accumulated over a lifetime.'

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Caught in the Act - Celebrities' Air Captured at Mr. & Mrs. Smith Premiere
Wed, 29 Jun 2005, 06:25 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For those that have always dreamed of breathing the air of the rich and famous comes the one and only 'Celebrity Jar' containing the air of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The Jar was sold for $529.99 on eBay to notorious collector of pop culture merchandise GoldenPalace.com.

Ionic Silver Complex Designed for Antimicrobial Use in Humans Receives U.S. Patent
Wed, 29 Jun 2005, 04:23 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Invision International Health Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in the field of ionic silver use as an antimicrobial in humans, today announced the issuance of a U.S. Patent on its 'ionic silver complex' technology. The use of ionic silver in medicine and industry has been growing rapidly in recent years due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial qualities, the lack of toxicity to humans and the fact that ionic silver is not prone to causing resistant strains.

MEDIA STATEMENT: Blogger & FEC Government Hearings Alternative - 'ElectionMall.com introduces Blogger Identity Seal (BIS)'
Tue, 28 Jun 2005, 06:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the proposed FEC regulations of Internet web logs, ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., a leading non-partisan provider of on-line campaign technology solutions, is developing a Blogger Identity Seal (BIS). BIS will provide an alternative to the FEC government concern that Bloggers must 'identify' themselves as a media or non-media identity.

Shakespeare Sonnets Solved, Author Claims
Tue, 28 Jun 2005, 05:03 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NYACK, NY - June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For nearly four centuries the Shakespeare sonnets of 1609 have posed the greatest puzzle in the history of English literature, but author Hank Whittemore claimed today that the age-old riddle has been solved. The solution, he said, is demonstrated in his new 900-page edition The Monument: 'Shake-Speares Sonnets' by Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford (ISBN: 0-9665564-5-3, Meadow Geese Press), for which he will receive the Distinguished Scholarship Award of 2006 at the Shakespeare Authorship Studies Conference in Concordia University, Portland, Oregon.

Mass Transmit and Web Zeit Merge
Tue, 28 Jun 2005, 01:13 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mass Transmit, a leading interactive marketing company, has entered into an agreement to merge with Web Zeit, a privately held Internet strategy company based in New York. Web Zeit was founded in 1997 and specializes in Internet strategy and development for the financial, not-for-profit and pharmaceutical/consumer health sectors.

American Finance Corp. Announces Agreement with Grifco International
Tue, 28 Jun 2005, 11:40 EST — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY and LONDON, UK - June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Finance Corp. today announced that is has entered into an agreement with Grifco International (OTC: GFCI) to provide financial and credit advisory assistance in connection with Grifco's Lyamec facility. The retention of American Finance Corp. by Grifco International will become effective on June 30th, 2005.

Key Item of JFK Conspiracy Sold on Internet - Picket Fence from Dealey Plaza Now Owned by Internet Casino
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 03:28 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEAFORD, NY - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A piece from one of the most infamous and tragic events in American history has been auctioned off to Internet casino GoldenPalace.com for $32,664.47. The white picket fence from the famous grassy knoll where the supposed second shooter assassinated President John F. Kennedy was sold through Lelands.com, an auction site specializing in sports and Americana memorabilia.

How to Survive Telecom BPO
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 01:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ORLANDO, Fla. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auditel Inc. of Florida (www.auditelinc.com) announced today that it's becoming more common for companies to outsource their phone and telecom bills to bill processing companies for bill payment and audit services. While it can be efficient and convenient you have just become once removed from what's really happening with your telecom expenses. Now you must rely on reports and your BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Provider. All the CFO receives is a list of reports and the BPO is in control of all your phone bills.

Stolen Computers Recovered by The CyberAngel - Critical Information Protected...Never a Threat of Compromise
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 12:24 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.), a leading provider of data protection and computer recovery, is making headlines across the country by recovering stolen computers at a record pace. Within the past 10 days, recoveries of stolen computers were made in Memphis TN, Charlottesville VA, Indianapolis IN, and St. Cloud MN, all 4 a result of office break-ins. The files on those computers were a mix of confidential business and client information, some containing sensitive financial and medical information. With The CyberAngel Software protecting that information, no threat of compromise ever existed.

Solo Performer Show Controller 2.4 Increases Play List Flexibility for Musicians Who Improvise Their Set Lists While Performing
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 11:11 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alien Apparatus Company, Inc. (www.alienapparatus.com) releases Solo Performer Show Controller version 2.4. Solo Performer Show Controller is a system for controlling the background music, lyrics displays, MIDI effects, and light shows for musicians. The system consists of a six-button foot controller that connects to a computer via USB, and software that runs on Windows and Macintosh.

Remedy for the 'Last Child in the Woods' Crisis: Controversy Flares as Outdoor Education Offers Human-Nature Psychology Antidote to Improve Mental Health
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 10:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'A form of insanity grips modern, consumer-oriented cultures; it is a nature-deficit sickness that can only be cured by genuinely reconnecting with the natural world that nurtures us,' reflects Dr. Charles Yaple, Editor, in his June column in 'Taproot,' the Journal for Education in the Outdoors at SUNY, Cortland. Disputing noted science writer Alan Caruba, Yaple and his experts say that we have lost the sanity to bond with things of lasting value in nature so we stressfully pursue endless temporary fixes.

Technology and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories June 20 to 24, 2005
Sat, 25 Jun 2005, 11:44 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to entertainment and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, June 24, 2005, includes popular topics like the launch of the .Jobs top level domain name, an alternative to Wisconsin's proposed Feral Cat Hunting, a new international initiative to establish advertising and content standards for Podcasting, and the image of Jesus found on man's shower curtain. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Company Offers Animal-Friendly Alternative to Wisconsin Proposed Feral Cat Hunting
Fri, 24 Jun 2005, 07:06 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MADISON, WI - June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Before you decide to cast your vote for the inhumane killing of feral cats, consider your alternatives. Large Format Digital's CollidEscape (www.lfdcollidescape.com) perforated window treatment is the safe, effective means to bolster our state's bird population without the unnecessary killing of cats.

Florida Native's Invention Prevents Wildfires
Fri, 24 Jun 2005, 04:27 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAKE WORTH, Fla. - June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ashtray for the 'outside' of vehicles is the smokers' solution to flicking butts. As we're entering a severe dry/fire season and last summer's four hurricanes put more kindling on the ground the X-tray (www.x-tray.com) from inventor Mark Sloan is 'an idea whose time has come.'

Arclinea Boston Kitchens Installed in Much Anticipated New Residential Developments
Fri, 24 Jun 2005, 10:32 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. - June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arclinea Boston (www.arclineaboston.com), the first flagship showroom in the United States for kitchens designed and coordinated by the acclaimed Italian architect Antonio Citterio, will provide custom designer kitchens for three upcoming condominium developments throughout Boston, including Yoo D4 by Starck in the South End, 360 Newbury in the Back Bay, and First+First in South Boston.

Author Explores Debate Over Whales in Fishing Gear - Tensions Rise Amid Whale Deaths, Lawsuits, and Proposed Regulations
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 06:06 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BAR HARBOR, ME - June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Several endangered right whales have been found dead in recent months, prompting federal officials to move quickly to propose sweeping new regulations on fisheries and shipping. Whale advocates and fishermen are again at odds in the debate over the critically endangered whale. In her new book, 'Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen,' Tora Johnson digs into the conflict over whale protection and lends insight into new developments. On tour this summer, Johnson will offer background on the issue and discuss recent developments.

Jesus Found Plastered in Man's Bathroom
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 04:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PITTSBURGH, PA - June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino famous for outrageous eBay purchases, has acquired a water-stained piece of plaster from a Pittsburgh man's bathroom that bears a remarkable resemblance to the image of Jesus Christ. GoldenPalace.com spent $1,999.99 for the divine stain.

Lumen Software Introduces Lumenation™ Hyper-Portal - A New Portal Category Emerges
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 11:26 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KANSAS CITY, MO - June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lumen Software (www.lumensoftware.com) announced today the creation of the next generation in Portal Technology; the Hyper-Portal. Lumen Software defined this new term within the Technology Industry to capture the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Lumenation(tm) Hyper-Portal that expands well beyond standard portals.

eNom, Inc. Announces That It Will Be the Largest Domain Registrar to Offer the New .Jobs Top Level Domain
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 10:30 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BELLEVUE, Wash. - June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eNom, Inc. (www.enom.com), along with Employ Media (Cleveland, OH), announced today that it is offering customers .jobs domain registrations. eNom, Inc., one of the top registrars in the world with over 6.4 million domains hosted, will be the largest domain registrar to offer the .jobs domain.

INA Launches Global Initiative to Establish Commercial Standards for Podcasting
Wed, 22 Jun 2005, 12:51 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The International Nanocasting Alliance (INA), the international trade organization for commercial podcasters announced today the launch of the first global initiative to establish universally accepted standards for commercial podcasting. The program is consulting a wide spectrum of podcasters from around the world, along with a coalition of academics, media, marketing, advertising and legal experts. The program will seek to identify guidelines and best practices that participating commercial podcasters will voluntarily agree to follow.

M2SYS Delivers Integrated Biometric Technology to Largest Detention Center in Southeast For Process Improvements and Tightened Security
Wed, 22 Jun 2005, 12:19 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric technology research and development, announced today that the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Atlanta, GA has selected the M2SYS fingerprint recognition solution for use within its 3,636-bed detention center. The biometric system is integrated into DeKalb's correctional facility management software provided by Digital Solutions Inc. (DSI), an M2SYS strategic partner.

iExplore Announces 2005 Top Ten World Travel Destinations
Wed, 22 Jun 2005, 11:59 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a mid-year update, iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announces the list of 'Top Ten World Travel Destinations' in 2005 (to date) as determined by bookings of its adventure and experiential travelers between January 1, 2005 and May 31, 2005.

Brainchild Software Launches NuTrak, a Revolutionary Life Tracking System
Tue, 21 Jun 2005, 04:32 EST — Edited by Beverly West
PHOENIX, AZ - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brainchild Software, Inc. (www.NuTrak.com), a computer consulting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, today announced the launch of NuTrak 1.0, a unique lifestyle tracking and nutritional analysis program designed to help users keep track of nutrients, supplements, medications, and activities in order to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Lipmedic Inc. Announces New 'Lip Balm of the Month'
Tue, 21 Jun 2005, 02:43 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lipmedic Inc. (www.Lipmedic.com) announces a new and improved spin-off to its ever-popular Lip Balm of the Month Club - a six-month version of its 12-month predecessor. The new half-yearly Lip Balm of the Month sampler promises the same great quality lip products in customers' mailboxes every month, but at less than half the cost and commitment.

'Iran and America: Rekindling a Love Lost' by Iran Expert Urges Us to Give Peace a Chance
Tue, 21 Jun 2005, 01:21 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- East-West Understanding Press today announced the publication of 'Iran and America: Rekindling a Love Lost' (ISBN: 0974217204) by Dr. Badi Badiozamani, an Iranian-American scholar who has lived half of his life in the United States. The book is a historical analysis of the relationship between these two great nations. It calls for a rejuvenation of the friendship between Iran and America.

New Service Delivers Live Phone Transferred Local Hispanic Auto Leads to Car Dealers Spanish Speaking Staff
Tue, 21 Jun 2005, 11:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES. Calif. - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Hispanic live mortgage lead provider, Spanish Lead Services announced today they have officially launched their automotive lead product to provide auto dealers with local brand-specific Hispanic auto buying leads. This service is perfect for dealerships that are looking for a new and cost effective way to build more sales to Hispanics. Spanish Lead Services offer car dealers two different methods of receiving leads. A live direct telephone connection to local Hispanics who want to buy their brand of car, and e-mail or fax as a lead delivery method.

Reaction Biology Corporation Awarded NIH Kinase Grant
Tue, 21 Jun 2005, 10:21 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MALVERN, PA - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reaction Biology Corporation ('RBC') today announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop its new microarray kinase screening technology for testing compounds in nanoliter reactions.

For Patients with Primary-Progressive MS, Diamonds Really are a Best Friend
Mon, 20 Jun 2005, 09:17 EST — Edited by Beverly West
FRESNO, Calif. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kaizer Diamonds International, Inc., an industry leader in quality wholesale diamonds and diamond jewelry, today announced that they are beginning another Mystery Auction on eBay (eBay user ID - kdi-inc) to benefit research into new treatments for Primary-Progressive MS. The hidden treasure chest, prepared by Kaizer Diamonds, is guaranteed to contain items worth at least $100,000. All mystery items will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as well as an appraisal.

Unprecedented Move by Federal Judge Allowing Federal Racketeering Action to Proceed Against Arizona State Court Judges
Mon, 20 Jun 2005, 01:48 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PHOENIZ, AZ - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On June 5th, 2005 Federal Judge David Campbell of Phoenix allowed a Federal Racketeering Action to proceed against Arizona Superior Court Judges Ronald Reinstein, Jonathan Schwartz, Gregory Martin, Edward Burke as well as employees of the State prison system and the Law firm Arizona Attorney General, it was announced today by Anant Tripati. (CIV 2003-1122 PHX DGC (DKD))

Tom Arnold Inspires High School Graduates Who Have Overcome Learning Disabilites
Mon, 20 Jun 2005, 10:34 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CULVER CITY, Calif. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor and comedian, Tom Arnold, will address the Class of 2005 graduating from the Kayne Eras Center (KEC) School on June 22. All 23 graduates are youngsters challenged by learning, developmental or emotional disabilities who have overcome many obstacles to arrive at this significant milestone. Of the graduating class, 15 students are already enrolled for the fall term in area colleges and trade schools.

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories June 13 to 17th, 2005
Sat, 18 Jun 2005, 10:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to entertainment and technology feature editors, for the week ending Friday, June 17, 2005, includes popular topics like the American Catholic Church in the United States to Ordain First Female to Catholic Priesthood, French climber 'Spiderman' Alain Robert scales 62-story skyscraper, Long-Term Care Insurance could soon be 100% Tax-Deductible, and a new book steers the issue of distracted driving. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

In Her New Book 'Reality Nursing,' Veteran Nurse Penn Turner Reaches Out to a New Generation of Care-Givers
Fri, 17 Jun 2005, 05:42 EST — Edited by Beverly West
BALTIMORE, MD - June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Amendment Exchange Christian Resource/Publishers today announced the publication of 'Reality Nursing: Surviving the First Year,' by Penn Turner, RN. The book, which is intended to be a resource for fledgling nurses, is based on the real life experiences of author and veteran registered nurse, Penn Turner, who has over 20 years of experience working in major hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics across the country.

George Washington, Other Military Sculptures will Bivouac at Boston Expo
Fri, 17 Jun 2005, 04:53 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. - June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A three-day exhibit of Historical Figures(R) by artist and historian George Stuart will open on Friday July 1, 2005 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The sixteen sculptures are quarter life-sized, highly detailed, three-dimensional portraits of history's most famous as well as notorious military figures. Stuart's work will be featured as part of the World Model Soldiers Exposition. At a seminar on Saturday July 2, the California artist will discuss his work and techniques.

Sharrow Group Helps Homebuilders Optimize Mortgage Programs
Fri, 17 Jun 2005, 01:44 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ROCHESTER, NY - June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the addition of Jim Graf as VP and Partner, the Sharrow Group (www.sharrowgroup.com) is expanding its homebuilder services to include all aspects of profitable in-house mortgage programs. According to Graf, 'A well-designed mortgage program can reduce construction cycles by up to four weeks and give builders more control over closing dates, carrying costs and customer satisfaction. That's in addition to increasing total profits by at least one percent per home.'

American Catholic Church in the United States - ACCUS to Ordain First Female to Catholic Priesthood
Fri, 17 Jun 2005, 10:48 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
JACKSONVILLE, AL - June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday July 2nd, 2005, The Most Reverend Lawrence J. Harms D.D., Presiding Archbishop of the American Catholic Church in the US, will ordain Deacon Maureen Sullivan as the first female Priest to the Catholic Priesthood in the ACCUS.

Espionage Expert Presents 'From Pigeons To Predators'
Thu, 16 Jun 2005, 02:30 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- History is a Hoot, Inc. has announced that noted espionage historian, and Emmy winner, Linda McCarthy, will be a featured speaker during the National Archives' June technology month. Her presentation 'From Pigeons to Predators: How SIGINT Helped Shape American Espionage' will be held in the McGowan Theater on June 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

Organist Keith Thompson plays THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER VARIATIONS by Dudley Buck in SF Concert June 25 and 26
Thu, 16 Jun 2005, 02:30 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keith Thompson will play music including popular composers, Elgar, Pachelbel, Brahms, Gershwin, Rodgers and Buck on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on the June 25 - 26 weekend, Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, (www.echoesofheaven.com) announced today.

Henning Hansen New CEO of FIRM
Thu, 16 Jun 2005, 01:05 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FIRM today announced the appointment of Henning Hansen as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Hansen will take the helm of the world's leading provider of survey & reporting software for Market Research (MR) and Enterprise Insight Management (EIM).

Innovative, Economical, Environmental Friendly System that Dramatically Increases Cash Flow from Wells by Pumping Oil, Water, and Gas More Efficiently than Current Systems
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 08:06 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DynaPump, Inc. has announced the newest addition to its line of innovative pumping systems; the Natural Gas DynaPump Power Unit. It allows all producers of fluid from the ground to pump fluid more efficiently than with current systems. Thousands of oil and gas wells can be operated more efficiently and cost effectively by using the natural gas power unit instead of an electric unit freeing up electricity for other needs. The DynaPump natural gas power unit provides the best solution for producing the maximum flow at the lowest lifting cost.

THE MACX LLC, a Building Products Distributor in Fort Myers, Introduces ProCell Dock and Deck Systems to South and Central Florida
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 03:53 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FORT MYERS, Fla. - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- THE MACX LLC (www.themacx.com) has formed an alliance with ProCell LLC of Foley AL. for the exclusive distribution of their 'new generation' composite dock and deck products in South and Central Florida. Caloosa Yacht and Racket Club in Fort Myers, an upscale yachting community, recently selected ProCell for a complete renovation of their marina.

Digital Solutions Inc. Partners with M2SYS to Address Demand for Robust Biometrics System from Law Enforcement Customers
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 02:34 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, announced it has finalized a long-term partnership agreement with Digital Solutions Inc. (DSI), a criminal justice and public safety automation industry leader, to integrate the M2SYS patent-pending fingerprint recognition solution called Bio-Plugin(TM) into DSI's Offender Management System(TM). The technology is now available to DSI's growing customer base of detention centers throughout the U.S., and has already been adopted by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office detention center; the largest in the southeast, processing 80,000 to 100,000 inmates annually.

Long-Term Care Insurance Could Soon Be 100% Tax-Deductible; Early-Bird Steps Can Assure Benefit
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 01:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, Wash. - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's leading long-term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers, announced an early-bird cost minimization program. The aim is to help millions of Americans secure the best long-term care coverage while preserving assets, and eventually deduct the entire premium expense on their Federal tax returns.

News Broadcasters Worldwide Choose INTELLIscribe 3.2 for News Script Printing
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 12:23 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
IDAHO FALLS, ID - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brooks Internet Software, Inc. (www.brooksnet.com) today announced the immediate availability of INTELLIscribe(R) 3.2, a program designed to make document distribution and printer management simple and inexpensive.

Book Offers New Perspective on the Distracted-Driving Issue with Life Saving Ideas from Scientists and Top Driving Instructors
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 11:23 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHAPEL HILL, NC - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Know a distracted driver... chatting on a cell phone, eating a fast food meal, or reaching into the back seat to deal with kids? Recommending 'Disciplined Attention: How to Improve Your Visual Attention When You Drive' (ISBN: 0-942267-29-X) from Profile Press could save their life (www.disciplined-attention.com).

VanityTel.com Helps Customers Hunt for Buried Treasure in Their Telephone Number
Wed, 15 Jun 2005, 03:06 EST — Edited by Beverly West
LONG BEACH, Calif. - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vanity Tel Corp. (www.vanitytel.com) today announced the launch of their new online service, designed to connect people who have valuable and desirable telephone numbers with the people, professionals or corporations who want to buy them.

Schuur Metals Inc. Announced Today that the Company Supplied the Special Temper Copper for the 'Impactor' on the 'Deep Impact' Spacecraft
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 06:43 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The special temper copper for the 'Impactor' on the 'Deep Impact' spacecraft was supplied by Schuur Metals Inc. (www.schuurmetals.com) in San Clemente, California. The Impactor on the Deep Impact vehicle is scheduled to collide with Comet Tempel 1 80 million miles from Earth on July the 4th, 2005. The Impactor and the Tempel 1 will collide at a relative speed 23,000 mph and will impact at a force of 4 1/2 tons on TNT.

Three Time Super Bowl Champion Strength and Conditioning Coach Endorses XTREME Performance
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 05:46 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LITTLETON, Colo. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- XTREME Performance Inc., the designer and developer of innovative, safe, and natural performance enhancing nutritional products, today announced the formal endorsement of strength and conditioning Coach Tom Shaw.

Newburgh, NY Eye Surgeon Offers Alcon's AcrySof(R) ReSTOR(R) Intraocular Lens for Cataract Correction
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 02:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEWBURGH, NY - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mary Davidian, M.D., of Highland Ophthalmology Associates, a leading ophthalmic surgeon in Newburgh, announces the offering of Alcon's AcrySof(R) ReSTOR(R) Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients.

The Newcomen Society and the Harvard Business School Jointly Honor Michelle Craig MacDonald with Postdoctoral Fellowship
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 01:09 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
EXTON, Penn. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Newcomen Society (www.newcomen.org) and the Harvard Business School recently awarded Michelle Craig MacDonald with the prestigious Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Business History.

Fresno Home Ownership Program Celebrates Success and Announces New Home Buyer Workshop Schedule
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 10:59 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FRESNO, Calif. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Pacific Housing & Finance Agency, joining with City Councilmember Cynthia Sterling, congratulate 11 Fresno families who took a major step toward home ownership during the past year through the Public Lease-Purchase program Sterling launched in Fresno last June.

It's in the Juice - 1ST STEP for Energy Liquid Multivitamin: A Safe Alternative to Anabolic Steroids
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 10:23 EST — Edited by Beverly West
HOUSTON, TX - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the midst of scandal surrounding the athletic world concerning anabolic steroids and performance enhancing drugs, a company has quietly become a leading player with a safe alternative, yielding extraordinary results. High Performance Fitness, Inc. is quickly dominating the market after proving itself effective among highly competitive athletes with 1st STEP For Energy, its liquid multivitamin and mineral supplement.

O'Connor Hospital Selects the Xpediator JRepository(R), an Innovative Web-Based Tool that Automates Continuous JCAHO Readiness and Quality Improvement for the Healthcare Industry
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 10:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Xpediate Consulting, LLC (www.xpd8llc.com) announces O'Connor Hospital, a principal provider of health care for Silicon Valley, and an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity Health System, as one of its latest marquee clients in California. O'Connor Hospital has selected Xpediate Consulting, LLC to implement the Xpediator JRepository(R) software, one of the nation's first truly web-based JCAHO survey readiness and standard-based quality improvement solutions.

New Zealand Company Auctions off the Chance of Becoming 'The 8th Wonder of the World'
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 06:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reprazent Clothing Company, a New Zealand innovator in interactive clothing concepts, is currently conducting an online auction which may well prove to be a world first. Internet auction site eBay is expected to field bids from around the globe, for the opportunity to become the first organization to be marketed around the world in this possibly revolutionary marketing campaign.

Ad Campaign Climbs to New Heights - Internet Casino Sponsors 'Spiderman's' 62-Story Skyscraper Ascent
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 04:27 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
HONG KONG - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If anyone in the real world can get away with the nickname 'Spiderman' it is French climber Alain Robert. The daredevil free-climber scaled Hong Kong's 62-story Cheung Kong Center skyscraper with his bare hands on Saturday, wearing the ever-popular tattoo of online casino GoldenPalace.com on his naked torso.

Connecting Through Dance Celebrates 5 Years of Partnering with the Visually Impaired
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 01:50 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
OAKLAND, Calif. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, July 16, Bay area ballroom dancers will gather to honor Connecting Through Dance's fifth year anniversary and raise funds for the non-profit organization that has used dance to bridge the gap between the visually impaired and sighted communities.

Secrets of Those July 4th Songs: The G-Man Reveals the Truth About the Top Patriotic Tunes of All Time
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 10:49 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Some of America's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose. In an article available for use online and in print, Scott G (recording artist The G-Man) reveals some surprising facts.

Business and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories June 6 to 10th, 2005
Fri, 10 Jun 2005, 06:13 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and entertainment feature editors, for the week ending Friday, June 10, 2005, includes popular topics like network and IT news from SUPERCOMM 2005, the sudden popularity of Safari Vacations to Madagascar thanks to the new DreamWorks Animation film, the Hillbilly Days Festival in Missouri, and an in-store appearance by reggaeton artist Don Omar at Tower Records New York. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

ThrowThings.com to Sponsor Skillet and Cow Chip Throwing Contests at the Hillbilly Days Festival
Fri, 10 Jun 2005, 04:43 EST — Edited by Beverly West
RAVENNA, OH and LEBANON, MO - June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ThrowThings.com LLC (www.ThrowThings.com), a leading provider of ventriloquist dummies, promotional products, and unusual items, today announced that it has been named the Official Sponsor of the Skillet Throwing Contest, and the Cow Chip Throwing Contest, to be held as part of the 32nd annual Hillbilly Days Festival in Lebanon, Missouri, June 16th-19th. This weekend-long event will take place in downtown Lebanon and Bennett Spring State Park. Proceeds from most games and food sales at this year's Festival will benefit The American Cancer Society.

Kaizer Diamonds Announces Mystery Auction to Fund Multiple Sclerosis Research
Fri, 10 Jun 2005, 03:36 EST — Edited by Beverly West
FRESNO, Calif. -- June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kaizer Diamonds International, Inc., an industry leader in quality wholesale diamonds and diamond jewelry, today announced that it will begin holding mystery auctions on eBay to benefit MS research. The hidden treasure chest, prepared by Kaizer Diamonds, is guaranteed to contain items worth at least $100,000.00.

'Business & Beyond' to Feature The Lyamec Corporation - Commercial Activities with Libya
Fri, 10 Jun 2005, 03:18 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, TX - June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lyamec Corporation (www.lyamec.com) announces that Platinum Television Group has selected The Lyamec Corporation for its innovative, educational television series 'Business and Beyond.' This segment is tentatively scheduled to air in late 2005 nationally on CNBC as well as internationally on CNBC Europe and regional news networks in many of the top 100 markets nationwide.

Cash Now CEO Miro Zecevic Interviewed by Wall Street Reporter Senior Analyst
Fri, 10 Jun 2005, 10:53 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miro Zecevic, President of Cash Now Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: CHNW), a pioneer and continuing leader in the payday loan and check-cashing industry, was interviewed Thursday June 9 2005 by a Wall Street Reporter Senior Analyst - further evidence of Cash Now's growing presence among investors and on The Street.

The Lyamec Corporation and Grifco International Make Amends on Global Oil Tools Acquisition
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 05:18 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, TX - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lyamec Corporation (www.lyamec.com), an investment related franchise distribution and merchandising agreement corporation, today announced that in an emergency session called by The Lyamec Corporation, Global Oil Tools, and Grifco International (OTC Pink Sheets: GFCI); the Lyamec Corporation agreed to give Grifco International an additional 30 day exclusive option to buy Global Oil Tools. Surprisingly, the terms of the new deal are better than those previously agreed to by Grifco International and Global Oil Tools.

Tower Records Announces Exclusive In-Store Appearance by Don Omar at New York Lincoln Center Location on Friday, June 10th
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 04:20 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK CITY, NY - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having taken a break to enjoy the success of his last release, 2004's 'The Last Don: Live,' Don Omar is ready to get back to the music. The popular reggaeton artist will be promoting his latest release, 'Los Bandoleros,' at the Tower Records Lincoln Center location this Friday, June 10th at 5pm.

New Internet Service Offers Small Business Information on Contracting with Government and Large Corporations
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 03:38 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO, NY - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bates Development Group Inc. (www.bates-group.com/benefits.htm), a start-up procurement and contracting research firm has introduced an internet-based service for small and medium sized companies interested in doing business with government and large corporations, Bates-Group.Com.

M2SYS and Medibase Healthcare Solutions Lead Joint Session About Emerging Trend of Fingerprint Recognition Technology in Healthcare Industry
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 02:39 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ATLANTA, GA - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, announced it has finalized a long-term partnership agreement with The Medibase Group, Inc., a leading software solutions provider for the healthcare industry, to integrate and distribute the M2SYS patent-pending fingerprint recognition solution called Bio-Plugin(TM) under the Medibase product name BASEmetric(TM).

PC Kidz LLC, a Tyler, Texas Based Children's Computer Education Company, Announces the Sale of its First Franchise in North Texas
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 12:48 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TYLER, TX - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stacy and Matt Etzelmiller of Keller, TX will be the managing owners of PC Kidz Mid-Cities, the first company franchise in Texas. The new franchise will continue to serve north Tarrant County by offering computer education classes to preschool and school age children through public and private preschools, as well as through early education programs.

VoIP Breakthrough without Hardware or Modem for Voice E-Mails and VoIP Calls Pioneered by VoiceInM@il Systems Corp.
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 11:31 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VoiceInM@il Systems Corp. has launched its new VoIP capabilities utilizing their Tele2Net technology. The company offers a unified long distance messaging system to send voice e-mails and have e-mails read to the consumer without a computer.

Political Author Patrick Wood Launches World Affairs Journal: The August Review
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 11:09 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SPOKANE, Wash. - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The August Corporation announces the launch of 'The August Review' (www.AugustReview.com), a world affairs journal edited by bestselling author and former SEC investment advisor Patrick M. Wood. The August Review focuses on the global elite in politics and business.

Lutheran Healthcare Selects the Xpediator JRepository(TM), an Innovative Web-Based Tool That Automates Continuous JCAHO Readiness for the Healthcare Industry
Thu, 9 Jun 2005, 10:49 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN RAFAEL, Calif - June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Xpediate Consulting, LLC announces Lutheran HealthCare, a principal provider of community-focused health care for southwest Brooklyn and a major teaching affiliate of the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, as one of their latest marquee clients in New York City. Lutheran HealthCare has selected Xpediate Consulting, LLC to implement one of the nation's first truly web-based JCAHO survey readiness and standard-based quality improvement solutions.

Indian Visions on National Trails Day
Wed, 8 Jun 2005, 06:13 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MONTPELIER, VT - June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Native Voices Foundation announced today that thanks to the American Hiking Society inviting 'America's First Caretakers,' the Indian Nations, to their 13th Annual National Trails Day at over 1,100 US events on June 4th, it inspired exciting visions and hope for future generations. The MVP's of the Day were Nancy Lyons (Vt. Abenaki) and her husband Howard (Iroquois), a Nammy Music Award winner, who led a blessing for the safety of hikers and drummed a thanksgiving prayersong that echoed again through the Green Mountain Trails.

eNom, Inc., the #1 Domain Name Registrar for Resellers, Wins Three Top Name Intelligence Awards - More Awards Than Any Other Registrar
Wed, 8 Jun 2005, 11:09 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BELLEVUE, WA - June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eNom, Inc. announced that it has been awarded three of the prestigious Name Intelligence Awards for 2004. eNom was honored as the Best ICANN Registrar with a Reseller Business, the Best Drop Catcher, and the Users' Choice Registrar, at a ceremony held in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, May 26th. eNom has won the award for Best Reseller Registrar the last four years consecutively.

Dynamics Direct Debuts Personalized RSS in Email Marketing Platform
Wed, 8 Jun 2005, 10:50 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dynamics Direct, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing software and ASP solutions for the enterprise market, has introduced the first integrated Email and RSS Marketing solution. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is an XML-based format for content distribution that is now being used by most online publishers including Google, Yahoo!, MSN and others. The breakthrough online marketing solution empowers consumers to get personalized communications to either their email inbox or RSS reader.

Marinello Schools of Beauty Celebrates its 100-Year Anniversary and the Grand Opening of a New Expanded Facility in City of Industry, CA
Tue, 7 Jun 2005, 05:01 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - June 7 ((SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leader in cosmetology education and training since 1905, announces the grand opening of its expanded educational facility, located in the Puente Hills Mall at 1600 Azusa Avenue, Suite 244, in the City of Industry, Calif. The Grand Opening celebration will take place on Thursday, June 16th, beginning at 1:00 pm.

BannerTrucks Mobile Billboards Are Worth a Thousand Words Thanks to New Commuter Radio Component
Tue, 7 Jun 2005, 03:36 EST — Edited by Beverly West
CHICAGO, Ill. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Banner Trucks (www.BannerTrucks.com) A unique mobile advertising company based in Chicago, today announced the launch of CommuteTalk, a new short frequency radio station featuring employment and local news on wheels, as well as 15-second spots, rotated every five minutes during drive-time for premium Banner Truck clients. CommuteTalk is designed specifically to target the hard-to-reach drive-time demographic.

Readers Tell of Healing Powers in Innovative New Book
Tue, 7 Jun 2005, 02:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PETALUMA, Calif. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children's book, guided meditation, or a spiritual epiphany? This new, award winning book from Soul Moments Publishing takes on new meaning as readers and national reviewers all agree: author, artist Shirley Ryan's book 'Searching for the Waters of Antiquity' (ISBN: 0975419609) is a powerful source of renewal, spiritual energy and healing.

Research Reveals Builders Don't Listen - Help is on the Way!
Tue, 7 Jun 2005, 12:05 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
DELAVAN, WI - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stebnitz Builders, a family-owned design-build home remodeling company, announced today that it has implemented a methodology called 'Procedural Listening,' which is a proprietary discipline that ensures all client communication is documented and passed throughout the entire organization.

CorEdge Networks Demonstrates Major Advances in AMC, ATCE and MicroTCA Products and Systems at SUPERCOMM 2005
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 03:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN RAMON, Calif. - SUPERCOMM 2005 - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CorEdge Networks, Inc., will continue its dramatic product and technology innovation by demonstrating numerous industry-first working AdvancedTCA (ATCA) and MicroTCA products at SUPERCOMM 2005, held June 7-9, 2005, in Chicago's McCormick Place. CorEdge products will be showcased in the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) pavilion (booth #43085). Additionally, a number of firms participating in the show will demonstrate CorEdge products in conjunction with their own ATCA and MicroTCA products.

E-commercials on the Internet - Streaming Video
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 02:18 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BRANCHBURG, NJ - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This month ewebmercials.com, a division of Global Media LLC, announced the introduction of a new and easy way to put a TV commercial onto a client's web site. Ewebmercials takes an existing video file in the form of VHS, Hi8, DVD, MPEG, QuickTime, or Windows Media Player and converts and encodes the file. They also do the server hosting and streaming.

Madagascar Movie Stimulating Travel Demand to Country - iExplore Launches New Safari to Madagascar to Meet Needs
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 01:44 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raking in $101 million since its debut, the animated film 'Madagascar' is not only driving box office sales, it is stimulating new travel demand to Madagascar, the island nation located of the southeastern coast of Africa. This is based on actual sales trends seen by iExplore (www.iExplore.com), a leading seller of adventure and experiential travel, who specializes in African safaris.

VoiceInM@il Offers Unified Long Distance Messaging to Internet Connection without Hardware/Modem
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 01:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VoiceInM@il Systems Corp. (www.voiceinmail.com) has launched new VoIP capabilities utilizing its Tele2Net technology. The company offers a unified messaging system for sending voice e-mails and having your e-mails read to you.

Napatech Announces 10 Gb Protocol and Traffic Analysis Platform Supporting the Telco Triple Play of Video, Voice and Data
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 12:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Napatech today announces the extension of the company's protocol and traffic analysis product line with the immediate availability of the 1 x 10 Gb Programmable Protocol Analysis Network Adapter.

'Biblical Warnings Resource, Part I and Part II,' both by Penn Turner, Puts God's Warnings at Readers Fingertips
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 11:55 EST — Edited by Beverly West
BALTIMORE, MD - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Amendment Exchange Christian Resource/Publishers today announced the publication of 'Biblical Warnings Resource Part I and Part II' both by Penn Turner. These easily accessible quick-reference guides to God's warnings are designed specifically to assist pastors, teachers, students, and evangelical witnesses to effectively communicate the Word of God.

Napatech Announces Fully Programmable Network Adapter
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 11:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Napatech today announces the company's new fully programmable network adapter product line with the immediate availability of 4 x 1 Gb and 8 x 1 Gb network adapters. The Programmable Network Adapter product line contains the most powerful and the only fully programmable network adapters available on the market today, allowing packet processing at up to 8 Gbps.

City Kitchens of Seattle Chosen as Best Independent Housewares Retailer in The United States
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 10:58 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEATTLE, Wash. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle based City Kitchens was honored in an international forum as one of twenty retailers from eighteen countries around the world at the fifth annual gia (Global Innovator Award) dinner and awards presentation at the Standard Club in Chicago. This group of best-in-class housewares retailers was singled out for excelling at business innovation and superior merchandising as determined by a distinguished panel of international retail experts. The gia gala event, sponsored by the International Housewares Association recognized City Kitchens as the best independent housewares retailer in the nation.

Business and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories May 31 to June 3, 2005
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 11:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Newswire Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and feature editors, for the week ending Friday, June 3, 2005, includes popular topics like sports legend Pete Rose endorsing a liquid vitamin supplement, sports 'bad boy' Dennis Rodman participating in the 2005 Wife-Carrying Contest, the first ever virtual bikini contest, and a new podcasting radio show for the book industry. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Images of Nature® Announces an Evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 06:15 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
OAK BROOK, Ill. - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery in Oakbrook Center announces an evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception Saturday, June 11th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tom Mangelsen (www.mangelsen.com) will be making his first personal appearance in Oak Brook and is looking forward to sharing the stories of his travels.

OnlineBootyCall.com Announces Cyberdating's First-Ever Virtual Bikini Contest for Would Be Calendar Girls
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 02:33 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OnlineBootyCall.com, a division of Mobeze, Inc., today announced that it will become the first online dating destination to hold a virtual bikini contest on their site. A panel of OBC judges will review each contestant who registers for the OBC Bikini Calendar contest, and then choose a pool of initial finalists, from which OnlineBootyCall.com members will choose the hottest twelve contestants to adorn the pages of OnLineBootyCall.com's 2006 Bikini Calendar.

In Time for Book Expo America, Authors and Self-Publishers Can Promote Their Works for Free
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 11:52 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - Book Expo America - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Book authors and self-publishers can submit free announcements about new books, upcoming author appearances, interviews and podcasts, book signings, festivals, conferences, workshops, and other book-related news for free publication on Publishers Newswire(TM), the news and marketing resource for book publishers and authors. Founded in 2003 by award-winning journalist and marketing expert Christopher Simmons, the site includes articles, author interviews, and book news.

RJ Communications Combines Nanocasting and Podcasting to Launch Publishing Basics Radio
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 10:44 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - Book Expo America - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RJ Communications, a New York based publishing services company, announced today the launch of Publishing Basics Radio, a program aimed at educating the fast growing self-publishing market. The show's subtitle, 'Helping you navigate the self publishing minefield,' says it all. Publishing Basics Radio is hosted by Ron Pramschufer, a 35-year industry professional with a penchant for plain, straight talk. The show is available at www.WBJBRadio.com where it is streamed on-demand.

Global Oil Tools Moves on Libya without Grifco International
Fri, 3 Jun 2005, 10:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
HOUSTON, TX - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With regards to the already expired agreement between Grifco International and Global Oil Tools, Inc and further with Grifco's CEO, Jim Dial's oddly timed retraction of compliance with the preset terms of engagement already agreed to with The Lyamec Corporation; Lyamec has now solidified its position with Global Oil Tool's expansion into Libya.

Le Book Moderne Giggles Early at Tattered Cover
Thu, 2 Jun 2005, 07:29 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, Colo. - June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Le Book Moderne, LLC (www.lebookmoderne.com) announced today that the first GiggleTin(TM), artfully decorated tins containing an illustrated children's story coupled with an audio CD of original songs and interactive content, will now be available at all Tattered Cover stores (www.tatteredcover.com) on June 5, 2005. The release date is a full two weeks earlier than the date they had initially planned for.

WUSA-TV Sponsors Teen Driver Training Program in Washington DC Area
Thu, 2 Jun 2005, 10:15 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WASHINGTON, DC - June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WUSA TV, Channel 9 is sponsoring the nationally-acclaimed New Driver Car Control Clinic(R) in the Washington DC area beginning June 17. The Clinic is a hands-on, behind-the-wheel accident avoidance and defensive driving program for teens and their parents available in ten states.

Big Fat Greek Fundraiser for The Little Red Wagon Guild & Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Thu, 2 Jun 2005, 06:30 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif. - June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Daphne's Greek Cafe in Orange is hosting a grand opening event on Thursday, June 2nd from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event, a Big Fat Greek Fundraiser benefiting the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), will be held at the new location in the Village at Orange, 1500 East Village Way. The public is invited to dine and donate at Daphne's for fresh, fast and delicious contemporary Greek food. Daphne's Greek Cafe will donate 20 percent of sales on June 2nd to CHOC!

eNom Logs Six Million Hosted Domain Names - Online Services Provider Is Industry's Third Largest
Thu, 2 Jun 2005, 06:00 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BELLEVUE, WA - June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eNom, Inc., a leading provider of domain name registration and other online services, announced today that it now hosts more than six million domain names on its platform, including more than four million domains registered under its own eNom, Inc. credentials.

Jay Conrad Levinson of Guerrilla Marketing Featured on Trade-pals.com
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 04:55 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TORONTO, ON, Canada - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trade-pals.com is pleased to announce that Jay Conrad Levinson of Guerrilla Marketing has signed up as one of the website's first members and will be featured on the home page during the month of June. The website is excited about Mr. Levinson's addition as it was mainly his teachings about marketing that inspired the concept of the site.

Dennis Rodman Crosses Line with Wife - Basketball Legend and Online Casino Team up for Wife-Carrying Contest
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 03:57 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SONKAJARVI, Finland - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As an NBA legend, notorious party animal, headline-grabbing celebrity, wrestler, poker player, and talk-show host, Dennis Rodman has done it all. Except lend his unique brand of shock value to the 2005 Wife Carrying World Championships that is. Now 'The Worm' proves there's a first time for everything.

Pete Rose Endorses Vitamin Supplement, 1st Step for Energy
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 03:07 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Full Performance Fitness Inc. has signed a deal with baseball legend, 'The Hit King,' Pete Rose to promote their product, 1st Step for Energy, a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement. Pete Rose believes in this product as a safe, effective product for everyday people as well as athletes training for peak performance. He was first introduced to the product by a friend of his son's that played basketball with him.

Greater Northwest Medical Group Grows and Changes to Meet Patient Needs
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 01:08 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, IL - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Northwest Medical Group, including 12 Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians, 2 physician assistants, 3 physical therapists, and 2 registered dieticians, announces the addition of Dr. Christian Daniels, a Family Practice physician, who will be treating pediatric through adult aged patients at the practice's new Glenview, IL office.

Housing Construction Trends Report Goes National
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 12:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BEAVERTON, Ore. - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Forefront Economics Inc. (www.forecon.com) announced today the launch of national coverage for their Housing Construction Trends Report (HCTR). The monthly report presents trends in single and multi-family housing units permitted for construction at the state, county, and metropolitan area levels. Permit history and analysis can also be downloaded from the HCTR website.

Dutch Communications Announces Vice President of Business Development
Wed, 1 Jun 2005, 11:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo. - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dutch Communications, Inc. today announced the addition of Kedrick W. Robinson as the company's Vice President of Business Development effective June 1, 2005.

May 2005

Major Theme Parks and Attractions Sign Up with Cygnus, America Online 'eTicketing' Service
Tue, 31 May 2005, 05:41 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ORLANDO, Fla. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnus eTransactions Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYGT) today announced that major theme parks, water parks and attractions have signed up to provide eTicket sales through AOL(R) CityGuide, a leading provider of local entertainment information online, available free on the Web at aolcityguide.com.

Planet Bingo(TM) Announces Appeal
Tue, 31 May 2005, 04:53 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Planet Bingo(TM), a developer and manufacturer of bingo gaming products, today announced its intention of appealing a judgment by the District Court in Las Vegas in favor of GameTech International, Inc. The judgment addressed claims that GameTech and others infringed two patents exclusively licensed to Planet Bingo. Planet Bingo(TM) brought suit in 2001, following GameTech's attempts to market a competitor to Planet Bingo's highly-successful MPBingo(R) game.

Federal Long Term Care Awareness Project Winds Down, But Private-Sector Information Service Ramps Up
Tue, 31 May 2005, 04:06 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KIRKLAND, WA - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Network takes baton from Washington following successful trial programs in five states. With Memorial Day behind us, so is the Federal government's Long-Term Care Consumer Awareness Campaign, with uncertain prospects for revival. Information kits, consisting of a booklet and audio CD, will no longer be available as supplies dwindle.

French Heritage Festival June 11-12, 2005 in Ste. Genevieve Missouri Where Colonial French America Still Lives
Tue, 31 May 2005, 03:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
STE. GENEVIEVE, MO - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Colonial French America comes alive at the French Heritage Festival in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, on June 11-12, 2005, French Colonial Ste. Genevieve, Inc., French Heritage Society, and The Charron Institute, announced today.

Who's Your Daddy? Infant Gets Sponsorship Deal
Tue, 31 May 2005, 12:37 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
HARRISBURG, Penn. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People who thought LeBron James or Tiger Woods were too young for their enormous company sponsorships are in for a shock. Internet casino-turned-household name GoldenPalace.com has won an eBay auction to sponsor a newborn baby boy. The boy's parents scored $999 for the unique sponsorship opportunity.

Award-Winning Online Professor Launches Educational Game-Creation Services Aimed at College-Prep Schools and Home-Schooling Parents
Tue, 31 May 2005, 12:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The idea for college online instructor, James Musgrave's new service, Contemporary Instructional Concepts (www.contempinstruct.com), came after many semesters of teaching online through a variety of San Diego colleges.

Best Selling Political Author Patrick Wood Launches 'The August Review,' a World Affairs Journal
Tue, 31 May 2005, 11:15 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SPOKANE, WA - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The August Corporation (www.AugustReview.com) today announced the launch of 'The August Review,' a world affairs journal edited by bestselling author and former SEC investment advisor Patrick M. Wood. 'The August Review,' an Internet-exclusive, subscription-only publication, focuses on the global elite in politics and business.

Entertainment and Technology Weekly News Summary of Send2Press Feature Stories May 23-27, 2005
Fri, 27 May 2005, 06:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Newswire Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and feature editors, for the week ending May 27, 2005, includes popular topics like man tries for TV-watching world record, President Bush to release butterflies for Memorial Day ceremony, Indian Nations invited to join National Trail Day, and American Director Elena Araoz takes Arthur Miller to the Beijing Stage. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

President Bush to Release Butterflies at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day to Honor Fallen Heroes
Fri, 27 May 2005, 05:22 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WASHINGTON, DC - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Defense's Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has scheduled a ceremony to honor and remember heroes who lost their lives in the service of our country or during terrorist attacks. Over 100 youth that have lost loved ones will attend the ceremony and each will release a live butterfly with President Bush, the IBBA announced today.

Long Island Trial Attorney Steps Back From the Bench and Into the Spotlight in 'Biloxi Blues'
Fri, 27 May 2005, 04:28 EST — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate his 30th year in the American Theatre, Bruce L. Roistacher, a veteran Long Island criminal defense attorney, will star in a production of Neil Simon's 'Biloxi Blues,' directed by Ed Murray, and produced by Long Islands well-respected repertory company, The Gray Wig.

American Hiking Society Invites Indian Nations to Join National Trails Day(R) June 4
Fri, 27 May 2005, 02:43 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ASPEN, Colo. - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- June 4, 2005 marks the 13th National Trails Day, an annual celebration coordinated by American Hiking Society, with more than 1000 events across the U.S. 'American Hiking Society warmly invites members of the American Indian Nations to join in the fun and healing of Mother Earth on National Trails Day at our magnificent National and Urban Parks,' said Ivan Levin, Trail Programs Manager of the Society.

Natchez Pilgrimage Tours Moves to New Location
Fri, 27 May 2005, 02:03 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
JACKSON, Miss. - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natchez Pilgrimage Tours announces that as of June 1, 2005 it will be located at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center at 640 S. Canal Street, Natchez, Mississippi. The Natchez Visitor Reception Center is a state-of-the-art Visitor Center that attracts, educates and orients visitors to the city of Natchez and is conveniently located adjacent to the Historic District. The visitor will now have literally one-stop shopping to plan for all of their activities during their stay in Natchez.

Leading Document Preparation Service Launches New Innovative Low Cost Expungement-by-Mail Service Seeking to Clear Criminal Records Nationwide
Fri, 27 May 2005, 12:50 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
EAST ORANGE, NJ - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clear Your Record! (A Document Preparation Service), established in 1994, and a unit of Speller Enterprises announced today the launching of a new 'revamped' low-cost expungement by mail service for people who cannot afford to retain an expensive attorney to clear their records of criminal charges.

22 Years after Arthur Miller, American Director Elena Araoz Reclaims Beijing Stage
Fri, 27 May 2005, 11:47 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY and BEIJING, China - May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beijing, China will experience a dramatic transformation this summer when, twenty-two years after Arthur Miller, American theater director Elena Araoz will reclaim Beijing's stage with the English play 'The Power,' it was announced today by Noble Theater Bridge Co. LLC.

Media Alert: Schnack's Hot Dog Eating Contest Memorial Day (May 30th) in Brooklyn NY
Wed, 25 May 2005, 06:14 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BROOKLYN, NY - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Schnack Restaurant (www.schnackdog.com) is proud to announce its 1st Annual Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Ferris Stahl-Meyer. The contest will start at 1pm at Schnack, 122 Union St., Brooklyn, NY 11231. Additional sponsors include: NY Water Taxi, American Stevedoring, Jever Pilsener Beer & Caputo's Bakery.

An Ad Born Every Minute: Baby Named After Popular Internet Company
Wed, 25 May 2005, 04:43 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TRENTON, NJ - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With their latest eBay purchase, Internet casino GoldenPalace.com is well on their way to overtaking the name 'Smith' in the telephone book. The headline-grabbing casino spent $15,000 to name another child GoldenPalace.com

Publishers Newswire Lets Authors and Publishers Submit Free Book Event Announcements
Wed, 25 May 2005, 01:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authors and publishers can submit book events for upcoming author appearances, lectures, book signings, book festivals, conferences, workshops, and award ceremonies for free publication on PublishersNewswire.com, which also appear in search engines and online news systems. Publishers Newswire(TM) also includes announcements related to new books, magazines, ebooks, and audio books.

Capital Hill Declares Stock Dividend
Wed, 25 May 2005, 12:42 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, Colo. - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Hill Gold, Inc. (OTCBB: CHGI) announces a stock dividend on its common stock for shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2005. Each holder of one share of Capital Hill Gold on the record date shall be entitled to receive three (3) additional shares of common stock. For example, if a holder owns a round lot of 100 shares he or she shall receive 300 additional shares. The payment date for the common stock dividend is set for June 7, 2005.

Trivo Wireless Service Re-Launches Nationwide
Wed, 25 May 2005, 10:35 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
FLORENCE, SC - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trivo Wireless service (www.trivowireless.com) announces the re-launch of its nationwide wireless services. The company's service, formerly available in five states, is now available across the United States.

Delaware North Companies Plots Course for Next Generation Supply Chain Cost Control
Wed, 25 May 2005, 10:02 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tibersoft, the expert in supply chain cost control systems, announced that Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and foodservice, will utilize the Tibersoft IQ cost control solution for 'next generation' supply chain monitoring and analytics.

Lehman Brothers' Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director, Private Investment Management to Speak at New England-Canada Business Council's May Luncheon Meeting
Tue, 24 May 2005, 03:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIA ALERT: Alison A. Deans, Lehman Brothers' chief investment officer and managing director of Private Investment Management -- a prominent Wall Street executive who is a regular panelist on Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street, and was previously among Institutional Investor's and The Wall Street Journal's top-ranked securities analysts -- will Speak at New England-Canada Business Council's May Luncheon Meeting

Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2005 Top 100 and Leadership Alliance
Tue, 24 May 2005, 01:23 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buying and servicing a boat is about to become a much easier task for consumers around the country when Boating Industry magazine announces its inaugural Top 100 Dealers, a ranking of those marine dealers that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, marketing and professionalism, later this fall.

TriviaShootout Announces a 30-Day-Free Offer to Win Cash in its Online Subscription Game
Tue, 24 May 2005, 12:50 EST — Edited by Aria C. Munro
NEW YORK, NY - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TriviaShootout.com LLC, a leading producer of interactive trivia games, are offering something very different. The free opportunity for first time players to play free and win cash prizes based on their sports knowledge. Thousands of players have already signed up at www.triviashootout.com to play this new fast-moving beat the clock sports trivia game. TriviaShootout believes that the 30-day free trial will show sports enthusiasts across the country how much fun it is to play this sports trivia game on espn.com and how easy it is to win.

Abidia Wireless 3.0; Mobile eBay Auction Software now Available for Palm OS Platform
Tue, 24 May 2005, 10:56 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN JOSE, Calif. - PalmSource Mobile Summit & DevCon - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Abidia, the leading provider of mobile phone and wireless handheld device solutions for online auctions, today announced the availability of Abidia's third generation wireless application for eBay on the Palm OS(R) platform, enabling effortless real-time access to eBay accounts and listings for mobile devices worldwide.

Bloggers Can Spot Each Other with Og the Blog Trog
Tue, 24 May 2005, 10:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each new trend has its symbols and bloggers now have Og the Blog Trog, from Baby Bird Productions. Og is a bearded caveman, or troglodyte, who appears on such items as T-shirts, sweatshirts, mousepads, mugs, and bumper stickers, bearing his humorous words of wisdom about blogs.

The Miami Children's Museum, in Collaboration with the Husky Gang School, is Hosting 'A Magical Day With The Husky Gang'
Mon, 23 May 2005, 05:20 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Miami Children's Museum, in collaboration with The Husky Gang School (Sdoia-Satz Music Institute of Miami) is hosting "A Magical Day With the Husky Gang" on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL There will be two one and one half hour performances, suitable for children, one from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM and another from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.

Earn Your Place in the World Record Books, Without Getting Up Off the Couch
Mon, 23 May 2005, 04:32 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stan Oleynik, the creator of the highly successful Mystery Toilet Paper auction, today announced that he will attempt to set the world's record for the longest TV-watching marathon in history. And in a unique twist, Oleynik will auction off the right to change his name to the name or company name of the highest bidder, assuring their place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Send2Press Technology and Entertainment Weekly News Summary of Feature Stories May 16-20, 2005
Fri, 20 May 2005, 05:12 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Newswire Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and feature editors, for the week ending May 20, 2005, includes popular topics like a new book on alleged corruption in the Arizona legal system, an Aspen lecture series on how Thoreau was intrigued by American Indians since his boyhood, software for extending the reach of secure wireless devices, and a George M Cohan Memorial Day Weekend Concert in San Francisco performed on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ. Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

Online Gaming Pays Off: Players Cash In At Casino's Expense - World's #1 Internet Casino Pays Out Over $250,000 In Less Than A Month
Thu, 19 May 2005, 04:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA - May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has become a household name due to their outrageous and innovative marketing campaigns, they are also known for their high paying jackpots. Just ask the three lucky players that have broken the bank for over $250,000 in just a few weeks.

Patent Issued to CSS for Onsite & Remote Control of Safe with Electronic Lock
Thu, 19 May 2005, 12:22 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POSEN, Ill. - May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Safe Specialists (CSS - www.corporatesafe.com), one of the largest suppliers of cash control systems and safes to the U.S. retail and restaurant communities, announced the U.S. Patent Office issue of Patent No. 6,885,281 B2 on April 26th of 2005.

Insurance Office Broken Into - Computers Stolen - The CyberAngel Recovers Computer, Arrest Solves 10 Break-Ins
Thu, 19 May 2005, 12:03 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LIMA, OH - May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.) is fighting crime in a big way in Lima Ohio. On April 29th, an insurance office was broken into and several items, including a sales laptop, were stolen. Fortunately, the company uses The CyberAngel Software (www.thecyberangel.com) as a comprehensive information security and compliance solution for all of their computers.

Organist Keith Thompson Plays Sousa and George M Cohan Memorial Day Weekend Concert in SF
Wed, 18 May 2005, 06:45 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keith Thompson will play music including popular composers, Eric Coates, George M Cohan and John Philip Sousa on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on Memorial Day weekend, Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, (www.echoesofheaven.com) announced today.

TeamF1's Air Secure Access Point (ASAP) Software Extends Secure Wireless Capabilities to Embedded Devices
Wed, 18 May 2005, 10:25 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
FREMONT, Calif.- May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today introduced Air Secure Access Point (ASAP), the industry's first middleware product specifically designed to add secure wireless access-point functionality to embedded devices. A comprehensive, secure, managed access point solution, ASAP sets a new standard by providing the ability to concurrently support many different generations of 802.11 security technology found in today's wireless networks -- from WEP through WPA, up to WPA2/ 802.11i, in either Personal (Pre-shared Key) or Enterprise (802.1X) modes.

Application Level DAPL Testing is Focus of DAT Collaborative Latest Successful Interoperability Workshop
Tue, 17 May 2005, 03:19 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The DAT Collaborative held its second successful DAPL Plug Fest in March 2005. The DAT Collaborative is on course to enable applications to take advantage of RDMA by delivering a universal set of APIs supporting RDMA capable devices.

Finding Meaning and Money, Passion With Profit - 'Passionpreneurs' Combine Personal Fulfillment With the Pursuit of Wealth
Tue, 17 May 2005, 01:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Faced with the challenge of replacing incomes or lost savings due to company bankruptcy, corporate scandal, job migration, or simply career disillusionment, more and more Americans are opting out of traditional career paths and seeking to profit from their passions. According to Passion Profit Company founder Walt Goodridge in his latest book, 'Turn Your Passion Into Profit' (ISBN 0974531324; $24.95), there's a wealth of research, success stories, and step-by-step guidance available to those seeking to use their hobbies, talents and interests as the basis of a business, to become what he calls 'passionpreneurs.'

Direct Response Agency True North Inc. Selects Email Marketing Solution from Dynamics Direct
Tue, 17 May 2005, 12:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dynamics Direct, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing software and ASP solutions for the enterprise market, announced today that New York based interactive agency True North Inc. has began using the company's Dynamic Messenger(TM) email marketing solution. The DMA Echo Award winning agency had previously been using an email system provided by BoldFish, which was acquired and integrated into Siebel(R) Systems.

RulesPower Announces BRMS Version 2.0 for Enhanced Business Rules Management Capabilities and Ease of Modeling
Tue, 17 May 2005, 12:10 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BURLINGTON, MA - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RulesPower, Inc. (www.rulespower.com), a leading innovator of Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS), announces general availability of their 2.0 release, designed to set a new standard in business rule software performance while enhancing the ease of business rule development.

New Book Discusses Role of Prospective Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate in Alleged Racial Profiling
Tue, 17 May 2005, 11:50 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PHOENIX, AZ - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If one happened to be a Hispanic or an African American, Richard M. Romley as the Maricopa County Attorney made sure the person was taken off the streets and targeted for law enforcement activities, claims author Anant Kumar Tripati. When Tripati obtained in excess of 150,000 pieces of evidence to challenge the numerous corrupt practices, Romley allegedly had Tripati arrested so as to make sure the challenges against Maricopa County did not advance or succeed.

Hawaii Family Vacations Cost 2.5% More In 2005 Than In 2004 According to the Annual Travel-Hawaii.com Hawaii Family Vacation Cost Index
Tue, 17 May 2005, 11:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HONOLULU, HI - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for the busy summer travel season, the results of the annual Travel-Hawaii.com Hawaii Family Vacation Cost Index are released.

Thoreau's Focus on American Indians to be Revealed at Aspen Seminar
Mon, 16 May 2005, 04:45 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ASPEN, Colo. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Why, then, make so great ado about the Roman and the Greek, and neglect the Indian?,' wrote Henry David Thoreau in his Journal in 1857. A missing piece of what shaped this icon and American consciousness will be revealed at a weekend seminar in Aspen, Colorado June 3-5, 2005, entitled 'Thoreau and the Evolution of the American Mind: The Next Step.' Thoreau scholar, Bradley P. Dean, Ph.D., will introduce highlights of Henry's 12 'Indian Notebooks,' which he said, 'includes just under 4,000 manuscript pages, probably to write a book he did not live to publish.' They reveal how Thoreau was intrigued by American Indians since his boyhood, and how this involvement influenced his philosophy, according to Native Voices Foundation (NVF).

Class Action Suits Filed Against Insurance Giants For Non-Payment of Hurricane Claims
Mon, 16 May 2005, 03:03 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PENSACOLA, Fla. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Florida homeowners, who suffered substantial property damage as a result of last year's Hurricane Ivan, have filed class action lawsuits against their insurance companies for refusing to pay on their claims. Attorneys Samuel Bearman and Edward Zebersky filed the suits on behalf of the plaintiffs.

ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. to Sponsor Personal Democracy Forum Conference: Ravi Singh to Speak on New Technologies for Campaigns
Mon, 16 May 2005, 12:39 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Campaign technology company, ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., today announced its sponsorship of the Personal Democracy Forum Conference. The event is taking place today at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center in New York City. The second annual conference will bring together online technology experts and political insiders to discuss new trends in political technology. Ravi Singh, CEO and founder of ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., will be a featured speaker at the event.

Hangman Products Announces Two New Products: The Safety Rail and the Universal Hanger
Mon, 16 May 2005, 12:09 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hangman Products is pleased to announce two new products, The Safety Rail and the Universal Hanger. The Hangman Products Safety Rail prevents items on shelves from rolling or sliding off. Protect household items or store stock from damage or loss due to earthquakes or carelessness. You can use it in the pantry, on pull out shelves or as a shoe retainer.

IBM, Pantero, Ceon and Patni, Demonstrate Rapid OSS Integration Leveraging Key Industry Standards
Mon, 16 May 2005, 11:33 EST — Edited by Aria C. Munro
NICE, France - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading software solution providers, IBM, Pantero, Ceon, and telecom I.T. services firm, Patni, today announced the successful demonstration of the use of the TMF's Shared Information/Data Model (SID) to radically simplify the integration of OSS/BSS components in a Catalyst project presented at the Telemanagement World conference in Nice, France from May 16 to 19.

Weekly News Summary of Most Popular Send2Press Feature Stories May 9-13, 2005
Sun, 15 May 2005, 12:12 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Send2Press Newswire Weekly Summary of news stories of interest to business and feature editors, for the week ending May 13, 2005, includes popular topics like a new study on 'mega-dairies,' designer handbags made from recycled candy wrappers, a new Cable TV and radio show for Better Hearing and Speech Month, the auction of MSNBC's Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre, and legal issues for 'podcasters.' Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press' editorial staff.

GoldenPalace.com Wins eBay Auction For Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre From MSNBC Hit Show
Sat, 14 May 2005, 10:38 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES Calif. - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If You Can't Beat It, Buy It: Bringing The Michael Jackson Trial Home. Live the drama of the Michael Jackson trial in the comfort of your own home without locking up your children. GoldenPalace.com has won the auction for the Keith Olbermann 'Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre' for $15,099.

If You Can't Beat It, Buy It: Bringing The Michael Jackson Trial Home - GoldenPalace.com Wins eBay Auction For Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre From MSNBC Hit Show
Fri, 13 May 2005, 04:09 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES Calif. - May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Live the drama of the Michael Jackson trial in the comfort of your own home without locking up your children. GoldenPalace.com has won the auction for the Keith Olbermann Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre for $15,099.

How to Live Long & Prosper: A New Perspective on Long Term Care Insurance
Fri, 13 May 2005, 03:46 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KIRKLAND, WA - May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most people avoid unpleasant thoughts, such as needing long term care someday. But what if you could turn your mind, instead, to bright, bullish prospects? Visions of playing golf into your 90's, or sheltering a few hundred thousand dollars from taxes? That's the slant of a new guidebook from LTC Financial Partners: 'Dignity for Life: Facts That Can Protect Your Assets & Quality of Life.'

Sleep Solvers Announces Grand Opening of Boca Raton Sleep Laboratory
Fri, 13 May 2005, 10:26 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BOCA RATON, Fla. - May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sleep Solvers, a division of Sleep Diagnostic Centers LLC, announces the grand opening of their Boca Raton sleep laboratory. They offer sleep diagnostic testing and treatment programs for patients suspected of, or suffering from one or more of the over 70 types of sleep related problems. Unlike the conventional, hospital or clinical-based sleep laboratory, Sleep Solvers' use of hotel-style diffuses the clinical appearance and feel of sleep diagnostic testing and treatment to create a comfortable and calming environment in order to alleviate the fear and anxiety of sleep testing and treatment.

Mass. Technology Transfer Center Chief to Speak at New England-Canada Business Council's Technology, Trade and Investment Conference
Thu, 12 May 2005, 03:54 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, MA - May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Abigail Barrow, Ph.D., Director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC), will serve as a panelist at the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC)'s 6th Annual Emerging Technology, Trade & Investment Conference - 'Partnering for Success' - on Friday, June 10, at the World Trade Center in Boston.

New Web Site Posts Names, Tales of Infidelity Offenders
Thu, 12 May 2005, 02:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
REDFORD, MI - May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're a wronged woman, don't cut up your man's suits to get even. It's just soooo last century. These days, you can look to the Internet and express your fury to millions of people across the globe. Enter CheaterNews.com, an online service where the heartbroken and the bitter can all anonymously post profiles of their cheating hearts -- though revealing home addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses is prohibited.

Send2Press Sponsors Podcasting Business Conference and Free Press Release Tip Site for 'Nanocasters'
Thu, 12 May 2005, 11:55 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading press release writing and distribution firm Send2Press (www.Send2Press.com), a unit of Neotrope(R), has signed on to become the premier sponsor of the five city "Moving from Podcasting to Nanocasting" conference, co-produced by Guerrilla Marketing International, Jackstreet Media, and the newly formed International Nanocasting Alliance (INA). As a premier sponsor of the conference tour, Neotrope/Send2Press will provide tier one newswire services in the US and Canada, keyword marketing, and brand awareness support.

From Restaurant Dreamer to Restaurant Owner: Thousands of Americans Start Their Own Restaurants
Wed, 11 May 2005, 06:30 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PARKVILLE, MO - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2004, more than 57,000 business licenses were issued for new restaurants nationwide. Applying for a business license is often the first step that turns a restaurant dreamer into a restaurant owner. 'Restaurant Startup & Growth' magazine tracks these statistics since the magazine is written exclusively for this entrepreneurial group.

VOICES Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month with the Launch of Speech and Language Television and Radio Show
Wed, 11 May 2005, 04:54 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, the VOICES Association (www.4voices.org) is highlighting its Media Outreach Program with the launch of '1 2 3 Talk!' - the cable access show devoted to speech, language and communication development and disorders.

Ecoist Launches a Line of Handbags Made from Recycled Candy Wrappers and Plants Hundreds of Trees to Promote Environmental Preservation
Wed, 11 May 2005, 02:43 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a growing trend in eco-friendly fashion, Ecoist (www.ecoist.com) has launched its new line of colorful one-of-a-kind handbags made from recycled candy wrappers, and announced it has planted an additional 400 trees through its commitment to environmental preservation.

The Complete Ezine Takes the Headache Out of Creating E-Newsletters for Small Businesses
Wed, 11 May 2005, 12:53 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jane Tabachnick e-Marketing has partnered with copywriting firm Fahoury Ink on the launch of The Complete Ezine, a new service for businesses that recognize the benefits of an online newsletter but simply can't find the time to create one from scratch.

Disgruntled Wilbanks Wedding Guest's Invitation Sold on eBay - GoldenPalace.com Adds Runaway Bride's Wedding Invitation To Collection
Tue, 10 May 2005, 05:59 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DULUTH, GA - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In what is quickly becoming a Jennifer Wilbanks scrapbook, GoldenPalace.com has added another piece of the infamous Runaway Bride's puzzle to their collection -- the wedding invitation.

Graphcard, a Global Online Payment Solution Receives Support from the University of Maryland
Tue, 10 May 2005, 05:40 EST — Edited by Beverly West
LAUREL, MD - May 10 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Graphcard (www.Graphcard.com), an online payment solution corporation today announced that it has been named an assistance recipient by the University of Maryland's Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship.

Limited Edition Pope Trading Cards Feature Pope Benedict XVI
Tue, 10 May 2005, 03:24 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paradigm Trading Cards announced this week their release 'A New Pope,' a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope Benedict XVI. This set follows the highly successful release of a set Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set chronicles the new Pope's early years, life in the church, and the first few days as Pope.

Podcasters May Be Overlooking Huge Legal Risks in the Fine Print
Tue, 10 May 2005, 01:24 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A legal task force at the International Nanocasting Association (INA - www.nanocasting.org) sounded an alert to its members today about legal exposure that may be unforeseen by podcasters moving into the commercial arena. The alert focuses on the fine print in the terms and conditions of use for podcasters submitting their audio programs for broadcast on Infinity's KYOU Radio, the world's first podcasting radio station.

Be A Champion Foundation Launches 'Be A Champion Program,' Encouraging Americans to Get Physically and Mentally Fit
Tue, 10 May 2005, 12:58 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Be A Champion Foundation (www.beachampion.org), a San Diego based not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting national fitness, today announced the launch of their Be A Champion Program, a year-round effort to support President Bush's challenge to encourage better health and well being in our communities. The Be A Champion Program will kick off for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month this May.

Advantax National Compliance Center(TM) Announces New Merged Services
Tue, 10 May 2005, 12:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David LeVan, President of Advantax(R), Group, LLC (www.Advantax.com), announced today a new national initiative to help companies better integrate outsourced property tax compliance services and internal software solutions.

Anant Tripati Demonstrates How Congressional Refusal to Act Leads to Judicial Corruption in Arizona and Alleged Convictions of the Innocent
Mon, 9 May 2005, 04:33 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PHOENIX, AZ - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With affidavits executed by Arizona State employees, witness interviews from Arizona State employees, and other documents - all of which are posted on www.corruptarizonacourts.com - Anant Tripati demonstrates how the State Of Arizona allegedly manufactured crimes against him with the help of Judges Ronald Reinstein, Jonathan Schwartz, Gregory Martin (Ref: Case #CR 92-08576).

New Solution Helps Bag Spam At Its Source
Mon, 9 May 2005, 02:07 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, TX - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SpamBagger LLC has introduced an enterprise gateway spam elimination tool that promises to save companies the huge costs associated with processing unwanted and dangerous emails. SpamBagger LLC's flagship product helps companies eliminate spam and reduce the costs of processing unwanted emails.

Inside the Mega-Dairy: New Study Will Reveal How They Do Business - Huge Dairy Farms Operate Much Differently Than Traditional Dairies
Mon, 9 May 2005, 01:16 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new study from Entira (www.entira.net), 'Inside the Mega Dairy: Management Strategy and Decision-Making Structure,' will reveal how top managers in this important segment of the agricultural market think and operate.

Information Security: A Dangerous Illusion? - Article Raises Security Awareness With Practical Advice In Plain Language
Sat, 7 May 2005, 10:27 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LONGMONT, Colo. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Electronic Oasis Consulting, Inc. offers a free paper exposing the illusions of information security with practical advise for readers. Download a free, no-nonsense article with practical tips to implement immediately. The article is available online, does not require registration, and can be reprinted with the appropriate permission.

Send2Press Weekly News Summary of Most Popular Newswire Stories May 2-6, 2005
Fri, 6 May 2005, 05:57 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Send2Press Weekly Summary of news stories, for the week of May 2 through 6, 2005. Popular topics include the 'Pope Mobile,' a new 'podcasting alliance,' new 'nano-lattice' technology, and the first annual 'blogette award.' Stories were produced and distributed by Send2Press Newswire staff.

Cold Feet? Runaway Bride Kit Sold On eBay - Internet Casino Says 'I Do' To Perfect Getaway
Fri, 6 May 2005, 04:36 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DULUTH, GA - May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cold feet. Every bride-to-be gets it. But now there's a way for any aspiring runaway bride to get away scot-free. The Original Jennifer Wilbanks Runaway Bride Kit was sold to GoldenPalace.com on eBay for $102.50, and will allow any woman in white to make the perfect getaway.

Data Reveals San Francisco Care Not Cash Program for the Homeless Does Not Add Up
Fri, 6 May 2005, 11:50 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his article 'Snake Oil in San Francisco, the Significance of Doing the Math of Care Not Cash' (www.sfsnakeoil.info), Dr. Eugene Dong reveals that San Francisco's Care not Cash program did not reduce homelessness or provide ongoing services to this population as promised. Instead, the bulk of the 14 million dollars taken from the county welfare fund under this Program has been used to line the pockets of San Francisco property owners.

New Movement To End U.S. Occupation Of Iraq Launches National Counting The Cost Event May 15.
Fri, 6 May 2005, 10:52 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People from around the country are signing up at www.countingthecost.org to wear numbers symbolizing the over 100,000 civilians and soldiers who died because of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Motivated by new information on the numbers of deaths in Iraq, and the lack of national discussion, participants from Alaska to Arizona, Boston to Baltimore, are signing up to participate in a simple but dramatic gesture. On May 15th across the country, Counting the Cost participants will wear their numbers and demonstrate - in silent vigils to large public die-ins.

Stratosphere and UV Solutions Partner to Create Product Disinfection Platform - Pacifier Market is Focus for First Products
Thu, 5 May 2005, 05:26 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass.- May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stratosphere Partners LLC, a Knowledge Venturing(tm) company that specializes in building new platform businesses and UV Solutions LLC, a pioneer of UV flash disinfection technologies today announce that they have formed a partnership to build a UV disinfection platform and brand based on UV Solutions' patented technology.

A Holy Ride: Pope Benedict XVI's Car Sold On eBay In Record-Breaking Auction
Thu, 5 May 2005, 04:47 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAUERLAND, Germany - May 05 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From the frenzy of media interest over the past few days, the latest GoldenPalace.com winning eBay auction is easily one of the most phenomenal events in Internet history. The item that shattered all eBay records by incredibly receiving over 8.5 million visitors to its auction page was Pope Benedict XVI's previously-owned 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The holy car now belongs to the casino for euro 188,938.88 (approx. $244,590.83 USD).

Indy-Tech Publishing Announces The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography
Thu, 5 May 2005, 03:57 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indy-Tech Publishing, the publishing division of Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, has announced the March release of The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography, ISBN 0-7906-1309-3. The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography goes beyond the camera, covering the manipulation and storage of photos, printing, scanning, and equipment choices.

Pope Benedict XVI is Featured in the Newest Limited Edition Trading Cards by Paradigm Trading Cards
Thu, 5 May 2005, 02:47 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paradigm Trading Cards (www.paradigmtradingcards.com) today announced their release 'A New Pope,' a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope Benedict XVI. This set follows the highly successful release of a set Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set chronicles The New Pope's early years, life in the church and the first few days as Pope.

NNR Global Logistics USA Moves Ahead With Rate Explorer
Thu, 5 May 2005, 11:45 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Management Dynamics, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand solutions for global transportation and supply chain management, today announced that NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. is using Rate Explorer to streamline its pricing activities and offer customers a faster turnaround time for rate requests.

Massachusetts Undersecretary Economic Development, Renee Fry, Keynote at New England-Canada Business Council's 6th Annual Emerging Technology, Trade & Investment Conference, June 10th
Thu, 5 May 2005, 10:50 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renee Fry, Massachusetts Undersecretary of Economic Development and Director of the Department of Business and Technology, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at the New England-Canada Business Council's (NECBC) 6th Annual Emerging Technology, Trade & Investment Conference. The conference will be held at the Seaport/World Trade Center, Boston, on Friday, June 10, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., immediately followed by the luncheon.

Nano Superlattice Technology Announces Completion of Nano-coating Mass Production Machinery
Wed, 4 May 2005, 03:28 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TAIPEI, Taiwan - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Superlattice Technology Inc. (OTC BB: NSLT), a company engaged in the coating of tools and components with nano structured PVD coatings for the semiconductor, precision machinery and telecommunication industries, announced today the completion of the installation of Nano's newest set of production machinery. The completion of the design and construction of this nano-coating machine is unique and represents the culmination of years of proprietary technology and scientific breakthrough by Nano's research and development team led by Professor Dr. Wolf-Dieter Munz.

City Network Announces Purchase Order from Europe's MCA Technology Inc. for Shipment of New MP3 Product Line
Wed, 4 May 2005, 01:58 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
TAIPEI, Taiwan - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- City Network, Inc. (Amex: CSN), a company that designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of broadband and wireless Internet access solutions and consumer electronic products, today announced the expansion of the company's marketing initiative in Europe. To accompany the growth in consumers 3C products demand, City Network is aggressively concentrating on the marketing and distribution of products in this trend. Recently, City Network received an official purchase order from MCA Technology Inc. for a version of its MP3 product line.

Bookbinder's Soups and Seasonings Division Acquired by Pennsylvania Corporation
Wed, 4 May 2005, 01:11 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Stephens' Original Foods Company, a Pennsylvania Corporation, acquired the Bookbinder's Soup and Seasonings Division from Silver Spring Gardens of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on April 26th, 2005. The acquisition signals a return of the food division to its original Mid-Atlantic regional home, as well as a return to the market area where Bookbinder's enjoys its highest sales concentration.

Le Book Moderne Partners with Children's Miracle Network for Giggles
Wed, 4 May 2005, 11:38 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
DENVER, Colo. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Le Book Moderne LLC (www.lebookmoderne.com) announced today they have become an affiliate partner with Children's Miracle Network and will donate $1.50 from each GiggleTin(TM) purchased (www.giggletins.com) to Children's Miracle Network benefiting The Children's Hospital in Denver and National Jewish Medical and Research Center. GiggleTins(TM) is the premiere children's product of LBM that combines a children's story, original music, voice-over tracks and visual art all in a unique, patent-pending case suitable for children of any age.

KaysBargains.com Seeks Entries for First Annual Blogette Award
Wed, 4 May 2005, 06:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kay's Bargains Hosts 2005 Blogette Award + $1000 Grand Prize. For those searching for ways to promote and market a female-oriented Web site, Kay's Bargains announced today that it is now accepting entries for the first annual Blogette Award competition, at Kaysbargains.com/Contest.php.

Mulligan Stew By Todd Mulligan Consigned by Major Internet Booksellers
Tue, 3 May 2005, 01:14 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
TORONTO, Canada - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Period Communications Inc. today announced that Mulligan Stew by Todd Mulligan (ISBN: 1-4116-2320-7) is now available at several of the world's largest and most popular Internet booksellers. Mulligan Stew by Todd Mulligan can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.ebookad.com, www.abebooks.com, www.quartermelon.com, www.writecraftweb.com, www.paperbackshop.co.uk, www.barnesandnoble.com, Stratford Books and Lakeside Books, to name a few.

Newforma, Inc. Announces Interoperability Consultant Certification Program for AECO Industry
Tue, 3 May 2005, 10:37 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MANCHESTER, NH - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In its ongoing customer-centric process, Newforma, Inc., a newly established software development company serving the architectural, engineering, construction, and owner/operator (AECO) industry, announced today the Newforma Interoperability Consultant(SM) (NIC) Program. The NIC Program certifies industry consultants to provide Newforma software deployment, training and consulting services, ensuring smooth, high-quality technical implementation and faster time-to-benefits for Newforma customers. It is a vital step in fulfilling Newforma's mission to facilitate the seamless flow of information between every AECO role across both project and business processes.

Scrapbooking.com Draws One Billionth Visitor and Receives Scrapbookingtop50.com's #1 Alumnus Award
Tue, 3 May 2005, 06:00 EST — Edited by Beverly West
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scrapbookingtop50.com (www.Scrapbookingtop50.com) today announced that Scrapbooking.com Magazine, which is ranked first on Scrapbookingtop50.com's list of world class scrapbooking sites, broke a new record, reaching one billion page views.

The Still Family Society, Inc. is Delighted to Announce Publication of the 2005 Edition of 'The Underground Railroad,' By Plexus Publishing, Inc.
Mon, 2 May 2005, 07:01 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Originally published in 1872 and out of print for many years, this landmark book presents accounts of slaves escaping north by way of the Underground Railroad. The stories were recorded and preserved by William Still, a son of emancipated slaves and a key figure in Philadelphia's anti-slavery movement during the mid-19th century. From his base in Philadelphia, William Still (1821-1902), helped unknown numbers of fugitive slaves reach freedom and recorded hundreds of their stories. This landmark work, 'The Underground Railroad' (ISBN: 0-9374548-55-3/$49.50), stands among the most significant records of human oppression, struggle, and deliverance, of all times.

New Book 'Overweight Kids' Addresses National Epidemic: Trusted Family Counselor Helps Parents Keep Their Children Safe From Childhood Obesity
Mon, 2 May 2005, 05:58 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One in five kids is overweight according to the US Dept. of Agriculture - that's more than nine million obese children. Daily, headlines warn of the epidemic of childhood obesity that is quickly creating a national health crisis. Parents across America should be very concerned. A new nook 'Overweight Kids' by Linda Mintle, Ph.D. (ISBN: 1-59145-283-X), from Integrity Publishers, helps parents keep their children safe from childhood obesity.

Long Term Care for Middle-Class Americans: Count On Yourself, Not Government
Mon, 2 May 2005, 05:21 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
KIRKLAND, WA - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Network Offers Free Advice on Private-Sector Protection. It's about the money. As the baby boom generation ages, more Americans will need extended care in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences. Who will pay for it? Washington? The states? Don't count on it unless you're part of the neediest minority. Who will pick up the tab for the rest of us?

Oops...Britney Spears' Pregnancy Test Sold On Internet - GoldenPalace.com Does It One More Time
Mon, 2 May 2005, 04:35 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
OTTAWA, Canada - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When pop-star icon Britney Spears recently confirmed her much-rumored pregnancy, it was inevitable that controversial media attention would soon follow. Now her alleged pregnancy test has been sold by a Canadian radio station to none other than GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino most famous for their outrageous eBay purchases over the last few months.

How2 Group Adds Two New Sites To Its Quickly Growing Lineup
Mon, 2 May 2005, 03:23 EST — Edited by Aria C. Munro
MIAMI, Fla. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How2 Group International continues to release new web sites that are revolutionizing the way people utilize the Internet. Just in time for Mother's Day, How2BuyFlowers.com is the perfect place to find everything floral - from fresh flower arrangements to specialty gift baskets. Visitors to the site will experience the level of excellent customer service and tremendous savings that are quickly becoming trademarks of How2 sites. The second new site, How2Match.com, is a matchmaking site that allows visitors to search for 'that perfect someone' anywhere in the world.

First Women's Audio Bible Features Beloved Female Voices: Over 30 Well Known Women Read The Greatest Story Ever Told
Mon, 2 May 2005, 12:17 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Too busy to read? Now, for the first time, listen to a refreshingly different rendering of the Bible -- anytime, anywhere...driving the kids to school, commuting to the office, working out, or relaxing at home. This spring women everywhere will be transformed as they listen to 'The Word Becomes Flesh' (Thomas Nelson, Inc.), the complete New Testament read by some of today's most inspiring female voices. Featuring the bestselling New Century Version (NCV)(TM) translation, made popular through the success of the #1 bestselling BibleZines(TM), this all-women audio recording features 39 well-recognized authors, musicians and speakers, sharing the most beloved story of all time with listeners around the world.

Innovative Modular Solutions Once Again Captures First Place Award From International Modular Building Institute
Mon, 2 May 2005, 10:42 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Modular Solutions (www.innovativemodular.com), a leading provider of high quality modular buildings, will announce at its Spring Training Meeting that it once again received the highest award at the Modular Building Institute's Award Banquet in Las Vegas last month. IMS has received a first place in each year that it provided an entry 2000, 2002 and 2004.

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