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Kyle Gass of Tenacious D to perform at 'Prop 6-Pack' Wedding
Tue, 08 Jun 2010, 15:45:51 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eleventh Percentile Entertainment is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Gass and Friends to the entertainment portion of The Beer-Naked Wedding and Rock 'N' Roll Reception to be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The event is a celebration of the union between Buck 'F' Naked, renowned drunkabilly chanteur, and his life long love, beer.

Paula Franceschi is Mistress of Musical Cinematics
Tue, 08 Jun 2010, 05:59:45 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While most artists want you to think about their music, Paula Franceschi wants you to think about images when playing her new EP, 'Songs for Singles' (Valjean Music). 'The songs are meant to make you see movies in your mind,' says Franceschi.

DataTrac Mortgage Lending Platform Integration with Document Express Enables Seamless Delivery of Loan Closing Products and Services
Wed, 02 Jun 2010, 20:13:50 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc., the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, now offers a seamless integration developed by its document preparation partner Document Express enabling DataTrac users to order their initial disclosures, loan closing documents, and analysis without leaving the DataTrac screen.

Compton Votes for Community Control of Its Police Resources
Wed, 02 Jun 2010, 19:02:02 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CLAREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edward Professional Advisors announces that in a close, but historic vote late last night, the Compton City Council voted 3-2 to establish a new Compton Community Police Department. After 10 years of receiving police services from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Compton City Council voted last night to establish a new Compton Community Police Department and end its contractual relationship with the sheriff's department.

Advanced Phase I and Phase II Studies of Targeted Gene Delivery Confirm That Rexin-G Impacts Survival in Chemotherapy-resistant Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma (ASCO 2010)
Tue, 01 Jun 2010, 12:29:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announces the results of the clinical trial entitled 'Advanced Phase I/II Evaluation of Tumor-Targeted Gene Delivery: Intravenous Rexin-G as Stand Alone Therapy for Chemotherapy-resistant Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma' at the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 8, 2010. The presentation will be discussed by Dr. Kristen N. Ganjoo, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto CA.

TeamF1 to Demonstrate SecureF1rst Line of Powerful SMB and CPE Solutions at Computex 2010
Mon, 31 May 2010, 09:02:11 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
FREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced that it will demonstrate several small and medium business (SMB) and home area networking software solutions from June 1 to June 3 during the Computex Taipei tradeshow, the second largest international computer and electronics exhibition in its 30th anniversary this year.

Promoting African Women Economic Empowerment through Trade
Mon, 31 May 2010, 08:31:54 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Women of Africa Marketplace debuts in Vienna, described as Europe's Cultural Capital, to be held from July 30 through August 15, 2010 at the beautiful Danube Island in Vienna. California based World Women Trade Fair announced today that it has chosen the 'Afrika-Tage-Wein,' a popular social and cultural event, to launch the first Women of Africa Marketplace; theme: Promoting African Women Economic Empowerment through Trade.

John Scott G Song Gets Music Video from Golosio Publishing
Mon, 31 May 2010, 06:15:22 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helping songwriters in every way possible, Golosio Publishing creates music videos for artists who have recorded songs from their catalog. The latest is a song by John Scott G called 'Smokescreen,' and the video is now on both YouTube and FookMovie under the name 'Smokescreen by JSG.'

Nautilus Press (The Nautilus Works) Announces the June 1 Publication of Connie Tamaddon's Surprising Silhouettes
Thu, 27 May 2010, 14:34:37 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Press announced today the June 1 publication of Connie Tamaddon's 'Surprising Silhouettes' (Nautilus Press, ISBN: 978-0-9778018-3-1, $19.95, June 1, 2010). Photographer Connie Tamaddon uses the properties of light and shadow to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approves California InterContinental University as Recognized University for Online Education
Tue, 25 May 2010, 16:14:02 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a provider of distance education through online degrees, announced this week that the Veteran's Administration now recognizes this educational institution as a provider of higher education for active military personnel and veterans.

Patent Attorney Richard Bone Joins Virtual Law Partners LLP
Tue, 25 May 2010, 14:52:49 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that noted patent attorney Richard Bone has joined the firm as a partner from Fish and Richardson. Dr. Bone's practice encompasses all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, and post-grant review in technical fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biotechnology, materials, nanotechnology, medical devices, and computer science.

Libya Seals Landmark Pact with U.S., Opens Doors to U.S. Tourists
Tue, 25 May 2010, 12:20:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, the groundbreaking trade and investment agreement inked between Libya and the U.S. on Thursday has resulted in Libya lifting all visa restrictions on U.S. citizens travelling to the country.

Tumor-targeted Rexin-G Prolongs Survival in Gemcitabine-resistant Metastatic Pancreas Cancer in Advanced Phase I and II Studies (ASCO 2010)
Mon, 24 May 2010, 18:44:14 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announces the results of the clinical study entitled 'Phase I and II Studies of Intravenous Rexin-G as Monotherapy for Gemcitabine-resistant Metastatic Pancreas Cancer' at the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 6, 2010. The presentation will be discussed by Dr. Howard W. Bruckner, Bruckner Oncology, New York, NY.

Tumor-Targeted Nanoparticle-based Gene Delivery Provides Evidence of Therapeutic Vaccination in Patients with Metastatic Cancer (ASCO 2010)
Mon, 24 May 2010, 13:06:41 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announces the clinical results of the study entitled 'A Phase I/II Study of Intravenous Rexin-G and Reximmune-C for Cancer Immunotherapy: The GeneVieve Protocol' at the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 6, 2010. The presentation will be made by Dr. Jorge G. Ignacio, Chairman of the Cancer Institute and Bioethics Committee-Philippine General Hospital, and Principal Investigator of the study.

Three Marinello Students Place in Top 10 Spots of National Hair Competition
Fri, 21 May 2010, 19:25:38 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
WHITTIER, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading chain of beauty schools on the West Coast, recently had three of its brightest stars place in the 4th annual Junior Style Stars National Hair Competition. Marinello was the only beauty school with three students ranked in the top ten. The Junior Style Stars National Hair Competition is the largest cosmetology student competition in the world.

Comergence Compliance Monitoring Hosts Red Flag Rules Webinar to Prepare Lenders, Brokers for June 1 Deadline for FTC Enforcement
Wed, 19 May 2010, 13:54:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For mortgage professionals and lenders affected by the June 1 enforcement of regulations enacted to stem the spread of identity theft and reduce personal identity fraud, Comergence Compliance Monitoring, a leading provider of third-party originator (TPO) monitoring and due diligence solutions, is conducting a complimentary Red Flag Rules educational webinar on May 21, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT.

Village 1 Hour Cleaners in Laguna Niguel, Calif. Earns International Dry Cleaning Award
Wed, 19 May 2010, 12:26:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Village 1 Hour Cleaners has earned the prestigious Award of Excellence for Quality and Customer Service. This prestigious international award program is administered by the Clothing Care Council, a Washington D.C. based group. Dry cleaners must pass rigorous tests not only in the area of advanced dry cleaning but also in customer service. To date, approximately 140 companies around the world have attained the Award of Excellence.

Marinello Cares About the Oil Spills and Gives Back with Hair
Wed, 12 May 2010, 19:54:59 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
WHITTIER, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading chain of beauty schools on the West Coast, supports the Gulf coast clean up efforts by donating hair clippings to be made into hair booms and mats by the Matter of Trust charity. The public is invited to participate and enjoy $2 hair cuts from May 13th through May 20th in support of this cause. Clippings from hair cuts at all Marinello locations will be contributed.

World Women Trade Fair Announces Launch of a New Export Program that Enhances African Women in Business Access to Export Markets
Wed, 12 May 2010, 14:11:03 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California-based World Women Trade Fair, today announced the launch of Women of Africa Marketplace, a touring exhibition and marketplace, that allows African women in the creative and cultural business to promote and sell their products and services directly to the public and retail buyers in North America and Europe.

Students Learn More by Addressing World Problems Online Than by Sitting in Classrooms
Tue, 11 May 2010, 19:37:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the Gulf oil spill inched closer to land last week, hundreds of fishermen, tourists, and local officials sent text messages, tweets, and cell phone videos to share their experience with the world. Many of these were monitored by tracking sites, which in turn were watched by high school students on their home computers and smart phones; many of whom were part of the World Mind Network.

3scale Named 'Cool Vendor' by Leading Analyst Firm
Mon, 10 May 2010, 13:29:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3scale has been included in the list of 'Cool Vendors' in the March 2010 'Cool Vendors in Cloud Management, 2010' report by Gartner, Inc. With 3scale CONNECT, the company's Plug and Play self-service solution and 3scale ENTERPRISE, a tailor-made solution for enterprises, 3scale provides innovative companies with the tools needed to build and develop their API business and embrace the future of the cloud.

Electronica Geek John Scott G goes Country with Merle, Gets Legit with the CCC, and Promotes the Artists of Golosio Publishing
Fri, 07 May 2010, 11:50:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many music publishing companies feature multiple genres but John Scott G of Golosio Publishing is enjoying something unique: a song he co-wrote is on the new Merle Haggard album at the same time his groove-electronica songs are appearing on the new Jonny Harmonic album. 'I Am What I Am' (Vanguard Records) by Merle Haggard debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Country Albums chart with the song 'Bad Actor.'

Lily Lolo US and Canada Launch - UK's Top Natural Makeup Line Expands in the Marketplace
Thu, 06 May 2010, 15:46:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lily Lolo is especially proud to announce their launch of natural and organic makeup to the US and Canadian markets. The award winning UK brand, Lily Lolo is made up of a collection of gorgeous natural and mineral cosmetics. Since its launch in 2005, Lily Lolo has set out to inspire health conscious women who seek natural, high quality makeup products.

Del Mar DataTrac ExTrac Additions Support Seamless Data Extraction for Mortgage Bankers to Request Closing Funds and Pass Servicing Data
Tue, 04 May 2010, 13:17:39 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, has added four new DataTrac ExTrac options. These ExTracs facilitate the extraction, quality control and exchange of mortgage loan data between mortgage bankers and warehouse lenders or servicing vendors.

Epeius Biotechnologies Reports Major Clinical Advances: Noteworthy Clinical Case Studies in Cancer Gene Therapy
Tue, 04 May 2010, 12:06:12 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, a leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, reports the publication of three major publications in the field. The first article entitled 'Rexin-G, A Targeted Genetic Medicine for Metastatic Cancer' (Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, May, 2010) documents the development of Rexin-G: a tumor-targeted retrovector bearing a cytocidal cyclin G1 construct; the first targeted gene therapy vector to gain FDA Fast Track designation and Orphan Drug priorities for multiple cancer indications in the USA.

Neotrope Celebrates 27th Anniversary by Offering PR Adoption and Discounts Program for U.S. Non-Profit Orgs
Mon, 03 May 2010, 17:08:52 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope today announced it has, as part of the company's 27th anniversary this year, expanded its discount program for U.S.-based non-profit organizations 'doing good,' and also started to 'adopt' some very worthwhile causes where services are provided at no cost. Neotrope will provide discounts of 27 to 50 percent off to those charitable organizations needing assistance with public relations and marketing. Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service will be providing the discounts on targeted news distribution, press release writing, and online promotion solutions.

Comergence Compliance Views HUD Memo on TPO Management as Good Starting Point for Development of Due Diligence Best Practices
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 16:03:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greg Schroeder, president of Comergence Compliance Monitoring, a leading provider of third-party originator (TPO) monitoring and due diligence solutions, says he supports HUD's move to eliminate FHA approvals for loan correspondents, thereby distancing itself from the risks inherent in the current management of this origination channel.

TeamF1 Joins eNsemble Multi-Core Alliance to Deliver Embedded Networking and Security Software for Multi-Core Processors
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 07:55:14 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced that it has become a member of the eNsemble(TM) Multi-Core Alliance, a premier industry organization founded to drive best-in-class innovations in multi-core parallel processing platforms and software development.

Carden Academy of Mission Viejo Raises $40,000 to Support School Programming
Thu, 22 Apr 2010, 18:26:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carden Academy of Mission Viejo announced today that more than $40,000 was raised at its Third Annual Dinner Dance, 'A Night of Chance,' held at the Coto de Caza Country Club on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The event was organized by the academy's Parents Association to raise funds that will enhance the school programs at Carden Academy.

Community Bank Mortgage Lenders Select Del Mar DataTrac End-to-End Lending Automation Solutions
Thu, 22 Apr 2010, 13:10:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, added two community bank mortgage lenders to its client roster in March, 2010.

Neotrope Joins Sponsors of Self-Publishers Online Conference 2010
Tue, 13 Apr 2010, 17:53:48 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope today announced it has joined in sponsoring the second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), a three-day virtual event that features a total of 15 expert speakers, and which will take place May 12-14, 2010. Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service will be providing both promotional services for the event, as well as discounts on book promotion packages for attending book authors and small publishers.

Sample Digital Appoints Michael J. Lam VP
Tue, 13 Apr 2010, 12:46:39 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sample Digital has announced that Michael J. Lam has come aboard as VP, Account Development. Previously President of ClearStory Systems, the media asset management company, Lam has long experience in the technology field, with a focus on business systems. He is based in New York and will be working closely with the company's West Coast headquarters.

Producer and L.A. Talk Radio Personality Danielle Egnew Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor
Mon, 12 Apr 2010, 17:28:29 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer, recording artist, and on-air radio personality Danielle Egnew to its editorial staff. Egnew will contribute expertise on issues related to the business of music, album production, and independent film. Music Industry Newswire(TM) is a publication of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983.

Unique Zulu Volunteer Trip into South Africa - Explore, Experience and Empower
Mon, 12 Apr 2010, 12:48:02 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For those who seek meaning, connection, and want to make a difference as they travel, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company offers a unique Zulu 'empowerment' volunteer tour into KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in September of 2010. This three-week trip, offered by The Cultural Explorer, gives volunteer travelers the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant Zulu culture while participating in a variety of service-oriented projects.

Conservative Graffiti Street Artist Takes on Tiger Woods and Family Values
Thu, 08 Apr 2010, 16:38:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tabloid artist Xvala will introduce his latest art piece, the 'Tiger Woods Rambovian Rosewood Glory Hole And Golf Furniture' in a soon to be revealed location on April 21st in Los Angeles, California. Today Tiger Woods returns to the PGA to contend at the 2010 Masters after a five month hiatus and media frenzied exploitation of his private affairs. In his return, Woods will have the support from some, including the notable sponsor Nike.

Eagles Platinum Songwriter Jack Tempchin to Make U.K. Debut
Thu, 08 Apr 2010, 14:41:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jack Tempchin, a pioneering co-architect of the Southern California Sound, a classic country-rock movement popularized in the 1970s by The Eagles, will play his Diamond platinum hits live for three nights in the United Kingdom on April 28th, 29th and 30th, 2010, Night River Records announced today.

The Art of Connecting: Bringing Together a Downtown Los Angeles Art Gallery, a Local Jewelry Designer and Local Networking Expert for a Mixer and Talk
Wed, 07 Apr 2010, 16:34:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PYO Gallery LA is hosting an event with the Gallery Director, Heidi Chang, Jewelry Designer, Claudia Endler and Author and Speaker, Dr. Bill Saleebey. 'THE ART OF CONNECTING: Drawing Others to You' is the subject of a presentation by Saleebey, author of 'Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag' at PYO Gallery LA in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, April 29, featuring the contemporary art of Young Ha Park and the contemporary jewelry of artist Claudia Endler of Claudia Endler Designs.

Mortgage Lending Best Practices Spotlighted at Del Mar DataTrac 2010 Client Conference
Wed, 07 Apr 2010, 07:57:21 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, is holding its annual DataTrac Client Conference on June 10 - 11 at ARIA Resort and Casino, one of Las Vegas' newest and most exciting resorts

Broker-to-Banker Mortgage Lender Augusta Financial Selects DataTrac for Process Automation and Lending System of Record
Tue, 06 Apr 2010, 14:36:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California mortgage banker Augusta Financial selected the Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD) flagship solution DataTrac as its automated loan processing platform and lending system of record in September, 2009, when it transformed from broker to banker. Founded in 1995 as a mortgage broker in the Santa Clarita Valley, Augusta Financial today serves Burbank, Orange County and Ventura as a full service mortgage banker.

Smart Imagination Releases its First Publication in the Tattoo Stories Book Series
Mon, 05 Apr 2010, 14:44:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Imagination, a creative house and publisher with a focal point of serving humanitarian efforts, today announces its debut book in the Tattoo Stories series benefiting Starlight Children's Foundation. The art of tattoos has intrigued many people in various cultures around the world. 'Tattoo Stories' (ISBN: 978-0-9842417-0-5) not only addresses taboos plaguing the art form, but draws readers in for an intimate look at journeys, experiences and cultures.

Publishers Newswire Announces its Newest 'Books to Bookmark' List for Q1 2010
Wed, 31 Mar 2010, 19:49:28 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 13 new and recent interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or 'big name' authors.

Slip N' Toss Innovative Disposable Footwear Launched at NBC/Universal Studios Oscar Weekend Bash
Wed, 31 Mar 2010, 05:59:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founder and inventor Yadi Moth launched her new product, Slip N' Toss - disposable biodegradable sandals made for barefeet protection - at a star-studded bash held at NBC / Universal Studios over the Oscar(R) weekend, creating a new kind of Oscar fashion. Convenient, disposable, 100 percent biodegradable, Slip N' Toss is designed for all shoe emergencies. This healthy footwear innovation can be a preventative measure for walking barefoot.

Lion Technology Helps Calif. EHS Professionals Avoid Costly Compliance Fines and Penalties
Tue, 30 Mar 2010, 16:53:56 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present their two-day Hazardous Waste in California workshop series during the month of May. These courses are designed for industry professionals that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in San Diego on May 3-4; Ontario on May 6-7; San Jose on May 10-11; and Sacramento on May 13-14, 2010.

Alameda Students Win Top Honors in Science Fair
Mon, 29 Mar 2010, 13:05:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ALAMEDA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Students at the Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC) took home top prizes in several categories at the Chevron 57th Annual San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair this past week. Among the 13 ACLC students to bring home awards were sophomore Dylan Moore, who placed fist in the Engineering and Computer Applications category with his project Creating and Modifying a Fuel Cell System for Clean Energy.

Los Angeles DA Cooley Sends Former Mayoral Candidate to Jail Without a Trial
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 21:27:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craig Rubin has never been accused of actually selling marijuana. In three hearings the only testimony from two LAPD police officers, Tracye Fields-Black and Cecil Mangrum, is that Rubin spoke to both officers about the Bible, the Ten Commandments and the testimony of Jesus Christ; and now he is going to jail for it and without a trial. This is a prime example that we are currently living in a police state, says Pastor Rubin.

Teen Artist Benefit to Aid Haiti and Chile
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 19:37:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The catastrophic earthquakes that hit Haiti on January 12 and Chile on February 27 left both countries struggling and in need of resources and economic relief. Local teen performers and young Hollywood celebrities are unifying their talents in an effort to make a difference. Through music, dance and laughter, Teen Artist Benefit (TAB), produced by Joe M. Loera, will become part of the worldwide movement to bring aid to the Haitian and Chilean people by raising money for the American Red Cross.

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amir M. Karam Named 2010 Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch and Coast Magazine
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 18:40:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Amir M. Karam has received the 2010 Readers Choice Award and named the 2010 Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch and Coast Magazine. The annual honor is awarded by readership voters of Ranch and Coast Magazine and featured in the '2010 Best of in Health and Beauty Section' of the March edition. The publication highlights practices that exemplify excellence in their specialty and have a high level of patient satisfaction.

32-Year-Old Embarks on Photo-Journey Across America - He Took His First Photos Falling Out of a Plane
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 17:38:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty-two-year-old Wil Fernandez calls himself 'the youngest Winnebago owner in America.' He should know, since every week or two he pulls his 31-foot rig into the outskirts of a different American town, parks, and sets up shop. Fernandez is a life photographer, embarked on a year-long enterprise to travel the U.S. from coast-to-coast and back again.

Site Monitors Web Activity to Predict Cultural Trends
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 16:19:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- World Mind Network today announced a new Web site which monitors activity to help predict cultural trends. The Internet has given mankind a lot of benefits, but one that may go somewhat unrecognized is its ability to predict where Society is headed, based on tracking every day's top news stories, Twitter feeds, blog posts, music downloads, videos, books, Web searches, social network posts, and Web sites.

New Book Release Tells the Heartbreaking True Story of a Survivor of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 15:37:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Altar Boy Altered Life' (ISBN 978-159858-724-1, Dog Ear Publishing) is a new book released by author David Price. When he becomes depressed and suicidal in 1993 at age 28, David Price decides to seek therapy. During his sessions David begins to uncover repressed memories of being sexually abused as a teen (1979-1984) by a trusted and well-loved Catholic priest.

Starlight's Annual 'A Stellar Night' Gala Honored Colgate's Noel R. Wallace, CPK's Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield
Tue, 23 Mar 2010, 16:59:13 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At Starlight Children's Foundation's annual 'A Stellar Night' gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at The Century Plaza Hyatt Regency Hotel, Starlight presented Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of California Pizza Kitchen, with its 2010 'Heart of Gold Award' and Noel R. Wallace, President, North America and Global Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive Company, with its 'Jacki Carlish Humanitarian of the Year Award.'

Del Mar DataTrac President Rob Katz Adds Technology Perspective to March 29 'Lykken On Lending' Hedging Segment
Mon, 22 Mar 2010, 20:20:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rob Katz, president of Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, will be a featured guest of the Lykken on Lending Internet radio program on Monday, March 29 at noon Central Time. Katz will discuss the role that automated mortgage lending technology plays in supporting mortgage banker hedging strategies.

Breathe California Announces State-Wide Media Call on Tuberculosis for World TB Day
Mon, 22 Mar 2010, 19:09:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tuberculosis (TB) is still a global and local threat. Hear the latest global, U.S., California, and local trends in TB, and recommendations from the experts. Breathe California is hosting a state-wide Media Call on Tuberculosis on Tuesday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. PDT. March 24th is World TB Day.

Digital Dailies: Entertainment Industry Signs on for Sample Digital's daxD3 System
Mon, 22 Mar 2010, 17:50:51 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One year after unveiling its new dax|D3 digital production workflow system, Sample Digital announces full adoption by its production clients, including the industry's major film studios, broadcast networks and production companies. The digital dailies platform now supports a community of more than 7,500 individual users, and more than 50 companies, making Sample Digital the leader in its field and dax|D3 the most widely used digital production workflow system.

Mortgage Lending Automation and System of Record Provider Del Mar DataTrac Exhibits Electronic Document Management at ICBA
Thu, 18 Mar 2010, 16:44:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac(R), Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, will exhibit and demonstrate its 'zero defect' mortgage lending workflow automation platform and electronic document management system, DataTrac, at the 2010 ICBA National Convention in Orlando.

SecuGen Releases the iD-USB SC Combination Biometric Fingerprint and Smart Card Reader
Thu, 18 Mar 2010, 06:59:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce the availability of the SecuGen iD-USB SC(TM), a combined fingerprint reader and smart card reader. The iD-USB SC is a ready to use USB device that facilitates dual-factor authentication right out of the box. The new unit is targeted at the rapidly growing number of projects and applications that combine fingerprint biometrics with smart cards.

Authernative Granted US and Japanese Patents for User Authentication
Wed, 17 Mar 2010, 12:28:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., a leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that it recently has been granted three patents, two from the United States Patent Office and one from the Japanese Patent Office for its user authentication methods.

Epeius Biotechnologies Receives Notice of Patent Allowance for Tumor-Targeted Cancer Vaccines
Tue, 16 Mar 2010, 06:58:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, received a notice of allowance from the USPTO for a crucial patent covering its leading tumor-targeted vaccine technology for cancer immunotherapy. The issuance of this valuable patent protection for tumor targeted immunotherapy follows on the heels of two international patents covering targeted gene medicine in the U.S. and Europe and places Epeius at the forefront of these emerging fields of clinical medicine.

L.A. District Attorney Steven Cooley Drops Marijuana Charges Against Temple 420
Mon, 15 Mar 2010, 15:33:44 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former candidate for mayor and founder of ProfitfromPot, Pastor Craig Rubin, was arrested at temple on October 22, 2009 for a second time in what was a 'politically motivated' police action. The District Attorney's office had been pushing to put Pastor Rubin behind bars for years now, claims Rubin. Months later DA Cooley has decided to drop all charges because Rubin is going to jail anyway -- unless he can get the public's help.

CoreObjects Receives Project Management Institute's 'Excellence Award' for Diabetes Contribution
Thu, 11 Mar 2010, 17:53:47 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CoreObjects is proud to announce the achievement of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) 'Excellence Award' for their role in helping launch a product that enhances the quality of life for patients suffering from diabetes. CoreObjects and their customer Piramal Healthcare shared PMI's 'Project Management Excellence Award' for their management of the concept and development of the HbA1c Blood Sugar Analysis device, designed for diabetes patients.

Authernative, Inc. Selected as Subcontractor to Stanley on GSA Alliant Contract Vehicle
Thu, 11 Mar 2010, 13:27:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., a leading provider of user authentication and identity management solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a subcontractor on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Alliant contract that was awarded to Stanley, Inc. in 2009. Authernative provides innovative user authentication and identity management solutions helping overcome the authentication security, usability, and TCO challenges.

Taycor Financial Announces New Lease Program with TOMI Environmental Solutions
Wed, 10 Mar 2010, 17:37:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taycor Financial is a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing and has launched a nationwide leasing program for TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., a global green leader in infectious disease control and surface and air remediation equipment. Founded in 1997, with offices in Los Angeles, Calif. and Boston, Mass., Taycor Financial is a fiscally sound and economically responsible partner for all forms of equipment financing solutions.

SecuGen Launches the iD-SERIAL Fingerprint Reader for POS Applications
Tue, 09 Mar 2010, 12:57:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce the availability of the brand new SecuGen iD-SERIAL(TM) fingerprint reader. The iD-SERIAL is a complete biometric system that captures, enrolls, matches and stores fingerprints and communicates via a serial interface, making it suitable in any situation where a serial port can be used.

Business Networking Event and Book Signing with Dr. Bill Saleebey, Author of New Book, Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag
Mon, 08 Mar 2010, 18:23:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Believe Publishing is hosting a networking event and book signing for 'Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag' (ISBN: 978-0-9842-396-0-3) by Dr. Bill Saleebey. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about today's world of networking and to network with other professionals in a welcoming environment.

Los Angeles Hair Transplant Cosmetic Surgeon Corrects Bad Hair Transplants with New Hair Restoration Method
Mon, 08 Mar 2010, 01:29:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FineTouch Dermatology, Inc. announces the Body Hair Transplantation (BHT) hair restoration method. This new method provides patients with the opportunity to fix bad hair transplants damaged by traditional hair restoration techniques. This new and exciting option is now offered by Dr. Sanusi Umar, a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon and board certified dermatologist who is internationally known for his incredible hair transplant surgery repairs.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Sundine Named 2010 Physician of Excellence by The Orange County Medical Association
Thu, 04 Mar 2010, 20:21:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) has named Dr. Michael Sundine a 2010 Physician of Excellence in Plastic Surgery. The annual honor is awarded by the OCMA and published by Orange Coast Magazine to recognize physicians who exemplify excellence in their specialty, demonstrate outstanding leadership, teaching and mentoring qualities as well as participate in research and humanitarian services. Dr. Sundine has been named a Physician of Excellence in Plastic Surgery for five consecutive years.

Desolation of Obama Nation Continues Says City of Angels Pastor
Thu, 04 Mar 2010, 17:27:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama's list of broken promises begins to grow as he declines further in national polls, says Pastor Craig Rubin. Part of the reason for his decline in popularity says Rubin is because of his ignoring the wishes of average American people. 'The President asked us to list our most important issues on his Web site. Cannabis prohibition was the number one question and he flat out ignored it,' says Rubin.

ArtsRanch, Founded By Broadway Performer Jacob Brent, Announces Summer Performing Arts Camp in July 2010
Thu, 04 Mar 2010, 06:59:13 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArtsRanch, Performing Arts Training Center in Northern California has announced a three-week summer camp in July 2010 at the Coloma Resort. Founded in 2009 by Jacob Brent, (Mr. Mistoffelees in CATS - Broadway, London and film), who also serves as Artistic Director, ArtsRanch features Broadway performers as guest teaching artists, all of whom are dedicated to training and nurturing young talent and developing the performing artists of the future.

Tweet Tracking Site Helps Chile Relief Agencies Save Lives
Wed, 03 Mar 2010, 17:28:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MAULE, Chile (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A woman uses her Twitter account to plead for help in locating her missing daughter - and finds her. An aid group puts out an urgent call for water sanitation equipment. A church group with food to offer asks for storage space in the earthquake-devastated city of Concepcion. A new site created by the World Mind Network and Chilean Earthquake Relief helps make these stories happen.

California Grandmother Seeks City's Approval to Offer Medical Cannabis at Store
Wed, 03 Mar 2010, 14:32:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CAPITOLA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Should medical cannabis be for sale in Capitola? One woman thinks so. On February 25, 2010, Capitola resident Marsha Taffett, a 58-year old grandmother, stood at the podium in front of Capitola's City Council to seek their support to open the Herbal Wellness Center of Capitola in the city's commercial district; and to dispense medical cannabis at the retail store.

Noted Trademark Attorney Brian Davis Joins Virtual Law Partners LLP From Alston and Bird
Mon, 01 Mar 2010, 08:58:56 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that trademark attorney Brian M. Davis has joined the firm as a partner from Alston and Bird. Mr. Davis specializes in trademark counseling and prosecution, including worldwide trademark clearance and the prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark applications.

Jonny Harmonic Explores Electronic Rhythms on New Album from Golosio Publishing
Mon, 01 Mar 2010, 05:59:24 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing Jonny Harmonic, a mysterious musician who has never been seen in public. Some say he is a phantom, some say he is imaginary, but he has a new album from Golosio Publishing called 'We All Love Bright Shiny Things.' All twelve songs on the album were composed and produced by John Scott G of Golosio, with performances by the reclusive Harmonic who would only visit the studio alone and in the middle of the night.

Former Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Facing Years in Jail Has Trial Date Set
Fri, 26 Feb 2010, 16:20:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Craig Rubin, the government literally spent millions of taxpayer's dollars over the past four years trying to send Rubin to jail. This time it for selling one gram of medical marijuana to an undercover officer who entered Rubin's licensed facility with a Doctor's note giving the officer permission to buy cannabis in California. Rubin claims that, after running for mayor, his political enemies decided to torture him. 'I almost died in their custody and now I fear for my friend Jeff Joseph's life.'

TTI Wins Large WinCall Call Accounting Client
Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 17:32:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), the leader in Telecom Expense Management (TEM) software solutions (WinBill) and Enterprise Call Accounting and CDR reporting software solutions (WinCall), is pleased to announce that they have been selected by a major New York based Financial Institution to deliver WinCall Call Accounting solution to 50 locations covering NEC, Nortel and Cisco PBX switches both analog and VoIP.

What Doctors May Not Tell Lung Cancer Patients: New Treatment Guide Offers Hope, Empowerment!
Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 06:59:17 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lange Productions announces today that 'Be a Survivor - Lung Cancer Treatment Guide' (ISBN: 978-0-9819489-1-1) is the first book to offer a new approach to this frightening disease. It empowers patients to seek a cure, rather than accept defeat; to approach their diagnosis with hope, and shows them how to seek out effective treatments.

Print Electronics Delivers SecuGen Hamster IV to Indian eGovernance Initiative, 100 Million Fingerprints Enrolled
Tue, 23 Feb 2010, 14:44:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that Print Electronics, working with a local integrator partner, has successfully delivered and implemented the SecuGen Hamster IV, a fully FIPS 201 / PIV-compliant fingerprint reader, into the Tamil Nadu Health Insurance Scheme (TNHIS).

Foreclosure Deals Reports on Falling Foreclosures in January
Tue, 23 Feb 2010, 06:59:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New statistics from Foreclosure Deals, a leader in foreclosure listings industry, show the market for foreclosures is already improving in 2010, with foreclosures down 10 percent in January from the previous month. Foreclosure property inventories also fell in traditional foreclosure hotspots throughout the nation, which experts believe could be an excellent sign for buyers considering a purchase this year.

Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation Expands its Rexin-G Production Facilities in Southern California
Thu, 18 Feb 2010, 20:53:21 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announces the completion of the design engineering and construction phase of a state-of-the-art Vector Production Unit (VPU) for the commercial manufacturing of its advanced targeted genetic medicines. In accordance with an FDA Critical Path initiative, which encourages innovation and the implementation of new technological advances in quality control, the Epeius VPU is poised to launch the large-scale production of targeted genetic medicine into the 21st century.

Educational Symposium: Educating African-Americans for The 21st Century: 'A Call to Action'
Thu, 18 Feb 2010, 16:08:35 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
OAKLAND, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inward Journeys Consulting, an educational consulting company founded by Dr. Chris Harrison and NNeka Harrison, Ed.D. (ABD) is hosting an educational symposium titled Educating African-Americans for the 21st Century: 'A Call to Action.' This symposium will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Mills College (in Lisser Hall) in Oakland, Calif.

VT Virtual Technology Selects SecuGen Hamster Plus for AthenaCentral Health and Fitness Industry Software
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 14:55:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that VT Virtual Technology has chosen the SecuGen Hamster Plus fingerprint reader to authenticate users of the AthenaCentral Enterprise Edition software. The SecuGen Hamster Plus features SecuGen's own fingerprint sensor technology, which is well known for its scratch resistance, ability to match dry and moist fingers, and affordable pricing.

Libya Tour - Great Libyan Adventure
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 07:59:12 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, unveils its most exciting Libya tour yet - 'The Great Libyan Adventure,' an unforgettable 18-day journey into an exotic land of surreal desert landscapes, ancient civilizations, and outstanding beauty - a land truly "touched by the Gods" and the ultimate adventurer's dream.

A&I Books Releases Jeff Sheng's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Tue, 16 Feb 2010, 17:48:04 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&I Books, a division of A&I Photographic and Digital Services, is releasing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Volume 1' (ISBN: 978-0-9844474-1-1) by Jeff Sheng, the first-ever photography book that features the portraits and stories of gay and lesbian service members currently serving under the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. The book contains an Afterword by W.M. Hunt, noted gallerist and Vietnam War veteran.

SmartStops.net Launches Reentry Service to Accompany its Portfolio Risk Monitoring and Alert Services
Tue, 16 Feb 2010, 15:02:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SmartStops announced today the launch of its much anticipated Reentry Service. Designed as a companion service to the SmartStop Risk Alerts, the addition of the Reentry Service makes it easier than ever for investors of all levels to easily identify and sidestep periods of abnormal risk.

EquinePro Newsletter: Innovative Marketing Technology Targets Equine Industry
Mon, 15 Feb 2010, 12:49:36 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional horse trainer and creator Donna Cheek, announced today the launching of EquinePro a marketing system designed specifically for the equine industry. The fully automated online newsletter service allows horse industry professionals to take advantage of the proven strategy of relationship and viral marketing with a 'hands off' approach.

Single People to Get Their Own National Association
Mon, 15 Feb 2010, 07:00:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Single People (NASP) announced this week its official formation. And, wasting no time, it has launched right into a national membership campaign. 'The NASP was founded on the premise that the well-being and rights of the single person is an area long overdue for representation on a national basis,' says Richard E. Baron, executive director of the Association.

Stand Up Comics Standing Up for Haiti - Warner Grand Theater San Pedro
Wed, 10 Feb 2010, 16:25:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN PEDRO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Theater troupe Midnight Insanity and The World Mind Network are organizing a benefit comedy show for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Standing up for Haiti will take place at the historic Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, California on March 14 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Haiti Fund of Doctors Without Borders.

2009 Readers Favorite Award Winning Children's Chapter Book!
Tue, 09 Feb 2010, 13:47:33 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children's Chapter Book, 'Sir Licksalot and The Maverick Fools' (ISBN-10: 1-60474-917-2), wins a 2009 Readers Favorite Award. In a statement made by Author D.L. Carroll, 'This book was written for tweens who hate to read. Providing these children with a story that they can actually enjoy is inspiring. To be recognized by industry professionals is incredibly rewarding. I am currently working on the second book in the series.'

Dana Clothing Provides Consumers with Socially-Responsible Buying Power
Tue, 09 Feb 2010, 06:59:24 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are so many consumer choices on the market. That's why Dana Clothing is making it easier for people to make socially-responsible decisions about what they buy. For each t-shirt a consumer buys, one t-shirt will be donated to a child in need. It's a win-win situation.

Lion Technology Helps Environmental Health and Safety Professionals to Reduce Compliance Liability and Fines
Wed, 03 Feb 2010, 16:02:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste. Training must be job-specific and cover waste management procedures such as waste classification, proper container and tank storage, manifesting, emergency response, and disposal. Failure to comply with the RCRA hazardous waste rules can result in penalties up to $37,500 per day/per violation. Effective training is the best line of defense to assure regulatory compliance.

Del Mar DataTrac Signs Three Lenders for Commission Management Tool
Wed, 03 Feb 2010, 13:55:08 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, has added three lenders for DataTrac Commission. Formerly referred to as CommissionTrac, DMD's commission management tool helps lenders maintain commission accuracy, and accountability for RESPA-related fee compliance.

Citizen Canine Awarded Gold Level Certification by Pet Care Services Association
Tue, 02 Feb 2010, 15:14:32 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
OAKLAND, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's flailing economy, if business owners wish to survive, they must find ways to set their services and products apart from the rest. That's just what Citizen Canine - an innovative dog daycare facility and hotel - has done. Citizen Canine has not only survived, it has thrived and continues to grow by improving its quality of care and services. In fact, this high-end dog hotel recently applied for and was awarded the highest level of dog care and customer service in the field.

Libya World War Two Tobruk Tour, from Libya Expeditions
Tue, 02 Feb 2010, 13:18:51 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, celebrates the storied tale of courage, honor, and comradeship during the Siege of Tobruk with its historic 5 day ANZAC Libya World War II Remembrance Tour. The ANZACS, an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, were renowned for their tenacious fighting spirit and courage during the World Wars, often overcoming tremendous odds to win key victories.

3D Industries - Bringing Private Label Production to a New 'GREEN' Level
Tue, 02 Feb 2010, 06:59:58 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Industries is proud to announce it has new GREEN sourcing, new technologies and services for 2010. At 3D Industries, we are always looking for new ways to bring innovation from our manufacturing network to our client's markets. 3D is working on advancing technical products that not only meet the demands of new extreme applications, but also improve upon existing designs in technical apparel and soft goods.

Haiti Aid Brings Tax Relief to Americans
Sat, 30 Jan 2010, 13:19:03 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's text donations, celebrity telethons, or gifts of food and clothing, Americans' generous giving and support to relief efforts in Haiti has been front and center in the headlines. To make the most of your earthquake relief donations and take advantage of the special tax breaks freshly enacted by Congress, consider these tips provided by the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, Inc.

13 Percent Increase in U.S. Homeowners Who Say They Will Remodel in 2010
Wed, 27 Jan 2010, 09:59:55 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a year of steady declines in home remodeling, the Spring 2010 RemodelorMove U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13 percent increase in the number of homeowners who say they will remodel in the next 12 months. This increase follows a 5 percent increase in last year's Spring 2009 report. The continuing upward swing in remodeling sentiment indicates that 2010 will show a strong increase in remodeling activity.

The World's First iPhone Compatible Motorcycle Headset
Tue, 26 Jan 2010, 17:37:27 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset: the HS-500. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple iPhone and other 3.5mm (standard stereo headset jack) equipped cell phones, including the Palm Pre and Blackberry Storm.

The Lure of Libya - An Enchanting Mediterranean Cruise Destination
Tue, 26 Jan 2010, 07:59:58 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya, long shrouded in mystery, has exploded in popularity in recent years amongst adventure enthusiasts and garnered intense attention from Mediterranean cruise lines, according to Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist. 'Cruise calls to Libyan ports is skyrocketing, with a 65 percent recorded increase in passenger shore excursions in 2009 compared to 2008,' says Ryad Sunusi, Founder and CEO of Libya Expeditions.

LoanSifter Integrates Mortgage Product and Pricing Engine with Del Mar DataTrac Zero-defect Workflow Automation Platform
Fri, 22 Jan 2010, 12:44:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. and APPLETON, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and LoanSifter, the leading provider of Web-based product and pricing tools, have completed the integration of LoanSifter's namesake product and pricing engine (PPE) with DMD's flagship product, DataTrac.

TTI Finalist for Industry Awards
Tue, 19 Jan 2010, 15:52:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), a leading provider and innovator of telecom software products and solutions, is proud to announce that they have been chosen as a finalist for the 2009 AOTMP Industry Excellence Award for Supplier Advocate of the Year. The AOTMP Industry Excellence Awards were developed to recognize enterprises and industry suppliers committed to telecom management best practices.

New Website Aims to Simplify the Process of Finding Performance Based Marketing and Media Opportunities
Tue, 19 Jan 2010, 07:59:28 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An innovative new industry Website from 562 Media, Inc., TheLeadPages.com, is aiming to help media buyers, marketing directors and companies looking to purchase online and offline media on a performance basis. The Lead Pages offers a simple, intuitive industry directory where media buyers and marketing managers can easily search for companies offering pay per call, pay per lead, affiliate marketing and technology services all in one centralized location.

Latino and Black Youth March Proudly Together in Long Beach to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mon, 18 Jan 2010, 15:24:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sponsored by Narconon International and the National Alliance for Faith and Justice, youths carried a banner promoting peace between their races. Media in southern Los Angeles County have often reported conflict between Latinos and Blacks, but today 35 youths carried a banner in the Long Beach Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on 16 January specifically to promote peace and to show that the majority of youth want peace and are willing to do something to make peace between the races come true.

LightRow Pictures Release Action, Drama, Crime Feature Film RULES on DVD
Thu, 14 Jan 2010, 18:37:51 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor, stuntman and filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with LightRow Pictures has launched - before hitting the market in March 2010 - the pre-order Special Limited Edition Collector's DVD of his controversial feature film in the action / thriller / horror genre titled RULES. The film is inspired by a true story, based on a night life style in the biggest cities of the world.

Shadow Inventory Properties May Contribute to Next Wave of Foreclosures in 2010
Mon, 11 Jan 2010, 06:59:38 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The year 2009 has come to a close and the real estate professionals at Bank Foreclosures Sale are gearing up to continue to provide real estate investors with the most current information on foreclosures in 2010. While the Obama administration has worked to quell foreclosures, it appears that these efforts may not be enough.

Leading Bio Jet Fuel Players Team Up - Camelina Projects To Produce Renewable Jet Fuel Internationally
Wed, 06 Jan 2010, 12:40:57 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and CINCINNATI, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioJet Corporation and Great Plains Oil and Exploration announced today that they have executed a Teaming Agreement for the purpose of producing renewable jet fuels. The companies plan to jointly develop integrated Camelina cultivation and associated refinery projects in the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia.

AMT Datasouth Introduces the Fastmark M1 Direct Thermal Barcode and Label Printer
Wed, 06 Jan 2010, 06:00:24 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to customer requests, AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its newest Fastmark Series thermal barcode and label printer, the M1. The Fastmark M1 sets a new standard for the convenient and practical barcode printing of small labels and wristbands and is ideal for hospitals and pharmacies. The M1 features an attractively styled small 10.2 x 4.3 inch footprint, allowing it to fit comfortably in small workstations, desks or countertops, or even to be wall mounted.

Schleuniger Automation Selects SecuGen Hamster Plus for Biometric Authentication of CrimpCenter Users
Tue, 05 Jan 2010, 09:59:32 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that its Hamster Plus USB Fingerprint Reader has been selected by Schleuniger Automation for use with its CrimpCenter product line. A leading manufacturer of machines for wire processing, Schleuniger's CrimpCenter products are fully automatic crimp machines that combine high processing speed, precision and user friendliness.

Dr. Robert Hoyk, Author of 'The Ethical Executive' is Expert Source to Understand 'Why' of Scandals
Mon, 04 Jan 2010, 12:29:36 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hardly a week goes by without some sort of unethical behavior making national headlines. Whether it is a media hoax about a boy in a balloon or a Ponzi scheme of the highest caliber, unethical behavior has - sadly - become expected?? Dr. Robert Hoyk, is a Clinical Psychologist and primary author of 'THE ETHICAL EXECUTIVE: Becoming Aware of the Root Causes of Unethical Behavior: 45 Psychological Traps that Every One of Us Falls Prey To' (Stanford University Press; ISBN: 978-0804759656).

Narconon Salutes its 1,200 Staff Worldwide on 13,000 Lives Saved This Last Decade
Thu, 31 Dec 2009, 12:59:08 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Numbers are not just statistics. Sometimes they are human lives. In a decade, like so many in the preceding century when lives became daily body counts in televised wars, there have been uncounted lives saved. Narconon is certainly not the only organization whose staff have worked 24/7 year in, year out, to save lives. Narconon congratulates the selfless staffs of all humanitarian groups and those individual human beings who have struggled to raise the standard of civilization where other forces pull it down.

Publishers Newswire Announces its Latest List of 'Books to Bookmark' for Q4 2009
Wed, 30 Dec 2009, 15:07:45 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list, for the fourth quarter of 2009. This list is a round-up of new and interesting books (and e-books) which are often missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or big name authors.

New Book: They Threw Him Out A Plane, But They Couldn't Throw Out His Story
Tue, 29 Dec 2009, 06:59:47 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kevin Glavin Publishing announced today the release of 'Rock Star's Rainbow' (ISBN: 978-0-9825466-0-4), a new novel chronicling a recent and mysterious scandal involving one of the nation's most cherished 'icons.' The far-fetched story begins in August 2009, when a renowned entertainment reporter is thrown out of a plane over Los Angeles.

Narconon Helps Restore Honesty and Trust to Former Addicts
Wed, 23 Dec 2009, 13:30:01 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is no secret that alcohol and drug abuse lead to risky behavior on the lighter side and a total depletion of honesty and virtues on the most severe. From promiscuity and theft to a lack of production at work and even murder, those who fall in the trap of substance abuse and addiction are largely responsible for the declining moral fabric of our society, says Narconon International.

Mailscape Named Best Exchange Administration Tool for Second Consecutive Year
Wed, 23 Dec 2009, 04:59:58 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in high-end Exchange consulting and the development of software to simplify Exchange system management, announced today that its award-winning monitoring and reporting solution Mailscape was selected as the winner in the Exchange Server Administration category of the MSExchange.org Readers' Choice survey for the second year running.

'In Control - Practical Verbal Self-Defense' Provides Solutions for Daily Conflict Management
Mon, 21 Dec 2009, 17:37:19 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California is pleased to announce a new course offering: In Control - Practical Verbal Self-Defense. Participants will learn innovative strategies for verbal conflicts in a few short weeks through training in martial arts principles, character analysis, confrontation styles and role-playing for more effective conflict management. The course is being offered through Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation for 10 weeks, starting January, 2010.

Del Mar DataTrac Renames DataTrac Product Suite - Emphasizes Business Intelligence, Zero Defect Workflow
Wed, 16 Dec 2009, 16:58:56 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, is reintroducing its DataTrac product suite with new names. DMD's flagship product, DataTrac, has been the mortgage lending workflow automation solution of choice for lenders since 1991, providing a platform that integrates with leading loan origination software.

AMT Datasouth Introduces the Accel 7350 SDM Printer: New Rugged Serial Dot Matrix Printer for Heavy Duty Use in Printing Multipart Forms
Tue, 15 Dec 2009, 19:39:13 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its new Accel 7350 serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Accel 7350 features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Accel 7350 is the successor to the very successful Accel 6300 series printer. The Accel 7350 sets a new standard for best-in-class heavy-duty SDM printers.

Scientists Rediscover Gene Target for Cancer Therapy - Rexin-G Receives High-tech Validation as Strategic Anti-cancer Agent
Tue, 15 Dec 2009, 12:10:59 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, gained international validation of the cutting-edge science behind its lead oncology product, Rexin-G, when scientists around the world rediscovered the Cyclin G1 gene to be a major locus of cancer pathogenesis and disease progression, and thus a prime target for anti-cancer therapies.

Forever 21 Sells Celebrity Designed T-shirts Benefiting Starlight Children's Foundation
Thu, 10 Dec 2009, 20:07:52 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Dec. 19, 2009 Forever 21, Inc. is launching a charitable line of T-shirts personally designed by notable celebrities with 100 percent of the proceeds, or 2/3 of the purchase price of the T-shirts to benefit Starlight Children's Foundation - helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.

Del Mar DataTrac President Rob Katz Foresees Fewer Independent Mortgage Lenders, More Community Bank 'Skin in the Game'
Thu, 10 Dec 2009, 17:22:19 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rob Katz, president of Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, expects the number of independent mortgage bankers (IMBs) to continue to shrink in 2010 as credit line scarcity and risk aversion limit their liquidity.

How Medical Marijuana Prosecutions Have Gutted Freedom of Religion
Tue, 08 Dec 2009, 14:48:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pastor Craig Rubin and his Temple 420 have existed for 40 days and are one of the most famous religious institutions in the world. The Temple operated for 38 days in 2006 before the pastor was arrested and told by an LAPD officer, 'The Judeo-Christian religion is not real and is not protected by the law.' He received permission from a judge to reopen and obtained a new license in 2009 from the City of Angels, and after 2 days of operation Rubin was arrested again.

SecuGen Fingerprint USB Drivers Pass Microsoft WHQL Testing
Mon, 07 Dec 2009, 15:26:35 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that its Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2 device drivers for SecuGen USB fingerprint readers, the Hamster IV, Hamster Plus, OptiMouse Plus and Keyboard Plus, have passed the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing. The WHQL certified drivers can be downloaded at no charge from SecuGen's Web site.

Website Launch Nourishes Members with a Chance to Win a Trip to Wine Country
Mon, 07 Dec 2009, 06:59:06 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
HEALDSBURG, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Website and social hub Nourish Network empowers people to maintain a healthy body, a comfortable weight and an eco-clean conscience while getting more pleasure from food, and the company is kicking off the launch with a chance for members to win a trip to California's Sonoma County, where founder Lia Huber hails from. On January 1, 2010, a member will be drawn at random to win a three day trip for two to Wine Country, Calif.

Many California Companies in Need of Training
Fri, 04 Dec 2009, 18:19:14 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present several two-day Hazardous Waste in California workshops during the month of January. These courses are designed for industry professionals that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Los Angeles on January 11-12; Santa Barbara on January 14-15; Fresno on January 18-19; and San Francisco on January 21-22.

Taycor Financial Hopes Small Businesses Take Advantage of 179 Tax Code While Also Helping Those in Need
Fri, 04 Dec 2009, 06:59:15 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taycor Financial is a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing and has launched a nationwide drive to encourage small businesses to take advantage of the tax benefits available to them through Section 179. This IRS tax code is a provision specifically designed to bolster business investment in depreciable commercial properties and equipment.

Professionals Guild Hosts Sacramento and Bay Area News Year's Eve Parties
Thu, 03 Dec 2009, 12:40:27 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild announced today that it is again hosting two grand New Year's Eve parties - a Bay Area New Years Eve Party at the Hilton Hotel in Concord; the other, a Sacramento New Years Eve Party at the Hilton Hotel Arden West. Both locations encourage singles and couples to attend.

Passware Software Cracks BitLocker Encryption Open
Tue, 01 Dec 2009, 07:59:29 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Passware Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and evidence discovery software for computer forensics, has created the first commercially available software to break Microsoft BitLocker hard drive encryption. The new version of its flagship product - Passware Kit Forensic 9.5 - now recovers encryption keys for hard drives protected with BitLocker. BitLocker is an advanced, full-disk protection feature available in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008.

Bailee Madison's Great New Role - with Starlight Children's Foundation
Mon, 30 Nov 2009, 15:14:09 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation - which for 25 years has helped seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities - has named 10-year-old actress Bailee Madison spokesperson of its StarPower program. StarPower is an initiative that encourages youth to give back to other youngsters with the conviction that you're never too young to give back to your community.

Engate and IBM Deliver Proactive Botnet, Phish, Virus and Email Security for IBM Lotus Foundations Start
Mon, 30 Nov 2009, 05:59:41 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Engate Technology Corporation, leaders in next generation reputation network profiling technology and proactive botnet, phish, virus and email security solutions, today announced integration of Engate's security software suite with IBM Lotus Foundations Start line of software appliances for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB).

New Mortgage Lending Systems Integration Released by Loan-Score and Del Mar DataTrac
Tue, 24 Nov 2009, 18:18:15 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and Loan-Score Decisioning Systems, an enterprise-class pricing and automated underwriting provider, announce the release of an enhanced Loan-Score product integration with DataTrac version 9.1. This extended seamless integration improves operational efficiency, process transparency and communication for lenders, banks and credit unions.

Angara Holiday Offer - Fabulous Free Gifts and Doorbuster Deals
Tue, 24 Nov 2009, 14:06:22 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Angara.com, the leading online retailer of fine gemstone jewelry, is going farther than ever before to give customers the perfect mix of high quality and unbeatable prices this holiday season.

Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Facing Years in Prison as City Attorney Wastes Millions
Fri, 20 Nov 2009, 18:38:37 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craig X Rubin faces years in prison and another trial at the taxpayers expense, as cannabis is something most Californians think should be legal. Recent polls show that 74 percent of residents in California favor taxing and regulating the herb, as opposed to prosecuting offenders. Most Americans know Craig from his stint on Showtime's 'Weeds,' or one of the many films he's been in, from Super High Me to Totally Baked; but they might soon know him by his prisoner number, as he is facing five years in prison in just a few days.

Mailscape V4.5 Delivers Customizable Reporting and Proactive Monitoring - Provides Unique Approach to Preventing Email Outages
Thu, 19 Nov 2009, 06:59:34 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., innovative leaders in the development of software and authors of the award-winning Mailscape V4.4, announced today the formal launch of Mailscape V4.5. Mailscape is a complete systems management tool that combines all the key elements for Exchange monitoring, reporting and administration into a single, affordable solution.

BioJet Selected as First Pilot Company for Principles of Sustainability
Wed, 18 Nov 2009, 12:16:04 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioJet Corporation announced today that it has agreed with the Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne (EPFL) to serve as the first Pilot project company for the worldwide implementation of the Principles of Sustainability recently approved by the EPFL's Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB).

'The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch' by Konrad Ventana: New Novel Investigates the Loss of Beauty and Inspiration in Hollywood Neo-noir
Mon, 16 Nov 2009, 19:25:26 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From the very first page, to the final departing scene, 'The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch' (ISBN: 9781440158261) by Konrad Ventana is a riveting narrative that shines a detective's flashlight into the darkest of reaches of the human mind. Only this time it is not the usual hard-boiled Private Detective who is called upon to find some hidden Truth, it is the philosophical practitioner or 'Perspicuous Eye' who is called upon to find the lost Beauty.

e-Democracy in Panama - CEO of ElectionMall Technologies Speaks at IAPC Conference
Fri, 13 Nov 2009, 18:29:41 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ravi Singh, the CEO of ElectionMall Technologies, will be speaking on 'The Wide Swath' panel at the annual IAPC conference. The IAPC, or the International Association of Political Consultants, is an organization of professionals in the political sphere, dedicated to helping spread democracy throughout the world. Their main event is an annual conference, where many gather to discuss upcoming world elections and deconstruct recent trends in the political cycle.

CyberTouch AV New Touch Screen Monitors Now Compatible with Extron Annotator
Fri, 13 Nov 2009, 17:02:02 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberTouch is pleased to announce its release of a complete line of touch screen monitors compatible with the Extron Annotator. Ranging in sizes from 6.4 to 52 inches, CyberTouch|AV's line of touch screen monitors are offered in desktop/wall-mount (Orion), panel-mount / flush-mount (Eclipse) and open-frame (Sola) styles. All of CyberTouch|AV touch screen monitors connect with the annotator via USB or serial connection.

Lucky Technology Selects SecuGen Fingerprint Sensor for iGuard LM520-FOSC Access Control and Time Attendance Device
Wed, 11 Nov 2009, 18:47:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that Lucky Technology has selected the SecuGen SDA03M standalone fingerprint sensor for Lucky's iGuard LM520-FOSC Access Control and Time Attendance device.

Super Bowl Champ's Controversial Film about NFL Player Injuries Hits Theaters November 20th
Tue, 10 Nov 2009, 13:52:51 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three-time Super Bowl Champion Roman Phifer's controversial film about NFL Player Injuries to hit theaters November 20th, 2009. Beverly Hills based Walking Shadows LLC has announced the theatrical release of 'BLOOD EQUITY,' Super Bowl Champ Roman Phifer's controversial film about NFL Player Injuries: an expose of the dark side of the NFL, America's Biggest Blood Sport.

WinBill 8.1 Delivers Powerful new Telecom Expense Management Features and Reporting Capabilities
Tue, 10 Nov 2009, 10:55:47 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI) the pioneer in Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions continues to improve on its WinBill application with the release of version 8.1. As an ongoing commitment to meeting client's needs and changes in the industry, several new functions have been added to the already robust and feature rich application.

Narconon Centers Educate Thousands during Red Ribbon Week
Thu, 05 Nov 2009, 17:27:39 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Narconon International's management office in Los Angeles worked with its drug rehabilitation and education centers throughout the country in a combined effort to speak with thousands of students and other community members during Red Ribbon Week.

Cookbook Challenges 'Good Taste' in Defense of Free Speech and International Rights
Thu, 05 Nov 2009, 15:59:07 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you have never heard of 'Natural Harvest,' the only semen-based cookbook currently on the market, you are not alone. Despite international media attention, 'Natural Harvest' (ISBN: 9781424314614) has managed to stay under the mainstream radar - but just barely. That may be about to change with a nomination for the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, a prestigious international recognition of exceptional and groundbreaking culinary literature.

Celebrities Join Dr. Bill Releford's Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program in Los Angeles
Tue, 03 Nov 2009, 12:45:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Some 100 barbershops throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire will be bustling with extra activity this Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when Dr. Bill J. Releford, D.P.M., founder of The Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation, launches the Los Angeles Initiative of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (BBHOP).

Brand Mortgage Implements Del Mar DataTrac Lending System
Wed, 28 Oct 2009, 18:44:50 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brand Mortgage, the residential lending unit of metro Atlanta, Georgia-based community bank Brand Bank, has implemented a mortgage lending platform by Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions. Founded in Gwinnett County in 1905, Brand Bank launched Brand Mortgage in 2006 to meet home financing demand in its growing region, and today is a licensed lender in 17 states.

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent on Key Generation Method for Encryption and Authentication System
Mon, 26 Oct 2009, 12:30:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for encryption key generation method. The newly issued US Patent No. 7,577,987 titled 'Key generation method for communication session encryption and authentication system' describes a new encryption key management system integrated with a two-factor authentication protocol.

Epeius Biotechnologies to Partner at BIO Investor Forum
Tue, 20 Oct 2009, 13:17:36 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation (www.epeiusbiotech.com), an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, announced today that Frederick L. Hall, President and CEO, and Dr. Erlinda M. Gordon, Medical Director, will be participating in the 8th Annual BIO Investor Forum being held October 28-29, 2009, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

TeamF1 and Cavium Networks' Technologies Power NETGEAR ProSafe FVS318G VPN Firewall
Tue, 20 Oct 2009, 07:59:55 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
FREMONT and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, and Cavium Networks (NASDAQ:CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, storage, wireless, video and security applications, today announced that TeamF1's customized Secure Gateway Solution (SGS) running on Cavium Networks' ECONA processor drives NETGEAR's FVS318G Gigabit VPN Firewall with DMZ, recently launched for the SMB market.

New Dionne Warwick Song 'Starlight' Released Today with 100-percent of its Proceeds Benefitting Starlight Children's Foundation
Tue, 20 Oct 2009, 05:59:50 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today Starlight Children's Foundation and New Gold Music Ltd. are excited to release the song 'Starlight,' sung by the legendary Dionne Warwick, and written by Dean Pitchford, prolific writer of Fame and creator of Footloose, and William Goldstein, whose versatile career includes the original music for NBC's Fame TV series. Ms. Warwick, Pitchford and Goldstein are donating 100 percent of their royalties to Starlight Children's Foundation.

SecuGen Fingerprint Readers Now Windows 7 Ready
Mon, 19 Oct 2009, 14:57:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that its USB fingerprint readers, the Hamster IV, Hamster Plus, OptiMouse Plus and Keyboard Plus, are now compatible with the Windows 7 operating system. SecuGen's family of USB fingerprint peripherals are now natively supported by Microsoft's Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) and will work with all versions of Windows 7.

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Names Dr. Sid Kamali as Director of Anesthesia
Mon, 19 Oct 2009, 13:30:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a new multi-specialty outpatient surgery center committed to setting a new standard of care in South Orange County, has named Sid Kamali, M.D., as director of anesthesia. Dr. Kamali is a board certified anesthesiologist. In his role at Renaissance at Newport Harbor, Dr. Kamali will lead a team of anesthesiologists who are top in their field and can deliver care consistent with the center's patient-focused approach.

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent for User Authentication System Operation Modes
Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 13:53:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a patent for operation modes in a user authentication system.

Advanced U.S. Clinical Trial Confirms Single-Agent Efficacy of Rexin-G in Metastatic Pancreas Cancer: All Endpoints Achieved
Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 05:59:50 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies confirms the first real breakthrough for pancreatic cancer seen in years; publishes a landmark report of tumor-targeted Rexin-G as stand-alone therapy in chemotherapy-resistant pancreatic cancer. Following Phase I studies at the Mayo Clinic, which affirmed the general safety of Rexin-G, advanced U.S. Phase I/II studies were undertaken, which included a Phase II efficacy component and examined progressive dose escalations of Rexin-G.

Clinical Remissions in Three Otherwise Intractable Cancers Signal the Progress of Targeted Genetic Medicine
Mon, 12 Oct 2009, 13:49:28 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced more stunning results of its pioneering clinical studies of Rexin-G, the world's first and, so far only, tumor-targeted genetic medicine to be validated in the clinic. Administered as stand-alone therapy in late-stage cases of chemotherapy-resistant cancer, Rexin-G has once again accomplished what standard cancer treatments and even much-touted biologics have failed to do: that is, to bring forth the benefits of remission in otherwise intractable metastatic cancers.

The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch - New Novel Exposes Hollywood Hyper-reality in Intimate Private Investigation
Mon, 12 Oct 2009, 13:07:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No one is innocent ... not in this town. In this town, the apocalypse has come and gone, lifting the veil of innocence like a great velvet curtain in an old movie house, where the only victims that don't return for the sequel are the gods themselves, struck out long ago by the big blue pencil. In this town, every man, woman, and child takes the limits of his or her own field of vision to be the limits of the world. In his latest novel, 'The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch' (ISBN: 9781440158261), Konrad Ventana explodes the myths behind the Star Machine with a whole new level of intimate private investigation.

Ski Dazzle Announces Four City Rail Jam Tour with Online Coverage by Freeskier Magazine and Snowboard Magazine
Fri, 09 Oct 2009, 20:01:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Dazzle LLC, the producer of the Nation's Largest Consumer Ski & Snowboard Shows for over 30 years, announces The 2009 Rail Jam Tour, with Open Amateur Rail Jam Contests and introductory park lessons at the Ski Dazzle Shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay area and Sacramento. Ski Dazzle invites all team riders from resorts and manufacturers to participate in the rail jam series.

World Touring Entertainment Brings a Celebration of World Dance to California
Fri, 09 Oct 2009, 11:33:57 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Direct from Moscow, Russia, World Touring Entertainment announces The Russian Seasons' Dance Company in a 'Celebration of World Dance' program, directed and choreographed by Nikolai Androsov, star of the Moiseyev Dancers. Performances are scheduled in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

'Ardi's' 4.4 Million-Year-Old Footsteps Get Modern Day Simulation
Wed, 07 Oct 2009, 07:59:27 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The recent news of 'Ardi,' the oldest and most complete hominid skeleton yet discovered, continues to generate worldwide interest. LifeModeler, Inc. has reason to pay close attention. The company's LifeMOD™ biomechanical simulation software helped researchers understand how the 4.4 million-year-old Ardipithecus ramidus female walked and moved.

Safe Drug Drop Off - Sheriff Baca, L.A. County communities, and Narconon Join Together to Get Drugs Out of the Medicine Cabinet
Thu, 01 Oct 2009, 11:40:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Drugs are toxic, both to the environment and people, especially children, some of whom hold 'pharming' parties to pop leftover scrips. Thus, a new pilot to provide mailbox-like safe drop-off sites, announced on 29 Sept, 2009 by Los Angeles County Sheriff Baca and mayors and councilmen and women from half a dozen L.A. County townships, joined by Narconon International.

Starlight Children's Foundation Launches New Website as its 3-year Rebranding Process Comes to a Close
Wed, 30 Sep 2009, 18:26:17 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of its 25th anniversary, Starlight Children's Foundation has just unveiled the final piece of its 3-year rebranding initiative with the launch of an overhauled starlight.org and 11 related chapter and office Web sites. The strategic rebranding process also included a name change, logo change, development of a mission statement and tagline, and the creation of a new PSA campaign.

Publishers Newswire Announced Today its Latest List of Books to Bookmark, for Q3 2009
Wed, 30 Sep 2009, 17:43:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list, for Q3 2009. This list is a round-up of new and interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from 'big name' authors, or major New York book publishing houses.

Interim HealthCare CALIFORNIA Heads for the Hill
Tue, 29 Sep 2009, 19:38:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, local business owner Ms. Wendy Olayvar stood up for the over 2,000 patients in San Diego County who on a yearly basis, use Interim HealthCare's home health care services. Ms. Olayvar, President/CEO of Interim HealthCare of San Diego County, visited Capitol Hill to meet with Senator Dianne Feinstein to demonstrate how home health care helps patients - particularly seniors over the age of 65 - by ensuring they can stay in their homes and still receive highly skilled, professional health care.

U.S. Home Remodeling Recovery Began in Second Quarter 2009
Tue, 29 Sep 2009, 11:48:47 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RemodelorMove's U.S. Remodeling Activity Report™, a sampling of remodeling permits in the U.S., was issued for the second quarter 2009 today, revealing an increase in remodeling activity in certain regions of the U.S. for the first time in more than a year. According to RemodelorMove's Remodeling Activity Report, the value of remodeling projects in the U.S. increased in the second quarter over the first quarter of 2009.

Ski Dazzle Announces Nationwide Exhibitor and Advertiser Packages for Four Consumer Snow Shows
Wed, 23 Sep 2009, 15:44:53 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Dazzle LLC, the producer of the Nation's Largest Consumer Ski & Snowboard Shows for over 30 years, announces exhibitor and advertiser packages available for the 2009/2010 snow season. Ski Dazzle® Snow Shows attract 180,000 ski, snowboard and active lifestyle attendees to Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Property Tax Consultants' Three-Day Boot Camp Makes Lemonade Out of Lemons
Wed, 23 Sep 2009, 12:57:54 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than half a trillion dollars in commercial mortgages will reset over the next 18 months. That's why The McCormick Property Tax Business System™ is hosting a three-day boot camp, October 23 through October 25, at an upscale San Diego hotel. The seminar is designed to teach people how to set up a lucrative property tax consulting business.

Obama is 'Chocolate Jesus' According to Los Angeles City Official
Tue, 22 Sep 2009, 14:23:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Glenn Beck is promoting citizen journalism, busting ACORN for advising a prostitute with housing. Patrick Duff and Craig Rubin are hoping for the same type of government action by exposing what they feel is government corruption. Rubin and Duff are both religious leaders that provide medical marijuana in the City of Los Angeles.

Hazmat Training Comes to Los Angeles
Tue, 22 Sep 2009, 11:57:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it's the law. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control, workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually, and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in Los Angeles on October 13 - 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Del Mar DataTrac adds Mortgage Lending Expert Mark Todd as DMD Product Line Manager
Tue, 22 Sep 2009, 08:29:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions, has tapped mortgage lending veteran Mark Todd as a DMD Product Line Manager. Todd has more than 18 years' mortgage lending management experience, including nearly a decade at the C-level. For more than five years he was co-owner and COO of a mortgage lender producing in excess of $2 billion annually.

Groundbreaking Bio Jet Fuel Agreement Announced
Mon, 21 Sep 2009, 19:30:12 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioJet Corporation (formerly JatrophaBioJet) and E85 LLC jointly announced today that they have executed a Bio-SPK forward contract for the sale by BioJet and the purchase by E85 of 4 million barrels of aviation bio jet fuel. 'Bio-SPK' is now the proper aviation industry term for bio jet fuel and the fuel delivered under this contract will meet ASTM International specifications. Other than quantity, the terms of the contract were undisclosed.

The Henry Armstrong Foundation Honors Boxing Legend through Athletic and Medical Scholarship Program
Wed, 16 Sep 2009, 07:00:34 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Henry Armstrong Foundation announced this week that it has awarded its first round of college scholarships to five high school recipients who plan to pursue higher education in medicine or athletics. Each student was awarded $1,000 to aid in the cost of the initial application, tuition and book fees.

Pet Nutrition and Holistic Veterinary Care Seminar to Help Homeless Animals
Tue, 15 Sep 2009, 13:42:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DANA POINT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist is hosting a pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar 'Natural Cures For Pets' to help save the lives of homeless pets. With the current economy, abandoned cats and dogs are entering shelters at an alarming rate and Ask Ariel is hoping the seminar will raise much needed funds to help save them. The pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar will provide valuable tips to help pets live longer and healthier lives through holistic pet care.

ForeclosureDeals.com Provides Support Services for Abandoned Foreclosure Pets
Mon, 14 Sep 2009, 13:06:28 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home foreclosures continue to be on the minds of many people throughout the nation. And, worries about unemployment and not being able to meet mortgage payments often trump other issues such as what to do with a pet. As a result, ForeclosureDeals.com has compiled helpful resources to address this growing problem of abandoned foreclosure pets.

DAVIDESIGNED Celebrates the 2009 Emmy Awards with 'Gifting'
Mon, 14 Sep 2009, 11:44:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer, has decided to join in on the Emmy Awards festivities by offering up some 'gifting' himself! In celebration of their talents and the awards in recognition of them, David is offering an outfit to selected Emmy® category award winners (sorry, ladies only).

Green Czar Let Go Over 911 Cover-ups: Will CBS Fire Star Charlie Sheen for Doing the Same?
Fri, 11 Sep 2009, 17:23:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founder of Profitfrompot.com Craig X Rubin has appeared on Glenn Beck's show and is a fan of the Fox News broadcaster especially since Beck came out for terminating marijuana prohibition. 'I think it is awesome that Beck is exposing the people Obama surrounds himself with.' Bill O'Reilly called Charlie Sheen a 'Pinhead' for 'calling for an uprising' and demanding Obama reevaluates the Official Report.

1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech, Del Mar DataTrac Named Mortgage Technology's Synergy Award Finalists
Thu, 10 Sep 2009, 14:39:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech and Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) have been named Mortgage Technology magazine's Synergy Award finalists, recognizing 'technology initiatives and alliances that show exemplary interoperability in a production setting to advance the cause of automation and e-commerce,' according to DMD.

World Champion Surfer, Kelly Slater, Concludes Principal Photography for Ultimate Wave Tahiti
Thu, 10 Sep 2009, 08:59:49 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nine-time world champion surfer, Kelly Slater, and his big wave companion, Raimana Van Bastolaer, have completed principal photography for Ultimate Wave Tahiti, the first 3D IMAX(R) and giant screen theater film to use extreme surfing to focus on the science of waves, according to its executive producer, K2 Communications, Inc. The film, scheduled for worldwide release next February, was primarily shot in the big wave environment known to watermen around the world as Teahupoo.

TeamF1 Announces Support for Cavium Networks' ECONA Family of ARM-Based Energy Efficient System-on-Chip (SoC) Processors for the Digital Home
Tue, 08 Sep 2009, 08:05:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
FREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced that their SMBware™ family of customizable software solutions, including the Secure Gateway Solution (SGS) and Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS) will be supported on the ECONA CNS3XXX family of energy efficient processors for Digital Home applications from Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing applications.

Beauty Beverly Hills Introduces SUPRA Night Cream
Tue, 01 Sep 2009, 13:00:20 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regal International, Inc., doing business as Beauty Beverly Hills, exclusive worldwide distributor of the EMK Placental anti-aging skin care product line, announces the launch of the Supra Night Cream(TM), a night time skin care recovery cream designed to combat aging skin while one sleeps. It is principally based on two new revolutionary ingredients that are on the scientific cutting edge of high performance skincare: Biotechnological Herbal Placental Extract and Carnosine.

Hollywood Executives Clamor Over 'Sad Zilch'
Mon, 31 Aug 2009, 12:18:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Our eyes of flesh see only noir! Even before its official release, a new novel was making the rounds among the cognoscenti of the movie business. Not since The Day of the Locust and The Love of the Last Tycoon has Hollywood and the motion picture industry been shown in such a bold and perspicuous light, a light that producers and directors and screenwriters are clamoring to capture for themselves. Brimming with sex, romance, eye-widening spectacle, and a host of recognizable characters, this latest post-lux novella by Konrad Ventana sets a new standard of poignancy in postmodern literary fiction.

Desolation of Obama Nation 'Church is Not a Place for Healing'
Fri, 28 Aug 2009, 12:20:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama promised medical marijuana patients that their cannabis collectives would be protected as long as they followed state law. That should have included another caveat too because it seems raids on cannabis dispensaries have not stopped. Beverly Hills Green Cross' Craig X Rubin is the creator of an on-line marijuana school teaching people around the globe how to profit from California's recent 'Green Rush.' Rubin says, 'Obama's wishes are not being obeyed. The government is targeting cannabis collective owners who are speaking out against the government.'

VIP Auction Package to Attend the 2009 Emmy Award Show and HBO After-Party to Benefit Starlight Children's Foundation
Thu, 27 Aug 2009, 19:44:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation is currently auctioning off a VIP package for two lucky individuals to walk the red carpet and see popular television celebrities up close at this year's All-Star Emmy® Award Show. Anyone can bid on two tickets to the Emmy Award Show on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Nokia Theater in the heart of the exciting downtown complex LA Live and know that all of the proceeds will benefit Starlight's seriously ill children and their family members.

PigskinKids.com Has Passion for Preparing Kids to Play Football
Thu, 27 Aug 2009, 08:00:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PigskinKids.com is an online meeting place for youth football fans, coaches and players. This new Web site sets a new standard for instructional youth football and raises the bar for quality online video content through its free, shared youth football highlight feature.

Next Step After Twitter and Facebook: New Social Network Lets You Carve Your Own Niche on the Web
Wed, 26 Aug 2009, 19:04:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BONITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What is the next thing for Social Networking? Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and their competitors let you find friends, build brands, and form groups. But a newer site lets you do those things, plus monopolize a chunk of the Internet around a social issue, philosophical question, research problem, niche art form, or environmental challenge. The rationale for the World Mind Network (WMN) stems from events over the last five years or so - the advent of new Web 2.0 tools which have hit society like waves.

Author of 'America Libre' Tours Southern California, Setting for Controversial Novel of Latino Insurrection
Wed, 26 Aug 2009, 15:30:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel AMERICA LIBRE following its July 29th release by Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books). The apocalyptic story, which envisions an armed Latino insurrection in the U.S. Southwest sparked by a violent anti-immigration backlash, has already gained considerable media attention from print and broadcast sources including USA Today.

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes Charulata Pagar, Adam Lin, Eda Tan, and Byron Rodriguez
Tue, 25 Aug 2009, 12:04:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Charulata Pagar, Adam Lin, Eda Tan, and Byron Rodriguez have joined the firm. 'VLP is continuing to expand with top quality attorneys. Our newest lawyers further expand the firm's practice areas and also strengthen our Asia practice,' said RoseAnn Rotandaro, VLP's President and Co-Founder.

7th Annual World Savvy Gala - Raising Funds to Address Global Education in Our Schools
Mon, 24 Aug 2009, 19:01:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, September 24, 2009 the 7th Annual World Savvy Gala will be held at the Hotel Kabuki. The Gala is World Savvy's premier event, raising funds and awareness to support the mission of the organization to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, so that they are prepared to learn, work, and live as responsible citizens in the global community.

Pro-Pot Pastor Produces Profit from Pot Course for the Masses
Fri, 21 Aug 2009, 13:05:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the proliferation of marijuana clubs across the Western States of the United States, a familiar face in the cannabis industry has created a way all Americans can profit from pot. After guest lecturing at America's first cannabis college Pastor Craig X Rubin of the Beverly Hills Green Cross realized the need for an on-line education resource in the emerging cannabis field.

Affordable Home Remodeling Gets Easier with 'The Bathroom Remodeling Workbook' from ABCD Publishing
Thu, 20 Aug 2009, 12:57:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for the end of the recession, when homeowners are again planning home remodeling projects to take advantage of low prices and 'government stimulus home-remodeling incentives,' ABCD Publishing announces the release of the first book in their Remodeling Workbooks Series. This first book in the series addresses the most popular room of the house to remodel - 'The Bathroom Remodeling Workbook.'

SecuGen and Valid Technologies Collaborate to Bring Biometrics to IBM Enterprise Computing Environments
Tue, 18 Aug 2009, 08:00:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen and Valid Technologies are pleased to announce a technology and marketing partnership to deliver strong user authentication solutions to IBM enterprise computing customers. As a result of this partnership, the Valid Technologies VSSA® Strong User Authentication solution will include support for SecuGen biometric matching technologies and the SecuGen Hamster family of biometric fingerprint readers.

BankForeclosuresSale.com Closely Analyzes Foreclosure Filings in 2009
Mon, 17 Aug 2009, 12:05:10 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than midway through 2009, BankForeclosuresSale reports that foreclosure filings are in the millions. When July 2008 foreclosure numbers are compared to July 2009, there is an increase of nearly 32 percent in foreclosure filings. And to date, Bank Foreclosures Sale reports that more than half of that activity has been reported in Nevada, California, Arizona and Florida.

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Names Christine Joseph, RN, as Clinical Administrator
Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 14:45:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a new multi- specialty outpatient surgery center committed to advancing surgical technologies and patient care available in South Orange County, has named Christine C. Joseph as clinical administrator.

World's Largest Construction Company Selects ENow's Mailscape for Exchange Management
Thu, 13 Aug 2009, 19:12:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With over a century of experience, and 7 divisions spanning 80 countries, VINCI Construction's unrivaled level of expertise in building, specialized civil and hydraulic engineering, and facilities and project management, has allowed the French company to become the worldwide leader in the construction industry. VINCI Construction is the parent company of VINCI Construction France, whose dynamic growth, particularly in the area of job creation, is aiding in the expansion of VINCI's global presence.

Entertainment Publisher Neotrope Make Their First Appearance on the Inc. 5000
Wed, 12 Aug 2009, 15:00:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope®, a leading brand identity, content publisher, public relations, SEO, and entertainment technology company, today announced its first appearance on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the top 5,000 fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Between 2005 and 2008, Neotrope achieved a modest 22.5 percent growth rate with less than 5 full-time employees. Neotrope's 2009 Inc. 5000 ranking further enhances the company's long standing reputation for excellence and customer service.

Mother and Daughter Celebrate Victory Over Meth
Fri, 07 Aug 2009, 06:00:08 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'August marks our daughter's fifth year since conquering meth at Narconon California,' comments Susan, mother of five and teacher, who recalls living with a meth addict; 'One day she'd be very nice and the next you'd have thought Satan walked through the door.' Former meth addict and Narconon Graduate urges parents: 'Before school starts I hope parents will take time to talk to their kids about the dangers of drugs to health and goals.'

Racism Charged in Los Angeles as Economy Goes to Pot
Wed, 05 Aug 2009, 21:07:41 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is said that Obama has stopped the economy from falling off a cliff, but in Los Angeles it is the Cannabis Industry that is saving landlords of commercial properties, says Pastor Craig Rubin. One year ago Rubin, founder of Craig X Academy, an on-line marijuana school that teaches students in a course called, 'Profit from Pot,' rented an abandoned building in the SORO district to provide medical cannabis to qualified patients. Rubin has recently bombarded the Internet with ads for his service but finds himself in a fight with the City of Los Angeles to save his pot club.

'Against All Odds' - A Compelling Tale of Faith and Second Chances
Wed, 05 Aug 2009, 08:00:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New authorized biography chronicles how famed corporate whistleblower Mark Whitacre turned adversity into a gift; becomes champion of self-managed healthcare. Even during Whitacre's darkest days in prison, he considered himself a fortunate man. He had the love of his wife and family and the support of friends. As he tells it now, it took hitting rock bottom and losing everything for him to learn the most valuable lessons in life: family and supportive friends are more important than power and materialism.

California Universal Waste Rules Continue to Change
Mon, 03 Aug 2009, 17:53:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAFAYETTE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present several two-day Hazardous Waste in California Workshops during the month of September. This course is designed for industries that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in San Diego on September 14-15; Los Angeles on September 17-18; Bakersfield on September 21-22; and Oakland on September 24-25, 2009.

Corbin Bleu Asks Fans to Join Him in Brightening the Lives of Seriously Ill Children
Thu, 30 Jul 2009, 17:38:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation is pleased to announce that Corbin Bleu, the organization's national spokesperson, has started a fundraising campaign to encourage his fans to get involved with Starlight and support its mission to help seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation. He plans to rally his fans to raise enough money to provide Starlight programs to five families for one year, and to place a Fun Center™ and a PC Pal™ at a hospital on Starlight's waiting list.

A Desperado's Daily Bread - New Novel Shows the Value of the Visionary Artist in a Terminally Ill Society
Wed, 29 Jul 2009, 20:18:43 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wade is an outlaw in the land of the free, a desperado of the great American Frontier - a post-Darwinian, post-Freudian, post-Jungian, post-Einsteinian, post-Walt Disneyan, post-beat, post-hip, post-war, post-graduate, post-perspicuous persona non grata who is reconciled to spending his remaining days post-mortem in the sublime twilight of the impalpable underground, wrapped in cloistered communion among the lingering remains of gratefully dying flower children.... In 'A Desperado's Daily Bread' (ISBN: 978-0595521548), Konrad Ventana throws open the curtain to a perennial drama.

DAVIDESIGNED Begins Accepting Appointments for New Customers
Thu, 23 Jul 2009, 12:30:17 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer has recently completed renovations on his new workspace to allow for completely private consultations with new customers; particularly those needing to avoid the 'public eye,' such as celebrities, political dynamos and high caliber businesswomen. The new addition to his quarters in Beverly Hills, California, makes it possible to afford customers his trademark Exclusive Prive' service while avoiding the common hassles of the usual commercial building atelier.

Taycor Allocates $45 Million For Unique Medical Equipment Financing Vendor Program
Tue, 21 Jul 2009, 06:59:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taycor Financial and its affiliates have allocated $45 million for vendors of medical equipment and dental equipment. Device manufacturers and distributors can now offer direct financing to their buyers through custom private-label financing programs which are specifically tailored to each vendor's profile.

Mortgage Delinquency Rates Predict More Foreclosures Ahead
Mon, 20 Jul 2009, 12:23:10 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The real estate experts at Bank Foreclosures Sale are keeping a close watch on the news revolving around foreclosures across the U.S.; they are working to keep their news fresh and their listings hot. Keeping a close eye on the California real estate market, Bank Foreclosures Sale reports that, statewide, foreclosures have increased for the third-consecutive month.

Van Dorn Gourmets Introduces New Line of Gourmet Specialty Items
Mon, 20 Jul 2009, 11:53:51 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BURBANK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After shopping at numerous farmers' markets and frequenting food shows, Brian Van Dorn, owner of Van Dorn Gourmets, realized that he could come up with better and more creative spice blends, rubs, dip mixes and more. As a result, he started crafting a line of handmade goods and recently launched VanDornGourmets.com.

More Drug Rehab for Less Violence in Mexico
Sat, 18 Jul 2009, 09:00:02 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
MAZATLAN, Mexico (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There have been thousands of killings in northern Mexico in the last two years, even including narcotrafficking bands attacking rehab centers. Narconon International executives decided to bring additional tools to fight the source of the problem - drug addiction itself. On July 14th and 15th, their staff gave a hands-on workshop to counselors from 8 Mazatlan drug rehabilitation centers in the State of Sinaloa.

New Book Now Available: A Desperado's Daily Bread
Thu, 16 Jul 2009, 19:22:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In this first book of a much-anticipated literary series, Konrad Ventana draws back the curtains and throws open a window to a perennial drama with a depth of language that can only be described as symphonic. 'A Desperado's Daily Bread: Book One of the Post-Lux Trilogy' (ISBN: 978-0595521548, paperback) is a riveting drama that follows the trail of a Western outlaw biochemist of the subterranean territories.

SecuGen Delivers New OptiMouse Plus Fingerprint Reader
Wed, 15 Jul 2009, 11:20:13 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading vendor of optical fingerprint readers, is pleased to announce that it has released the OptiMouse™ Plus, an upgraded version of the world's first combination fingerprint reader and optical mouse. Like all of SecuGen's fingerprint readers, the OptiMouse Plus is very rugged, accurate, and affordable.

Announcing formation of Bio Jet Fuel World Industry Trade Group - World Biojet Alliance
Tue, 14 Jul 2009, 12:56:19 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mitch Hawkins, CEO of JatrophaBioJet Corporation announced today founding of the World Biojet Alliance, a worldwide industry non-profit trade group to serve the needs of the rapidly forming Bio Jet Fuel sector. Mr. Hawkins, who will serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors, stated 'The World Biojet Alliance will be an independent and impartial global organization founded to promote, conduct research, coordinate communications and provide innovative solutions for advanced biofuels used in aviation.'

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Names Dr. Michael Sundine to the Board
Thu, 09 Jul 2009, 17:30:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a new cutting edge outpatient surgical facility located within the Pacific Medical Plaza building at 1640 Newport Blvd, has named Michael J. Sundine, M.D., F.A.C.S., as its physician representative to the Board of Directors. Dr. Sundine is a board certified plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, Calif.

ForeclosureListingsNationwide Makes the Dream of Owning a Home a Reality
Mon, 06 Jul 2009, 15:11:14 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foreclosures are at an all-time high. However, good news is on the horizon. The release of the new federal tax credit of $8,000 given to first-time home buyers has heated up the real estate market and provided a well-needed boost to the struggling real estate industry. And, Foreclosure Listings Nationwide announces that its company has more than 1.5 million properties for sale.

New Art Book Combines Chaos, God and Sex with Digital Imaging: 'Fractopia' by Christopher Simmons
Thu, 02 Jul 2009, 11:52:19 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher Simmons' 'Fractopia' (ISBN: 978-0-9710555-0-6, hardcover - limited edition, Neotrope Press), collects the best of Simmons' abstract images created by combining fractal imagery with photographic effects, textures and hand-applied layers. This special edition includes a video DVD with slide show of all images found in the book. Some of the art has been called sexual in nature, including the piece called 'godheart.'

New Web Site Helps Anyone Assist Humanity's Transformation Into a Global Brain - the World Mind Network
Mon, 29 Jun 2009, 18:49:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BONITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last five years or so, new Web 2.0 tools have hit society like one wave after another: MySpace, Skype, Facebook, YouTube, all the various iPhone and Blackberry applications, and now Twitter. The effect, according to social scientists, is to vastly increase both the complexity and content of communication, such that the planet appears more and more like a vast integrated Mind, akin to James Lovelock's 'Gaia' or Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's 'Noosphere.' This is the rationale for the World Mind Network.

LegalizeFerrets' YouTube Video Contest - Voting Starts June 29th through July 4th
Mon, 29 Jun 2009, 14:51:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LegalizeFerrets.org, an organization of people interested in legalizing ferrets in California, is conducting their second annual YouTube Video Contest. Nine videos have been entered and the only prize is $500 cash. Legalize Ferrets is conducting an Environmental Impact Report as required from the California Department of Fish and Game. Their mailing list and support continue to grow and the video contest is a great expression of the hope, pain and fear California ferret enthusiasts live with.

SecuGen Offers Free SDKs for Fingerprint Software Development
Thu, 25 Jun 2009, 15:29:19 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that it is now providing all of its industry leading fingerprint template extraction and matching SDKs free of charge. Included in SecuGen's wide selection of Software Developer Kits are SDKs for Windows Vista, Windows CE, Linux, Solaris and more.

Starlight and CCFA Unveil Enhanced Web Resource for Young Adults with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 19:49:48 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For young adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, coping with their illness is a life-long struggle. Today Starlight Children's Foundation and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation announced the unveiling of their redesigned Web site, UCandCrohns.org, originally designed in 2006 to help young IBD patients cope with their condition.

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes David Lawson, Janyce Mitchell, David Roise, and Stephen Sullivan
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 18:47:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that David Lawson, Janyce Mitchell, David Roise, and Stephen Sullivan have joined the firm as Partners. 'VLP's newest partners further expand the firm's practice in Commercial Lending and Intellectual Property. VLP is strengthening as well as broadening our range of legal representation for corporate clients,' said RoseAnn Rotandaro, VLP's President and Co-Founder.

Pursol Signs Major Manufacturing Agreements with Fort Peck Tribes
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 17:28:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pursol Solar Systems today announces the signing of an agreement with the Fort Peck Indian Tribes of Poplar, Montana for the development of its solar manufacturing plant in its Reservation. The agreements would create 350 jobs for the local community. Expected gross revenue from the solar manufacturing plant will exceed $200 M annually and will provide a boost to the local economy. At full capacity, the plant will generate 100 MW of solar panels providing much needed supply to the Pursol Solar team.

Abundant Biofuels Corporation Offers Low-Cost, Long-Term Contracts to Supply Jatropha Oil to U.S. Refiners with Under-Capacity Production Problems
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 13:12:30 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
MONTEREY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Charles Fishel, Chairman of Abundant Biofuels Corporation, noted that 'There are about 100 biodiesel refineries operating below capacity and another 47 idle refineries in the United States, alone.' To help solve this problem, Abundant Biofuels provides standardized long-term contracts (5- or 10-years) in multiples of 50,000 barrels (2,100,000 gallons) of jatropha oil. Financing is available.

Ski Dazzle Announces 2009 Consumer Snow Show Event Dates
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 12:46:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Dazzle® Ski & Snowboard Shows announce their National Show Dates for Fall, 2009: Los Angeles: Los Angeles Convention Center - October 29, 30, 31 and November 1. Chicago: Donald E Stephens Convention Center - November 6, 7 and 8. Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center - November 13, 14, 15. Sacramento: Cal Expo Fairgrounds - November 21 and 22.

Lower Back Pain is Targeted by LifeModeler, Inc. with Newly Released Software
Tue, 23 Jun 2009, 08:59:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LifeModeler, Inc., the leading global provider of biomechanical human body simulation tools and services, has released LumbarSIM™, a new product that adds to its family of unique 'virtual prototyping' software. This latest innovation directly addresses the needs of orthopedic device manufacturers and surgeons seeking ways to respond to the growing numbers of patients experiencing lower back pain.

Trendara B2B Marketing Agency Achieves 600 Percent Increase in Lead Volume for Los Angeles Financial Services Company
Tue, 23 Jun 2009, 06:59:52 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Over the last 2 quarters we increased our client's online lead volume by over 600 Percent, and the landing page design and split-test techniques we deployed have resulted in conversion rates as high as 23 Percent,' says Rowe Morehouse, Principal Consultant at Trendara LLC. 'We've been able to deliver a huge increase in targeted leads, and they're coming in at a lower cost.'

Why Are Disney and Jonas Bros Fans Anticipating 2nd Season of Potty-Mouthed Comedy? Because They Shouldn't Be
Mon, 22 Jun 2009, 15:15:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tweens, teens and adults alike have been anxiously awaiting the sophomore season of the wacky politically-incorrect comedy with a heart, also known as Poor Paul, produced by Eye Scream Films. These same fans are also excited for the premiere of the Disney Channel's Princess Protection Program which happens to star Poor Paul's Kevin G. Schmidt (Young and the Restless, Cheaper by the Dozen) and Samantha Droke (Suite Life of Zack & Cody).

Clinical Studies Validate Cancer Gene Delivery Platform: Landmark Publication Confirms Rexin-G Effectively Targets Metastatic Cancers and Improves Patient Survival
Mon, 22 Jun 2009, 12:45:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies stuns the medical and scientific communities with a dramatic demonstration of single-agent efficacy with its lead product, Rexin-G, for metastatic cancer. The landmark article documents the results of two related studies using Rexin-G, a tumor-targeted anti-cancer agent designed to seek-out and destroy metastatic cancers that have spread throughout the body.

Discount Tickets Now On Sale for The CA Boom Design Show
Wed, 17 Jun 2009, 15:31:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CA Boom Show Tickets went on sale last week on the show's Web site, $20/day in advance, compared with $25/day at the door. The show has grown exponentially in its complexity and 'hipness,' combining everything relating to contemporary and non-traditional design under one roof, including visits to never-before seen, stunning architectural home in the Los Angeles area.

Epeius Biotechnologies' Rexin-G Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Wed, 17 Jun 2009, 06:00:17 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today that its lead product, Rexin-G, has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a second-line treatment for advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The FDA Fast Track program, like Priority Review and Accelerated Approval, was implemented to facilitate the development and expedite the review of potentially important new drugs.

Law Enforcement Desperate to Send Pot Pastor to Jail Fails Again
Mon, 15 Jun 2009, 14:42:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- God sometimes uses a surprise to get people's attention. For Moses it was a burning bush that was not consumed. In Los Angeles there is a Bible teacher and Pastor of a church that believes marijuana is for the healing of all nations. This pastor who recently ran for Mayor of Los Angeles was arrested three years ago and sentenced to nearly five years in jail, but has yet to serve a day. On Fox's Good Day L.A. with Jillian Barberie, Pastor Craig X Rubin, of Beverly Hills Green Cross, admitted, 'Yes, the City of Angels has spent millions of dollars trying to send me to jail.'

Reduce Relapse Thru Effective Drug Rehabilitation and Save Society Tens of Thousands of Dollars Per Addict, says Narconon
Fri, 12 Jun 2009, 13:58:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Drug rehabilitation will really impact society and save hundreds of billions of dollars,' says Clark Carr, president of Narconon International, 'when it demonstrates it can reduce relapse to drugs, not just keep addicts off the streets for a few months.' Recently reviewing statistics of Narconon program graduates, Carr compared them to the costs society would have had if Narconon's recovered addicts had continued to do drugs. Carr estimates that since 1990 in the United States alone the Narconon network might have saved city, county, state, and federal governments minimally $1.5 billion.

Bioenergy Life Project Announces Community Event to Document Benefits of Bioenergy on Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
Wed, 10 Jun 2009, 19:52:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bioenergy Life Project announces the first community event to document the benefits of Bioenergy therapy on Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. The event will last from July 13th to 16th 2009 at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, Marina Del Rey, Calif. The Bioenergy Life Project offers the public a free opportunity to experience a unique, safe and gentle alternative solution to long term, chronic illness.

The World's Smallest Hero! Rexin-G, Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Cancers
Tue, 09 Jun 2009, 07:59:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies' Rexin-G is the world's smallest hero. Imagine if you will, a tiny particle that can travel freely within the human body seeking out cancerous tissues and metastatic tumors that have spread far and wide. Imagine an entire army of these tiny nano-particles seeking out and accumulating to high concentrations within the flagrant, otherwise intractable tumors with one goal in mind: to destroy the metastatic cancers from the inside.

Publishers Newswire Announced Today its Latest List of Books to Bookmark, for the First Half of 2009
Mon, 08 Jun 2009, 10:49:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list, for the first half of 2009. This list is a round-up of new and interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from 'big name' authors, or major New York book publishing houses.

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff Ossias
Thu, 04 Jun 2009, 15:16:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff Ossias have joined the firm as partners. 'VLP's new partners continue to develop the firm's substantive practice areas and jurisdictional reach,' said RoseAnn Rotandaro, VLP's President and Co-Founder. 'Their collective expertise and diverse experience strengthens and expands VLP's corporate representation for clients.'

In response to recent killings in Juarez drug rehabilitation center
Thu, 04 Jun 2009, 06:00:24 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'More drug rehabilitation and broader drug prevention, not less, is needed if we intend long-term reduction in drugs and crime along our border,' says Clark Carr, president of Narconon International, a network of over 150 drug rehab and education centers. 'The ONDCP, the UNODC, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, in fact, governments everywhere agree that reducing drug demand must parallel military and police interdiction.'

Mather Aviation Opens New Maintenance Facility in Van Nuys Despite Economic Downturn
Wed, 03 Jun 2009, 17:49:39 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
VAN NUYS, Calif., June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In spite of the economy's effect on General and Business Aviation, Mather Aviation opened a new facility in Van Nuys, California (KVNY) on June 1, 2009, Mather Aviation announced today. This facility is Mather Aviation's first location in Southern California and brings the total number of locations to four.

SleepBook.com Guides Tired Southern Californians on Improving Sleep
Tue, 02 Jun 2009, 14:36:19 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to data from thousands of recent sleep survey respondents, SleepBook.com has found that residents in Southern California are just not getting enough ZZZs. Sit 'n Sleep, the sponsor of SleepBook.com, launched the Web site in early April to provide support and advice for Southern California sleepers.

U.S. Home Remodeling Hits Bottom in First Quarter 2009: Starts Showing Signs of Recovery
Tue, 02 Jun 2009, 11:00:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recent surveys and reports show a picture of the home remodeling industry that is a mixed bag of good news and bad according to home remodeling website RemodelorMove.com. The bad news, the most recent RemodelorMove Remodeling Permit Activity Report shows a 20 percent decline in the number of remodeling permits issued during the first quarter of 2009, compared to the same quarter in 2008. The survey of 5,000 homeowners considering remodeling is conducted semi-annually.

TeamF1 Exhibits SMB and Residential CPE Routers and APs with Specialized Device Management and Security Software at Computex 2009
Mon, 01 Jun 2009, 13:34:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif., June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today announced that its latest advances in software for SMB router, residential gateway and WLAN access point turnkey solutions will be demonstrated during the Computex Taipei Exhibition and Trade-show from June 2 to June 5. In its 29th year, Computex is the second largest international computer and electronics trade show in the world.

Narconon Drug Rehab Center and Volunteers Collaborate to Save Lives in Mazatlan, Mexico
Fri, 29 May 2009, 08:00:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Narconon drug rehabilitation techniques are exactly what we have been searching for,' says Victor Capaceta, director of two Mazatlan rehab facilities, named La Loma and La Veinte de Noviembre. Victor and other staff are currently training at the Narconon Navojoa center in the state of Sonora. They intend to bring home what they learn to help their more than 100 students struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

Neotrope Press Announces Publication of 'Fractopia' Art Book by Christopher Simmons
Thu, 28 May 2009, 16:55:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R) Press announced today the publication of the limited edition of 'Fractopia' (ISBN: 978-0-9710555-0-6, hardcover), by digital artist Christopher Laird Simmons. The book collects the best of Simmons' abstract images created by combining fractal imagery with photographic effects, textures and hand-applied layers. This special edition includes a video DVD with slide show of all images found in the book.

Mutiny Pictures 2nd Quarter Round-up: U2, Eminem, ABC, Selena Gomez, and Drew Seeley
Wed, 27 May 2009, 08:59:42 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mutiny Pictures, a Los Angeles-based film company specializing in online branded entertainment and webisode production, made several company announcements through founder Michael Pierce on recent high-profile projects that showcase their branding capabilities and post-production expertise.

People Are Asked to Save Their PETCO Receipts to Show Ferret Owners Have Been Supporting PETCO Nationwide
Tue, 26 May 2009, 18:03:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LA MESA, Calif., May 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to legalize domestic ferrets in California, one of only two states to ban the critters, ferret owners are asking for help from PETCO, the state's largest pet supply retailer. "Now we're asking PETCO to support ferret owners," said Pat Wright, of LegalizeFerrets.org. California has the largest ferret population in the nation.

New Mystery Examines Women's Oppression in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 20 May 2009, 15:53:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Linbrook Press announces a new novel, 'The Dawn of Saudi' (ISBN: 978-0977-978-014), authored by Homa Pourasgari, scheduled to be released June 22, 2009. Homa had a desire to write a novel that would depict what life is like for women in Saudi Arabia. The Dawn of Saudi combines real-life turmoil with a fictional tale.

TeamF1 and Cavium Networks Expand Technology Collaboration with Optimized Software for ECONA Processor Family
Tue, 19 May 2009, 08:59:49 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif., and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, and Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products, today announced the immediate availability of TeamF1's software running on the Cavium ECONA family of ARM processors. The integrated solution enables networking ODMs and OEMs to accelerate the development of residential and business security VPN and firewall gateways, routers and wireless LAN access points.

Rexin-G Controls Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in Chemotherapy-Resistant Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma: Phase I/II and Phase II Studies, ASCO 2009
Mon, 18 May 2009, 12:45:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies today announced the results of two related studies using Rexin-G®, a tumor-targeted anti-cancer agent designed to seek-out and destroy metastatic cancers that have spread throughout the body. While Rexin-G is currently approved for the treatment of all solid tumors in the Republic of the Philippines, Epeius Biotech is conducting a series of advanced Phase I/II studies and a Phase II confirmatory trial in the U.S.

Cal Net Technology Group CEO Joins YAO's Liesel Pritzker to Fight Poverty Through Microfinance
Thu, 14 May 2009, 07:59:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cal Net Technology Group has announced that Founder & CEO Zack Schuler will serve on the board with Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) Chair Liesel Pritzker to raise awareness for the organization in order to increase the involvement of young, visionary entrepreneurs, and to raise funds for capitalizing a bank in Tanzania.

Encinitas' First Green Station - Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Receives New Environmental Status
Wed, 13 May 2009, 12:43:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ENCINITAS, Calif., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair (EFADAR) has announced that they are now one of the first certified 'Green Stations' in the State of California. The Department of Toxic Substances Control, in conjunction with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, awarded the certification on April 15, 2009. Since 1988, Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair has been dedicated to the service of its customers, its community, and its planet.

Travis Ishikawa Autograph Signing May 16 - Fundraiser for Riordan High School
Tue, 12 May 2009, 16:46:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ballpark Gallery is hosting an autograph signing with San Francisco Giants first baseman Travis Ishikawa on May 16th, 2009. The signing will be held one hour after the game. The fundraiser consists of 25 percent of all proceeds from the signing, and also 25 percent off all sales that day, will go to the Riordan High School sports program.

Audiolife Tells Indie Music Artists to 'Wave Goodbye to The Post Office'
Tue, 12 May 2009, 08:02:33 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Audiolife, an Artist Services platform designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, has announced a new feature via its virtual, portable storefront. Using their free account, artists will now have the option to use the Audiolife platform for all fulfillment and warehousing needs.

iPulse Selects SecuGen's SDA04M Fingerprint Module for the iPB6 Access Control Unit
Mon, 11 May 2009, 08:01:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that iPulse Systems, South Africa's leading biometrics company, has selected SecuGen's SDA04M fingerprint module as the core fingerprint engine for the iPB6, the next generation in biometric readers.

Exponential Growth Appoints Chuck Morales as Vice President of Business Development
Thu, 07 May 2009, 18:53:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Exponential Growth(TM) creator of a revolutionary new social networking platform for private investing, has appointed Chuck Morales to the position of Vice President, Business Development, where he will oversee the ongoing development of the web community platform as well as marketing direction and sales strategy.

TTI Engages 4TelecomHelp as Strategic Partner for WinBill Telecom Inventory and Expense Management Tool
Thu, 07 May 2009, 10:51:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI) has added 4TelcomHelp as a strategic partner to market, distribute and provide service solutions utilizing TTI's WinBill Telecom Inventory and Expense Management tool. 4TelcomHelp has chosen TTI because of their reputation in the marketplace, the flexibility of their TEM tools and their customer centric approach to software solutions.

Thousands of California Residents Are Getting Better Sleep Thanks to SleepBook.com
Wed, 06 May 2009, 13:25:50 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sit 'n Sleep, the sponsor of the recently-launched website SleepBook.com, announces an impressive level of user engagement for the new site. Since SleepBook.com's launch less than one month ago, more than 5,500 southern California sleepers have downloaded personalized versions of their very own sleep book.

Mobile Technology Demands Rise - Entertainment Industry Seeks New Ways to Connect with People
Mon, 04 May 2009, 14:09:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As smart phones become increasingly popular, people expect more out of the mobile technology now more than ever. To keep up with consumer trends Club List Now, a club event search engine, is releasing a mobile web version for the Apple iPhone on May 7th, 2009.

Mobile Technology Demands Rise - Entertainment Industry Seeks New Ways to Connect with People
Mon, 04 May 2009, 14:09:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As smart phones become increasingly popular, people expect more out of the mobile technology now more than ever. To keep up with consumer trends Club List Now, a club event search engine, is releasing a mobile web version for the Apple iPhone on May 7th, 2009.

STAT Medical Consulting Works with Medicare to Get California Physicians Paid
Mon, 04 May 2009, 12:15:38 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's economy, more than ever, every dollar counts. That's why STAT Medical Consulting, Inc. announces that they are working with physicians who are struggling with Medicare payments to prevent their cash flow from becoming a flat line.

Virtue - A New Sacred Incense?! -- Perfume or Devotional Aid for the Spiritual Woman?
Fri, 01 May 2009, 06:29:16 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
ORANGE, Calif., May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtue(R) has become one of the most intriguing fragrance concepts to emerge in many years. Neither a celebrity fragrance nor a twist of something else, Virtue(R) stands alone as a one-of-a-kind perfume. Whether you seek its transformative qualities as your signature perfume or a devotional aid, mimicking the Holy Incense, it offers a truly original sensory experience. IBI officially launched Virtue(R), April, 2007.

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Celebrates 150 Years of Culture, History and Entertainment
Thu, 30 Apr 2009, 20:06:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TEMECULA, Calif., April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 150 years old and still never a dull moment in Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Country. 'If you have never experienced Temecula Valley, the region has something to offer everyone,' says Kimberly Adams, President and CEO of the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Recession Fouls Basketball Superstar - A Player's Loss is Collectors' Gain at West Auctions
Tue, 28 Apr 2009, 16:32:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are times when a team transcends the game and steps over the boundaries of the sports pages and into the consciousness of a nation. It could be argued that the Chicago Bulls during the mid 1990's was such a team - so well known that even people who never opened an issue of Sports Illustrated could name the starting lineup.

Sleep Studies Indicate that Sleep Loss Can Contribute to Weight Gain
Mon, 27 Apr 2009, 13:39:24 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is your mattress making you fat? SleepBook.com, sponsored by Sit 'n Sleep, recently interviewed two sleep experts to find out; their answers were surprisingly candid. Medical studies performed in the past few years are revealing that sleep loss can contribute to weight gain.

Song Collaboration has Unique Twist at Golosio Publishing
Tue, 21 Apr 2009, 01:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Golosio Music Publishing (golosio.com) is just a few months old but it has discovered a new way to expand its catalog of songs. The rhythm tracks for a new groove song were created in the Los Angeles studio of John Scott G and then sent to Golosio songwriters, Doug Colosio in Redding, California, and James Sotelo in Portland, Oregon, where two different melodies were created. (VIDEO - VNR)

The United States' War on Christians Escalates and Christians Are Fighting Back
Mon, 20 Apr 2009, 19:32:15 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Internet is a place where young freedom lovers post videos. One working with Ron Paul appeared on Judge Napolitano's show talking about how he was stopped and threatened with being turned over to the DEA for carrying cash. Pastor Craig Rubin of the Beverly Hills Green Cross is not afraid. Steve Bierfeldt and Craig Rubin had secretly taped the government violating their rights and put these videos on the web.

Social Security Attorney Directory Helps to Speed SSDI Benefits
Thu, 16 Apr 2009, 13:31:41 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CALABASAS, Calif., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With so many people out of work, each day, thousands of new applicants file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In response to this, FDP Inc. has assembled a directory website to help people with disabilities to work through the SSDI maze.

Loyalty Lab Introduces Free Trial of Loyalty and CRM Products for Consumer Brands
Thu, 16 Apr 2009, 09:00:36 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loyalty Lab, Inc., the leader in on-demand loyalty and CRM for consumer brands, today announced the launch of its Free Trial program. The Free Trial provides a 'try before you buy' option on any of Loyalty Lab's products to qualified companies for up to 90 days. Marketers will have the opportunity to use their own data in any system, including email, segmentation, loyalty programs, ad hoc reporting, OLAP analysis, and data visualization.

IBD Website for Young Adults Offers Support for Living Independently
Wed, 15 Apr 2009, 13:23:41 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF) and Starlight Children's Foundation announced the launch of 'IBDU: Graduating to Independence' - a new resource for young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who are preparing for college, vocational training, entrance into the workforce or living independently. The site provides answers for older teens and young adults to real life challenges and educational resources.

Obama Creating One World Government Pronounces Pastor Craig X Rubin
Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 17:39:03 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama at the recent G20 Summit took on the role of World President and according to Pastor Rubin the start of a global government. Pastor Rubin, a recent candidate for mayor in Los Angeles asserts Obama is against marijuana because he is part of the New World Order. But the NY Post maintains, 'The economy has gone to pot. With the nation's fiscal health in the tank, homegrown marijuana operations have soared by 60 percent.'

CA Boom Design Show Descends on Beverly Hills in June - Features Best of Modern Design, Products, and Architecture Tours
Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 16:25:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The CA Boom Design Show is North America's only multi-discipline non-traditional design trade fair exhibition combining the highest caliber of architects, designers and design manufacturers on the West Coast. The show brings together the best of modern and contemporary design and architecture in a unique exhibit, conference, and tour format.

New Sleep Book Helps People Get the Most Out of Their ZZZs
Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 13:54:23 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sit 'n Sleep announces its sponsorship of SleepBook.com - a new educational web site designed to educate people about the importance of quality sleep. Site visitors are encouraged to take a short, but comprehensive survey about their sleep habits. Once the survey is complete, a free, customized 'Sleep Book' of approximately 35 to 40 pages is generated and delivered to the user's inbox.

Authernative Granted US Patent on Communication Session Encryption and Authentication System
Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 12:34:54 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for a communication session encryption and authentication system. The newly issued US Patent No. 7,506,161 titled 'Communication session encryption and authentication system' describes a new encryption key management system.

LuraTech Introduces LuraDocument PDF Compressor 5.3
Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 10:29:28 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LuraTech today announced the release of the latest version of its industry leading document conversion solution. LuraDocument(R) PDF Compressor 5.3 has been enhanced with a number of new features, such as free-form recognition and the ability to convert born digital documents to PDF/A for long-term archival. With the addition of these capabilities, PDF Compressor 5.3 provides users - from individuals to the largest document scanning service providers - with a comprehensive solution that can handle all their document conversion needs.

Flag Football World Cup Comes to San Diego
Mon, 13 Apr 2009, 11:41:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LONDONDERRY, N.H., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Excited about baseball season, but still longing for your football fix? Mark your calendar for May 2nd and 3rd as Flag Football Magazine, aka FlagMag.com, brings their 10th annual World Cup of Flag Football to sunny, San Diego, California. For the past decade flag football teams from around the world, including Austria, Venezuela, and Japan, have gathered to determine ultimate bragging rights on the gridiron.

Taycor's Free Equipment Financing Calculator Shows Businesses How a $30,000 Item Can Be Acquired for Only $1,300 Up Front
Mon, 13 Apr 2009, 07:06:32 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Apr. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Many business owners don't realize that they can get the equipment they need for very little cash out of pocket,' says Bob Skibinski, CEO of Taycor Financial. 'We've created a free online equipment financing calculator that shows you exactly what your monthly payments are going to be as well as the return on investment you'll see by putting the new equipment to work in your business.'

Affiliate Media, Inc. Receives 2008 Presidential Award from MAP
Thu, 09 Apr 2009, 12:27:28 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
IRVINE, Calif., April 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affiliate Media, Inc. (AMI), a recognized leader in the worldwide online affiliate marketing space, has been named among the winners of the 2008 Presidential Awards by prominent management consulting organization MAP (Management Action Programs).

Publisher Bucks the Trend, Releases New Magazines
Wed, 08 Apr 2009, 18:00:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., April 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While publishers around the world are restructuring and ceasing production of popular magazines, art and crafting publisher Stampington & Company has been developing new titles to add to their family of publications. In 2009, they will launch a total of eight new titles, which will account for 12 of the 75 issues they will produce during the year.

Comic Tax Relief Team Releases Tax Deductions for the Rich and Famous
Wed, 08 Apr 2009, 16:00:01 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taking a break from the piles of tax returns in their San Diego headquarters, tax pros at USA Tax Coach, part of AccountOnIt, LLP, released their annual list of celebrity tax deductions. If you're scrambling for last minute tax deductions, why not look to the celebs this tax season to see what they might deduct for some ideas?

Leon Ware - The Sensual Minister - Celebrates Motown's 50th Anniversary with Special Encore Concert at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood on April 16
Tue, 07 Apr 2009, 16:50:33 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a man who will be 70 next year, singer/songwriter extraordinaire Leon Ware is working up a storm! Still promoting his acclaimed Stax Records debut, Moon Ride, featuring the divine new single 'Hold Tonight,' Ware is also taking a moment to reflect long and deep on his hallowed history with legendary Motown Records - now celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

GDFII/LP Sucralose Win Over Competitor Tate and Lyle
Mon, 06 Apr 2009, 18:25:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
EXETER, Calif., April 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading Sucralose manufacturer Guangdong Food Industry Institute/L&P Food Ingredient Co. Ltd. (GDFII/L&P) today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in Washington D.C. ruled in its favor in a Section 337 patent dispute (docket no. 337-TA-604) filed against the company by its competitor, Tate & Lyle Corporation (T&L).

Californians Facing April 15th Tax Filing Deadline Encouraged to Make a Charitable Contribution on State Tax Form
Thu, 02 Apr 2009, 20:12:34 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Checkoff California: As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, it is important for taxpayers to remember how simple it can be to make a contribution to one or more worthwhile causes while completing their state tax return. California is one of 41 states that allow taxpayers to make a voluntary, tax-deductible contribution in the 'Contributions' section of their state tax return.

Wingman Media Attributes Client Growth to Interactive Marketing
Thu, 02 Apr 2009, 06:59:50 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wingman Media, a full-service retail advertising agency, announces strong client growth during 2009's first quarter. The company attributes the growth to a comprehensive interactive service offering that provides clients with efficient online marketing and advertising. Wingman's interactive offering has led to new hires and an augmented client roster.

Surviving Uncertainty: Free E-Book Provides an Eloquent, Timely Guide to Navigating These Challenging Times
Thu, 02 Apr 2009, 05:59:12 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new e-book, available free from No Map. No Guide. No Limits., offers entertaining storytelling, thought-provoking ideas, and practical advice on surviving-and thriving-in uncertain times and circumstances. In 'Surviving Uncertainty: Taking a Hero's Journey,' (ISBN: 978-1-4276-3955-4) adventure writer Lane Wallace applies what she's learned in the school of adventure to the broader school of life.

Media Alert: Terasaki Foundation to Host Update on Higher Incidence of Glaucoma among Asians
Wed, 01 Apr 2009, 11:58:55 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISO, Calif., April 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Glaucoma Research Foundation with Hisako and Paul I. Terasaki, MD will host an update and reception on Thursday, May 7, 2009 to detail newly released research into the incidence of glaucoma in the Asian American Community. 'Asians and Glaucoma: A Different Spectrum of the Disease' will be presented by Shan Lin, MD, associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of California-San Francisco

College Acceptances Rolling in for Seniors at Oakland Military Institute in Oakland, Calif.
Tue, 31 Mar 2009, 17:20:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
OAKLAND, Calif., March 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oakland Military Institute (OMI), a free college prep charter school, announces several members of its senior class have received college acceptances. The school provides a structured and rigorous academic college preparatory program for Bay Area boys and girls in grades six through twelve. Seventy-five percent of OMI's graduating class attends four-year colleges and universities.

Record Label Veteran David Kronemyer Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor
Mon, 30 Mar 2009, 19:00:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music promoter and former record label VP, David Kronemyer to its editorial staff. Kronemyer will contribute expertise on issues related to the business of artist management, music and independent film, as well as a regular column on 'Deconstructing Pop Culture.' Music Industry Newswire(TM) is a unit of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983.

Obama Supports Gang Violence with White House Policies Says Pastor Craig X Rubin
Fri, 27 Mar 2009, 12:28:01 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pastor Rubin of The Family Church takes donations for medical marijuana at his Beverly Hills Green Cross located at 2370 Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles. The Pastor says, 'Obama is missing the boat on cannabis and Clinton's policy promotes the type of violence we are seeing in Mexico rather than ending it.'

Museum of Robots Introduces Innovative New Products for The Home
Fri, 27 Mar 2009, 11:44:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New products from Museum of Robots introduced at the International Home + Housewares Show 2009 have been selected as 'Cool Products for the Home' by BusinessWeek. Recognized as among the most innovative product introductions are the Recycled PET Felt Collection and Flying Saucer Bowl Set.

TeamF1 Software Drives Industry-Leading NETGEAR Wireless Security Routers
Thu, 26 Mar 2009, 15:45:46 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif., March 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced that it had expanded its partnership with NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products for business and home users, to bring to market a highly integrated SMB wireless VPN Firewall. NETGEAR's recently released SRXN3205 ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall joins a successful family of business security VPN Firewalls enabled by this partnership.

LuraTech Launches New Module for Long-Term Archiving of Born Digital Documents
Thu, 26 Mar 2009, 09:59:15 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LuraTech today introduced a new optional module for the LuraDocument(R) PDF Compressor that is designed to convert digital documents - such as Microsoft Office, Outlook e-mail and PDFs - into PDF/A format for long-term archiving. The Born Digital module enables users to easily batch process digital files, in the same way that scanned paper documents can be processed with the PDF Compressor.

Gen-9 Announces Release of 'StratoVista - Google Edition V1.0'
Tue, 24 Mar 2009, 16:00:20 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gen-9, Inc. announced today the release of StratoVista - Google Edition v1.0. StratoVista is a powerful, Internet centric, personal information management (PIM) application. It provides users with unique capabilities, including the ability to use Web based services in lieu of the functions provided by an enterprise email client/server solution such Microsoft Outlook/Exchange Server.

Plangarden's Garden Design and Planning Software Offers Interactive Version of Obama Family Vegetable Garden at the White House
Tue, 24 Mar 2009, 14:45:21 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just after First Lady, Michelle Obama, broke ground for the White House vegetable garden, Plangarden released an online interactive version of the Obama's organic garden layout. The interactive vegetable garden layout was built using the new 2.0 version of Plangarden's garden design software. The White House vegetable garden is irregularly-shaped. Plangarden utilized the new rotate features to recreate even the stepping stones and non-square edges of the garden beds.

EMK Placental Appoints Beauty Beverly Hills for Exclusive Distributorship
Tue, 24 Mar 2009, 06:59:56 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regal International, Inc., doing business as Beauty Beverly Hills has been appointed by EMK Products, LLC to be the exclusive distributor of the EMK PLACENTAL(R) Skin Care Product line. Under the agreement, Beauty Beverly Hills will be allotted exclusive worldwide distributorship for the development and management of internet affiliates, marketing and sales.

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes New Partners Brett Healy, Daniel Meyers, Gregory Kim, Sharon Webb and Dianna DeVore
Tue, 17 Mar 2009, 12:30:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Brett Healy, Daniel Meyers, Gregory Kim, M. Sharon Webb and Dianna DeVore have joined the firm as partners. 'We are thrilled that VLP continues to attract experienced lawyers with superb qualifications,' said Craig Johnson, VLP's CEO. 'Their talent and backgrounds speak for themselves.'

America's First Standalone Loyalty System Brings Optimism to Local Retailers and Restaurants in Challenging Times
Mon, 16 Mar 2009, 06:59:32 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business Builder Alliance, Inc. (BBA), an innovative consumer marketing company with a focus on local business, announced today the launch of the Red Carpet Alliance(TM) system in a joint venture with 7G Companies Inc. The system enables local stores and neighborhood restaurants to significantly improve their ability to acquire and retain loyal customers.

Audiolife Sponsors the PureVolume.com House During Indie Music's Biggest Event of the Year
Wed, 11 Mar 2009, 15:13:07 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Audiolife, an Artist Services platform designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, has announced that it will officially sponsor The PureVolume.com House in Austin, Texas. The sponsorship will provide Audiolife with the opportunity to offer its groundbreaking web-platform to PureVolume's extensive list of indie artists surrounding the most highly anticipated interactive music conference of the year.

Hollywood Shares its 'American Identity' with an Event Supporting The Families of Fallen Soldiers
Tue, 10 Mar 2009, 14:00:22 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lightning Pictures LLC and Presidio Pictures announce today that, on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, Hollywood joins Washington in honoring our nation's military and the families who support them. The event pays particular tribute to those exemplary Americans who have given their lives in the service of America and to their families who have sacrificed greatly, and will feature a special message from The President of the United States, Barack Obama.

'Checkoff California Month' Declared to Encourage Californians to Make a Difference at Tax Time
Thu, 05 Mar 2009, 12:52:57 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To remind Californians how simple it is to make a contribution to one or more of the fifteen charitable funds participating in the state's voluntary tax check-off program, the month of March has been declared Checkoff California Month. 'Our Golden State is home to countless generous people dedicated to making a difference,' stated California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in his message for Checkoff California Month.

Put Down The Bong Pick Up The Ballot Says Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate
Tue, 03 Mar 2009, 20:02:42 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With 3 hours left to vote in California's least-watched major election, pastor Craig X. Rubin is reaching out to Los Angeles' 420 community and asking them to, 'Put down the bong and pick up the ballot.' He told supporters, 'In the remaining hours call a friend and get out the vote.' This election is going to have a historically low turnout and a few thousand stoners could win it for Pastor Rubin of the Family Church in Pasadena.

Audiolife Offers The Most Cost-Effective, Flexible, and Profitable Way to Sell CDs Online
Tue, 03 Mar 2009, 18:02:34 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Audiolife, the Los Angeles-based Artist Services Company responsible for the development of a new media web-platform specifically designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, has released an in-depth report of findings on the future of selling CDs online. The report, 'The New Way to Sell CDs Online: More Cost-Effective, Flexible and Profitable,' compares the Audiolife model to competitors like CD Baby and Nimbit.

'Last on the Ballot, First in Your Heart' Craig Rubin's Catchy Slogan in Los Angeles' Mayor Election to Guide Him to Victory
Mon, 02 Mar 2009, 19:40:13 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With ten candidates running for mayor Tuesday March 3rd in this year's election - and most people thinking the mayor is sure to win again - one candidate, Pastor Craig X Rubin, is predicting a big upset and he explains why. 'We are the only campaign with a positive base of support. The lying mayor is running on safety (the city isn't safer) and my best opponent is running on an anti-Latino campaign in the largest Latino city in the world, outside of Mexico City.'

New Book Educates and Provides Historic Framework on Current Credit Crisis
Thu, 26 Feb 2009, 15:44:05 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SILVERADO, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The credit crisis is on everyone's minds. But, complicated media jargon is nothing more than mumbo jumbo to the average person on the street. That's why author Tony Pallante has written a book that clearly defines the current credit crisis, 'From Your Wallets to Their Pockets' (ISBN: 978-1440108044, hardcover).

Starlight Children's Foundation's Annual 'A Stellar Night' Gala Honors Teri Hatcher and Nintendo of America and its President, Reggie Fils-Aime
Wed, 25 Feb 2009, 19:58:24 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation will present Teri Hatcher with its 2009 "Heart of Gold Award" at the organization's annual 'A Stellar Night' gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen, on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Starlight's Jacki Carlish Humanitarian of the Year Award will be bestowed upon Nintendo of America and its President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aime.

Medical Marijuana Author Endorses Craig X Rubin for Mayor
Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 14:49:54 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dennis Peron, the senior citizen who wrote Proposition P back in 1991, says, Vote for Craig Rubin. Proposition P was the nation's first medical marijuana legislation and has inspired national change. When it was introduced 80-percent of the voters in California's county and city supported medical use. Since then nearly two dozen states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes. Dennis Peron, the man who started the medical marijuana movement, has come out in support of Mayoral candidate Craig X Rubin.

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Near Completion; Expected to Open Spring 2009
Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 12:57:12 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor announced today it is entering its final phase of construction and near completion. The center will be a Medicare and Joint Commission accredited Ambulatory Surgical Facility and is expected to open in Spring 2009.

JatrophaBioJet Corporation Will Develop the Jatropha / Advanced Biofuels Market for Jet, Turbine and Aerospace Applications
Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 12:15:01 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JatrophaBioJet Corporation will develop the Jatropha/advanced biofuels market for jet, turbine and aerospace applications. JatrophaBioJet provides a cooperative single point exchange for the worldwide supply and purchase of Jatropha jet fuel and a carbon offset opportunity.

CyberTouch|AV Announces 19-inch Rack Mount Touch Screen Monitor
Fri, 20 Feb 2009, 14:39:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
NEWBURY PARK, Calif., Feb. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberTouch|AV is pleased to announce the introduction of ER1900 - the latest addition to CyberTouch|AV's line of touch screen LCD monitors. Available now, The ER1900 is a professional-grade 19.0-inch integrated touch screen LCD monitor designed specifically for 19-inch rack mount applications. It utilizes a 19.0-inch wide screen diagonal color TFT LCD as display and a resistive touch screen as the input device. Touch screen communication to CPU is RS232 or USB.

Fox News Joins Major News Organizations Promoting Marijuana Candidate with Air Time for Craig Rubin
Wed, 18 Feb 2009, 19:00:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craig Rubin, candidate for mayor in the City of Los Angeles, is certainly happy that Michael Phelps is not going to be prosecuted, but is still organizing an international boycott against Kellogg's. He is even happier that marijuana seems to be the subject d'jour the month before the L.A. Mayoral election. Rubin, who recently has become a fixture on Los Angeles television and radio, is the off-beat candidate challenging the current mayor in 'The City of Angels.'

Reckon Memoir Launches New EP
Tue, 17 Feb 2009, 11:54:59 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reckon Memoir, a pop/rock band originally from Orange County, Calif., established in the year 2007, announced today the release of their first self entitled EP which features four songs from their repertoire. This four song preview to their upcoming album includes songs Domino Effect, Just Leave, Shattered, and Blindfolded; songs that - after being played in front of audiences around L.A. and Orange County - people are very exited about.

Author-Supported Publishing Flourishes As Writers Pay the Tab, says Nautilus Works
Thu, 12 Feb 2009, 18:49:44 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto makers and banks aren't the only big businesses suffering in today's grim economy. Declining sales have forced major book publishers to severely cut back on staffing and drop many of their regular authors. Once considered a dirty little secret of the publishing industry, vanity presses and self-publishers like Nautilus Press, a division of the Nautilus Works, are undergoing a renaissance as authors search for new homes and alternatives to large, corporate-owned publishing houses.

Beginners Luck, or Creative Artists of the First Rank? Epeius Biotechnologies Launches Rexin-G eBook Tutorial
Thu, 12 Feb 2009, 15:58:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Feb. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announces the launch of its new informative website, containing an award-winning video and an interactive e-book designed to introduce the general public to the tumor-targeting and cancer-destroying biotechnologies behind the clinical development of Rexin-G. Honored as the first and so far only targeted, genetic medicine that has been validated in clinical trials worldwide (Nature Reviews, Genetics, 2007), Rexin-G is designed to seek-out and destroy metastatic cancers that are resistant to chemotherapy and which have spread throughout the body.

International Boycott of Kellogg's Products Called for Over Michael Phelps Firing
Wed, 11 Feb 2009, 15:44:43 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of Americas are currently unemployed with hundreds of thousands being added to the unemployment roles monthly. Michael Phelps is obviously not unemployed, but he has been fired by Kellogg's as their spokesman. Pastor Craig X Rubin, candidate for mayor in the City of Los Angeles, is calling for an international boycott of all Kellogg's products as a result of his firing.

New Sales Personality Report Uses a Form of Body Language to Help Sales Teams Close More Business
Tue, 10 Feb 2009, 12:47:33 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Written Inc. today released Salesperson Insight, a new type of sales personality report that teaches salespeople how their traits are impacting their sales, what they're communicating to their prospect through their body language and what they can do specifically to change and improve.

Obama is Powerless Over DEA Says Candidate Craig Rubin
Mon, 09 Feb 2009, 20:34:27 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The pro-medical marijuana candidate said, 'While the DEA is raiding local marijuana facilities against the wishes of President Barack Obama our mayor says nothing. When I am Mayor I'll protect patients and clubs.' L.A.'s current mayor has ducked debating candidate Craig X Rubin who is challenging him for another term as leader of the City of Angels.

Army Jumper(TM) Cables Now Available at Santa Fe Supply
Mon, 09 Feb 2009, 18:32:08 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Santa Fe Supply has announced its immediate rights to distribute and sell Army Jumper(TM) Cables over their website, from the award winning Philatron Wire and Cable. Philatron Wire and Cable is the fastest growing prime USA manufacturer of wire and cable in Southern California. With over 34 years of business, Philatron Wire and Cable continue to keep its standard for innovation and up to date technology a top priority.

iChart(TM) for Apple iPhone(R) Awarded 2009 Hot Product by Medical Records Institute
Mon, 09 Feb 2009, 13:15:09 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Medical Records Institute last week awarded iChart(TM) EMR from Caretools as one of the most innovative healthcare information technology products of the year. The award was presented at the 2009 TEPR+ meeting held in Palm Springs California. TEPR Awards identify outstanding health information technology and electronic medical record (EMR) innovations and solutions. Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, founder - Caretools(TM), was one of the four distinguished honorees recognized during the Opening Session of the 25th Annual TEPR+ Conference.

Marijuana Leads to Harder Things Says Mayoral Candidate as He Gains in Polls
Fri, 06 Feb 2009, 11:33:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Law enforcement has said marijuana leads to hard things. Pastor Craig X Rubin, candidate for L.A.'s mayor race, agrees, 'Barack Obama wrote that he smoked marijuana. The Super Bowl MVP smoked pot, the greatest Olympian of all time, the world's highest paid actor and some of the world's top educators have all smoked grass, so by looking at these results one can conclude that marijuana does lead to harder things....like a leadership position in your chosen field.'

Bob Rains Joins Affiliate Media, Inc. as Vice President of Marketing
Thu, 05 Feb 2009, 20:30:27 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affiliate Media, Inc., a recognized leader in the worldwide online affiliate marketing space, announced today that it has hired Bob Rains as the company's new Vice President of Marketing. Affiliate marketing leader signs up well-known online marketing pro to lead marketing efforts. Mr. Rains brings to the Affiliate Media family almost a decade's worth of Internet marketing success.

Artists Explore the Apron as an Art Form in New Magazine
Wed, 04 Feb 2009, 17:33:31 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since the launch of Belle Armoire magazine in 2001, art and crafting publisher Stampington & Company has been at the forefront of emerging trends in wearable art. Through special publications, such as Altered Couture, Haute Handbags and Belle Armoire Jewelry, they have continued to explore artistic movements within the world of art-to-wear through specific niche art forms. On February 1, 2009, they released the premier issue of Apron•ology, an annual special publication that focuses on artfully-made aprons.

ENow Launches New Monitoring and Reporting Tool for BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Wed, 04 Feb 2009, 15:01:19 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, inc., innovative leaders in the development of software to simplify Microsoft Exchange system management, today announced the formal launch of Mailscape for BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server. Mailscape for BlackBerry Enterprise Server is a unique and innovative systems management tool that provides monitoring and reporting capabilities that will help administrators ensure that their users wireless mobile devices stay connected.

Marijuana in the News Propels Craig Rubin to New Highs in Los Angeles Mayor's Race
Wed, 04 Feb 2009, 13:28:53 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three months ago Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes was cited for marijuana possession, Olympian Michael Phelps outed with a bong, brother of Barack Obama jailed for possessing one joint of cannabis, so marijuana has been in the news a lot this week. One candidate for the officer of Mayor of Los Angeles in the upcoming election is hoping the trend continues. Craig Rubin says, 'Marijuana is the way out of the economic crisis. Here in California, marijuana is the number one cash crop.'

While Most Companies and Industries Struggled in 2008, LifeModeler, Inc. Used Unique Products to Post Aggressive Business Gains in All Areas
Wed, 04 Feb 2009, 08:29:08 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To say that LifeModeler, Inc. (LMI) bucked the prevailing trend and posted a series of successes in 2008 that are providing a platform for even greater accomplishments this year, wouldn't quite be telling the whole story. This past year will actually be considered the most formative for the young company, as it literally expanded its presence in every category-from revenue and customer growth, to staff enhancement, to university teaching programs, and even to helping put men on Mars.

NARIP Announces 2009 Best in the Biz Winners
Tue, 03 Feb 2009, 14:20:00 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb, 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The winners are in! Chop Shop's Alexandra Patsavas, Live Nation's Creighton Burke and Universal Music & Video Distribution's Jim Urie won by a landslide in the 2009 Best of the Biz List from NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals), which recognizes excellence and high professional standards in our business. NARIP's list identifies top-level executive talent and know-how in major areas of the record and music industries.

Karriem Riggins Plays with Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Diana Krall on Sundance Channel's Spectacle
Mon, 02 Feb 2009, 12:59:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luminary drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins will be in good company, performing with Herbie Hancock, Elton John, and Diana Krall on Sundance's new series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello With....' A virtuoso, Riggins has taken love and molded it into life through his talents and passion. He moved from Detroit to New York City at 19 where he played with, and was mentored by jazz great Betty Carter.

My Credit Group Reports that Credit Repair Does Not Work
Fri, 30 Jan 2009, 14:00:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2009 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The current economic environment has resulted in the emergence of thousands of so called credit repair companies that seek to take advantage of anxious consumers who have false hopes of repairing their credit rating. My Credit Group Inc., which provides professional credit optimization services, warns consumers to beware.

Hitt Music Group Collaborates with American Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan 2009, 11:37:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hitt Music Group is happy to announce the continuing success of their collaboration with American Airlines and Beat Marketing. HMG artists are now appearing exclusively on two separate channels as part of AA's in-flight entertainment.

Audiolife Announces Public Beta Launch: Indie Artists and Music Industry Pros Hail New On-Demand Technology as the Future of Promoting and Selling Music and Merchandise Online
Wed, 28 Jan 2009, 12:01:14 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the economy continues to spiral downward, and cost efficiency takes center stage with every industry from finance to fashion, the young entrepreneurs behind Audiolife could not have chosen a better climate to launch their groundbreaking technology and web-platform specifically designed to empower artists to make money.

Craig Rubin in Mayor's Election Agrees with Barack Obama
Tue, 27 Jan 2009, 12:02:07 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The War on Drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws, said President Barack Obama January 21, 2004. This quote comes from a video being passed via YouTube.com We need to rethink how we are doing the Drug War. Currently we are not doing a good job. Out of the wide group of candidates running for public office in California, one particular candidate - Craig X Rubin - stands out from the field because he claims legalizing marijuana will create jobs.

Love Can be Better the Second Time Around: New Book Offers Encouragement and Hope for a Successful Second Marriage
Mon, 26 Jan 2009, 08:00:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
GILROY, Calif., Jan. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'It is never too late for a second chance at love,' says Patricia Bubash, Licensed Professional Counselor and author of a new book, Successful Second Marriages (ISBN 978-1-58909-563-2), published by Bookstand Publishing. 'Having experienced a failed second marriage, I wondered why so few second marriages work,' says Bubash.

Yumi Katsura Paris Fashion Show Collection Inspired by Famous Silver Screen Actresses
Fri, 23 Jan 2009, 14:22:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Yumi Katsura, a pioneer Japanese haute couture fashion designer, is previewing her new collection at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris on Tuesday January 27th, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Each of the 25 dresses in this collection is individually inspired by 25 actresses of the silver screen.

Obsello Absinthe Verte Proud Libation Sponsor of the 9th Edwardian Ball
Thu, 22 Jan 2009, 17:34:31 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Obsello Spanish absinthe verte is proud to support the 9th annual Edwardian Ball in San Francisco this year. Once just a one-night event, the ball has grown into a three-day extravaganza (Jan. 23 - Jan. 25) filled with art, burlesque, circus acts, music and all that is representative of the Edwardian Period and Edward Gorey - a mid-20th century artist, poet and musical composer.

SuperCoach International Announces the First Fully Programmable Tennis Ball Machine on the Market - the Most Advanced in the World Today
Thu, 22 Jan 2009, 11:53:37 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Until a few years ago all tennis ball machines were practically the same, ranging in price from a few hundred dollars (providing one type of ball return) to about $10,000.00 (providing up to 8 variations) per cycle. Then the SuperCoach appeared on the market in 2004 (Version 1.0). (VIDEO - VNR)

President Obama Brings Hope to Home Foreclosure Market
Wed, 21 Jan 2009, 14:34:40 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama is now in the oval office and the time to begin delivering on campaign promises begins now. That's why BankForeclosuresSale, an online foreclosure listing provider, announces they are ready for action.

24-Percent Drop in Residential Remodels Forecast for Spring 2009
Wed, 21 Jan 2009, 10:59:22 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The spring 2009 RemodelorMove.com Remodeling Sentiment Report, a semi-annual survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners, reveals that four times as many homeowners answered 'probably not' when asked if they will remodel this year, as compared to the 2007 survey. In this most recent survey, 68 percent of participating homeowners reported that they probably would remodel this year, down from 84 percent in the fall 2008 report and 92 percent in 2007.

Rexin-G Shrinks Metastatic Tumors and Triples Survival Time in Chemotherapy-Resistant Pancreatic Cancer
Mon, 19 Jan 2009, 20:32:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced the results of a U.S. Phase I/II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Rexin-G in chemotherapy-resistant metastatic pancreatic cancer (ASCO GI Symposium, #249; Sant P Chawla, P.I., January 2009). Rexin-G was well tolerated and there was no dose-limiting toxicity. At Dose Level I, three patients achieved stable disease with no tumor progression; and at Dose Level II, one patient had a 37 percent decrease in tumor size and five patients exhibited disease stabilization with no tumor progression.

Producer Loren Weisman Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor
Mon, 19 Jan 2009, 16:55:22 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer Loren Weisman to its editorial staff. Weisman will contribute expertise on issues related to the pro side of the industry, as well as a regular column on how to succeed in the music business for indie bands and artists. Music Industry Newswire(TM) (MIN) is a unit of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983.

Craig Rubin in Tabloids with Brad Pitt Closing in on Villaraigosa in Mayor Race
Fri, 16 Jan 2009, 19:01:58 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craig Rubin has been receiving more national coverage than other challengers to Villaraigosa in this year's election. This week appearing in Globe Magazine, in an article with Brad Pitt. Rubin promotes more water for Los Angeles' growth, getting the federal government out of local law enforcement and lowering taxes; but he is making a name for himself as a national politician with a pro-marijuana background. The majority of his contributions coming from out-of-state via the website.

Banking Veteran Joins Board of 1st Pacific Bancorp and 1st Pacific Bank of California
Thu, 15 Jan 2009, 16:46:50 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Pacific Bancorp (NASDAQ: FPBN), the parent of 1st Pacific Bank of California, announced today the appointment of Marshall V. Laitsch as a director of 1st Pacific Bancorp and 1st Pacific Bank. A seasoned Southern California banking veteran, Marshall Laitsch has over thirty-five years of experience in community and regional banking in Southern California.

Handcrafted Jewelry Designed for Seductive Divas and Gentle Queens
Thu, 15 Jan 2009, 12:24:18 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Odette-Odile this week announced the launch of a new web site where people can order dramatic and personal jewelry pieces to reflect inner beauty and outer strength. The company name, Odette-Odile, was inspired by Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet. Odette, the white swan, is the gentle queen of the swans symbolizing innocence, purity, grace, tenderness and love.

SecuGen SDA04(TM) and SDA04M(TM) OEM Fingerprint Sensors Raise the Bar on Biometric Access Control
Wed, 14 Jan 2009, 16:53:10 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the immediate availability of two new ultra high capacity OEM fingerprint sensors, the SDA04M(TM) and the SDA04(TM). The SDA04M is intended for commercial biometrics applications, and the SDA04 is intended for government and commercial applications where FIPS 201/PIV compliance is required.

Teen Obama: Club Society Hills Animation Youth Web Site Plan Presidential Inaugural Road Trip
Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 19:20:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Jan. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With an on-going mission to educate and enlighten young people on how best to become productive citizens of the world, Club Society Hills platform embraces etiquette, ethics, and education; gift wrapped in an entertaining animation format. This format is hugely popular among kids - not only here in the United States, but also in many major global markets around the world.

Holy Smokes! Controversial Pro-Pot Pastor Preaches Again
Thu, 08 Jan 2009, 16:53:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Family Church International of Pasadena California announces a new regular service called, "Get Your Word On," starting this Saturday at 6 p.m. This regular weekly service will be led by two pastors: Pastor Harvey Brown Jr.; and Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Pastor Craig X Rubin. In 2006, Rubin was famously arrested at his own church, 'Temple 420,' on Hollywood Blvd., but has been working as a pastor at the family church since early in 2008

Sun Microsystems and SecuGen Collaborate to Bring Fingerprint Biometrics to Sun Solaris, SunRay, and Sun Identity Management Solutions
Thu, 08 Jan 2009, 11:49:43 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that its Hamster(TM) Plus and Hamster(TM) IV fingerprint biometric readers are now compatible with Sun Solaris, Sun Ray, and Sun's Identity Management Solutions. SecuGen's engineering and Sun's ISV engineering team worked closely together to provide a seamless integration of their products.

Authernative Granted Patent in Australia for User Authentication Method
Tue, 06 Jan 2009, 06:29:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the Australian Patent Office has granted the company a patent for a user authentication method. The newly issued patent number 2004323374 entitled, 'Authentication System and Method Based Upon Random Partial Digitized Path Recognition' describes a 'what user knows'-based authentication method.

Publishers Newswire Announces its Latest List of Books to Bookmark, for Q4/2008
Wed, 31 Dec 2008, 15:26:21 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Dec. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest quarterly Books to Bookmark list, for Q4/2008. This list, started in 2005, is a round-up of new and interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from big name authors, or major New York book publishing houses.

The Financial Foundation Group Opens Another Office in San Diego, California
Wed, 31 Dec 2008, 14:40:04 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Financial Foundation Group, also known as FFG, announced today the opening of their sixth office in San Diego, California. 'With the opening of the San Diego office,' Ken C. Perrin, Senior Partner at FFG says, 'we now have offices on both the east and west coast and are now positioned to grow everywhere in between.'

Visual Poetry and 'Eye Haiku' Highlight FookMovie Videos
Tue, 30 Dec 2008, 15:25:44 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With images inside of images and a nod to such masters of visual communication as surrealist Salvador Dali, the music videos of FookMovie bring together poetry, painting, and performance art. A Los Angeles-based collective of artists, musicians and videographers, FookMovie has completed 43 videos since opening in April of 2008. (VIDEO - VNR)

Expert Skin Care Author Wins Guinness World Record for Longest Wall Sit
Mon, 22 Dec 2008, 17:16:06 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is no stranger to setting world records. She is the current Guinness World Records' holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. And, on Saturday, December 20, she completed yet another world record - the longest wall sit.

Pro-Marijuana Mayoral Candidate Craig X Rubin Looks for Jesse Ventura Style Victory
Tue, 16 Dec 2008, 14:35:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Major papers are saying that there is no competition for Villaraigosa's mayoral job. Especially considering that he is sitting on a huge financial war chest. Will that fact and the fact he is planning to run for Governor while not having accomplished much hinder him? Pastor Rubin says, 'Yes' and looks for Ventura style victory. (VIDEO - VNR)

New Book: Remembering our Heroes
Tue, 16 Dec 2008, 12:06:37 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
GILROY, Calif., Dec. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The hardships, struggles, hopes and triumphs of the men and women who served in World War I and World War II is wonderfully captured in 'Letters From Heroes' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-570-0), by Edward T. Cook, a new book just published by Bookstand Publishing. This poignant collection of real letters from real servicemen allow the reader to see things through the eyes of these soldiers and understand their thoughts about war, training, sickness, the enemy and even their food.

Epeius Biotech Awarded Patents in Europe for Targeted Genetic Anti-Cancer Medicine: Company Expands Impressive Intellectual Property Estate
Tue, 16 Dec 2008, 11:36:13 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Dec. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, a leader in tumor-targeted gene delivery systems, has received two additional European patents for the platform targeting technologies and molecular designs that enable precision gene delivery to primary cancers and metastatic lesions that have spread throughout the body. With profound demonstrations of clinical benefit and single-agent-efficacy, as well as overall safety, Epeius Biotech continues to lead the field of clinical gene medicine with the advent of pathotropic targeting.

Neotrope Announces Non-Profit PR Grant Program Recipients for 2009
Fri, 12 Dec 2008, 16:17:21 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm established Jan. of 1983, announced today the 2009 Non-Profit PR Grant Program recipients: those non-profit organizations chosen to receive free public relations and newswire services. Neotrope previously donated $25K worth of services in 2000, and $22K in 2005. This year, services are being donated by Neotrope to worthy smaller non-profit and charitable organizations to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary.

Mystery of the 6,000 Year Old Science and Art of Astrology Has Been Solved
Mon, 08 Dec 2008, 18:35:36 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author of the new book, 'ASTROMASKS' (ISBN: 978-0-615-23386-4), Vijay Rishii Ph.D., announced today that his book reveals the secret code behind the ancient and controversial science of astrology. The author decodes astrology using a new concept of complementary pairs, and gives new meanings to the zodiac signs and their real connection to humans on earth, which has never been done before in the entire history of astrology.

BMD Modern Hoods: The Next Generation in Kitchen Ventilation
Mon, 08 Dec 2008, 18:00:07 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- They are not just another pretty face. BMD Modern Hoods announces their new line of contemporary kitchen range hoods - designed for residential use, but with commercial grade performance. With a powerful and sleek design, these kitchen range hoods deliver more than just visually stimulating designs, they deliver high functionality and quality performance.

Diamonds On Web Offers Brilliant New 'Don't Pay Before You See' Service and Premium Payment Options
Mon, 08 Dec 2008, 12:11:25 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the very first time, loose diamonds and diamond engagement rings are being sold online with an exclusive see before you decide to purchase option by Diamonds On Web. Now, diamond shoppers will feel nothing but confidence when they decide to buy diamond engagement rings or loose diamonds on the web.

Mindstock Re-issues MPC3K Sound Sets for Akai MPC-3000 Free for Holidays
Sun, 07 Dec 2008, 12:32:07 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mindstock(R), a California based multimedia publisher of 'elements for sound, music and vision,' announced today the re-issue of its decade old custom sample set for the classic Akai(R) MPC-3000. Three MPC3K(TM) sound sets will be offered absolutely free for download through the holiday season as part of the company re-launch for 2009. Mindstock is a unit of Neotrope(R), established in 1983.

Philatron International Awarded 2008 Medium Size Family Owned Business of the Year
Thu, 04 Dec 2008, 17:12:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philatron International and CEO, Founder, and Owner, Phillip M. Ramos, Jr. were honored with yet another award for its outstanding business. On November 19th, Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) awarded Philatron International, Medium Size Family Owned Business of the year. During the 9th annual business award ceremony OCBJ recognized the company for its commitment to helping outside community organizations through charity.

Neotrope Launches WordPress News Feeds Plug-in
Tue, 02 Dec 2008, 16:30:45 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), an entertainment publishing company established Jan. of 1983, announced on Dec. 1st a free news feed plug-in for WordPress, the popular blog and CMS application. The plug-in allows a business site, content portal, or blogger running WordPress to easily integrate custom news content by topics like business, computing, entertainment, medical, or travel; and micro-topics like books, or music. News content is powered by Send2Press(R) Newswire, a U.S. based news service.

Expert Skin Care Author Will Attempt Guinness World Record for Longest Wall Sit
Mon, 01 Dec 2008, 14:10:31 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is also the current Guinness World Records' holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. On Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. PST, she will attempt to break yet another world record for the longest wall sit. The event will take place at World Team USA Gymnasium at: 2575 Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

XP Vehicles Announces National Next-Generation Auto Industry Program for Recovery of the Auto Industry via Electric Cars
Fri, 21 Nov 2008, 17:16:02 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- XP Vehicles, Inc. has assembled a team of over 100 companies across the country with the vision to do for electric vehicles what NASA did to put Apollo 11 on the moon. The team, which is called: 'The Giant Leap Mission Team,' after Neil Armstrong's iconic words; includes National Laboratories, State Business Offices, and leading edge automotive suppliers across a variety of industries.

Rexin-G Controls Tumor Growth and Improves Survival in Chemotherapy-Resistant Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma
Thu, 20 Nov 2008, 19:28:29 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif., Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the results of Phase I/II and II studies of Rexin-G in chemotherapy-resistant metastatic soft tissue sarcoma and osteosarcoma, as presented by Dr. Sant P. Chawla, principal investigator, at the CTOS 14th annual meetings held in London UK on November 13-15, 2008. Patients received repeated infusions of Rexin-G i.v. over a period up to 9 months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neal Spector and Guy Hepner Los Angeles Announce the Opening Date for 'Labels'
Tue, 07 Oct 2008, 10:51:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guy Hepner Los Angeles and Los Angeles based artist Neal Spector announce October 23, 2008 as the formal opening of Labels. Los Angeles based, Detroit native Neal Spector is no stranger to the limelight. Before commencing work as an artist, Spector was one of the founding creatives behind one of Hollywood's biggest creative firms. Years of exposure to both television and conspicuous consumption inspired him to create the 'Labels' body of work.

Targeting Metastatic Cancer from the Inside: Epeius Biotech Reveals a New Generation of Tools for Medical Gene Delivery
Mon, 06 Oct 2008, 12:14:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Oct. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced the publication of another landmark paper describing recent technological advances in medical gene delivery. The latest scientific paper, entitled 'Targeting metastatic cancer from the inside: A new generation of targeted gene delivery vectors enables personalized cancer vaccination in situ,' was published in the October issue of the International Journal of Oncology.

Joss and Colosio Create a Country Song of Love and Remembrance
Mon, 06 Oct 2008, 10:53:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. Oct. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The new song from country duo Scott Joss and Doug Colosio is "Darlin'," a deeply-felt ballad that celebrates many aspects of love. Released by Golosio Publishing, 'Darlin'' is quietly exciting in a very peaceful and intimate style. 'If ever a song could be said to wear its heart on its sleeve, this is the one,' says John Scott G, a partner in Golosio Publishing.

Resurrection Mary: New DVD Trades Blood and Guts for Psychological Thrills and Chills
Fri, 03 Oct 2008, 17:38:12 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lock the doors, turn off the lights and settle in for High Integrity Productions' recently released DVD - Resurrection Mary - a legendary ghost story that dates back to the 1930s. Distributed by Entertainment Studios, while the legend is not new, the way the story is told is; Resurrection Mary walks again! (VIDEO - VNR)

the testing group Formed by Merger of QA Industry Pioneers Intellikey Labs and Direct QC
Fri, 03 Oct 2008, 11:14:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Assurance industry leaders Intellikey Labs and Direct QC have merged their operations to create the testing group, inc., a leading-edge testing facility serving the digital content and commerce marketplace. This merger is the first of several strategic initiatives that the testing group plans to take to accelerate mass acceptance of break-through consumer technologies. The announcement was made by Lauren K. Evers and James Richardson.

Publishers Newswire Announced Today its Latest List of Books to Bookmark, for Q3/2008
Thu, 02 Oct 2008, 19:44:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Oct. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest quarterly 'Books to Bookmark' list, for Q3/2008. This list is a round-up of new and interesting books which are often missed due to not originating from 'big name' authors, or major New York book publishing houses.

FookMovie Creates 30 Music Videos in 2008
Wed, 01 Oct 2008, 19:30:16 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Communications expert John Scott G (recording artist The G-Man) leads a collective of artists, musicians and videographers known as FookMovie in the creation of wildly colorful music videos. Since opening in April, the company has completed 30 productions. (VIDEO - VNR)

Ron Paul Style Politician, Craig X Rubin, Running for Mayor of Los Angeles Gives Press Conference
Wed, 01 Oct 2008, 17:00:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craig X Rubin held a press conference at the Los Angeles Press Club Monday evening, September 29th, to announce his plans as the next Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. In the next election he detailed how he planned to go after the current Mayor at his base. Despite being a 'white boy' from the Westside, Candidate Rubin is a fluent Spanish speaker, who even ad-libbed some Spanish in a guest appearance he made on Showtime's hit series 'Weeds' starring Kevin Nealon and Mary-Louis Parker.

Non-Profit Organizations to Receive $25K in Free PR Grants and Marketing Support
Wed, 01 Oct 2008, 01:02:41 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm established Jan. 1983, is donating $25,000 in free public relations and newswire services to worthy non-profit and charitable organizations to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Neotrope previously donated $25K worth of services in 2000, and $22K in 2005; and has provided discounted or free services to various non-profits for more than 20 years. Organizations may apply for this program starting today.

WiseUSA '08 - A Global Meditation Program Aimed at Influencing the American Election
Tue, 30 Sep 2008, 16:59:49 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gaiafield Center for Subtle Activism (GCSA), sponsored by the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), announces the launch of WiseUSA '08, a non-partisan, free global meditation and prayer program to run from October 1st to November 6th 2008, designed to draw forth wise leadership from both politicians and citizens during and beyond the U.S. presidential election. (VIDEO - VNR)

Made in USA E-Commerce Site Reports Record Growth Despite Economic Downturn
Tue, 30 Sep 2008, 13:42:31 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MadeinUSAForever, an e-commerce site that sells products made only in America, announces that they continue to grow their business in spite of the Wall Street chaos proving that people are re-focusing their energies on Main Street. 'There is hope," Todd Lipscomb, president and founder says. 'One area that is paramount to America's turnaround is showing strength despite the current grim economic news.'

Premium Spanish Obsello Absinthe Sweeps West and East Coast
Mon, 29 Sep 2008, 19:59:54 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Obsello, an authentic Spanish absinthe verte, is quickly becoming recognized as the highest quality absinthe available to U.S. consumers. Obsello officially launched last month in San Francisco and has been picked up by scores of upscale restaurants, bars and night clubs in S.F., Los Angeles, and, now, New York.

City of Angels a Heavenly Place to Live Promises Pastor When Elected Mayor of Los Angeles
Fri, 26 Sep 2008, 15:55:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Advisory: Press Conference -- Controversial religious leader, and now Los Angeles Mayoral candidate, Pastor Craig X Rubin of the Family Church (formerly of Temple 420), is taking questions from the press and public in an open interview press conference as he announces his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. (VIDEO - VNR)

World Mind Network Offers a Daily Snapshot of Humanity
Wed, 24 Sep 2008, 17:31:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If the planet is becoming a global village, how do you obtain a condensed view of what fellow villagers are thinking, doing, and creating right now? Answering that question is the goal of the World Mind Network, a group and website which employs the metaphor of the human race as one giant brain to explore new ways in which, largely through Web 3.0 technologies, we can connect with others, learn about distant and exotic people and phenomena, and address major problems in new ways.

A Personal Bail Out Program for Consumers Stuck in the Credit Crunch
Wed, 24 Sep 2008, 16:49:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Crunch Fix has launched a legal document preparation service, to let consumers request relief from past due mortgage payments, credit card debt and even utility interruptions. The attorney-created service is not debt settlement or credit repair, nor legal counsel. Credit Crunch Fix allows consumers to exercise their legal rights, which often help to stop payments, and give consumers the financial relief they need.

First Relationship Self-Help Book Women are Buying Specifically for Their Man; and it's Working
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 15:57:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libra Press confirmed its new book 'Please put the toilet seat down' (ISBN: 978-0-615-21623-2), by author Darcy Frew and illustrated by John Blair Moore, is the first relationship self-help book women are buying specifically to give to their significant other, and not only is he reading it, it's improving the relationship.

FBI Certifies SecuGen's SDA04 OEM Fingerprint Sensor Module as FIPS 201/PIV Compliant
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 14:55:24 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that the SDA04, an advanced single finger capture device, has been certified by the FBI as compliant with the U.S. Government's FIPS 201/PIV requirements. FIPS 201 places stringent requirements on the image quality of fingerprint devices as established by the FBI's Image Quality Specifications. The SDA04 is an OEM module consisting of a fingerprint sensor and processing board that can store and perform fast 1:N search on up to 10,000 users.

Guangdong Food Industry Institute / LP Food Ingredients Vindicated by Initial ITC Determination regarding Patented Sucralose Manufacturing Technology
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 12:16:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
EXETER, Calif., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guangdong Food Industry Institute (GDFII/L&P Food), a leading and first manufacturer of Sucralose in China, announced that today, Administrative Law Judge Charles E. Bullock of the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued his initial determination on Tate & Lyle's Section 337 complaint (docket# 337-TA-604). The complaint alleged infringement of process patents relating to the production of sucralose and certain intermediate compounds.

Java Juice(R) Coffee Geek Technique Produces Portable Perk
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 13:19:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stop the French presses. A new-school brew developed by Java Juice, Inc. fuels the future of coffee and allows coffee lovers to toss their brewers, grinders, filters and energy-sucking coffee machinery aside. Java Juice(R) may eventually render whole beans as old-school fuel.

Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies - A Memoir
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 12:25:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for Halloween, it's a new but very different occult read. It took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell his amazing story, and it's now available through Amazon.com and philipchabot.com. Chabot was an integral part of an American conspiracy, where the U.S. Government and the CIA took advantage of a select group of people who had psychic abilities in order to spy on other countries.

Effin Press Announces Publication of 'It's Favre Not Farv You Bobbleheads!' By Jon Christopher, J.D.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 11:12:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OJAI, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effin Press(TM), an independent publisher in California, is pleased to announce the publication of 'It's FaVre Not FaRv' by Jon Christopher, J.D. (ISBN: 978-0-9819177-0-2; $14.95 U.S.). A celebration of language that encompasses wit, humor and satire, It's FaVre Not FaRv takes to task issues of celebrity, race and politics in America while providing whimsical and lyrical insights into the art of tilting at windmills.

LifeModeler, Inc. Provides $400,000 Grant to Inmotion Musculoskeletal Institute
Thu, 18 Sep 2008, 13:07:10 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A software grant that could lead to orthopedic surgeons being able to immediately gauge the effectiveness of implanted joints has been announced by LifeModeler, Inc. The company, a leading global provider of biomechanical human body simulation tools and services, will provide $400,000 of software and services to InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute and the University of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.

US Renewables Group Partners with Citi, Credit Suisse on $140MM Solar Investment
Tue, 16 Sep 2008, 11:30:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today SolarReserve, a developer of utility scale solar power plants, announced that it has closed a second round of funding totaling $140 million. The financing was led by the renewable energy private equity group within Citi Alternative Investments, Sustainable Development Investments (SDI), and Credit Suisse's Customized Fund Investment Group.

Epeius Biotechnologies' Lead Product, Rexin-G for Metastatic Cancer, Aptly Highlighted by National Cancer Institute Journal
Mon, 15 Sep 2008, 11:06:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., Sept. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Rexin-G, its lead product in development for metastatic cancer, has been highlighted in a recent NEWS article published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI, Sept. 9, 2008). The article, authored by Vickie Brower, describes recent advances and new approaches in genetic medicine that may succeed where small molecules and proteins have failed.

Expert Author Releases New Book that Demonstrates Good Health Starts with Good Posture
Mon, 15 Sep 2008, 10:33:12 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- So, maybe mom was right. People should sit up straight because it could be affecting their health. A new book released by Posture Press offers easy ways for desk workers to improve posture and improve health - 'The Science of Sitting Made Simple' (ISBN: 978-097-16-0-20-52).

Feature Film: Action Thriller Horror, 'RULES' by Filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia
Wed, 10 Sep 2008, 15:29:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Italian-born filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with ZASH Productions has just completed producing and directing his first feature film, an action / thriller / horror project titled, 'Rules' inspired by a true story. Zak is an award winning actor, world martial arts champion and fitness expert with several successful exercise videos on the market. Zak was also inspired and motivated by the WGA strike and the threat of SAG strike. (VIDEO - VNR)

Starving For Gravity: From Bar Band to Buzz Band
Wed, 10 Sep 2008, 12:54:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival formally invited Starving for Gravity to play a music showcase on September 20th. One of the hottest buzz bands on the scene today, SFG used to play cover tunes four hours a night -- sort of like another act named after an insect. Obviously, they've come a long way from those days.

Why Are Popular Young Stars Flocking to The 'Net?
Tue, 09 Sep 2008, 20:10:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eye Scream Films today announced the premiere of their new on-line comedy series, Poor Paul, starring Kevin G. Schmidt (Cheaper By The Dozen 1 and 2, Butterfly Effect, Young and The Restless), Zack Bennett (Down the PCH), Nicholas Braun (Sky High, Minutemen), Samantha Droke (Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Floriana Lima (How I Met Your Mother), Palmer Scott (Nip/Tuck) and co-produced by Kevin Schlanser (lonelygirl15). It will air on YouTube, MySpace and exclusively in HD on KoldCastTV. (VIDEO - VNR)

SecuGen's SDA03M(TM) Fingerprint Sensor Module Redefines Access Control for OEMs
Mon, 08 Sep 2008, 18:42:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its newest OEM fingerprint sensor module, the SDA03M. The SDA03M features a large storage capacity of 3,000 users and will perform a fast one-to-many identification in an average of 0.2 seconds at full capacity. The SDA03M also has an impressive 460,800 bps data transfer rate. In the fourth quarter of this year a second version of firmware will be made available with a capacity of 32,000 users for one-to-one matching only.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CareTools Announces iChart Available on Apple App Store
Mon, 21 Jul 2008, 19:20:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CareTools Inc., an industry recognized mobile healthcare information technology leader, today announced its native digital medical record system for iPhone and iPod touch will be available tomorrow on the Apple App Store.

MMC Creates Unique Opportunities for Advertisers to Reach Horror Enthusiast
Tue, 15 Jul 2008, 16:16:56 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announces Monday exclusive representation of the multi-tiered horror network of web sites that have film and production studios scrambling for placement of their latest projects on the small and silver screens.

New Novel Portrays How a Woman Escapes an Abusive Marriage in Saudi Arabia and Undermines Islam
Mon, 14 Jul 2008, 12:44:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The recent thriller by author, Mark Biskeborn, 'A Sufi's Ghost,' has won a great deal of attention with its controversial characters. The novel by Mark Biskeborn, dramatizes how a woman flees an abusive, polygamous marriage in Saudi Arabia and reveals secrets of Islam.

Publishers Newswire Announced Today its Latest List of Books to Bookmark
Fri, 11 Jul 2008, 13:44:20 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire, an online resource for small publishers and first-time book authors, has announced its latest quarterly 'Books to Bookmark' list, for Q2/2008. This list is a roundup of new and interesting books which are often missed due to their nature of not originating from 'name' authors, or major publishing houses.

China Sage Consultants is Logical First Step to Doing Business in China
Fri, 11 Jul 2008, 10:51:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- China is a global powerhouse and China Sage Consultants, Inc. (CSC) actively assists resource-limited companies to execute business there. They are excited to announce that they have successfully assisted five companies to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market, thereby proving the effectiveness of their China Business Incubator (CBI) model.

FDA Grants Epeius Biotechnologies' Rexin-G A Third Orphan Drug Designation, This Time for the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Tue, 08 Jul 2008, 18:01:25 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif., July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Rexin-G has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of all soft tissue sarcomas. This latest approval is the third clinical indication for which Rexin-G has been formally recognized by the FDA in the United States.

A Ghost Worked on the New Instrumental Album by The G-Man
Tue, 08 Jul 2008, 16:21:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Scott G began to mix The G-Man's new album, 'Audio Takes a Stand' produced by Songs and Soundtracks, he was shocked to see that an unseen entity had completed it for him. Each of the 12 songs on "Audio Takes a Stand" is a multi-layered instrumental that uses a combination of rock, dance and ambient sounds. (VIDEO - VNR)

Epeius Biotechnologies' Tumor-Targeted Rexin-G Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for The Treatment of Osteosarcoma
Tue, 08 Jul 2008, 14:42:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Rexin-G has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of osteosarcoma. Based on several criteria, including the rarity, seriousness, and current lack of effective therapies for metastatic osteosarcoma, as well as the scientific and medicinal merit of Rexin-G, the granting of Orphan Drug Status by the FDA validates the unique clinical development strategy.

Museum of Robots in Second Life Announces Competition Winners at Event on July 19, 2008
Mon, 07 Jul 2008, 16:05:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life will announce the winners of its first annual 'Build-a-Robot' Competition at an event on July 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. A Linden dollars prize will be awarded to 10 winners and all entrants receive a merchandise prize. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and by popular choice. Entry Classes include Standalone display, Wearable, and Homage to Classic Robots. (VIDEO - VNR)

Introducing Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies
Mon, 07 Jul 2008, 13:24:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finally, after several decades of secrecy, an unusual and compelling true story of deception and subterfuge is finally told. This book is an in-depth look at one man's harrowing experience with the United States Government as a Psychic Spy. Now, 40 years later, Philip Chabot finally tells his story with his new book, OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies (Cherubim Publishing / September 2008 / $26.95 / 294 pages).

Jazz Prodigy Eric Reed to Perform at Get a Life Childcare Foundation's First Annual 'Jazz to Support Life' Event
Mon, 30 Jun 2008, 19:15:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get a Life Childcare Foundation, the only non-profit foundation in the nation dedicated to caring for children whose parents or siblings are living with chronic or terminal illness, will be holding their first annual Jazz to Support Life event benefiting the foundation's second child care facility in West Los Angeles.

Firebombers Incorporated: The Future of Wildland Firefighting?
Mon, 30 Jun 2008, 16:39:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As global warming causes mega-fires to become the norm, as firefighting budgets are slashed, firefighting aircraft are grounded due to thick smoke, and firefighters are overwhelmed by the sheer number and size of wildfires, people are asking: Can technology be harnessed to produce a firefighting force capable of taking on such destructive phenomena before our forests are reduced to ash? A book from Firebomber Publications may provide the answer.

Singles Dance Parties in Berkeley and Sacramento
Mon, 30 Jun 2008, 12:44:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BERKELEY, Calif., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild is hosting two huge singles dance parties and mixers in July: one on Sat. 7/19 at Golden Gate Fields (GGF) in Berkeley; the other, on Fri. 7/25 in Sacramento at the Hilton Hotel, Arden West. Both parties go from 8pm to midnight. (Video - VNR)

Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Stephen Schneider Hails Tribal Snow Contributions: 'Whatever Works, Go For It!'
Sun, 29 Jun 2008, 12:02:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I think it is wonderful that ski areas have been inviting the tribes back to ski and snowboard, which inspired them this winter to share their earth-honoring prayers and snowdances for all U.S. Ski Areas. It would be wise to further explore and expand such cross-fertilization,' said Stanford Climatologist Dr. Stephen Schneider, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner as part of the Intergovernmental Panel for Change Climate (IPCC) team, who has been working with the Native Voices Foundation.

Renowned Fertility Specialist, Steven A. Brody, M.D., Ph.D. to Anchor New San Diego Medical Institute
Fri, 27 Jun 2008, 19:21:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine(R) (SIRM) have announced the opening of an office in La Jolla, California, with Dr. Steven A. Brody accepting the position of Scientific Director and attending physician. Dr. Brody is a world renowned physician, author, and reproductive health expert with longstanding ties to San Diego.

ThinkBox Launches 'Showy Show!' - Breakthrough Children's Video Series
Fri, 27 Jun 2008, 11:13:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkBox Inc. today announces the release of 'Showy Show! Preschool Show,' the first in a new live action educational video series for 2-5 year olds. The Showy Show series is specifically designed to use music and participation to help kids and their parents get ready for the major challenges of childhood such as going to preschool, going to bed, and having a sleep over. (VIDEO - VNR)

Music and Social Networking Get Redefined in New Interactive Site from BETA Records
Thu, 26 Jun 2008, 11:48:28 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Giving musicians and music lovers more power and flexibility than ever before, BETA Records has launched a newly expanded site combining search-and-match music selection, virtual commerce, and social interaction.

Secret San Diego Cuisine - The Best Mexican Food North of the Border
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 11:28:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While San Diego has long been popular for its great weather and beaches, it might be of interest to tourists that San Diego is also a hot spot for some of the best Mexican food that can be found above the border. According to taco shop finder MyBertos.com, San Diego houses hundreds of taco shops scattered throughout the county, where the popular dishes such as carne asada burritos, carne asada fries and California burritos can be found.

PACHECOS - Fear Of A Green Planet: Album Coming from Latin Thug Records
Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 20:12:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following up on the success of their debut album Beat Hustlers, Barcelona Spain's production trio - known as Pachecos - return with Fear Of A Green Planet, an album that pays tribute to the classic Public Enemy album (Fear Of A Black Planet), while also promoting the legalization of their favorite herb.

Greg Conlon Believes U.S. Fiscal Policies Need to Change and Federal Government Expenses Need to be Cut 10-Percent
Thu, 19 Jun 2008, 17:03:32 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greg Conlon, recently elected in the June Primary Election as the Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress in California's 12th District, believes Congress and the country's fiscal policies need to change to strengthen the value of the dollar and significantly decrease oil and gasoline prices in the U. S. The 12th District includes most of San Mateo County and the Southwestern portion of the City of San Francisco.

Awareness Seminar Advocates Free Intuition for Success
Thu, 19 Jun 2008, 12:23:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Age of Awareness today announced two seminars; Free Your Intuition and Magic, Metaphysics or Just Plain Real? to be held at the University of San Diego on June 20 and 21, 2008. These workshops are designed for educators, business executives and self help individuals who are dedicated to using their intuitive skills.

New Marinello Spa Academy Location Opens on Fairfax
Wed, 18 Jun 2008, 18:18:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty is pleased to announce the opening of the new Spa Academy on North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The Academy is an extended campus of Marinello's campus location on Wilshire Boulevard. Join us at our grand opening ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 25th at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent For Private and Secure Financial Transactions Method
Wed, 18 Jun 2008, 11:10:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user and transaction authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company a patent for a private and secure financial transactions method.

Stickam.com and Media Mayhem Corporation Sign Exclusive Online Advertising Agreement
Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 15:22:03 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) has signed an exclusive advertising representation deal with live social networking [streaming] giant Stickam.com. MMC will promote Stickam.com with the nation's largest agencies and advertisers helping them effectively reach their target audiences.

Mobi33 Unveils Industry's First Multi-Channel Mobile Coupon Distribution Platform
Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 13:30:03 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobi33, Inc., an innovative cross-media and multi-channel mobile content management and distribution platform, today unveiled its full suite of mobile and online coupon distribution applications that will automate the launching of mobile and online coupon sites.

Authernative Awarded GSA Schedule Contract
Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 12:00:39 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., a leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that it has been awarded its General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule contract, number GS-35F-0440U. The contract enables Authernative to sell its AuthGuard(R) user authentication product directly to government agencies.

Media Mayhem Corporation Names Public Relations Pro Douglas Maher as Public Relations Specialist
Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 11:18:43 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announces Thursday the addition of Public Relations Pro Douglas Maher as the company's new Public Relations Specialist, creating yet another in a long line of strategic moves to advance the company to greater heights in its goal to become the top online advertising and marketing agency in the world.

Coastal Marine Biolabs Hosts Integrative Biosciences Summer Program
Fri, 13 Jun 2008, 09:38:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif., June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Marine Biolabs announces a call for applications and community sponsorships for its integrative biosciences program summer session. The session runs from July 25 through August 3; the enrollment deadline is July 10.

The Book of Mom, by Taylor Wilshire, Makes Top 10 New Releases of 2008 and International Best-Seller
Thu, 12 Jun 2008, 18:56:55 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taylor Wilshire, award-winning author of The What-If Guy (ISBN: 0-9778018-02), has a new novel out, The Book of Mom (ISBN: 978-0-9778018-1-7, Nautilus Press) which is one of the Top 10 New Releases of 2008 on Amazon.com's Listmania, as well as an international best-seller on Amazon. Both are perfect summer reads!

Neotrope Sponsors LAMN Jams, Brings PR Expertise to Live Music Series
Wed, 11 Jun 2008, 21:39:11 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), an entertainment and brand marketing company, will officially sponsor the Los Angeles Music Network's Rock and Urban Music Contest 'LAMN Jams' which launched June 9th and runs through August 11th. Taking its popular LAMN Jams to a new level, LAMN invites rock artists to submit original music to perform for a panel of industry experts and receive live critiques.

Sunny, Sweet Rock and Roll from Simpler Times - The New Dick and Dee Dee Review
Mon, 09 Jun 2008, 20:29:14 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dee Dee Phelps, the original member of the Warner Bros. Records duo Dick and Dee Dee, and singer/actor Michael Dunn, will re-create the hits of Dick and Dee Dee and other '60s recording artists on Sunday night, June 22nd at Theatre Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road, in Pacific Palisades, California at 8 p.m.

Career Launch Package is Grand Prize at LAMN Jam '08 - Urban and Rock Artists Invited to Perform
Mon, 09 Jun 2008, 17:21:08 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Music Network presents the URBAN & the ROCK Music Contests launching June 9. Taking its popular 'LAMN Jams' to a new level, urban and rock artists are invited to perform original music for a panel of industry experts and receive live critiques. Monthly winners move up to the finale and compete for the Grand Prize. Those selected will perform at Skinny's Lounge, N. Hollywood. (VIDEO)

As San Jose and Bay Area Gas Prices Exceed $4.00 a Gallon, Many Californians Turn to Mobile Auto Repair Services
Mon, 09 Jun 2008, 14:08:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While gas prices throughout San Jose, Silicon Valley and the Bay Area top the $4 a gallon mark - and the government warns daily of even higher prices to come this summer - many Bay Area consumers are finding lifestyle changes are necessary. 'As gas prices skyrocket, so do our customer inquires for mobile dent removal, paintless dent repair, plastic bumper repair, and windshield repair,' said Mark Carpenter, Owner of Dings Plus Paintless Dent Removal.

American Financial Strategies (AFS) Launches Investment Revolution to Match CEOs with Wealth-Qualified Investors
Fri, 06 Jun 2008, 18:44:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Financial Strategies (AFS) and its experienced executive team of professionals officially launched its unique and exclusive CEO / investor matching service today. AFS offers CEOs the opportunity to raise critically needed capital by providing strong awareness programs that communicate directly with the industry's largest data base of premium wealth qualified investors.

Jim Curry's Dream Tour Revives the Music of One of the World's First 'Think Green' Environmentalists, John Denver
Wed, 04 Jun 2008, 18:31:12 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
UPLAND, Calif., June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Before the 'Go Green' movement began, well known hit songs such as Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High and Sunshine on My Shoulders tied music together with the environment years before it was socially popular. Long before carbon foot printing became a household word, John Denver created Plant It 2000, a nonprofit foundation.

First China-Based Sucralose Manufacturer Confirms United States ITC Target Date Extension for Decision in Section 337 Sucralose Patent Infringement Investigation
Tue, 03 Jun 2008, 21:32:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
EXETER, Calif., June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guangdong Food Industry Institute (GDFII/L&P Food), a leading manufacturer of sucralose, announces that Administrative Law Judge Charles E. Bullock of the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has extended the target date for the ITC's final decision to January 12, 2009 on Tate & Lyle's Section 337 complaint (docket# 337-TA-604). The complaint alleges infringement of process patents relating to the production of sucralose and certain intermediate compounds.

SolarReserve CEO to Speak at European Tech Conference
Tue, 03 Jun 2008, 13:38:45 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LA BAULE, France and LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Terry Murphy, President and CEO of California-based solar thermal power company SolarReserve, has been tapped to speak about the future of concentrated solar power at a technology conference to be held later this week. The conference's goal is to foster European expansion and partnership agreements for select companies focusing on energy, technology, entertainment and media, and other emerging technology fields.

Hitt Music Group and Disc Makers Join Forces - Partnership Program to Include Cross Promotion and Client Discounts
Tue, 03 Jun 2008, 10:24:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The nation's leading CD / DVD duplicator, replicator and printer has joined forces with Hitt Music Group, one of the industry's most buzz-worthy licensing and submission firms. The idea is to offer high quality replication services, at a discounted rate, to all HMG clients.

Environmentally Minded Developer Appointed to Oversight Board of Controversial Landfill
Mon, 02 Jun 2008, 19:58:49 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles business leader and environmental sustainability advocate David S. Honda has been appointed to the Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency (SCL-LEA). SCL-LEA is a recently created joint powers authority (JPA) formed in part to adjudicate operating issues surrounding the controversial urban landfill at Sunshine Canyon as they arise.

Is there a Secret to Intuition?
Mon, 02 Jun 2008, 15:29:15 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weston Jolly, prominent spiritual channel and mentor, returns to San Diego in June to share two remarkable presentations to integrate intuition into everyday life. 'Free Your Intuition' is a speech to be presented Friday, June 20th at 7 p.m., with a full-day workshop entitled 'Magic, Metaphysics or Just Plain Real?' offered on June 21st starting at 9 a.m.

Canine Kidney Disease: Diet, Nutritional Supplements and Early Detection Can Prolong Pets' Lives
Mon, 02 Jun 2008, 14:27:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DANA POINT, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Canine kidney disease, an often fatal condition, can be helped with holistic pet care and early detection through laboratory testing,' says Susan B. Davis, pet nutritionist for Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist. Since canine kidney disease is not typically diagnosed until approximately 75-percent of kidney function has deteriorated, the disease is often well-advanced at the time it is discovered.

TeamF1 to Demonstrate Enterprise-grade 11n AP and Advanced Secure Gateway on AMCC's PowerPC Processors at Computex Taipei 2008
Mon, 02 Jun 2008, 10:44:18 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced that its Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS) -- a complete turnkey software package for advanced and secure enterprise-class wireless access points -- is the first software solution available on Applied Micro Circuits Corp.'s (NASDAQ: AMCC) newly released PowerPC 405EX-600MHz Makalu network appliance reference hardware design platform.

Phase I/II Study of Targeted Gene Delivery In Vivo - Intravenous Infusions of REXIN-G
Thu, 29 May 2008, 13:19:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the results of an on-going Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for metastatic bone and soft tissue sarcoma (J Clin Oncol 26: 14509, 2008). Rexin-G is the first and so far only targeted gene therapy vector that has been tested in the clinic (Nature Reviews/Genetics 2007).

Media Mayhem Corporation - The Answer to Multi-Media Platform
Thu, 29 May 2008, 10:10:23 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announced Friday that the company has assumed a tight control on the war for breaking multi-media platform strategy in a field that chews companies up and spits them out when they cannot produce what the client needs in today's ever changing online advertising world.

TeamF1 Unveils Advanced CPE Features for its Turnkey Solutions
Wed, 28 May 2008, 19:36:51 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
FREMONT, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced the availability of advanced features in its software platform, enabling comprehensive solutions for service providers' customer premise equipment (CPE) gateways. These features include a TR-069 component library, network stack enhancements for end-to-end QoS, advanced service provider controls, and the ability to provision value-added services over the network.

YoungYou Expands Headquarters in Los Angeles and Will Open Rejuvenation Center for its Customers
Wed, 28 May 2008, 15:40:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- YoungYou Corporation, an international weight-loss and anti-aging research and development company, today affirmed its commitment to enabling its customers to live a healthy lifestyle with the opening of a new headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. The new location will also soon welcome YoungYou's new Rejuvenation Center.

Museum of Robots in Second Life Announces the Build-A-Robot Competition
Wed, 28 May 2008, 14:32:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of Robots in Second Life announces the 'Build-a-Robot' Competition, and invites all Second Life residents to participate. According to the organizers, 'Our goal is to explore what a robot is, how it can be expressed within the parameters of Second Life, and to encourage creativity and originality. Our definition of robot is unlimited: any creation that the designer thinks can be called a robot is acceptable.'

undrest.(R) to be Featured in MTV Movie Awards Gift Bag - The Rich Just Got a Little Richer
Wed, 28 May 2008, 11:33:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles based apparel company undrest.(R) has been picked to be in this year's coveted MTV Movie Awards giveaway bag. The ultra premium gift bag has been valued in the past at over $17,000 and has included such exclusive items as the iPod Mini, Givenchy watches and Fendi eyewear. These exclusive bags are typically reserved for the likes of such A-Lister's as Lindsay Lohan, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

SecuGen Hamster IV, FIPS 201/PIV Fingerprint Reader, Now Listed on AC Technology's GSA Schedule
Tue, 27 May 2008, 12:24:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce that it has chosen AC Technology, Inc. as its primary GSA holder for the SecuGen Hamster(TM) IV and SecuDesktop(R) Pro line of FIPS 201 certified fingerprint scanners and software. The two companies have been working together on several biometric projects within the Department of Defense.

Targeted Gene Delivery Signals Cancer Vaccination in Vivo
Tue, 27 May 2008, 11:40:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif., May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today that the results of a Phase I Feasibility Study of sequential targeted gene delivery-using Rexin-G followed by Reximmune-C-for cancer vaccination will be presented at the ASCO meetings in Chicago on June 1, 2008 (J Clin Oncol 26:3077, 2008). Rexin-G and Reximmune-C are pathotropic (disease-seeking) nanoparticles bearing a cytocidal cyclin G1 gene and a granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) gene, respectively.

Authernative(R) Cryptographic Module Achieves Stringent FIPS 140-2 Government Standard
Thu, 22 May 2008, 13:10:31 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the Authernative(R) Cryptographic Module has been awarded Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 Validation. This certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States, and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), provides cryptographic product validation.

TARGETED GENE DELIVERY IN VIVO: Rexin-G Monotherapy Reveals Significant Biological Activity without Toxicity in Chemo-Resistant Metastatic Breast Cancer (ASCO 2008)
Thu, 22 May 2008, 12:46:02 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif., May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the promising results of an on-going United States-based Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for metastatic breast cancer that is refractory to conventional chemotherapy (J Clin Oncol 26:14509, 2008). This clinical trial employed intra-patient dose-escalations of Rexin-G given i.v. two to three times a week for 4 weeks, with doses ranging from 2 x 10e11 cfu to 6 x 10e11 cfu per week.

Lockdown Co. Wins Disney's iParenting Award for Home Safety
Tue, 20 May 2008, 19:45:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lockdown Co. is excited to announce that, after undergoing extensive testing, their Steelcore Spa Security Safety Straps won the iParenting Media Award for the 2008 Excellent Products Call. iParenting.com is a Disney Internet Group media property, and a premier media site focused on parents. The company operates iParenting Media Awards, a premier product evaluation and testing service.

Pangea Day - Millions Join Together in First Global Laugh For World Peace
Tue, 20 May 2008, 13:57:46 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Madan Kataria, creator of Laughter Yoga, has long dreamt of having simultaneous laughter sessions in different parts of the world. 'I wished for major television channels like BBC and CNN to telecast all laughter celebrations and reach out to the people in every corner of the globe,' says Kataria. 'The dream I long cherished was fulfilled on May 10th when I received a surprise invitation for doing a global laughter session on Pangea Day in Los Angeles.'

ASCO 2008: Tumor-Targeted Rexin-G Demonstrates Dose-Dependent Anti-Tumor Activity without Toxicity in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Mon, 19 May 2008, 07:10:36 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the results of an on-going Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for metastatic pancreatic cancer (Chawla et al., ASCO meeting, 2008). Continuing on with the planned dose-escalations of Rexin-G which began in 2005 using lower doses of Rexin-G in a Phase I safety study (Molecular Therapy, 2008), the current Phase I/II study employed higher dose-escalations of Rexin-G given i.v. two to three times a week for 4 weeks.

Lincoln Financial Advisors' Pacific Regional Planning Group Names Planner of the Year
Wed, 14 May 2008, 10:43:25 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.'s Pacific Regional Planning Group has named Robert G. Dillow, CFP(R), CFS, MBA, as the 2007 Planner of the Year. Bob was chosen out of a group of over 80 planners. He ranked in the top 1-percent of all planners in the region, and has been awarded the top honor within Lincoln of Chairman's Council.

Hitt Music Group and Media Riot Productions Join Forces
Tue, 13 May 2008, 16:51:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bands and solo artists no longer need to feel intimated by the competitive music industry now that Hitt Music Group and Media Riot Productions have joined forces. The two met at this year's music and media conference South by Southwest and since then have collaborated to meet the growing needs of music professionals in a creative and innovative fashion.

Interim HealthCare Announces Conversion of Branches to Franchises in California
Tue, 13 May 2008, 12:35:57 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNRISE, Fla., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest combined provider of home care and healthcare staffing services, announced the completion of conversions of the San Diego/Escondido, Fresno, Sacramento and Modesto/Stockton branches into franchise operations.

SolarReserve Hires Top Energy and Technology Expert - Tom Georgis Appointed as Vice President of Development
Mon, 12 May 2008, 13:28:50 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal power company, has announced the hiring of Tom Georgis as Vice President of Development. Georgis will be responsible for developing solar power projects in the United States and internationally. SolarReserve holds the exclusive license for the breakthrough molten salt power tower technology with energy storage developed by United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) subsidiary, HS Rocketdyne.

The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based Cultural and Philanthropic Tour Company, Shows Travelers How Easy it is to Help Others as They Travel South Africa
Mon, 12 May 2008, 10:11:31 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As TV viewers saw on Oprah's Big Give, it does not take a lot to make a difference in someone's life. The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel. Beginning travel philanthropists need to know where to start and how to donate their time and money in a safe and effective way.

Renowned Exchange 2007 Expert Joins ENow
Fri, 09 May 2008, 00:24:02 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow Inc, innovative leaders in deploying Microsoft Exchange 2007 solutions, today announced that renowned Exchange 2007 expert Andy Grogan has joined the company. Andy Grogan has been deploying messaging solutions with Microsoft Exchange since the products beta.

New On-Line Publisher Offers DRM-free Digital Audio Short Stories
Thu, 08 May 2008, 11:43:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or laptop understands the hunger for new content. Now, with the launch of Sniplits.com, there's a new source for entertainment on the Internet. Sniplits(SM) is publishing audio short stories, packaged as DRM-free MP3 files and playable on virtually any device capable of playing digital music.

'Easy' is the Best Word to Describe This New Family Fun Sport Product - The Wind Chaser(R) Land Sailor
Mon, 05 May 2008, 12:25:11 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Chaser(R)from Action Products(R), LLC, has created an affordable, family oriented, 'eco-friendly' land-sailor that is easy to use and easy to get the family together to enjoy a recreation that everyone can share - regardless of age.

Taylor Wingate Group Encourages Jobseekers to Build Their Network to Find Their Next Opportunity
Thu, 01 May 2008, 13:18:39 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With national unemployment rates climbing, job seekers relying on traditional career search methods are discovering it is more difficult in today's environment to find new positions. According to Taylor Wingate Group, a professional career management organization headquartered in San Diego, California, the majority of positions today are landed through networking.

Have a Very Brady Saturday! and Raise Money for a Great Cause!
Wed, 30 Apr 2008, 15:37:02 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barry Williams aka Greg Brady from the Brady bunch will be doing an autograph signing at 'Field of Dreams' at Pier 39 in San Francisco. So come meet Barry 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Field of Dreams. 'The store is located at the end of Pier 39, with the sea lions behind us, and the carousel in front of us,' said John Waterman, manager of the store.

Foreclosures - The Federal Government Offers a Solution, says Community Loan Service Center
Wed, 30 Apr 2008, 10:29:43 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GARDENA, Calif., April 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home foreclosures are making history at nearly 6,000 each day. There were 179,599 foreclosure filings in March 2008 with the biggest foreclosure state being California. While the housing moguls look to Congress to bail out that industry, Community Loan Service Center shows Americans how to prevent foreclosure by first understanding their foreclosure options.

Arclinea San Diego Wins National Honors in Kitchen + Bath Business Design Awards
Tue, 29 Apr 2008, 15:25:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arclinea San Diego, and its full-service kitchen design showroom, has won a national design award by Nielsen's Kitchen and Bath Business (K+BB) magazine in the publication's annual awards program. In evaluating new showrooms from around the country for design excellence, the magazine selected Arclinea San Diego as one of the nation's best, awarding the firm its 'K+BB 2007 Design Awards, Merit Award.'

A Night of Inspiration: Summa Children's Foundation Honors USC Coach Pete Carroll for Anti-Gang Initiatives
Tue, 29 Apr 2008, 13:11:30 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 900 people gathered on the evening of April 23rd for the Summa Children's Foundation's second annual gala, with a star-studded audience raising nearly $750,000 to honor USC football coach Pete Carroll and his non-profit organization A Better LA, for its work against gang violence. Actors Goldie Hawn, Henry Winkler and Sidney Poitier and sports legend Bruce Jenner joined in honoring Carroll.

Think Tank Promotions and Net TV Broadcasting Reflect on Tragedy and Celebrate Success
Tue, 29 Apr 2008, 12:18:03 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., April 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To commemorate the first annual anniversary of the Angora Fire, Think Tank Promotions, in association with Net TV Broadcasting, present 'The Angora Benefit Concert.' Gates open at noon at the Horizon Casino Outdoor Concert Center, 50 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, June 24, 2008.

Children's Adventure Book Captures the Reluctant Tween Readers!
Mon, 28 Apr 2008, 14:22:10 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author D.L. Carroll announces children's chapter book, 'Sir Licksalot & The Maverick Fools' (ISBN: 1-60474-917-2) for Ages 9-12. Author D.L. Carroll intertwines alienation, adventure, and tween humor as the story of one boys struggle to fit in unfolds. This story demonstrates the acceptance of individuality and the power of friendship. Using dialogue children can relate to, the author captures even the most reluctant reader's attention.

Lawyer Requests The United Nations and European Union Impose Trade Sanctions on The United States and Arizona for Alleged Human Rights Violations
Sun, 27 Apr 2008, 19:25:34 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LONDON, England, April 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles Attorney, Frederick A. Romero, a decorated United States Marine Corp. veteran, who has been awarded the Purple Heart medal and was previously honorably discharged as a sergeant, has requested the United Nations, European Union and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to impose trade sanctions against the United States and to freeze U.S. assets abroad.

Neotrope Selected to Provide Internet Marketing Solutions for Creative Commercial Financing Firm, Lease With Crystal
Fri, 25 Apr 2008, 16:36:57 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a leading advertising, PR, and Internet Marketing firm established 1983, today announced it has been chosen by a cutting edge creative commercial finance company, Lease With Crystal, to provide promotion and brand development for their company and Website.

Hormone Balance: A Key to Fertility
Fri, 25 Apr 2008, 15:11:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 7.3 million women experience infertility each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, 1 in 5 women have difficulty conceiving as more women than ever are having their first or subsequent child after the age of 35, a contributing factor of infertility. Enter Dr. Robert Greene's forthcoming book, 'PERFECT HORMONE BALANCE FOR FERTILITY: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant' (ISBN: 978-0-307-33740-5).

From Farm to Table Hands Over Keys to Culinary Expertise During Sonoma Valley Foodie Weekends
Thu, 24 Apr 2008, 09:19:05 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SONOMA, Calif., April 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Discover the secrets of exceptional food and wine during an extravagant full-immersion culinary weekend, hosted by From Farm to Table, a gourmet travel company in Sonoma, California. Today, they announced the kick-off of a summer series of culinary and wine tours in a region that is world-renowned for its vineyards and artisan food producers.

ENow, Inc. Launches Mailscape V4.3
Tue, 22 Apr 2008, 11:15:12 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif., April 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., innovative leaders in the development of software to simplify Microsoft Exchange system management, today announced the formal launch of Mailscape V4.3. Mailscape is a unique and innovative systems management tool that automates and streamlines Exchange monitoring, reporting, and administration.

Interim Analysis of Phase I/II Study of Rexin-G Confirms Efficacy with No Dose Limiting Toxicity in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Mon, 21 Apr 2008, 08:30:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that Interim Analysis of an on-going Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for pancreatic cancer confirmed Rexin-G's anti-tumor activity with no major toxicity in patients with metastatic chemotherapy-resistant pancreatic cancer.

Personal Finance Newsletter for Young Adults Can Be a Smart Graduation Gift
Wed, 16 Apr 2008, 11:24:22 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - After three years of research and development, MONEYSCHOOL Corporation has launched KaChing!, an innovative electronic newsletter with a unique approach to educating young adults about personal finance, money management, and consumer economics. MONEYSCHOOL expects the newsletter to be a popular graduation gift from parents and grandparents to this year's high school and college grads.

Professional Life Coaching Firm Announces Simultaneous Web Site Upgrades and Life Changing Book Launch
Wed, 16 Apr 2008, 08:51:29 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CLAREMONT, Calif., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Life-Changing Coaching, a professional life coaching firm established in 2001, announced today a new and improved web site to enhance usability and to complement a book series launch - the first of which is titled, 'Moving Forward: Turning Good Intentions into Great Results by Discovering Yourself, Your Place, and Your Path' (ISBN: 978-143-434-2836, hardcover; and 978-143-434-2829, softcover).

34th Annual Country Day Fair for Prince of Peace - Costa Mesa
Tue, 15 Apr 2008, 08:27:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the thirty-fourth consecutive year Prince of Peace School announces a great day of family fun! The Annual Country Day Fair is happening Saturday, April 19th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Costa Mesa. Prince of Peace Church and School have been a community anchor in the Mesa Verde community of Costa Mesa for over 40 years.

Cypress Systems, Inc. Launches Cancer Prevention Health Campaign Using SelenoExcell(R)
Tue, 15 Apr 2008, 01:03:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRESNO, Calif., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chairman and CEO, Paul Willis stated, 'Just like his previous career at a large agribusiness company, Dr. Mark E. Whitacre has risen fast at Cypress Systems, Inc, last month being named the company's chief operating officer and president of operations.' Now Cypress and Whitacre are focusing their energy on an aggressive cancer prevention campaign in order to get Americans-and people around the world-to consume a special type of selenium known as SelenoExcell(R).

Sebastiani Winery's 2005 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay to be Served During Papal Visit to The White House
Mon, 14 Apr 2008, 13:30:08 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SONOMA, Calif., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery has been informed that its 2005 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay will be served during the visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the White House on Wednesday April 16th, 2008. Sebastiani has been sourcing fruit from the Dutton Ranch since 1985.

Founder of Dancing Home Travel, Inc. Now Able to Hire 50 People
Fri, 11 Apr 2008, 08:19:07 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PLEASANTON, Calif., April 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Real Estate Career Opportunity events held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:00am in the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, Calif. and Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Calif.

San Francisco Singles Dance Party and Mixer at Golden Gate Yacht Club
Thu, 10 Apr 2008, 12:09:13 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild is hosting a Singles Dance Party and Mixer in San Francisco at the exclusive Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) in San Francisco, 1 Yacht Rd., Friday, May 16th, 2008, from 8 p.m. to midnight. GGYC is normally for members only, but by special arrangements, membership is not required for this event.

Lucy Hood to Deliver Keynote Presentation at Private Capital Network Breakfast Meeting
Thu, 10 Apr 2008, 11:41:20 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lucy Hood, former president of Fox Mobile Entertainment will deliver a keynote presentation at the Los Angeles Private Capital Network meeting this month. On April 22nd, the event will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at the Custom Hotel where Hood will share recent experiences pioneering mobile business models and also discuss future plans.

Most American's Wealth is Lost by the Third Generation
Wed, 09 Apr 2008, 14:50:58 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loquvam Law, Southern California's premier estate planning law firm asserts that traditional bare bones estate planning has focused primarily on what happens after death and usually passes on financial wealth outright with no conditions or safeguards. Today's American families are realizing that these outdated, traditional estate planning methods are failing them and their families.

New e-Book Brings Professional Photo-Illustration Effects to Every Photographer
Mon, 07 Apr 2008, 08:00:31 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new interactive publication brings great flexibility to every photographer using Adobe Photoshop 7 through CS3 running on Windows or Mac. The just-released eBook includes literally hundreds of new, productive and exotic treatments, effects, transformations and conversions of almost any digital image. The work is 'Lights...Digital Camera...ACTIONS!' (ISBN: 1-882383-39-7) by Peter iNova.

Taylor Wilshire's 'Book of Mom' Delivers Help and Balance for Overwhelmed Moms
Fri, 04 Apr 2008, 16:30:08 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taylor Wilshire, award-winning author of 'The What-If Guy' (ISBN: 0-9778018-02), brings inward and outward balance for moms in her new novel, 'The Book of Mom' (ISBN: 978-0-9778018-1-7, Nautilus Press).

Educational Wildfire Resource Empowers Homeowners and Aids Firefighters
Fri, 04 Apr 2008, 09:00:55 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GRANITE BAY, Calif., April 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prepare Stay Defend (PSD), a California non-profit organization, has launched a web site that empowers homeowners against wildfires; they are the first organization of its kind to support homeowners, nationwide, through their educational web site and on-line fire training.

Local CEO Appointed to Orange County Business Ethics Council
Thu, 03 Apr 2008, 16:08:24 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., April 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition to his dedication to business ethics, Phillip (Phil) M. Ramos, Jr., CEO of Philatron International, Inc, was appointed to the Business Ethics Panel of the upcoming 6th Annual Orange Catholic Foundation Conference on Business and Ethics.

Career Insurance: New 24/7 Drunk Driving (DUI) Prevention Service for California's Major Cities
Thu, 03 Apr 2008, 13:15:57 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finally, there's a new way to enjoy a night on the town in your own car and never worry about getting a DUI. Those with a lot to lose from a DUI arrest call it their 'career insurance.' Safe Ride Solutions (SRS) is a national network of off-duty and retired, veteran police officers. It's a new, unique, collaborative DUI prevention program developed by peace officers, professional athletes and business professionals to address the real world problem of DUI.

Prince of Peace Kids Sow for Second Harvest
Thu, 03 Apr 2008, 09:35:04 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today was a perfect Southern California day for students at Prince of Peace Christian School: warm, sunny, with a 100% chance of learning. Students from pre-school to sixth grade observed and tended their seedling crop. The young plants are three to four inches high and ready to be harvested and transplanted to a field where food is farmed specifically for the benefit of local families in need.

New and Improved SecuGen Hamster(TM) Plus Fingerprint Reader with Smart Capture(TM) is Now Faster, Better, Cheaper
Wed, 02 Apr 2008, 08:30:20 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the immediate availability of an improved version of the Hamster Plus fingerprint reader. This newly upgraded device captures fingerprint images much faster than previously. In addition, the Hamster Plus now makes the Smart Capture feature available. Smart Capture automatically adjusts the sensor brightness to capture fingerprints from dry and moist fingers.

Online Dating CEO Marries Customer
Tue, 01 Apr 2008, 08:00:10 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a stunningly ironic twist, OnlineBootyCall.com Founder and CEO has married one of his own customers. In a private Vegas wedding, Moses (Mo) Brown married Heather Rivers (Username: WantNLovN), a 24-year-old fashion designer from New York. Online Booty Call is a unit of Mobeze, Inc.

Selling Your Business is Possible in Tough Times
Fri, 28 Mar 2008, 10:45:22 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California economy may be struggling, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to sell a business. Members of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) are seeing a strong future for business sales within the state.

Plangarden's Vegetable Gardening Software Expands Web 2.0 Social Networking Features
Thu, 27 Mar 2008, 14:12:13 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Plangarden enhances its drag-and-drop online vegetable gardening software by expanding features for its rapidly growing community of vegetable gardeners. The new Web 2.0 social networking features enable vegetable garden enthusiasts from all over the world to interact over a 'virtual backyard fence' where they can ask or swap advice.

Virtue(R) Links to God, Holy Spirit, Christ, Eckhart Tolle and Stillness; 'New Earth' Presentation Draws Comment from IBI Execs
Wed, 26 Mar 2008, 15:36:38 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif., March 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Be Still and know that I am God, said IBI CEO Rick Larimore, is the passage that Eckhart Tolle referenced from the Bible's Psalm 46:10 in the first interview of Oprah's on-line presentation of Tolle's recent book 'The New Earth,' presented at oprah.com. This is the Biblical passage we have referenced the last 2 1/2 years on virtueperfume.com and our pamphlet, for the same reason.

MyHollywoodFilm Creates Virtual Studio System
Tue, 25 Mar 2008, 10:20:20 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MyHollywoodFilm, a global virtual studio for the Independent Film production and education industry, has established a unique P2P networking community. Filmmakers can find instruction, establish their careers, create the films of tomorrow and gain worldwide, viewable exposure, 24/7.

Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. Promoted at Cypress Systems, Inc. and a Warner Bros. Movie to be Filmed About Him
Tue, 25 Mar 2008, 02:00:11 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRESNO, Calif., March 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cypress Systems, Inc, a Fresno CA based biotechnology company, announced that it has promoted Mark E. Whitacre, Ph.D. to become the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Operations. Dr. Whitacre joined the executive management team in December 2006 as President of Technology and Business Development for the new east coast office.

Epeius Biotechnologies Awarded U.S. Patent for Targeted Injectable Gene Delivery In Vivo
Tue, 25 Mar 2008, 01:05:29 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif., March 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today the issue of U.S. Patent No. 7,347,998 for Targeted Gene Delivery in vivo. This patent provides additional intellectual property protection for the platform of highly advanced biotechnologies embodied in the company's leading anti-cancer agent, Rexin-G.

Controversial Author Exploring How Veterans of Iraq Adapt to Civilian Life
Mon, 24 Mar 2008, 10:00:15 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
IRVINE, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The recent novel, 'Mojave Winds' (ISBN: 978-0-9801383-0-6), by Mark Biskeborn, has been met with widespread interest and some controversy. On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Iraq invasion and in light of the recent Winter Soldier conference, the new novel attracts a great deal of attention to the plight of returning Iraq War Veterans, and their struggles to integrate back into society.

Announcing the Arrival of a Fun, Brand New, Affordable, Family Oriented Land Sailor - The Wind Chaser, from Action Products, LLC
Mon, 24 Mar 2008, 07:47:19 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Chaser(R), a product of Action Products(R), LLC, announces the arrival of the award winning first factory production models of their family and eco-friendly land sailor - the Wind Chaser(R).

PMI Financial Announces New Casino Contract
Fri, 21 Mar 2008, 12:28:02 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President and CEO Frank Manley of PMI Financial, a provider of ATM (Automated Teller Machine) service with contractual second party cash advance solutions for the gaming industry, announced today a new multi-year contract with Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, a Port Madison Enterprise and an agency of the Suquamish Tribe, where PMI will provide ATM service.

Breakthrough in Handwriting Analysis Leads to Revolutionary Hiring Tool
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 15:18:12 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
TEMECULA, Calif., March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Written Inc. has developed a breakthrough technology which has led to the first significant improvement to the 150-year-old science of handwriting analysis. This week, the company released the latest version of their personality assessment tool, Candidate Insight(TM).

TechGenii CEO Featured as Digital Media Expert in Entrepreneur's Influencers Issue
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 10:10:21 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbara Bickham is the wizard behind the curtain and is creating digital media magic at TechGenii, Inc. And, as a result, Entrepreneur Magazine recently recognized her as an expert in the field of digital media.

F and M Tool and Plastics Announces Opening of Smartware Products Division
Tue, 18 Mar 2008, 11:09:15 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRESNO, Calif., March 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- F & M Tool and Plastics Inc., in Leominster Mass., a molding firm specializing in manufacturing eco friendly products, has announced the opening of Smartware Products, a division of F & M Tool and Plastics, a sales and distribution center in the Central Valley of California.

Court Dismisses All Charges of Contempt for Unpaid Child Support Against Richard Lorden, a Prominent Businessman
Thu, 13 Mar 2008, 16:01:12 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a stunning victory for the defense, the Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed all child support contempt charges against Richard Lorden, announced the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Sherter. Ms. Judy Lorden through her attorney, Jose Mariano Castillo, filed a contempt proceeding (case D191152) alleging that Mr. Lorden 'has never paid any of the court-ordered child support.'

Intellikey Labs Releases First Ever Blu-ray AMP(TM) and Ultimate DVD Testing Matrix and AMP(TM)
Wed, 12 Mar 2008, 17:58:10 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GLENDALE, Calif., March 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellikey Labs, a recognized leader in optical disc quality assurance content testing, announced today the launch of Intellikey DVD Testing Matrix 7.0. The first ever Blu-ray AMP(TM) and along with the latest Standard Def matrix enables Intellikey to provide the most definitive AMP(TM) rating system available for DVD testing on domestic players. Matrix 7.0 is the most representative DVD testing matrix ever released.

Biodiesel Joint Venture with Mindanao Lumad Tribes Will Bolster Community Development
Wed, 12 Mar 2008, 13:32:22 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines, and MONTEREY, Calif., March 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Supreme Council of Datus Alimaong has reached agreement with Monterey, CA-based Abundant Biofuels Corporation to develop more than 1.2 million acres of ancestral domain for production of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas in underused Lumad lands on the island of Mindanao.

Club Sentry Selects SecuGen(R) Hamster(TM) Fingerprint Readers for Use with Biometric Check-in Software
Mon, 10 Mar 2008, 12:06:15 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that Club Sentry, Inc. has chosen SecuGen's Hamster fingerprint readers for integration with Club Sentry's club management software. The Hamster readers will be used to scan fingerprints of members when they check-in and check-out through Club Sentry's Biometric ID software module.

Uproar's Re-launch Revolutionizes the Casual Gaming Experience
Tue, 04 Mar 2008, 01:00:53 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar.com, a popular entertainment and gaming internet brand created in 1995, has been re-launched by Firstlook. Originally a place for casual gamers to come and play free TV game shows like Family Feud and Jeopardy, Uproar's new community-driven site helps casual gamers to easily find the best and newest online casual games.

Triumph from Tragedy: Self-Made Hip-Hop Artist SOLOW13 Spreads the TRUTH
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 14:50:08 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Underground Mexican hip-hop artist/entrepreneur, SOLOW13, breaks the music game wide open by establishing his own label, TRUTH LOVES LA WFAMILIA, LLC or simply LAWFAMILIA, LLC. The new imprint is a collaborative partnership between SOLOW13 and famed West Coast label, Latin Thug Records - best known for being founded by Cypress Hill's Sen Dog and home to the Reyes Brothers, B Real's 'Gunslinger' albums and many other notable releases.

Signatures Network, Inc. and Live Nation, Inc. Named in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit by Former CFO Protesting Allegedly Fraudulent Practices
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 15:45:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former CFO of Signatures Network Inc. (SNI) in California Superior Court (Case No. CGC-08-472337) charging that SNI wrongfully terminated him after he protested allegedly fraudulent practices at the company that deprived its musical artists of millions of dollars in royalty payments.

Send2Press(R) Joins Sponsors of Manhattan LAMN Jam - Music Artists Perform and Industry Listens
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 15:08:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Music Network's LAMN Jam heads for the Big Apple, and has added an additional event sponsor in Send2Press(R) Newswire, a unit of Neotrope(R). Launched three years ago in Los Angeles, LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts.

Photographic Fine Art Lamps Feature New Environmentally Responsible LED Lighting
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 07:16:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holland Scott Gallery today announces the debut of the Environmentally Responsible Green Energy Fine Art Lamps. These lamps combine energy-efficiency technology with fine-art design.

New DVD Documentary Series Brings English History to Life
Mon, 25 Feb 2008, 09:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a new documentary series on DVD, released by Gallery of Historical Figures(R), artist and raconteur George Stuart gives his take on the formative and often turbulent history of England. Murder, treachery, greed, love and hate punctuate the timeline, as the country evolves from Tudor absolutism into constitutional monarchy of Victoria.

ONEsite, Inc. acquires Social Platform LLC
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 09:00:53 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ONEsite Inc., the leading provider of enterprise community and social networking software, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Social Platform LLC, well recognized as a key player in the custom white label social networking software space.

New Book Concerning Difficulties Faced by Iraq Veterans Gets Mass Appeal
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 08:00:33 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
IRVINE, Calif. - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mojave Winds, (ISBN: 978-0-9801383-0-6), a novel by Mark Biskeborn, highlights the growing social impact on Iraq War veterans returning home, and their struggles to reintegrate to the civilian world.

Neotrope Selected to Provide Internet Marketing Solutions for Direct Mail Firm, The Ballantine Corporation
Mon, 18 Feb 2008, 11:40:25 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. - Feb. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a leading advertising, PR, and Internet Marketing firm established 1983, today announced it has been chosen by a leading direct mail printing firm, The Ballantine Corporation, to provide promotion and brand development for their company and Website.

NASCAR Driver-Network Broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr. Joins KDHD.TV as Automotive Expert
Mon, 11 Feb 2008, 07:35:34 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
VISTA, Calif. - Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NASCAR racing legend Wally Dallenbach Jr, motor sports broadcaster for NBC, ABC, TNT and USA Network, joins KDHD-TV, LLC's team of broadcasters providing live content to national and local news programs around the country. Dallenbach rounds out the roster of broadcast savvy experts covering the dynamic tech, gaming, travel and toy industries for the satellite tour/broadcast news content provider.

Alpha Red selects BandCon to Provide Backbone, Peering Services
Fri, 08 Feb 2008, 12:35:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BandCon today announced that it has been selected by Alpha Red, Inc., a dedicated server hosting provider and Internet service provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, to facilitate the company's peering initiative. Under the terms of the multiple-year agreement, BandCon has installed and will maintain the connectivity of Alpha Red's private national backbone that connects all the major metropolitan areas of the United States.

Easy Report Design, Modification, and Generation: RenderX Brings Together XML, Microsoft Word 2003/2007, Web, and Oracle Database 9i/10g
Thu, 07 Feb 2008, 13:41:45 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RenderX, a market leader in 'XML to PDF' and 'XML to PostScript' technology, officially released the Beta versions of two new software products - DataStyler and XML Report Generator (XMLRG). DataStyler is an application for quick creation of templates for variable data embedding. Microsoft Word 2003/2007 is used as the environment for template layout design. Special XML tags indicate data merge points in report templates.

SecuGen Fingerprint Readers Now Work with Tutis Biometric Logon Software to Authenticate Users to Active Directory
Wed, 06 Feb 2008, 15:15:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Feb. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading fingerprint technology company, announced today that its well-known Hamster(TM) line of fingerprint readers is now available with Tutis Biometric Logon, an Active Directory compatible network authentication application.

SecuGen Fingerprint Technology Now Supported on WCC's Multi-Modal Fusion Platform
Mon, 04 Feb 2008, 08:45:06 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading fingerprint technology company, today announced its collaboration with WCC Smart Search & Match, a leading provider of high-performance search and match software. 'Our partnership with SecuGen brings together two key technologies to deliver on the promise of multi-modal fusion,' said Peter Went, CEO of WCC.

Global Quarters Launches World's First Fractional Ownership Brokerage
Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 08:49:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Quarters, Inc. has announced its formation as the world's first fractional ownership brokerage, addressing changing trends in the international real estate marketplace. 'Three things are changing where and how Americans buy real estate: retiring baby boomers, inherited wealth and technology,' says Global Quarters' founder and veteran real estate broker Paula Gold-Nocella.

The Only Security Product That Secures Spa Covers, Saving Children's Lives and Protecting Property and Privacy
Wed, 30 Jan 2008, 17:49:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jan. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lockdown Co., announces Patented Steelcore Spa Straps, made with an innovative cut-resistant material SEW (Steel Encased Webbing). The only spa cover security device strong and secure enough to stop all unauthorized access by anyone of any age. Besides saving lives, and ensuring privacy, they are the only spa straps that secure spa covers in high winds.

Court Motion Filed Against California Judge - Alleged Bias and Favoritism Toward Indian Gambling Casino and Resort
Fri, 25 Jan 2008, 12:06:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Jan. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A California Judge is being challenged in Court by Redd Law Group (case 37-2007-00060464-CU-PO-EC), on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Chisley, for clear favoritism and bias toward Indian Casinos and Resorts in the San Diego area. Judge Jan Goldsmith, now on leave from the Bench and now running for San Diego City Attorney, Ruled in favor of Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, an Indian Casino in Lakeside, California.

Frank J. Mercardante Resigns from 1st Pacific Bancorp Board of Directors
Fri, 25 Jan 2008, 11:00:49 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Jan. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Pacific Bancorp (NASDAQ: FPBN) announced today that Frank J. Mercardante, a member of the board of directors of 1st Pacific Bancorp since July 2007, resigned from the Company's board. Prior to his appointment as a director of 1st Pacific Bancorp, Mr. Mercardante was Chairman and CEO of Placer Sierra Bank and previously was President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Community Bancorp since 1998.

How a 29-Year-Old Kid Got Free Tickets to Thousand Dollar Events by Tony Robbins and Other Celebrity Speakers
Fri, 25 Jan 2008, 10:22:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year the self-help and success industry generates over 3 billion dollars in sales and the top names in the industry - Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, James Ray, Harv Eker, Debbie Ford, etc. - charge thousands of dollars for their premium seminars. So how did Brendon Burchard, a twenty-nine year-old unknown author, get complimentary tickets to all of their events?

Eye-Catching Jewelry Combats 'The Evil Eye' Curse
Fri, 25 Jan 2008, 09:47:58 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, popular online jewelry merchant Mybargainjewels.com announced the launch of a new line of charm bracelets dubbed 'The Guardian Eye.' Each bracelet is handmade of Murano glass beads and fits any wrist size. At first glance, these trendy bracelets are simple enough, yet shrouded in thousands of years of superstition.

CA BOOM V: The West Coast Design Show - Media Overview and Calendar Listing
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 14:58:55 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Highly anticipated annual design show in Southern California hosts largest event to date in March 2008. CA BOOM V features new modern kitchen and bath section, industry-leader prefab exhibition, design + architecture home tours and unprecedented panel discussions.

SolarReserve Announces Hiring of Distinguished Solarthermal Power Technology Expert
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 13:18:02 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal power company that has licensed an innovative energy storage technology for on-demand utility-scale solar power, today announced the appointment of William R. Gould, Jr. to serve as Chief Technical Officer.

BETA Records to Sign 100 Indie Artists in 2008
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 12:20:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rebelling against the current downturn for traditional record companies, Chris Honetschlaeger, President of BETA Records, has announced a new generation of record deal which partners the company with the artist in a non-exclusive three song contract and plans to sign 100 artists in 2008.

LogicEase Receives Notice of Allowance in the U.S. for Automated Loan Compliance Patent
Tue, 22 Jan 2008, 00:00:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LogicEase Solutions Inc., provider of the mortgage industry's leading suite of risk management solutions - ComplianceEase(R), announced today it has received a Notice of Allowance for a patent on its automated compliance system from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The allowed patent, 'System and Method For Automated Compliance With Loan Legislation' primarily encompasses the ComplianceAnalyzer(R) automated compliance system.

SolarReserve Announces Appointment of Top Power Plant Development Expert
Fri, 18 Jan 2008, 12:39:21 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal company that has recently commercialized an innovative heat storage technology that provides utility-scale solar power on demand, today announced that Kevin Smith has been hired to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Development.

SOLOW13 Brings the Heat with His Debut CD Release: WARRIOR13
Mon, 14 Jan 2008, 18:15:07 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Latin Thug Records presents the debut album from ground-breaking artist SOLOW13. The album will be available in stores and online February 26, 2008. Produced by SOLOW13 and Aaron (T-Bone) Boatright, the project represents a lifetime of work and experiences from this breaking talent. Legendary mastering engineer Brian 'Big Bass' Gardner (Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Linkin Park, Madonna) mastered the project to create what will surely become a classic, iconic album.

Insurance Professional Trades in Ties for T-shirts and Creates Positive Messages
Fri, 11 Jan 2008, 12:10:41 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After 39 years of working as an insurance professional, Bob Johnson of the Bob Johnson Project, decided it was time for a change. Upon retiring, he traded in his ties for t-shirts and has worked with a designer to create a t-shirt line with a positive message.

Un-Valentines Singles Party in San Francisco at Golden Gate Yacht Club
Tue, 08 Jan 2008, 13:12:48 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild announced today that it will host its annual Un-valentines Dance Party and Mixer for Singles at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, in San Francisco, 1 Yacht Rd., Saturday, 2/2/08 from 8pm to midnight. This party is especially designed for those who currently do not have a valentine, hence the name UN-VALENTINES party.

Calyx Point Loan Origination System Users Rely on ComplianceEase for Regulatory Compliance Audit
Tue, 08 Jan 2008, 09:51:35 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ComplianceEase(R), a leading provider of mortgage industry automated compliance and risk management solutions, announced today that its automated compliance system, ComplianceAnalyzer(R), will be available on Calyx Point's WebConnect(TM) platform on January 10th, 2008. Although ComplianceAnalyzer has been accessible through Point software for more than four years, this important and enhanced interface offers mortgage brokers and lenders the most complete and easy-to-use automated compliance system available.

Introducing gus(TM) - Fine Leather Fashion Accessories for Today's Modern Man
Tue, 08 Jan 2008, 00:01:37 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- gus is pleased to introduce their premier line of higher end leather wallets and accessories designed exclusively for men and featuring beautifully hand-sewn craftsmanship as well as their unique 'splitshot perforation' styling. The introductory line includes a men's passport folio, wallets, small and sleek card cases, and a brushed stainless steel money clip.

New Comprehensive Online Health Record System Ensures Patient Privacy and Physician Efficiency
Mon, 07 Jan 2008, 09:23:10 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ENCINO, Calif. - Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In December 2007, MedSort.com, a premier online personal medication list management system, launched a comprehensive personal health records system - MedSort Health(TM) - which empowers consumers and patients to take control of their health records. Since January 2007, MedSort.com has been helping patients to create and manage their medication and allergy list online.

Holistic Pet Expert Recommends a Visit to the Veterinarian BEFORE Pet Acts Sick
Mon, 07 Jan 2008, 08:30:33 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
DANA POINT, Calif. - Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holistic Pet Expert, Susan Blake Davis from Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (www.AskAriel.com) is urging pet owners to take their pets to the veterinarian BEFORE their pets act sick. Davis says that holistic and preventative veterinary care are the keys to pet health and longevity. Her statement comes as a result of hearing heart wrenching tales from pet owners over the holidays seeking miracle cures because their pets needed to be euthanized and they didn't even know they were sick.

Celebrity Nurse to the Stars Gives Advice to Families on Toddler and Newborn Sleep Routine
Thu, 03 Jan 2008, 17:52:12 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dee Rule, "Baby Nurse and Nanny to the Stars," has been helping families for over 18 years. She is now making the media circuit and offering free advice to parents who need answers on sleep routines.

Hot New Year Clutter Clearing Tips from Space Clearing Expert Christan Hummel
Wed, 02 Jan 2008, 10:57:31 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Space Clearing expert Christan Hummel says that sometimes clearing away the energetic clutter lingering in one's house or office can produce major even dramatic improvements in the environment you live in. Drawing on an aspect of feng shui known as space clearing, Hummel describes personal and social examples of how space clearing can remove the hidden clutter that drains energy by blocking the invisible life energy flowing through a living space known in China as Ch'i which is the foundation of the science of feng shui.

TeamF1 Launches AuthAgent TACACS+ for Embedded Devices
Thu, 27 Dec 2007, 09:00:57 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif. - Dec. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced immediate availability of AuthAgent TACACS+, its newest product - an implementation of the Cisco TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus) Protocol, that provides separate authentication and authorization features for networked devices.

Leading Skin Care Author Sets New Guinness Book World Record for Most Sumo Squats in One Hour
Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 11:26:29 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 16, at the age of almost 40, Dr. Thienna Ho, a leading skin care author who is conscious of health and fitness on all levels, broke the Guinness Book World Record for the most Sumo squats in one hour. The event was overseen by an official adjudicator from the U.K. at the San Francisco State University Basketball Gymnasium.

Epeius Biotechnologies Applauds the Belated Scholarship of Their Academic Contemporaries in 2007, As Targeted Gene Therapy Comes of Age in Clinical Medicine
Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 10:58:09 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN MARINO, Calif. - Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today their appreciation of the accomplishments of their contemporaries in 2007, a truly remarkable year in terms of biomedical research, scholarship, and gonzo journalism. It was a year in which a definitive meeting entitled 'In Vivo Barriers to Gene Delivery' was held at the prestigious Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where Nobel laureate James Watson presides, or shall we say presided.

IO2 Technology Introduces New Larger Floating Video Displays
Mon, 17 Dec 2007, 18:03:17 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dec. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IO2 Technology announced today the release of its new, larger line of free-space display solutions that show full-color full-motion floating video images. The company's Heliodisplay is now available in 30-inch, 50-inch and 100-inch diagonal screen sizes. The model sizes correspond to the sizes of a medium-size television, a large-screen television, and a full-size human

ASEAN News: Epeius Biotechnologies Gains Commercial Approval for Rexin-G(R), a Tumor-Targeted Gene-Based Medicine for Metastatic Cancer
Mon, 17 Dec 2007, 14:46:32 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. - Dec. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that the company has received a Certificate of Product Registration for Rexin-G(R) from the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), enabling the commercialization of its lead product as a safe and effective treatment for a broad spectrum of intractable cancers. Developed as a tumor-targeted anticancer agent, that actively seeks out and destroys metastatic cancers, Rexin-G exhibits unprecedented single-agent efficacy.

Neotrope Selected to Provide Internet Marketing Solutions for New York Computer Technology Firm S & R Network Consulting
Fri, 14 Dec 2007, 09:45:30 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a leading advertising, PR, and Internet Marketing firm established 1983, today announced it has been chosen by a leading New York Computer Consulting firm, S & R Network Consulting, to provide promotion and brand development for their company and Website.

World Women Trade Fair Hosts Expo that Celebrates World Culture and Economic Independence
Fri, 14 Dec 2007, 08:49:57 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first-time ever, the folks who live in Santa Monica and surrounding areas, will get a taste of third-world culture at the International Handcrafted Gifts and Home Textile Expo to be held on January 20 and 21 at the Santa Monica Doubletree Hilton.

Bromba Biometrics' BioIDENTICA(R) SDK Toolkit Now Supports SecuGen(R) Hamster(TM) Line of Fingerprint Readers
Thu, 13 Dec 2007, 14:46:49 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Dec. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that Bromba Biometrics BioIDENTICA SDK is now compatible with SecuGen Hamster III, Hamster Plus and Hamster IV fingerprint readers. The BioIDENTICA SDK allows a simple integration of fingerprint technology into any existing or new software application that can benefit from biometric authentication.

2007: The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S.
Thu, 13 Dec 2007, 07:38:40 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Dec. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a San Diego-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, released today its 2007 ranking of 'The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S.' The Top 10 hotel gyms received the company's recommendation after ongoing research of over 3,500 hotels and anonymous personal tours by the editorial staff

The Green Scene's Merchants of Venice - The New Eco-preneurs
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 14:14:19 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENICE, Calif. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- So, what's the buzz about the 'Al Gore-ified' products and services that have been popping up on the Los Angeles business scene? Java Juice(R), Inc., a Venice-based coffee extract company, talks about the green scene and the upcoming Eco Gift Expo being held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, December 15-16.

SecuGen Fingerprint Readers Now Compatible with realtime's bioLock Software for Authentication of SAP Applications, Transactions and Data
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 12:25:17 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is pleased to announce that realtime has integrated SecuGen fingerprint readers with realtime's bioLock Software to provide biometric authentication and fraud mitigation for SAP applications. To date, bioLock is the only certified technology available for ERP market leader, SAP, that offers biometric access and function control.

Free Download of The Brass Swan Cosmology to End December 31st
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 12:06:59 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Brass Swan Cosmology, a seminal work of philosophical thought which has been available to the general public and academics worldwide for free download, will not be available for free download after December 31st, 2007, it was announced today by roguewolfinc.

FunCaster: Sharing on Web 2.0 No Longer Means Having to Upload
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 09:49:24 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Purplenova has announced the release of FunCaster - A widget that allows users to make selective PC content directly accessible from popular social networking sites, forums and portals. The FunCaster, says the company, was developed in response to concern among Internet users about having to upload photos, videos and other personal content on to third-party servers to be able to share them with friends.

ZK Software Selects SecuGen Sensor for S900 Access Control and Time and Attendance Terminal
Tue, 11 Dec 2007, 12:21:29 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Dec. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, a world-leading provider of fingerprint recognition technology, is pleased to announce that ZK Software has selected SecuGen's FDU02 fingerprint sensor for integration with its newly released S900 access control and time and attendance terminal.

B Real of Cypress Hill Brings the Heat with His New Mixtape Release: The Gunslinger 3 - For A Few Dollars More
Mon, 10 Dec 2007, 17:21:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rap icon B Real of Cypress Hill brings the heat just in time to melt away those holiday blues with the release of his eagerly anticipated new mixtape, The Gunslinger 3: For A Few Dollars More on Latin Thug Records, available in stores and online December 11 across the USA.

Authernative Cryptographic Module Achieves NIST Pre-Validation for FIPS 140-2
Mon, 10 Dec 2007, 09:08:12 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the Authernative(R) Cryptographic Module has been placed on the Pre-validation list for the Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 Validation.

Net Integration Technologies Signs OEM Agreement with Engate Technology for Connection Level Anti-Spam Security
Mon, 10 Dec 2007, 07:54:21 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Engate Technology Corporation, a leading anti-spam supplier and pioneer of next generation network profiling and connection management security solutions, today announced the signing of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Agreement with Net Integration Technologies Inc., a provider of all-in-one small business servers.

Instant 'Man Magnet' - New Line of Team-Logo Accessories: Luxury Belts, Bags and Scarves Score with Female Fans
Fri, 07 Dec 2007, 14:31:33 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A stunning, new line of accessories with shimmering crystal team logos on bags, belts and scarves has just been introduced by L.A. designer, Betsy Stephens. According to Rachael Ray and Lara Spencer (The Insider), the latest, greatest 'man magnet' is to don these fabulous accessories, whether you're a sports fan or just want to fake it.

E-commerce Site Makes it Easy for Holiday Shoppers to Find Gifts Made in the USA
Thu, 06 Dec 2007, 15:48:50 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Big box stores make it difficult for shoppers to find products made close to home. However, MadeinUSAForever.com lists hundreds of products, all American made, that promise to make gift giving easy, safe and fun.

Federal Judge Issues $780,000 Damage Award and Permanent Injunction Against Cyber-Pirate
Thu, 06 Dec 2007, 08:30:48 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cyber-Pirates beware: This week, SearchSystems.net, a highly regarded site for researching public records around the world, obtained a judgment of $780,000 in U.S. District Court (case C07-01918) against convicted Cyber-Pirate Mark Musselman and his website, www.courtsonline.org, it was announced today by Novo Law Group, P.C.

epOxybOx Kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season
Wed, 05 Dec 2007, 18:00:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENICE, Calif. - Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season, epOxybOx and epOxyGreen, sister companies specializing in green art, and environmentally friendly products for personal use and home design, kick off the holiday gift-giving season with a Holiday Extravaganza on December 7, 2007, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. All are welcome to an evening of music, gourmet treats from Market Gourmet, and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Social Platform LLC Positioned in the Magic Quadrant Report for Team Collaboration and Social Software, 2007
Tue, 04 Dec 2007, 16:50:14 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social Platform LLC, a leading provider of white label social networking software, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the niche players quadrant in the 'Team Collaboration and Social Software, 2007 Magic Quadrant' report.

Provocative New Book Exposes Effects of Hypnotism on the Subconscious Mind
Mon, 03 Dec 2007, 10:17:31 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
GILROY, Calif. - Dec. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bookstand Publishing announces the release of 'Revelation of the Unrevealed' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-431-4), authored by Michael O'Patrickson, and based on real-life experiences.

Parents Will Pay For Better Neighborhoods, But Can They Find Them?
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 15:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Parents are concerned that their children are not playing outside, and they are willing to pay a lot of extra money for a house in a better neighborhood. That's the conclusion of a new survey published on Playborhood.com, an online community for parents who want their children to play outside in their neighborhoods.

Free Holiday Guide Demystifies Blu-ray and HD DVD Format Wars
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 13:38:24 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GLENDALE, Calif. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As holiday shoppers prepare to spend an estimated $13.5 billion on audio/video products, Intellikey Labs, a highly recognized leader in Hi-Definition Quality Assurance, releases a how-to guide, 'Consumer Guide to Getting More Out Of Your Hi-Def Purchase: Blu-ray and HD DVD,' outlines the basic options, identifies the top-ranked Hi-Def DVD players, and answers the question of Blu-ray vs. HD DVD.

Children Aren't Playing Much, and Parents Aren't Happy About It
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 11:43:23 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over 80-percent of all children in the United States never play in their neighborhoods without adults present, according to a new survey published on Playborhood.com. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the figure is even higher - over 90-percent.

SeaNet Company Adds New Yacht to Fleet
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 07:43:42 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SeaNet Company, Inc., a leader in fractional-yacht ownership, is excited to announce their latest fleet addition, the 60-foot Manhattan, which promises to deliver unparalleled performance combined with industry-leading luxury.

World AIDS Day Remembered at HLC with Activities, Including Display of Famed AIDS Quilt
Mon, 26 Nov 2007, 13:46:41 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Nov. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hollywood Lutheran Church is remembering World AIDS Day with an event of Healing, Hope and Remembrance on Sunday, December 2nd, starting at 4:30 PM. As a prelude to the memorial, at 4:30 PM there will be an AIDS MEMORIAL MARCH for a few blocks, to the church starting at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Edgemont Ave. near the former site of Kaiser's AIDS Hospice Care Center.

Hi-Def DVD Holiday Shopping with Certainty: The Newly Released Easy-to-Understand Guide
Mon, 26 Nov 2007, 11:43:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GLENDALE, Calif. - Nov. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season, there is good news for millions of consumers looking to make the right buying decisions for Hi-Definition DVD. As holiday shoppers prepare to spend an estimated $13.5 billion on audio/video products, Intellikey Labs, a highly recognized leader in Hi-Definition Quality Assurance, releases their first-ever Hi-Definition DVD Buyer's Guide.

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent on Key Conversion Method for Communication Session Encryption and Authentication System
Mon, 26 Nov 2007, 09:36:41 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Nov. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for a key conversion method.

BETA Records Partners with Audiobaba to Match Mainstream Artist Searches to Unsigned Artists
Tue, 20 Nov 2007, 10:19:33 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) of BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Audiobaba to match mainstream artist searches to unsigned artists. Using their proprietary acoustic fingerprinting technology, users will be able to discover new music from unsigned artists simply by typing in a mainstream artist name.

Bioscrypt Integrates SecuGen's Fingerprint Sensor into the V-Station (Optical) Reader
Mon, 19 Nov 2007, 14:49:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Nov. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen is proud to announce that Bioscrypt Inc. (TSX: BYT), a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, has chosen to integrate SecuGen's fingerprint sensor into their V-Station (Optical) reader.

BETA Records Bridges the Gap between PHP and JAVA to Solve Performance and Scalability Issues
Thu, 15 Nov 2007, 11:14:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Nov. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records (www.betarecords.com), in anticipation of their upcoming release of Version 3 of their online music social community, has created a technological innovation that could ultimately allow websites to become more dynamic, creative and sophisticated while enabling companies to cut costs and reduce loads on servers needed in large-scale clusters.

First-Ever Pool Party and Belly Flop Contest at NASCAR Event to be Hosted by 1-800-Radiator
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 12:35:47 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BENICIA, Calif. and MIAMI, Fla. - Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's a first for NASCAR - a pool party and belly flop contest. The event will be hosted by 1-800-Radiator at NASCAR's Miami event this weekend. Race-goers can cool their engines by getting in the swim of things at the 1-800-Radiator pool party, either as a belly flop contestant, or score keeper. Score cards will be provided to attendees to judge the belly floppers on elements such as style, performance and size of splash.

Dead Internet Startup Comes Back to Life - FreeOverstock Resurrected as CostsZero
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 10:44:34 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In less time than it took its URL to propagate across the world wide web, internet startup freeoverstock.com operated by New Venture Company was flat-lining by Monday morning and pronounced dead (i.e. offline) by late Tuesday. Possibly one of the shortest-lived internet startups in history, considering it was launched only the Thursday before.

Where on The Web is Everything for Free?
Thu, 08 Nov 2007, 15:31:20 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Start-up website FreeOverstock.com, owned by New Venture Company, claims to give away overstock merchandise for absolutely nothing. You know what they say, there's no such thing as a free lunch. But all that could be changing. The aptly-named internet start-up, FreeOverstock.com claims to be giving away all its goodies for squat. So what's the catch?

Dragon Pearl Supports Our Troops in Iraq with Tea
Wed, 07 Nov 2007, 11:50:17 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GROVER BEACH, Calif. - Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sergeant Kolmar, stationed in Iraq, is one of the thousands of troops who now have received natural green tea from California-based Dragon Pearl Tea. He sent his thanks for the U.S. Troop Care Package that contained a travel-size version of Dragon Pearl's most popular tea product. 'Our Platoon buddy loved the tea,' he wrote.

BED BUGS AT BARONA? Visitors Allegedly Risk More Than Money at California Tribal Casino Resort
Tue, 06 Nov 2007, 10:02:32 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A California couple recently filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court (Case# 37-2007-00060464-CU-PO-EC) against the Barona Band of Mission Indians after they refused to hear their complaint in its tribal court. In August 2005, Mr. and Mrs. Chisley spent three nights at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino in San Diego.

ABC Senior Services Expands into the Granada Hills / Sherman Oaks, California Areas
Mon, 05 Nov 2007, 11:11:39 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. - Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Always Best Care Senior Services has expanded into the Granada Hills/Sherman Oaks, California areas. America's premier in-home care, assisted living placement service, and personal response company, is proud to announce seniors in Granada Hills/Sherman Oaks can now rely on Always Best Care Senior Services for outstanding care.

FDA Approves the Opening of a Phase II Registration Protocol Using REXIN-G(R) for Osteosarcoma in California U.S.A
Mon, 05 Nov 2007, 07:37:06 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. - Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that the company has taken a major step toward the commercialization of its lead product with the opening of a Phase II Registration Protocol using Rexin-G for osteosarcoma in the United States. Following the accelerated approval of Rexin-G for the treatment of all solid tumors by the Bureau of Food and Drugs in the Philippines.

Announcing Always Best Care Senior Services Expansion Into San Joaquin County, California
Wed, 31 Oct 2007, 09:28:06 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Always Best Care Senior Services has expanded into the San Joaquin County, California area. America's premier In-Home Care, Assisted Living Placement Service, and Personal Response Company, is proud to announce seniors in San Joaquin County can now rely on Always Best Care Senior Services for outstanding care.

Social Platform Releases Enterprise 2.0
Tue, 30 Oct 2007, 09:55:15 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social Platform, a leading social networking software provider of scalable web-based solutions for branded, high end social applications announced today the release of their latest version, Social Platform Enterprise 2.0. In keeping with the firm's dedication to developing advanced social media software, release of version 2.0 focuses on a higher degree of functionality.

American Information Strategies, Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with Powerhouse Business Leader
Fri, 26 Oct 2007, 21:29:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - Oct. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Information Strategies (AIS), a premier investor lead generation company based in San Clemente, CA, recently entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Ron Huntington, partner of Verne Harnish, author of 'Mastering the Rockefeller Habits.' Renowned for his keen insights and expertise, Mr. Huntington is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years of entrepreneurial, ownership, and management experience.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Schedules Holiday Tour in California
Wed, 24 Oct 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is taking its show on the road. After touring for seven years and then celebrating its first full year of daily shows at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, the show is scheduled to appear in several cities throughout California during the month of December.

Garrett Stafford of Detroit Red Wings Endorses Vitamin Supplement, First Step for Energy
Wed, 24 Oct 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Full Performance Fitness Inc. has signed a deal with new Detroit Red Wings defenseman Garrett Stafford. Garrett is a Los Angeles native, but played in the northeast growing up. He finished the regular season as the Sharks top scoring defenseman and T-8th among AHL blueliners with 41 points. In '03-'04 Garrett was selected to AHL all-rookie team and honored as ASL 2nd team Al-Star.

Bay Area Singles Expo, Trade Show and Singles Party
Wed, 24 Oct 2007, 16:26:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN RAMON, Calif. - Oct 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild announced today that it will host a Singles Expo, Trade Show, and Party at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel on Friday, November 16th. More than 25 Bay Area businesses of interest to single professionals will exhibit at the trade show portion of the event. There will be demos, product samples, performances, free chair massage, entertainment, DJ dancing, drawings and prizes, free party snacks, and a no host bar.

Allstar Coaches Makes Temporary Housing Available for California Fire Evacuees
Tue, 23 Oct 2007, 21:07:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. and SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the current crisis in the Southern California area, Allstar Coaches will begin repositioning its fleet of luxury RV's to the west coast. This is an effort to help those who have been displaced by the fires. Effective immediately, we have made all available coaches ready for transport to the affected areas.

New Light Entertainment Brings Change to the World of Home Entertainment
Mon, 22 Oct 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Light Entertainment, a multi-faceted, home entertainment company that delivers audio and video content to audiences, announces the upcoming release of Shiloh Falls, a western that will also include downloadable music. Scheduled to be released in January 2008, the Shiloh Falls DVD will include both the movie and music.

Oilsource Holding Group Inc. and Abundant Biofuels Corporation Form Joint Venture to Produce Biodiesel in Colombia
Mon, 22 Oct 2007, 23:02:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA and MONTEREY, Calif. - Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oilsource Holding Group announced that it has joined with Abundant Biofuels Corporation to begin producing biodiesel from non-food crops in Colombia. Abundant Biofuels Colombia SRL has identified a strong interest from private and government sector.

CADFORCE, Inc. Announces Hiring of Former RTKL Principal and National Quality Expert
Mon, 22 Oct 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CADFORCE, the Los Angeles-based global leader in outsourced architectural services, today announced the hiring of Cliff Moser, AIA, MSQA-LEED(R) AP as Vice President of Architecture. Moser, a licensed architect with over 30 years of architecture and construction experience, is an authority on quality control and is the author of numerous articles and whitepapers.

Neotrope Announces Launch of PRTrax Reader Tracking for PR Business Intelligence
Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 20:21:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. - Oct. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a leading California-based advertising, PR, and technology company established 1983, today announced the launch of its new PRTrax(TM) Reader Tracking solution, the first service of its kind in the industry. PRTrax allows marketing departments and public relations professionals to track press release readership data across multiple news sites in the Neotrope News Network, including Send2Press(R), and California Newswire(R).

WonderWorks Introduces iPod Movies, Audiobooks on DVD-ROM
Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 16:13:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WonderWorks Entertainment announces this week the release of its Mobile Matinee collection of eight classic movies and 12 audiobooks on three DVD-ROMs for the rapidly growing iPod and iPhone market. The DVD-ROM titles are pre-formatted for iPod, import quickly to iTunes and can be viewed on iPod, iPod Nano, iPhone, a computer or directly on TV by use of a 3-pin connector.

Epeius Biotechnologies Leads with Keynote Address on the Advent of Pathotropic Medicine for Cancer at the Global Pharma R&D Summit Conference in Boston
Thu, 18 Oct 2007, 22:13:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. and BOSTON, Mass. - Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick L. Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies Inc., has accepted an invitation to give the lead keynote address on 'The Advent of Pathotropic Medicine for Cancer' at the Global Pharma R&D Summit 2007 to be held in Boston.

The Los Angeles Times Completes Sale of Recycler Classifieds to Target Media Partners
Wed, 17 Oct 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Times Media Group today announced the sale of Recycler Classifieds, publisher of four editions of the pioneering Recycler free classified advertising paper and eleven weekly and bi-weekly photo ad and employment guides throughout Southern California, as well as operator of the popular Recycler.com website, to Target Media Partners.

CSA Travel Protection and Cheapoair to Deliver
Wed, 17 Oct 2007, 21:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CSA Travel Protection, a leading provider of travel insurance, has teamed up with Cheapoair.com, a top budget travel website to provide Cheapoair consumers with affordable travel insurance. This partnership gives travelers immediate access to purchase travel protection at time of booking flight arrangements with Cheapoair.

Author Dee Dee Phelps to Receive Best Pop Campaign Award at Book Publicists Awards Dinner
Tue, 16 Oct 2007, 22:26:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former TV anchor, author, and celebrity presenter Kelly Lange will give the Best Pop Campaign Award to Dee Dee Phelps for her 2007 promotion of 'Vinyl Highway, Singing as Dick and Dee Dee' (ISBN: 978-1-934321-75-1). The award will be presented at the 13th annual Book Publicists of Southern California Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 18th, 8 p.m. at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, Calif.

HaleyBopTees Creates Limited Edition Shirt for Junko Yoshioka Fashion Show
Mon, 15 Oct 2007, 23:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 300 lucky guests of the Wedding Channel Couture Show will receive a special limited edition T-shirt designed for the show by HaleyBopTees. Taking place at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City on October 21st, the Wedding Channel Couture show is set to feature today's top wedding designers including famed wedding gown designer Junko Yoshioka.

Cosmetics that Rock: AMP Cosmetics Mixes Makeup with Music
Mon, 15 Oct 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AMP Cosmetics has launched a new line of cosmetics that rock. The products are dedicated to women who not only changed the sound, but the look of rock and roll. The team of experts at AMP Cosmetics has assembled a collection of high-quality products in some of the most vivid and bold colors available today.

Sculpture Honors Holocaust Victims - Exclusive Exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Fri, 12 Oct 2007, 23:05:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gallery of Historical Figures announces 'The Holocaust,' a realistic sculpture by artist G. S. Stuart pays homage to the millions of victims slain in the death camps of World War II. After extensive research, Stuart set a working prisoner in Auschwitz and then carefully modeled the tableau in quarter life size.

Computer-Generated Animation Film Ministers to Children of Katrina and the World
Thu, 11 Oct 2007, 19:44:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family Friendly Films, LLC announces that the popular e-book, 'Zea Zoo and the Land of Boo: An Urban Fairy Tale,' has entered into movie production stage after making its presence known online. Based on a popular children's poem, it is now being made into a computer-generated illustration (CGI) short animated movie.

Experimental Electronica Music Videos Are a Next-Generation Variety Show
Wed, 10 Oct 2007, 20:01:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As an international distributor of electronic musical instruments during the 1990s, Geoff Farr frequently spent long nights in European hotel rooms watching the only television programs that required no translation: short experimental videos backed with electronic music scores. Farr says German television was an especially rich medium for an American insomniac interested in creative new videos.

Irwin Home Equity Launched DecisionEase's POS System in Two Months
Tue, 09 Oct 2007, 15:31:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Oct. 9, 2007 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LogicEase Solutions Inc., the maker of the industry-leading risk management application ComplianceEase(R), today announced that Irwin Home Equity, a subsidiary of Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company (Irwin), has deployed the DecisionEase(TM) POS Master(TM) portal in just eight weeks. The solution unifies Irwin's Correspondent Division loan product eligibility, conditional loan approval, and compliance workflows into a single point-of-sale application; enabling Irwin customers to run their loans through an underwriting engine as well as conduct a compliance check.

BandCon Taps New Vice President - Industry Veteran Set to Guide Sales Efforts
Fri, 05 Oct 2007, 22:47:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Oct. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that Matthew Haentzschel has joined the firm's senior management team as vice president of sales. Mr. Haentzschel will lead BandCon's national sales team in developing and implementing strategies to reach and communicate with their growing customer base.

Integrated Mobile Electronics Fully Compatible with Full Line of Microsoft Zune Players
Wed, 03 Oct 2007, 19:58:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Mobile Electronics (IME) announced today that its upcoming IME Dock will be completely compatible with the full line of Microsoft Zune portable media players, including the existing 30GB model and recently unveiled 4GB, 8GB, and 80GB models. The company attributes its close, communicative partnership with Microsoft as being a primary factor

20th Year Anniversary of The Peninsula Golf Challenge Benefiting Local Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth
Tue, 02 Oct 2007, 22:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Oct. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Golfers from all over the Bay Area will tee off to support Friends for Youth a nonprofit mentoring organization as the agency marks the 20th year of its Annual Golf Challenge at the exclusive Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park. A full field of golfers is expected to attend this milestone event - Friends For Youth's most important fundraiser of the year.

Jessica Alba is Radiant at Diamond-Studded 'Good Luck Chuck' Premiere
Tue, 02 Oct 2007, 19:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jessica Alba dazzled her fans in over $170,000 of Whiteflash diamond jewelry last week at the premiere of her highly anticipated romantic comedy, 'Good Luck Chuck.' The young actress, well-known for her roles in Dark Angel, Sin City and two Fantastic Four blockbusters, is one of Hollywood's hottest stars.

RenderX Releases a New Product - Visual-XSL (VisualXSL 1.5)
Tue, 02 Oct 2007, 18:02:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Oct. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RenderX, a market leader in 'XML to PDF' and 'XML to PostScript' technology, officially released a new software product Visual-XSL (VisualXSL). The VisualXSL application is a powerful tool that can be used in all business applications where forms need to be filled in.

CADFORCE, Inc. Bolsters BIM and Green Capabilities With Hiring of International AEC Technology Expert
Mon, 01 Oct 2007, 17:28:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CADFORCE, the Los Angeles-based global leader in outsourced architectural services, today announced the hiring of David Gerber, Ph.D., as Vice President of Innovation. Dr. Gerber is a specialist in architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) technology.

Applied Business Software, Inc. and Reliable Trust Deed Services Announce Strategic Partnership
Mon, 01 Oct 2007, 14:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Business Software Inc. ('ABS'), developer of The Mortgage Office(TM), the leading loan servicing software solution for the lending industry, and Reliable Trust Deed Services ('RTDS'), a foreclosure trustee dedicated to providing the most efficient, timely and personal service in the industry, announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership to provide full product integration between The Mortgage Office(TM) and the services provided by RTDS.

Eco Capital and Invest, Inc. and Green Oil Technologies, LLC Introduces Next Generation Gasification Technology to U.S. Markets
Fri, 28 Sep 2007, 15:35:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Sept. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eco Capital and Invest, Inc. of Michigan City, Indiana and Green Oil Technologies of Denver, Colorado have made next generation gasification systems available to the North American markets, using the patented German Technology called KUG Thermolysis. Gasification plants convert many types of waste products into gas and electricity cleanly and efficiently.

Libreria Martinez Hosts Signing for Limited Edition of Controversial Novel, America Libre
Thu, 27 Sep 2007, 19:52:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libreria Martinez, the landmark Latino bookstore in Santa Ana, California will host a book signing for a limited-run edition of the controversial new novel, 'America Libre' (ISBN: 0-595-42606-9) on Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. After five months as a self-published edition, 'America Libre,' by Raul Ramos y Sanchez, was acquired by Grand Central Publishing.

Social Platform Grows - Social Networking Software Provider Moves, Adds to Team
Thu, 27 Sep 2007, 17:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social Platform, a social networking software provider of scalable web-based solutions for branded, high end social applications announced today their move to larger facilities in Los Angeles. 'We wanted to be nearer to our media and entertainment customers in the Los Angeles area while remaining close by our state of the art data center in the downtown area,' remarked Eric Schlissel, CEO.

Announcing the Los Angeles Leg of Dmitri Hvorostovsky's North America Tour
Thu, 27 Sep 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Productions, a Los Angeles based company, today announced that baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky will perform one live concert on the stage of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on November 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by conductor Constantine Orbelian and the Russian Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow Academy of Choral Arts, Hvorostovsky will perform Russian romances and arias from Russian Operas by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky and others.

TeamF1, Inc. Joins MIT Kerberos Consortium as a Founding Sponsor
Thu, 27 Sep 2007, 15:04:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif. - Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today announced it has signed on as a founding sponsor of the MIT Kerberos Consortium, a non-profit group with a vision of promoting an environment where fully functional and interoperable Kerberos-based authentication and authorization will be as ubiquitous as TCP/IP-based networking itself.

Dominican Republic: Finest Beaches, Highest Peaks
Tue, 25 Sep 2007, 19:49:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Dominican Republic has caught a lot of tourist attention lately, as they have realized that its sand beaches are eternally white, and as new luxury resorts are constructed. But beyond luxury hotels and the best beaches in the region, the Dominican Republic is one of the most diverse countries in the Caribbean. It is a country which really has something for everyone.

BETA Records Partners with Limelight Networks for Internet Streaming and Downloading of Songs and Videos
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 19:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Limelight Networks to allow users to stream and download songs and videos at lightning speeds. Using their reliable network to distribute content globally, music fans will enjoy a high-quality rich media experience.

TeamF1 to Demonstrate Integrated Draft 11n AP and Secure Business Gateway on AMCC's 440EPx Processor
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 04:30:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
FREMONT, Calif. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, will present its latest innovation - advanced VPN/UTM capabilities integrated with a Draft 11n Wi-Fi(R) access-point - in a joint demonstration with partner Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (NASDAQ:AMCC) at two global events.

GRACE Founder, Natasha Martin, Goes Beyond Microfinance and Reviews Grant Proposals to Help Grassroots Community-Based NGOs
Wed, 19 Sep 2007, 18:05:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - Sept. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natasha Martin, founder of Grassroots Alliance for Community Education, G.R.A.C.E. explains "where the money goes" for grant and microfinance projects to a group of philanthropists in Northern California. These donors learn the complexities in deciding which three Kenyan grassroots community-based NGO (non-governmental organization) projects should be the recipient of a five thousand dollar grant.

Noah's Arcade: Alternative Kids Apparel Just Like Daddy Would Wear
Tue, 18 Sep 2007, 15:59:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Noah's Arcade, a California-based clothing line for boys - newborn to 6T - announces a fun, hip line that caters to the edgy crowd. When co-owners of Noah's Arcade, Allyson Wagoner and Shannon Hanly, went shopping for their new baby boys, they discovered that the market for cool and happening boy's apparel was limited.

Cell Phones, iPods, MP3 Players and Habit Braker Enterprises Now Bring a Very Real Health Solution to Everyone
Wed, 12 Sep 2007, 16:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MENIFEE, Calif. - Sept. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Habit Braker Enterprises Inc., a privately held California corporation, has developed a new and highly effective way to help everyone make it to their healthy goals! Using short, healthy issue specific messages, that last only between seconds and about a minute, that have been developed to be placed into portable audio devices.

CyberTouch Announces TouchScreen LCD Monitors Compatible with Pioneer DVD-V8000 Professional DVD Player
Mon, 10 Sep 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. - Aug. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberTouch is pleased to announce the introduction of the OrionAV-P - the latest product line specifically designed to interact seamlessly with the Pioneer(R) DVD-V8000 Professional DVD-Video Player. The direct connection to the Pioneer DVD-V8000 allows interaction with the DVD content or other video sources simply by touching the screen - no need to access the player.

Wetpixel Launches Wetpixel Quarterly, a New Quarterly Print Magazine
Fri, 07 Sep 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Sept. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wetpixel LLC announces the arrival of a new quarterly print magazine devoted to high-quality underwater photography. Wetpixel Quarterly brings fans of the underwater realm spectacular imagery in a landscape-oriented, high-resolution format. As well as celebrating the beauty of the deep, Wetpixel Quarterly provides a forum for a necessary dialog on marine conservation.

New Treatments for Kidney Cancer Offer Hope, but Create Difficult Choices for Cancer Patients
Fri, 07 Sep 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Sept. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California Kidney Cancer Foundation Executive Director, Dr. David Minor will present a review of treatments for metastatic kidney cancer as presented at the most recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference. The presentation will be from 3 to 5 PM on September 15, 2007 at California Pacific Medical Center, 2333 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, Calif.

Red Herring Names Gameshastra as one of the 100 Most-Promising Private Technology Ventures in Asia
Thu, 06 Sep 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HYDERABAD, India and BELMONT, Calif. - Sept. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Red Herring Magazine announced that Gameshastra, India's largest Game Services provider, has won the prestigious Red Herring 100 Asia 2007 awards. The Red Herring 100 Asia winners were selected from a pool of more than 500 applicants based in 16 countries/regions including China, India, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, and Vietnam.

Studies Prove Exercise Can Heal the Body Mind and Soul
Thu, 06 Sep 2007, 04:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Sept. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The power of exercise is the key theme of 'The Body-Mind-Soul Solution' (ISBN: 1933648546), a new book by author Bob Livingstone. Earlier this year Newsweek profiled several studies that have shown that exercise can make you smarter by its ability to cause older nerve cells to form dense, interconnected webs that make the brain run faster and more efficiently.

California Ferret Owners Seek Answers from the California Department of Food and Agriculture
Wed, 05 Sep 2007, 20:10:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to LegalizeFerrets.org, California ferret owners are upset that the head of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Honorable A.G. Kawamura has ignored a formal request and letter writing campaign to get the CDFA to reevaluate their position that ferrets pose a threat to the state's agricultural industries.

Abbot Kinney Street Festival Goes Green - To Be Held September 30, 2007
Wed, 05 Sep 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENICE, Calif. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Abbot Kinney District Association (AKDA) announces the 23rd Annual Abbot Kinney Street Festival will take place on September 30, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The family-friendly festival, held between Main Street and Venice Boulevard on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, will feature over 300 arts and crafts vendors, a Youth and Family Court, three musical stages, a 'Green Living Tent,' three food courts and a beer garden. Admission is free. All proceeds will support local environmental and youth programs.

Purplenova First to Launch Secure Home Server Supporting Domain Names
Wed, 05 Sep 2007, 17:10:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Infinishare Technologies has announced the release of Purplenova 3.1 - A product that allows users to web-host content directly from their Internet-connected PC with a domain / sub-domain name. For example, user John Doe can set home.johndoe123.com to his home PC and office.johndoe123.com to his office computer and directly web-host from both.

Facto Non Verba Hosts 5th Annual Charity Event Benefiting the American Cancer Society
Wed, 05 Sep 2007, 16:55:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Facto Non Verba, Inc., a national grassroots philanthropic organization, will host its charity cocktail party to benefit the American Cancer Society on Thursday, September 27 at the Atlanta Brewing Co. in Atlanta, Ga. This marks the addition of the group's third city after a five year run that began in the New York metropolitan area. The Atlanta event follows a successful turnout this past June at the Los Angeles area party held at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Neotrope Selected to Provide Internet Marketing Solutions for LetsGoToPonce
Tue, 04 Sep 2007, 22:19:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORRANCE, Calif. - Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a leading California-based advertising, public relations, and Internet Marketing firm established 1983, today announced that Puerto Rico-based international marketing firm I:Avalanche Corp. has selected Neotrope to provide promotion assistance for LetsGoToPonce.com, South Puerto Rico's source for tourism, business and relocation opportunities.

Globalization of Online Record Company Continues With Launch of BETA Records UK
Tue, 04 Sep 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LONDON, England - Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records, the online record company, officially launched BETA Records UK on September 1, opening a London office and a portal for music lovers and artists of every style. Following the success of BETA Records in the USA, Germany and Mexico, company founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are moving forward.

Crazed and Dazed Remix Contest Brings Global Chart Toppers Together with Indie Remixers
Tue, 04 Sep 2007, 04:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DJs, remixers and music-lovers everywhere can share in the celebration surrounding the release of the new G-Man album 'Crazed + Dazed' (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) by remixing one of the tracks and/or including it in a club or on-air 'set' and sending a recording for consideration to G-Man Music in Los Angeles.

BudoTV.com Launches a New Video Share Site for Martial Artists and MMA Fans
Wed, 29 Aug 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Otane, Inc. has launched a new service for martial artists and MMA fans called BudoTV.com. The video sharing site allows users to upload their videos for free, participate in ongoing forums, receive up-to-date news via RSS, and allow groups and clubs to be formed within the site.

ElectionMall and CompleteCampaigns Combine to Give Internet Boost for Campaigns
Tue, 28 Aug 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Benjamin Katz of CompleteCampaigns.com and Ravi Singh of ElectionMall.com announced today that they are forming a strategic partnership to offer campaigns a 'one-stop-shop' online. Alliance dramatically changes how candidates run in 2008.

XShot Revolution Brings a New Focus to MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube Users
Tue, 28 Aug 2007, 14:58:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Originally designed to help people take photos of themselves without the inevitable arm extension, XShot, LLC, announces a product that is gaining popularity in still photography, and the video industry as well.

My Reward Board(R) is Selected to Provide Kid's Allowance and Chore Tracking System for Microsoft Money Plus
Tue, 28 Aug 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- My Reward Board today announced it has made an arrangement with Microsoft for a special 30-day trial version of the My Reward Board children's allowance and chore tracking system to be made available to Microsoft Money Plus customers.

Declining U.S. Art Education Jeopardizing Children's Future
Mon, 27 Aug 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Renaissance Publications, the arts are under attack in the nation's public schools and students are being denied the arts foundation they need to succeed in life. In answer to monumental budget cuts and diminishing arts programs, Renaissance Publications has launched a series of home study courses that are proving to be a viable alternative.

mDigger(TM) Reader Successfully Passes 'Designed for Palm Products'
Mon, 27 Aug 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quarta Mobile Inc, is pleased to announce that its program mDigger(TM) Reader has successfully passed the 'Designed for Palm Products' compatibility test and has permission to use the 'Designed for Palm Products' logo. mDiggertm is a new application that gathers all types of data from websites, databases, and newsfeeds.

LA METRO Presents Prog-Rock Band CANON Live at Union Station
Mon, 27 Aug 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) features progressive rock band, CANON in an unprecedented environmental event at Union Station (GO METRO to see CANON!), on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 8:00 P.M. at The Old Ticket Room. The only way to attend the concert is to arrive via the Metro subway or bus and by presenting a valid Metro, Metrolink or bus pass (FREE for Metro and Metrolink patrons).

Bovee & Thill Craft First-of-Its-Kind Website for College Instructors
Mon, 27 Aug 2007, 14:23:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business Communication Headline News announces the launch of a unique interactive website for business communication college instructors. Courtland Bovee and John Thill, the leading authors of business communication college textbooks, designed their website to be used as a college classroom tool.

Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label
Fri, 24 Aug 2007, 16:57:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist, producer, and film composer Tom Rothrock, legendary vocalist Roman Carter, and a host of studio session pros have completed a unique collaborative project titled: ROMAN CARTER 'NEVER SLOW DOWN.' A full length release is due out November 6th, 2007, on the recently re-launched independent Bong Load Custom Records label.

JAVA JUICE(R) - Consumer Demand Puts the Squeeze on Liquid Coffee Extract Company
Thu, 23 Aug 2007, 21:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Somewhere in the middle of the FAQ page of Java Juice(R) liquid coffee extract website, there is a snarky reply to the question, 'Why no Decaf Java Juice?' Answer: 'What's the point?' Fans of Java Juice(R) immediately recognized the product's quality and commitment to organic and fair-trade coffee practices, as well as its award-winning flavor. And along with great taste and dedication to sustainability, came a nice jolt of caffeine.

Young Philanthropists Stand up in Fight Against Cancer
Thu, 23 Aug 2007, 19:16:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Aug. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Facto Non Verba, Inc., a national grassroots philanthropic organization, will host its fifth annual charity cocktail party to benefit the American Cancer Society on Thursday, September 20 at The Loft Restaurant & Lounge in New York City. Comedian Ron G of Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes fame hosts.

Custom Motorcycle Manufacturer Rhino Motorcycles, offers a Special Rebate Program to the Men and Women of the United States Military
Wed, 22 Aug 2007, 16:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rhino Motorcycles, located in Sun Valley California just announced a special rebate program for the U.S. Military. The special program offers a discount of 5-percent or up to $1,000 off the purchase of a motorcycle. Rhino Motorcycles is the very first motorcycle manufacturer to offer this special discount to all the men and women of the United States Military who have served and are actively serving the country

SecuGen Partners with M2SYS' Award Winning Bio-Plugin(TM) Solution
Tue, 21 Aug 2007, 17:21:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint recognition technology company, announced today its partnership with M2SYS Technology, a biometric technology research and development firm, to support their award winning Bio-Plugin(TM) software that allows software developers to rapidly integrate a complete, server-based, turn-key fingerprint software system with hardly any development effort.

Solid State Networks and BandCon Announce Strategic Partnership
Thu, 16 Aug 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon and Solid State Networks, developer of high-performance, distributed content delivery solutions, announced today a strategic partnership that will enable content publishers and distributors to build their own peer-assisted Content Delivery Networks (CDN).

GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr(TM) Maps and Shares Photos with GPS Satellite Precision
Wed, 15 Aug 2007, 19:18:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BREA, Calif. - Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Futuristic photography is here. GiSTEQ Corp., a developer of Location Based Services (LBS) applications, today launched a new product - GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr(TM). So, what does it do? Through a combination of digital photos and GPS location mapping, users are provided with a new way to map and share photos with precise locations from GPS satellites

New Summer Novel Inspires and Empowers Women to Thrive!
Mon, 13 Aug 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Aug. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author D.L. Carroll announces her first novel, 'West Coast Lady' (ISBN 1-4241-7318-3). Author D.L. Carroll reveals the secrets of Annabelle's past and stirs your emotions with her courage and passion to thrive against the odds in this adult novel for women. The author conveys a realistic perspective on happily ever after and discloses subtle, yet profound, messages throughout the story.

Axiom Cycles Offers Solutions to Alleged Harley Davidson Design Flaw Increasing Rider Safety
Wed, 08 Aug 2007, 19:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Aug. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Axiom Cycles, Inc. has tackled the wobble and rear-steer problems with Harley Davidson rubber mounted motorcycles adding products from Ride-Str8 and True-Track to the Harley Davidson parts catalog. Adding these stabilization kits to their selection of aftermarket Harley Davidson parts Axiom Cycles hopes to increase rider safety.

Cannabis Minister Gives American Churches Warning After Conviction
Tue, 07 Aug 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Aug. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I live in the City of Angels where the Mayor cheats on his wife, the City Attorney cheats the taxpayers and I teach the Word of God and the love of Jesus and I am being sent to prison for several years,' says Rev. Craig X Rubin. I love my country, but I love God more and I must teach the Truth that Jesus proclaimed a Kingdom not a religion.

Big Sky Technology Announces the Ultimate Ajax/Web Event
Mon, 06 Aug 2007, 15:45:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Aug. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Big Sky Technology today announced the ultimate Ajax/Web event - The 2007 Rich Web Experience - to be held in San Jose, September 6-8, 2007. Big Sky Technology, the company behind the wildly successful 'No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposium Series' (NFJS), is host of this year's Rich Web Experience which promises to be the most innovative Ajax/Web event ever held.

CRAZED + DAZED is Title and Description of New Album by DJ Insane and The G-Man
Wed, 01 Aug 2007, 05:06:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The full title of the new DJ Insane and The G-Man album (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) is 'CRAZED + DAZED: An Experiment in Stimulating Psychotomimetic Manifestations Through the Use of Subliminal Bass Tones, Phase-Shifted Harmonics, Ultra Aural Distortion and the Relentless Application of Thump for the Rump.' But you can just call it 'Crazed.'

Danfranc Productions is Not Just Another Pretty Face in the Pageant Business
Mon, 30 Jul 2007, 13:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many of today's beauty pageants appear superficial and focus too much on outward appearance, but Danfranc Productions, a special event planning company, has been producing the Miss Teenage California Scholarship Pageant for 29 years with a focus on education.

Axiom Cycles Enhances Customer Service and Sets Itself Apart from Internet Competition
Thu, 26 Jul 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SANTA ANA, Calif. - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Axiom Cycles, Inc. sells aftermarket Harley Davidson and custom motorcycle parts and accessories. They recently announced new service offerings to include: additional performance tuning, engine rebuilding, and enhanced customer service and technical support.

GayCalifornia.com acquired for a Cool Quarter Million Dollars
Wed, 25 Jul 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
DENVER, Colo. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hammerberg & Associates, Inc. recently acquired the domain name, GayCalifornia.com, for a price tag of $250,000. According to the purchaser and 'technoprenuer,' Jeffery Hammerberg, it was a bargain. Hammerberg and Associates, a well-known Denver Brokerage, has developed dozens of domain names - many of which cater to the gay and lesbian communities.

Internet Casino gets Flossed by Paris Hilton - GoldenPalace.com Buys Hilton's Used Dental Floss
Wed, 25 Jul 2007, 20:11:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A piece of floss once used by Paris Hilton, smudged with pink lipstick and found in the trash outside Paris Hilton's Hollywood home, sold Tuesday for an impressive $1,000 US to online Casino, GoldenPalace.com. The sellers of the floss, HollywoodStarTrash.com, made headlines worldwide and created an online frenzy with a video on YouTube, showing the process of how they acquired Paris Hilton's trash.

Gen-9 Releases Noah Version 1.0
Tue, 24 Jul 2007, 05:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gen-9, Inc. (gen-9.net) announced today the release of Noah version 1.0 as a free download. Noah is an Internet centric data management application. The first beta version became available on September 27, 2006.

60's Rock and Roll Icon Dee Dee Phelps (Dick And Dee Dee) to Read Excerpts from Vinyl Highway, at The 2007 Hollywood Book Festival
Mon, 23 Jul 2007, 19:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, July 28th, at 10:30 a.m., Dee Dee Phelps, author of 'Vinyl Highway' (ISBN: 978-1934321751), singing as Dick and Dee Dee will read on stage at the 2007 Hollywood Book Festival. The annual program celebrates books that deserve recognition from the film, television and multimedia communities

Social Platform Expands Team with Interactive Content Sales and Marketing Leader
Mon, 23 Jul 2007, 18:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social Platform, a social networking software provider of scalable web-based solutions for branded, high end social applications announced today the addition of Tracey Henk to their executive management team. Her appointment supports a long term growth strategy for Social Platform and strengthens its position in the rapidly evolving social networking landscape.

Cyrios, Inc. Seeks Expansion into Asia and Europe to Increase Presence in Global Commodities Market
Fri, 20 Jul 2007, 16:15:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
GLENDALE, Calif. - July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cyrios, Inc., a U.S.-based, California corporation, is meeting with their Asian and European partners to discuss expansion of commodity trading, specifically petroleum and coal, in the global market. Cyrios, Inc. was formed when members of two commodity-trading companies recognized the growth potential of combining these businesses to diversify their executive talents.

BETA Records Opens a New Recording Studio for Musicians Seeking the Highest Quality Audio
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 18:49:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the opening of the new BETA Studio in the Los Angeles facilities of BETA Records, musicians have a new home for creativity. 'New Studio is 1,500 Sq. Ft. of Sonic Magic!' says Otis Williams, Lead Singer of Legendary Recording Artists, The Temptations.

Black Light Artists Invited to Participate in Wildfire's 'UV Artist of the Month Contest'
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 18:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wildfire, Inc., which specializes in UV effects, including fixtures and expendable materials, is announcing the launch of their UV Artist of the Month Contest, which is open to all readers of their new newsletter, The Monthly Blaze. Every month, a black light artist will be selected and featured in the print and online newsletter, and will receive a $100 gift certificate good toward any purchase from Wildfire.

Gameshastra Expands its Worldwide Customer Base, Inks Deal with Freeze Tag for Master Game Development
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 17:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Game Shastra, India's largest game services provider, has signed a Master Game Development Agreement with Freeze Tag, a California based casual game publisher and developer. Game Shastra will develop and Freeze Tag will publish 'Etch A Sketch(R),' a new game inspired by the classic toy from The Ohio Art Company.

Just Launched: The World's Only Newsletter Devoted to UV (Black Light) Effects
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 15:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wildfire, Inc., which specializes in UV effects, including fixtures and expendable materials, has just launched a unique newsletter devoted entirely to UV effects called 'The Monthly Blaze.' Wildfire's new newsletter encourages questions and feedback from its readers, and features a monthly UV Artist of the Month Contest, available only to recipients.

San Diego Singles Tired of Internet Dating Turn to FunQuest Adventures for Entertainment Options
Wed, 18 Jul 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tired of the bar scene? Not crazy about chatting online with people you don't know? FunQuest Adventures provides an alternative to the typical dating scene and offers active singles a fun and safe way to meet people. FunQuest Adventures brings back old-fashioned fun and face-to-face meetings which prove to be more effective and safe.

American Business Advantage Partners with Loan Service to Save People's Homes
Wed, 18 Jul 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New troubles in the sub-prime segment of the U.S. housing market have made some Americans fearful of losing their homes. As a result, American Business Advantage has partnered with the Community Loan Service Center to launch a national foreclosure prevention program.

Entrepreneur Launches Memory Foam Mattress Outlet for 'The Masses'
Tue, 17 Jul 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Himself a victim of forking over thousands for a so-called 'space-age' memory foam mattress, web entrepreneur and president of Memorlux.com, Sarkis Chakarian claims to have unveiled what he calls 'a marketing scam of global proportions.' His mission, in his own words, is to expose the myths surrounding the memory foam industry.

BandCon Acquires AM6 Networks
Mon, 16 Jul 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - July 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that it has acquired AM6 Networks, Incorporated, a California-based provider of optical network communications services. BandCon financed the $7.5 million acquisition with stock. Transaction triples BandCon presence in key metro locations nationwide.

City of Angels vs. Word of God: OJ Simpson's Lawyer Comes Up in Cannabis Church Case
Fri, 13 Jul 2007, 22:35:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reverend Craig X Rubin says, 'God has called me to do this work. I am spreading the good news of Jesus' Kingdom to new believers and informing people about the real Tree of Life.' Reverend Rubin is the leader of Temple420.org, a Judeo-Christian pro-marijuana church that doesn't promote smoking marijuana, but does burn marijuana in its religious ceremonies.

New Author Writes Children's Book Touting the Value of Being Unique
Fri, 13 Jul 2007, 19:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First time author Aimee Schmidt releases a new children's book today focused on teaching kids about the value of being a unique person. The book, 'Abner Finklestein' (ISBN: 978-1-933732-16-9), focuses on a troubled child that finds himself getting made fun of on a consistent basis by his peers.

Rinker and Associates Expands Career Coaching Services to Assist New College Graduates
Wed, 11 Jul 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rinker and Associates, a career coaching and consulting business focused on baby boomers, has expanded its services to address the needs of recent college graduates. More than 1.5 million new college grads will make their way into the real world this year. While their baby boomer parents are managing an 'empty nest' transition, new grads are struggling with their own transition into the 'real world.'

Renowned Fertility and Hormonal Health Expert to Lead Sacramento Reproductive Practice
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 20:58:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine(SM) - Sacramento (SIRM-Sacramento) has announced that Dr. Robert Greene will join as full-time medical director, operating out of the Sacramento headquarters as well as the Pleasanton and newly-established Redding satellite offices.

California Biotechnology Company Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer With an Advanced Phase I/II Clinical Trial Using Rexin-G(TM), a Targeted Injectable Gene Delivery System
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN MARINO, Calif. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that an advanced Phase I/II clinical trial using intravenous Rexin-G(TM) for pancreatic cancer that is refractory to standard chemotherapy will open in the summer of 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Rexin-G is the world's first tumor-targeted injectable gene delivery system that is designed to seek out and destroy both primary tumors and metastatic cancers.

AIS(R) Introduces the Wealth Qualified Investor Profile
Mon, 09 Jul 2007, 23:55:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - July 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Information Strategies(R), creator of the American Surveyed Investor(TM) lead profile, has announced the release of a new type of lead, consisting of accredited investors that have a net worth range from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Each lead includes a demographic and psychographic profile and can be filtered through a set of preferences.

BandCon Enhances Services With New Presence in Equinix Facilities
Tue, 03 Jul 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
COSTA MESA, Calif. - July 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that it has expanded its service offerings by deploying backbone routers into the majority of Equinix Internet Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) centers in North America.

PhotoSpin.com to Distribute NewStock Image Library
Fri, 29 Jun 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LONG BEACH, Calif. - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PhotoSpin (photospin.com), a leading royalty free stock subscription service in the United Sates, has added Newstock images to their collection of royalty free images. PhotoSpin's unique subscription model offers thousands of photos, illustrations, fonts, film and sound as an annual service.

Power the new Apple iPhone while In-flight via the Coach Seat Music Jack
Wed, 27 Jun 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InflightPower.com announced today the introduction of a new product for those travelers interested in recharging the new Apple(R) iPhone(R) while on the fly. The InFlight Power(TM) iPhone recharging cable has just been released for market sales.

A&R Select Announces Battle of the Bands Winner at BB King's!
Tue, 26 Jun 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, a full service artist development and marketing firm for independent artists and bands announces that IDASAS from Redlands, California, has won the 2007 Battle of the Bands competition at BB King's, located at Universal's Citywalk.

Beauty TV launches on Joost(TM)
Mon, 25 Jun 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - June 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beauty TV(R), the world's only beauty TV network today announced that it will bring program offerings to Joost(TM), the world's first broadcast-quality Internet television service. Founded in 2006 by Latino entrepreneur Rob E. Angelino, Beauty TV is dedicated to the beauty enthusiast in the ever-growing $150 billion dollar a year beauty industry.

MEDIA COVERAGE REQUESTED: Barking Cow Distribution and STV Networks present the North American PREMIERE of the Newest Jackie Chan Film
Fri, 22 Jun 2007, 21:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIA INVITED - MOVIE PREMIERE: A Jackie Chan Production and Stanley Tong Film Jackie Chan's 'The Myth.' Red carpet screening and afterparty for the North American release of Jackie Chan's The Myth. The long awaited 96-minute English language version action-comedy feature film from Director Stanley Tong stars Jackie Chan and renowned Asian actors.

Healthy Life Centers' Web Site Provides a Free Referral Service and Helps Smokers Kick the Habit
Thu, 21 Jun 2007, 22:16:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Healthy Life Centers puts the power to quit smoking in the minds of the people through a free, referral service that directs them to certified hypnosis programs in their local vicinity. When smokers visit IwantoQuitSmoking.com, they simply type in their zip code and print out a free referral to one of any 20,000 smoking-cessation affiliated clinics.

Home Improvement Site All Around the Home's Magical New Partnership
Thu, 21 Jun 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Customer-focused home improvement site All Around the Home has officially become a staple for Southern California internet bound homeowners. Magic Builders is one of many Los Angeles County contractors who have signed with AATH since the beginning of 2007. Homeowners in the LA County area are sure to be able to find quality contractors for all of their home improvement needs.

Barking Cow Distribution and STV Networks Release the North American PREMIERE of the Newest Jackie Chan Film
Wed, 20 Jun 2007, 22:20:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: Red carpet screening and after party for the newly completed North American release of Jackie Chan's 'The Myth.' The long awaited 96-minute English language action-comedy feature film from Director Stanley Tong stars Jackie Chan and renowned Asian actors Kim Hee Seon, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Mallika Sherawat.

ATL Innovations Announces Expansion of ThemBid.com, Addition of New Features
Wed, 20 Jun 2007, 21:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After successfully launching ThemBid.com in California earlier this year, Above The Limit Innovations, Inc. (ATLi) announces the expansion of ThemBid.com services to all consumers and businesses in the U.S. and 54 other nations. The Company also unveils classifieds section, user forums, RSS feeds, and an integrated search engine.

Osmetech Licenses Self-Assembling Monolayer (SAM) Technology to Minerva Biotechnologies Corporation
Mon, 18 Jun 2007, 23:36:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
PASADENA, Calif. - June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Osmetech plc (LSE, AIM; OMH) today announced that it has granted a non-exclusive research license to Waltham, Massachusetts, US-based Minerva Biotechnologies Corporation ('Minerva') for use of Osmetech's self-assembling monolayer (SAM) technology in conjunction with Minerva's proprietary nanoparticle technology.

Art Inspires 7 Year Old to Create Line of Clothing and Benefit Charity
Mon, 18 Jun 2007, 18:43:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. - June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Possibly the youngest fashion designer in the country, 7 year old Haley Schmidt has designed and created her own line of T-shirts titled, HaleyBopTees. This inspiring young artist has a flare for fashion and a passion for art, so much so that not only are her T-shirts are sold online, they are also sold at Out Of The Bleu children's clothing boutique.

State Programs Pay Education Loans for Certain Qualified Professions
Wed, 13 Jun 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Student Aid Commission offers a platter of state-sponsored loan assumption programs to pay education loans for those seeking professional training and employment in specific areas of need in California. By providing education loan relief, the state through the California Student Aid Commission encourages individuals to seek careers as teachers, nursing faculty, and nurses in state facilities.

Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. Joins Management Team at Cypress Systems, Inc.
Wed, 13 Jun 2007, 14:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FRESNO, Calif. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cypress Systems, Inc, a Fresno CA based biotechnology company, announced that it has hired Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. Dr. Whitacre joined the executive management team effective January 1, 2007 as COO & President, Technology and Business Development, following the opening of a new office in Pensacola, Florida in December, 2006.

13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
Tue, 12 Jun 2007, 23:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children and adults all over the country are fighting over the right to purchase what otherwise would be called trash. While some might imagine a backyard brawl over yesterday's meatloaf, the real attraction around all the fuss is for TrashE-Fashions one of a kind handbags. TrashE-Fashions is a new product line featured on TheFRAP.com.

From Homelessness to Harvard to Hollywood to Happiness: Dawn Clare Launches Company SPISE BLISS
Mon, 11 Jun 2007, 20:33:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Are you happy?' is a simple question, but being blissful seems to elude nearly everyone. Even Oprah on a recent show admitted that she was not 100% happy. Dawn T. Clare seeks to fill this gap through counseling and corporate consulting. Dawn overcame many challenges on her path to bliss. She had a difficult childhood that resulted in she and her family living for months in a homeless shelter in the South Bronx.

Latino Media Embraces New Novel America Libre, an Apocalyptic Vision of the Immigration Controversy
Fri, 08 Jun 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'When I first read about America Libre, I knew this was an important book,' said Veronica Jacuinde, producer/reporter of On The Up at SiTV. 'As the debate over immigration becomes more inflammatory, people need to hear the message of this book. It's a warning sign of the consequences of overreaction and prejudice.' America Libre (ISBN: 0-595-42606-9), is a novel by Raul Ramos y Sanchez.

Potential Republican Presidential Candidate Faces Seven Years in Jail
Thu, 07 Jun 2007, 21:57:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On August 16th 2005 Reverend Rubin announced that he'd be seeking the Republican Nomination for the office of President of the United States of America, with the publishing of his book '9021GROW' (ISBN: 0974711004). The opening line of the book prophetically stated that by the time you hear of the Rev. Craig Rubin, he'd either be in the White House or in jail. At the moment it is not hard to guess which scenario is most likely to happen: going to jail.

Inaugural 'Content Networking Forum' Draws Internet Service Providers to Los Angeles
Thu, 07 Jun 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon and Level 3 Communications (NASDAQ: LVLT) have announced plans for the first annual Content Networking Forum at Cafe Pinot in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. The three-hour event will provide a platform for providers in the content networking space to interact directly with industry experts to address broad industry and regional issues.

Fashionable T-Shirt Line Designed by 7 Year Old Girl Also Benefits Children's Charity
Wed, 06 Jun 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. - June 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While most 7 year old girls are just learning to put on their own t-shirts, one special girl is busy creating them. Haley Schmidt at just 7 years old might be the youngest t-shirt designer in the country with her new line of fashionable children's t-shirts titled HaleyBopTees.

Osmetech Licenses Roche Hot Start(R) Polymerase Technology
Tue, 05 Jun 2007, 22:54:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PASADENA, Calif. - June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Osmetech plc (AIM; LSE: OMH) today announced that it has been granted a non-exclusive worldwide diagnostics license from Swiss-based F. Hoffman LaRoche Ltd and its US affiliate Roche Molecular Systems Inc. (collectively 'Roche') to use Hot Start(R) polymerase technology in Osmetech nucleic acid diagnostic assays.

California Ferret Organization Calls for Re-Evaluation of Ban on Domestic Ferrets in Calif.
Tue, 05 Jun 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an open letter to Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura, dated June 2nd, 2007, the non-profit organization, LegalizeFerrets.org, part of the San Diego chapter of Ferrets Anonymous, requested a formal re-evaluation of the statewide ban on domestic ferrets (Musteo putorius furo).

AMCC Selects TeamF1's Managed Access Point Solution for AMCC's PowerPC 405EX Processor
Mon, 04 Jun 2007, 18:02:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FREMONT, Calif. - June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, announced that it has been selected to integrate its Managed Access Point Solution software (MAPS) on to the new PowerPC 405EX processor from Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (NASDAQ: AMCC).

News from the Battlefield of Metastatic Cancer: Epeius Biotechnologies Draws the Sword of Targeted Gene Delivery (Rexin-G) from the Stone of Chemistry and Physics
Mon, 04 Jun 2007, 17:38:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN MARINO, Calif. - June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced the publication of a historic landmark in medical oncology and a definitive benchmark in the emerging field of cancer gene therapy. The first clinical report of its kind, Le Morte du Tumour - published in the June issue of the International Journal of Oncology, Vol.30, pp. 1297-1307 - documents the histologic features of tumor destruction observed in chemo-resistant cancers.

Epeius Biotechnologies Reaches Out to American Cancer Patients, Gains FDA Approval for Two New Clinical Trials Using Rexin-G(TM) for Breast Cancer and Sarcoma
Mon, 04 Jun 2007, 15:53:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN MARINO, Calif. - June 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today the expansion of ongoing clinical trials using Rexin-G(TM) in the United States to include breast cancer and all types of sarcomas that have failed standard chemotherapy. Following on the heels of their landmark clinical trials in the United States and abroad, the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Status for Rexin-G.

What Your Habits Say About You and You Don't Even Know It!
Wed, 30 May 2007, 23:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
OAKLAND, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Esteem Now is announcing that Tamir Qadree will be appearing on The Ronnie Duncan Morning Show, News Talk 1300 WERE AM. According to Qadree, a best selling author, speaker and Life Coach, 'You can tell a lot about a person by the little things they do,' and he says he will break it all down in his own 'charismatic and inimitable style.'

Rock Festival to be Held on June 24th in Anaheim - Iron Butterfly Bassist Heart Transplant Benefit
Wed, 30 May 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ANAHEIM, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A benefit concert in the name of original Iron Butterfly bass player Lee Dorman will be held Sunday June 24th at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, next to the Honda Center. Iron Butterfly shook the music world in 1968 with the release of the monumental LP, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' featuring the 17 minute side-long track that outsold every record in the history of recorded music.

CURLS Voted as One of the Top 5 Multi-Cultural Hair Care Companies
Wed, 30 May 2007, 06:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CURLS, the hair care experts for naturally curly hair for multi-cultural women and children, is excited to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 5 Finalists for 'Favorite Multi-Cultural Company' in the 7th Annual Stylist Choice Awards!

TeamF1 Introduces Managed Access Point Solution for Production-Ready Wi-Fi(R) Devices
Tue, 29 May 2007, 15:46:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FREMONT, Calif. - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced its Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS), a new comprehensive turnkey software package that combines the latest 802.11 wireless standards with field-proven networking and security components.

Hollywood and Madison Avenue Find New Way to Network
Wed, 23 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the old Hollywood adage goes, it's not what you know, it's who you know. This could be the reason Productionpoint.com has become one of the fastest growing online networks for the Advertising and Entertainment Industry.

The Food Network's 'Unwrapped' to feature Java Juice(R) Liquid Coffee Extract
Mon, 21 May 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
VENICE, Calif. - May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for camping season, the Food Network's series Unwrapped features Java Juice(R), a 'machine-less' liquid coffee essence. On the upcoming Unwrapped segment titled 'On the Go,' foodies will discover why the liquid concentrate was an immediate hit with the outdoor industry.

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Advanced Engine Diagnostic and Prognostic System for Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
Mon, 21 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
POWAY, Calif. - May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), leaders in combat-proven aviation diagnostics and conditions-based maintenance technologies, has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and develop a next-generation engine diagnostic and prognostic system for the F-35 Lightning II's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine.

Liberty Alliance, Inc. Nationally Certified as Safe Harbor Compliant
Fri, 18 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
YORBA LINDA, Calif. - May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Alliance, Inc., a leading provider of pre-employment and background screening services announced today it is among a select group of organizations who have achieved the U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor Certification.

Ticketmaster/Evite Threatens Friendster Founder's New Website Socializr
Wed, 16 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Socializr, Inc. is a three person San Francisco startup founded by Friendster creator Jonathan Abrams. Ticketmaster(R), owner of event invitation service Evite, has threatened to sue upstart competitor Socializr for alleged copyright infringement.

mTraks Music Community Launching Public Beta Website
Wed, 16 May 2007, 05:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- mTraks, Inc. announces the official launch of its public beta website, now open. mTraks(TM) is a killer social music community and digital music marketplace. mTraks has raised $550,000 from a consortium of private angel investors and is represented by Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati.

Automobile Safety Foundation Addresses Unsafe Mirror Crisis with the Introduction of 'Maxi View Mirrors'
Tue, 15 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LA JOLLA, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly every minute of every day, there is an accident on the road as a direct result of a defective standard equipment side view mirrors, that harbor a blind spot that prohibits safe lane changes. 160,000 people per year, many of them young and inexperienced drivers, are injured as a direct result of blind spot related accidents.

Epeius Biotechnologies to Present the Advent of Tumor Targeting Technology and the Clinical Development of its Lead Anti-Cancer Agent, Rexin-G(TM), at Upcoming Bioventure, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Conferences
Tue, 15 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN MARINO, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick L. Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies, has accepted an invitation to speak during the 9th annual C21 BioVentures Conference. On May 23 at 11:15 am, Dr. Hall will present the scientific principles, clinical validation, and global development status of the company's innovative tumor-targeting technology embodied in its lead product, Rexin-G.

2007: The Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America
Tue, 15 May 2007, 07:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a Southern California-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, released today its 2007 ranking of 'The Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America.'

Silicon Publishing Solutions and Training Based on New Adobe InDesign CS3 Server
Fri, 11 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Publishing is announcing important updates to its custom Adobe(R) InDesign(R) Server solutions which now incorporate the latest features of Adobe InDesign CS3 Server software. Silicon Publishing is also expanding its services to include development training for clients who wish to build their own solutions based on Adobe InDesign CS3 Server.

Intellikey Labs Launches DVD Quality Assurance Podcast Series
Fri, 11 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
GLENDALE, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellikey Labs announced today the launch of their podcast series 'Intellikey Tests' now available on the Intellikey corporate website. The podcasts are designed for content providers who want to learn how to apply quality assurance testing to their products to avoid errors that may upset customers and clients.

Send2Press Newswire Joins Sponsors of the A&R Select Battle of the Bands at BB King's Hollywood
Wed, 09 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Send2Press(R), a leading targeted newswire service, announced today it has joined the sponsors of the 12-week Battle of the Bands, hosted by A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform for an industry panel of well-known record labels, music supervisors, managers, music directors, and publishers. Other sponsors for the event include Music Saves Lives and Sam Ash.

U.S. Air Force Selects Intelligent Automation Corporation to Develop Advanced Engine Vibration Monitoring System for C-17 Globemaster III
Tue, 08 May 2007, 05:10:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
POWAY, Calif. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), were selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop a next-generation Engine Vibration Monitoring System (EVMS) for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's F117-PW-100 engine.

Senior Systems Receives 'Electronics' Supplier of the Year Award from Boeing
Mon, 07 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
PALMDALE, Calif. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Systems Technology, Inc., a premier provider of high-end electronic manufacturing services, today announced that it has received the prestigious Boeing Supplier of the Year award in the Electronics / Hydraulics / Mechanical category. Senior Systems was one of 11 companies honored recently at Boeing's annual supplier award ceremony.

BETA Records Partners with Synthesis to Provide a Digital Indie Music Magazine
Fri, 04 May 2007, 23:20:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Synthesis to provide a captivating digital indie music magazine for their users. Synthesis will publish a digital multimedia magazine on a regular basis featuring select BETA artists.

BETA Records Partners with In Touch Technologies to Provide Video Features and Desktop Interactions
Fri, 04 May 2007, 19:58:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with In Touch Technologies to provide rich video-enabled tools and windowless desktop interactions for their artists and listeners.

BETA Records Partners with Fliptrack to Provide Music Video Creation Tools
Thu, 03 May 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Fliptrack to provide music video creation tools for their artists and listeners. Fliptrack's technology will enable BETA artists to easily create music videos of their songs to express themselves in a simple way and with a wide reach.

BETA Records Partners with MyStrands to Provide Personalized Music Recommendations
Thu, 03 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with MyStrands to provide personalized music recommendations for their listeners. MyStrands' behavior-based recommender engine and community building technology will be used to create a customized experience for each individual user of BETA's upcoming social music community.

BETA Records Partners with Digonex Technologies to Provide Dynamically Priced Music
Thu, 03 May 2007, 18:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Digonex Technologies, Inc. to provide dynamically priced music downloads for their listeners.

Virtuous Woman Has New Fashion Accessory; Subtle Companion to Help Enhance a Woman's Life - Redefines Virtue
Tue, 01 May 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Our new perfume is the perfect fashion accessory for a woman of virtue,' said Rick Larimore, CEO, of IBI, a niche fragrance company based in Orange, CA. 'Our perfume's presence in the market helps bring into focus the real essence of what 'virtue' is really about.'

BETA Records Partners with Javien to Provide a Complete Commerce Solution for Music
Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc. to provide a complete solution for the sale of music, merchandise, and other content from their artists within BETA's upcoming social music community.

Company Used Handwriting Analysis to Prevent an Attack on College Campus in 2000
Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TEMECULA, Calif. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California based company, Written Inc., says it used handwriting analysis to prevent a similar situation to the Virginia Tech massacre from occurring 7 years ago at a major university in Europe.

Otto Bauer Purchases Movie Catalog from Mach 2
Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 19:08:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning adult movie director, Otto Bauer, founder of Supercore Productions, is pleased to announce that he has obtained the full rights to his catalog of Supercore movies that were previously distributed by Mach 2 Entertainment.

Passionate Pilates Instructor Debuts New Jewelry Line Using Pilates Poses Depicted in Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Charms
Wed, 25 Apr 2007, 15:54:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Apr. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A certified Pilates Instructor with a passion for fitness and an artful eye for style, Linda Moeller is launching her 2007 Pilates accessories brand, Core Links by Completely Fit For Life. This jewelry line expresses Ms. Moeller's love for beauty and function in twelve distinct pieces and eleven unique pose charms.

East Bay Area Nursing Home Served Today with Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits Claiming Husband and Wife Lost Both of Their Elderly Mothers Due to Elder Abuse
Tue, 24 Apr 2007, 02:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Apr. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center announced today that a local San Francisco East Bay Area nursing home was served today with two wrongful death elder abuse lawsuits filed by Nancy and Jack Roberts. Nancy and Jack Roberts live in Pacheco, California, and, until recently, neither of them has ever filed a lawsuit.

Indie Artists Invited to Party and Network With Record Executives from Around the World
Fri, 20 Apr 2007, 21:07:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you are an unsigned music artist, BETA Records invites you to a special event May 1st at the Sunset Strip Key Club as part of MUSEXPO 2007, the annual gathering of the world's leading music executives, producers, managers, and new media content experts.

Online Record Company Widens its Global Reach with Launch of BETA Records Mexico
Thu, 19 Apr 2007, 15:06:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records Mexico announces additional international expansion which follows the success enjoyed by U.S. and German sites of the online record company headed by founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel. Beginning the first of May, BETA Records is opening its online portal to singers and bands based in Mexico.

Despite New Construction Woes Altamont Homes Continues to Grow and Diversify
Wed, 18 Apr 2007, 15:26:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
MARTINEZ, Calif. - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There has been much recent press about the decline in new homes sales for the first part of 2007, but Altamont Homes, Inc., a licensed general contractor, has not been negatively affected; the company has recently expanded to seven western states - California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

Tehachapi Hospital Foundation Seeks Funds to Save Rural Critical Access Facility
Wed, 18 Apr 2007, 14:39:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
TEHACHAPI, Calif. - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Tehachapi Hospital Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, is actively seeking funds to build a new hospital in a region between Lancaster and Bakersfield, CA - Tehachapi. The present Tehachapi Hospital is unable to meet state-mandated earthquake safety requirements; the existing structure cannot be retrofitted.

A&R Select Hosts Battle of the Bands at BB King's
Mon, 16 Apr 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Apr. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing, is currently hosting an online Battle of the Bands competition held at BB King's Bar and Grille, located at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, Calif. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform, every Monday for 12 weeks starting in April.

John Waguespack Unveils Latest Exhibit 'REINCARNATION' at District in San Francisco
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, launches his latest exhibit 'REINCARNATION' at District in San Francisco on Thursday April 12th. This exhibit ties history, pop culture, and surrealism into a colorful display of American iconography.

Reception Leader Excels at Pro Day - Prepares to Visit NFL Teams
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 19:06:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Maurice Price, the nations leading receiver in 2006, has impressed NFL scouts. His agent, Bert Briones of Hip Athletics, reports that a number of clubs have invited him to visit their facilities and hope to draft him. Next week, Price will visit the Kansas City Chiefs and also attend an additional individual workout.

ClearImage Barcode 1D Pro Barcode Recognition Engines to Power DocuTrack
Mon, 09 Apr 2007, 17:35:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Apr. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inlite Research Inc. announced today that Integra Group Inc. has selected the ClearImage Barcode 1D Pro and ClearImage Repair software engines for its DocuTrack pharmacy workflow application. Serving as the front end fulfillment and document tracking system for institutional pharmacies, DocuTrack demands the utmost accuracy and reliability in processing image documents.

World's First Spiritual Perfume Introduced; Virtue(R) Reminds Wearer of God
Tue, 03 Apr 2007, 05:07:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORANGE, Calif. - Apr. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The world's first spiritual perfume - Virtue(R) - was premiered this week by IBI, a niche fragrance company in Orange, CA. Based upon an inspired Biblical formula, the perfume is designed to be a reminder of God, Christ, spiritual self and soul.

Pet Food Recall: Next Steps for Pet Owners
Tue, 03 Apr 2007, 02:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
DANA POINT, Calif. - Apr. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist announced today a comprehensive holistic plan to help heal pets affected by the pet food recall. 'Pets affected by the pet food recall can greatly benefit from a balanced homemade diet and nutritional supplements that will help detoxify the kidneys and liver,' says Susan Blake Davis, veterinary nutritionist.

AMCC Selects TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution with Comprehensive UTM Capabilities for Sequoia Evaluation Kit
Mon, 02 Apr 2007, 04:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif. - Apr. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, has signed an agreement with Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (NASDAQ: AMCC) to offer TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution software on AMCC's Sequoia evaluation kit, which features the PowerPC(R) 440EPx embedded processor. AMCC is a leading vendor of embedded PowerPC processors and packet processors.

Personalized, Localized Wireless Marketing Becomes 'Mass' Reality
Fri, 30 Mar 2007, 14:40:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Mar. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine: You're walking down Market St. Your cell phone beeps and you open it to see the cover of the new CD from your favorite Reggaeton artist. A colorful message from Virgin Records across the street scrolls across the screen: 'Serena - Welcome to the neighborhood! Come in and pick up this CD and we'll give you 20% off. See you in the next 15 minutes for 50 Motopoints!' WiMoto Inc. CEO Scott Redmond will demonstrate this technology starting Tuesday, April 3.

TechGenii, Inc. Provides Mobile Alerts and Festival Voting for the Eerie Horror Film Festival
Thu, 29 Mar 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TechGenii, Inc., an industry leader in digital media and interactivity, today announced that it will provide mobile alerts and mobile voting during the Eerie Horror Film Festival, October 10th through October 14th, 2007, at the Erie Playhouse in Erie, PA.

CA Boom 4: The West Coast Independent Design Show Showcases Cutting-Edge Green Products and Homes
Tue, 27 Mar 2007, 23:23:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Mar. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California has always been a leader in the environmental movement, having pushed the development and sales of electric and hybrid cars, solar power and the use of recycled materials. Californians now want to take that green consciousness home. CA Boom 4 offers one venue where over 100+ exhibitors, many of whom will feature ecologically friendly products, will showcase their wares.

Spanish Auto Lead Service Launches Creditodeauto.com to Help Satisfy Growing Demand for Spanish Auto Leads
Mon, 26 Mar 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 26, 2007 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spanish Lead Services (SLS) announced today the launching of, Creditodeauto.com. 'Demand for our Spanish auto leads has grown 245% since we've returned from the NADA industry show held in Las Vegas, this past February,' said Seth Schiller, President of SLS. 'Our outbound Spanish call centers couldn't keep up with the demand for our Spanish auto lead product.'

CyberTouch Announces 24-inch, Wide-Screen Touch Screen LCD Monitor
Mon, 26 Mar 2007, 15:31:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. - Mar. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberTouch is pleased to announce the introduction of Orion 24 - the latest addition to CyberTouch's line of touch screen LCD monitors. Available now, Orion 24 is a 24-inch diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio) touch screen LCD monitor and ideal for financial trading floors, house-of-worship, dispatch, call centers and medical office information.

Applied Business Software, Inc. and Ellie Mae(R) Announce Strategic Partnership
Wed, 21 Mar 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Business Software Inc. (ABS), developer of The Mortgage Office(TM), the leading loan servicing software solution for the lending industry, and Ellie Mae Inc., an award-winning provider of innovative software and services for the mortgage industry, announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership to provide full product integration between The Mortgage Office(TM) and Encompass(R) mortgage automation system.

CA Boom 4: The West Coast Independent Design Show Adds a New Area - the 'Modern Parenting' Zone
Mon, 19 Mar 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Mar. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing that good design need not stop at the door to the kid's room, the CA Boom design show will for the first time ever include a 'Modern Parenting Zone,' a new and exciting display of the latest in modern design for babies, kids, and contemporary parents.

Insecure Applications Cost Users Billions
Mon, 19 Mar 2007, 15:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mar. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Businesses could reduce their losses from data theft and intrusions if vendors would add dedicated security testing to their product development life cycle, says Mark Kadrich, CEO of San Jose-based Security Consortium, and author of 'Endpoint Security' (ISBN 0-321-43695-4), to be released in June by Addison Wesley.

The AmeriChinaB2B Connection Makes Distributor Recruiting in China Easier
Fri, 16 Mar 2007, 15:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Mar. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriChinaB2B, the importing and exporting Internet marketing platform to China has launched its newest service, a web portal exclusively for recruiting distributors. The recruiting portal is designed to provide U.S. businesses with assistance in locating distributors, middlemen or manufacturing sourcing sites in China's vast industrial base.

NETGEAR Selects TeamF1 Software for SMB Security Gateways
Thu, 15 Mar 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FREMONT, Calif. - Mar. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NETGEAR, a global provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products for business and home users, has chosen TeamF1's security software for use in the next generation of NETGEAR's ProSafe(TM) VPN Firewall Routers, according to Mukesh Lulla, president of TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software.

New Weight Loss Book Teaches Dieters How to Change Behaviors and Keep the Weight Off
Wed, 14 Mar 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Mar. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to weight loss, finding an understanding doctor can be almost impossible. Just ask Hamilton Erridge, author of the new book 'Creating Your New Lifestyle' (ISBN: 0-9793455-0-2). Creating Your New Lifestyle is a book about changing behaviors to lose weight.

A&R Select Helps Artists Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Wed, 14 Mar 2007, 17:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Mar. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing, has recently extended a helping hand to many artists affected by the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina. A&R Select's timely and heartfelt outreach is an important part of their vow to assist musical artists in underprivileged circumstances.

Therapist Offers Cautionary Warning Regarding 'The Secret'
Tue, 13 Mar 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ray Doktor, M.A., clinical hypnotherapist, presents a 2-hour workshop on March 24th on 'Learn the Truth Behind 'The Secret' to Get What You Really Want,' at Upstairs @ Wild Oats Market 500 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Workshop is $15. He also provides individual sessions.

Rumors of Castro Regime's Imminent Demise Spark Interest in Cuban Diaspora as 'Broken Paradise' Hits Bookstores
Tue, 13 Mar 2007, 14:58:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With recent comments from U.S. National Intelligence Director John Negroponte that ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro's days "seem to be numbered," and discussion in congress of opening travel to Havana, interest in pre-Communist Cuba and Cuban Diaspora issues have caused unprecedented interest in books about Cuba and Cuban Americans. The best among them may be the new historical novel, 'Broken Paradise' (ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-8779-1), by Cecilia Samartin.

New Imaging Software Tool Kit Delivers High-Res JPEG2000 Image Stores over the Internet - Without Plug-Ins
Tue, 13 Mar 2007, 03:45:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LuraTech, Inc., a leading provider of open, ISO-compliant JPEG2000 and PDF/A technology, announces their LuraWave JP2 Image Content Server (ICS), v1.04. LuraWave JP2 ICS is a new imaging software tool kit that enables the delivery of JPEG2000 images, document collections and their respective metadata through powerful, browser-based viewing applications without any plug-ins, Active X components or additional viewing software.

Living Folklore, Inc. Announces the Release of Funny-Bone Logic DVD
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
VENICE, Calif. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join Giggly Sprout and Gumbo Wobbly as they take you on a playful family adventure using research from leading authorities in the fields of brain science and psychology. Funny Bone Logic is an interactive DVD with games for developing minds ages 3-8. Patch Adams, MD loves the video and states, 'Funny Bone Logic Weaves a Magic That Begs Taking Part.'

Authernative Granted U.S. Patent for User Authentication Method and Interface
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 16:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the US Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company its patent for a user authentication method and interface.

Gen-9 Announces New NOAH Release
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 13:58:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gen-9, Inc. announced today a new release of their data management software called NOAH(TM). The first version became available on September 27, 2006 to selected users as part of a limited Beta release. NOAH Beta 2 is now being made available in a general release.

Saving the World from Bad Music, Golosio Publishing is Formed for Songs, Soundtracks and Commercials
Sun, 11 Mar 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Electronic artist The G-Man and country keyboard player Doug Colosio announce the formation of Golosio Publishing, a music licensing company which will supply songs for film, TV, games and commercials.

San Jose's Premiere Mobile Auto Repair Service Removes Minor Dents and Door Dings at Home or Business
Fri, 09 Mar 2007, 20:05:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mar. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At last! A 100% mobile auto repair service that specializes in the removal and repair of door dings, minor dents, plastic bumper scuffs and windshield rock chips at clients' homes or places of business. Dings Plus responds to calls from vehicle owners at remote locations throughout the San Jose, Silicon Valley and South Bay area.

Mailscape V4.0 Now Available from ENow Inc
Thu, 08 Mar 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ORANGE, Calif. - Mar. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow Inc, an emerging force in the development of software to simplify Microsoft Exchange system management, today announced the formal launch of Mailscape V4.0. Mailscape is a unique and innovative systems management tool that automates and streamlines Exchange monitoring, administration, and maintenance.

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins Significant Contract to Supply U.S. Army Apache Helicopters with Advanced Diagnostics
Thu, 08 Mar 2007, 12:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aviation maintenance and diagnostics technology, announced today that the U.S. Army purchased an additional one-hundred and one (101) IAC 1209 Modern Signal Processing Units (MSPU) Health & Usage Management Systems (HUMS).

Napatech Receives USD 7.5 Million Venture Capital Funding
Wed, 07 Mar 2007, 17:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Napatech today announced the investment of USD 7.5 million from existing investors Ferd Venture and Northzone Ventures. Napatech is the market leader in programmable high-speed Ethernet network adapters.

Intelligent Automation Corporation HUMS Makes First Flight on the U.S. Army Special Operation Aviation Regiment Aircraft
Wed, 07 Mar 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), successfully completed its first installation and test flight on the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's (160th SOAR) MH-47G Chinook helicopter. IAC is under contract to provide advanced diagnostic systems for the 160th SOAR MH-47G, MH-60K, and MH-6J 'Little Bird' helicopters.

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins U.S. Army Contract to Develop Advanced Diagnostic System for Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Wed, 07 Mar 2007, 13:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), a proven leader in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has been awarded a contract in conjunction with the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Prototype Integration Facility and Joint Venture Yulista and SES (JVYS) to integrate its just introduced SuperHUMS(TM) technology onboard the U.S. Army's RQ-7A/B Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS).

BandCon Names new Head of Backbone Service and Operations
Mon, 05 Mar 2007, 22:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Mar. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Costa Mesa-based BandCon, the leading peering network provider for large content sites, today announced that Todd Braning has joined the company as Vice President of Peering and Backbone operations. Braning is responsible for the company's peering and backbone services and operations.

Intellikey Labs Releases Ultimate DVD Testing Matrix and AMP
Mon, 05 Mar 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
GLENDALE, Calif. - Mar. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellikey Labs, a recognized leader in optical disc quality assurance content testing, announced today the launch of Intellikey DVD Testing Matrix 6.0. This latest matrix enables Intellikey to provide the most definitive AMP(SM) rating system available for DVD testing on domestic players. Matrix 6.0 is the most representative DVD testing matrix ever released.

New Passware Recovery Kit is First Software to Recover Windows Vista and Office 2007 Passwords
Mon, 05 Mar 2007, 13:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Mar. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Passware, Inc., the technological leader in password-recovery solutions, announces the release of Passware Kit 8.0 - a comprehensive suite that, in an emergency, allows IT professionals and computer forensics to access password-protected files.

Gadget Universe Goes Hollywood
Wed, 28 Feb 2007, 19:27:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SYLMAR, Calif. - Feb. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gadget Universe, the premier innovation catalog, showcased several products at the GBK Oscar(R) Gift Suite this year. Several celebrities, including Academy Award Nominee Keith Robinson, received elegant Steinhausen watches as well as other gadgets and innovations.

A Journey from Berlin to Los Angeles: UTE LEMPER in Concert, March 14, 2007 at 8 PM, UCLA Royce Hall
Wed, 28 Feb 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating 40th Anniversary The LOS ANGELES-BERLIN SISTER CITY. Personifying the cabaret genre, Ute Lemper is known for her moody interpretations of songbook standards, laced with witty asides and knowing looks, weaving an atmosphere that draws in audiences like few other performers today.

Generation X Author Achieves Award-winning Status and Shares the Light of the Winner's Circle
Wed, 28 Feb 2007, 02:10:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Feb. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taylor Wilshire, author of 'The What-If Guy' (ISBN: 0-9778018-02), has found herself in the book-award spotlight. She recently won the 2006 People's Choice Book Review Award in the Chick-lit category and has also been chosen by 'ForeWord Magazine' as a 2006 finalist in the romance category; winners will be announced in June.

IO2 Technology Releases New Heliodisplay into Expanded Markets
Wed, 28 Feb 2007, 00:55:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Feb. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IO2 Technology announced today the release of its newest mid-air display, the Heliodisplay M3, serving new markets world-wide. 'The M3 is another step forward in applications that benefit from free-space displays and we are enthusiastic about its capabilities expanding into a wider application base,' commented Chad Dyner, the developer of some of the technology used in the Heliodisplay.

CyberTouch Announces 42-inch Wide-Screen LCD Touch Screen Monitor
Tue, 27 Feb 2007, 17:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. - Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberTouch is pleased to announce the introduction of Orion 42 - the latest addition to Cyber Touch's line of touch screen LCD monitors. Available now, Orion 42 is a 42-inch diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio) touch screen LCD monitor. The Orion 42's applications are for banking, house-of-worship, museums, entertainment, digital signage, hospitality, kiosk and point-of-purchase.

Top Large-Law-Firm Expert Joins Library Associates Companies
Mon, 26 Feb 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Library Associates Companies (LAC) announced today that Sarah Clark Kavanagh is joining the firm as Vice President, Strategic Consulting. While based in San Francisco, Ms. Kavanagh will be responsible for serving and working with LAC on national accounts and consulting projects.

Applied Business Software, Inc. Obtains $1,143,600 Judgment Against Freedom Financial & Trust, LTD in Breach of Contract and Copyright Infringement Suit
Fri, 23 Feb 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Business Software, Inc, (ABS), a leading developer of software for the lending industry, announced today that the Court has granted summary judgment against Freedom Financial & Trust, LTD (FFTL) on ABS's breach of contract and copyright infringement claims (CV 06-0452 AHM (Ex) US District Court Central District of California - Western Division). In addition, the Court entered a Judgment in favor of ABS in the amount of $1,143,600.

Grant Joint Union High School District Enhances Campus Security with BroadWare Media Management System
Tue, 20 Feb 2007, 01:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Feb. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BroadWare Technologies, Inc., the leader in distributed video management, has been selected to implement a sophisticated video surveillance system at Grant Joint Union High School District in Sacramento, CA. Based on the industry-leading BroadWare Media Management System, the new video surveillance system will enable school security personnel to simultaneously monitor the campus and parking lots in all 13 high school and junior high campuses, as well as their other facilities, allowing them to be alerted in real-time of security or safety threats.

Christianity 'Not A Real Religion' According to LAPD as Cannabis Church Files Suit Against City of Angels
Wed, 14 Feb 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Feb. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Reverend Craig X Rubin was arrested at his house of worship he asked the lead LAPD officer for the special rights accorded to clergy under California Penal Codes 1524 and 1525, but was told by the officer that his Bible-based Judeo-Christian organization, that was recognized by the state of California, was 'not practicing a real religion.' Temple 420 is a registered religious organization with the State of California.

You Can Be an A&R Rep for BETA Records
Wed, 14 Feb 2007, 00:14:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The online record company, BETA Records, invites you to accept a paying job with their company. According to BETA founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel, you can become an A&R (artist & repertoire) representative and turn your love of music into cash.

A Billion Praying to Re-Balance Earth - Invitation to Join Hearts for Our Earth Mother
Mon, 12 Feb 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MT. SHASTA, Calif. - Feb. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With Europe's warmest winter in 1,250 years putting the Winter Olympics at risk, a group representing over a billion are inviting our Earth Family to join in prayer, dance, and celebration this month of our unified love of our Mother Earth, starting Valentine's Day (Feb 14). 'This expands on Americans celebrating our sweethearts on Valentine's Day, and unites with this month's Lunar New Year's celebrations and prayers of Asian and global faith communities,' according to Mary Ho, President of the China Millennium Council, and Olympic skier, Suzy Chaffee, Native Voices Foundation (NVF) co-chair.

Former Child Actor's Inspirational Film Gets Star Cast and Distribution
Mon, 12 Feb 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Lord Help Us' is a new urban inspirational romantic comedy written, directed and edited by former child actor, Shavar Ross, who played 'Dudley,' Gary Coleman's best friend for six seasons on the hit 1980's show 'Diff'rent Strokes,' and produced by Tri-Seven Entertainment.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Analysis: Chinese Manufacturing Accounts for 90 Percent of Annual Growth in Worldwide Semiconductor Market
Wed, 07 Feb 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Electronic systems manufactured in China were the driving factor behind 90 percent of growth in worldwide semiconductor consumption in 2005, continuing a trend first observed beginning in 2003, according to a comprehensive analysis by PricewaterhouseCoopers of Chinese and other published statistics on the subject.

Java Juice(R) Brings Joe-To-Go to Military, Rescue Personnel and Campers
Wed, 07 Feb 2007, 15:48:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
VENICE, Calif. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Originally, Java Juice(R) was created for, and embraced by, the outdoor-adventure industry. The success of the just-add-water, single-serving version of the product promoted awareness of a need to get the lightweight packets to American soldiers, say the folks at Java Juice, Inc.

California Resident Sues Real Estate Company and Agents for Alleged Misconduct and Fraudulent Behavior
Tue, 06 Feb 2007, 14:17:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 21, 2006, Kathleen Byrne, plaintiff, filed a lawsuit with the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (Case#: 142159), against defendants, Jonathan Long, Dede Thaxton, and Lois Lauer, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Century 21(R) Lois Lauer Realty.

Authernative Granted EU Patent for User Authentication Method
Mon, 05 Feb 2007, 19:21:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the European Patent Office has granted the company its patent for a user authentication method (patent number EP1434408).

TeamF1 to Unveil Customizable Secure Gateway Solution Running on Cavium Networks OCTEON(TM) Processors at RSA Conference 2007
Mon, 05 Feb 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREMONT, Calif. - Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, will unveil its latest innovation - the Secure Gateway Solution - in a demonstration at Cavium Networks Booth 1031 at RSA Conference 2007 to be held February 6-9 in the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

TeamF1 Launches Unique SMBware(TM) Line of Production-Ready Software Solutions for Leading-Edge SMB Devices
Mon, 05 Feb 2007, 14:46:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FREMONT, Calif. - Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded security, has launched a line of production-ready software solutions geared specifically to OEMs/ODMs serving the small-to-medium business (SMB) segment. The SMBware(TM) family of innovative prepackaged solutions gives OEMs the ability to bring to market differentiated, leading-edge devices for their SMB customers - and do so with much less risk and at lower cost than was previously possible.

Ringtone Widget for Indie Artists Closes Gap Between BETA Records and Major Labels
Sun, 04 Feb 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records and founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are making it possible for independent musicians to take advantage of the communication and promotional advantages of ringtones.

CA Boom 4's Prefab Zone to Bring Modernist Prefab Manufacturers and Would-Be Buyers Under One Roof
Fri, 02 Feb 2007, 22:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, prefab homes were supposed to be the next big thing - never mind that they were found primarily on the pages of design magazines or in architects' sketchbooks. What a difference a year makes. 'Modernist Prefab' is no longer a concept but is now a reality.

Top Music Producers Share Trade Secrets at NARIP's 'Producing Hit Songs' Series
Thu, 01 Feb 2007, 19:04:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How is great music created and produced? What do top music producers look for in an artist? How do you find, develop and keep artist clients? And how do producers handle challenges such as creative control? The answers can be found at the PRODUCING HIT SONG 5-part series, sponsored by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals, to launch on February 16th in Hollywood with special guests Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas AKA The Underdogs.

Cat Lovers Will Eat Up Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie
Thu, 01 Feb 2007, 17:11:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
RESCUE, Calif. - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Animal expert Susan Fiedler introduces readers to life from a cat's perspective in her newly-released 'Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie' (ISBN-10: 0-9778580-1-4), a non-fiction paperback published by Spotted Cat Designs.

Move Over, Jon Stewart: Experts Say the Funniest Fake News Online is from New Jersey
Wed, 31 Jan 2007, 21:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Jan. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- You've seen the news recaps of 2006, the most important stories that gripped the nation's attention. But here's one you may have missed: TIME Magazine Names Air 'Gas of the Year.' This exclusive from the New Jersey-based humor website Confusion Road was crowned the top satire news story of 2006 by an expert panel of journalists and humor writers in the second annual HumorFeed Satire News Awards.

FOREX Training - LIVE Non-Farm Payrolls Employment Report Coverage
Tue, 30 Jan 2007, 19:24:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BELMONT, Calif. - Jan. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FXstreet.com and FX BOOTCAMP welcome Trade The News to their partnership of providing online educational events for Foreign Currency (FOREX, FX or 4X) Traders featuring live news, analysis and forex training.

IPv6 Ready Logo Awarded to TeamF1's Embedded Multi-threaded Network Stack
Tue, 30 Jan 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
FREMONT, Calif. - Jan. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded connectivity and security, today announced that NetF1 - its high performance, feature-rich embedded TCP/IP stack implementation and virtual routing framework - has passed the IPv6 Ready Logo Program's first stage of certification and has received the IPv6 Ready Logo. This key certification validates the product's support for IPv6 mandatory core protocols and interoperability with other IPv6 implementations.

CA Boom 4: The West Coast Independent Design Show Moves to Larger Site in March 2007
Fri, 26 Jan 2007, 15:12:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Jan. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the past three years, the annual CA Boom Design Show has been a must-attend event for both the design trade and savvy consumers of good design. This year, CA Boom 4 will showcase an impressive line-up of fine furniture designers, architects and furniture manufacturers, many of whom will be bringing products that are World, North American or West Coast debuts.

Author Dee Dee Phelps to Appear at Village Books in Pacific Palisades
Thu, 25 Jan 2007, 16:05:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Dee Dee Phelps signs and talks about her memoir 'Vinyl Highway' (ISBN-10: 1412073839) singing as Dick and Dee Dee, at Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272 on Thursday evening, February 8th at 7:30 pm.

Ricky Miller Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 23:26:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Tustin High School football star Ricky Miller, announced Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game 'Texas vs. The Nation.' Bert Briones, Miller's agent and president of Hip Athletics, reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Miller to the roster.

John Abdo to Motivate 10,000 Kids at The Rose Bowl
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 22:37:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If John Abdo has his way 10,000 elementary school children are going to have a day they will never forget! The renowned fitness expert will be providing fun-filled lessons on physical play, that he hopes these kids will take to heart. The Fitness Hall of Fame inductee will be emceeing the Kids Fitness Challenge at the illustrious Rose Bowl, Saturday, January 27th. For Abdo, the opportunity to directly motivate youth on the importance of a healthy lifestyle is something he's passionate about.

The Fitness Challenge Foundation Launches Initiative to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 22:08:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Fitness Challenge Foundation has taken the initial step towards getting our nation's children in better shape. The not-for-profit organization has partnered with the California State University system to implement a first of its kind initiative that will provide physical activities programs for elementary schools. This innovative model is already being considered by numerous other states who want to replicate the program.

JAVA JUICE Liquid Coffee Extract - Toasts First Birthday at Outdoor Retailer
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 21:33:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENICE, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- in January 2006, Richard Karno, a Los Angeles-based organic coffee roaster, introduced a single serving packet of organic liquid coffee extract, which he named Java Juice. The shelf-stable, portable coffee packets were a great fit for the outdoor and travel industries, so Karno chose the 2006 Winter Outdoor Retailer, the leading outdoor industry event to showcase his invention.

Nation's Reception Leader Maurice Price Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game
Tue, 23 Jan 2007, 19:40:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nation's leading receiver, Maurice Price, announced Tuesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game 'Texas vs. The Nation.' Bert Briones, Price's attorney and president of Hip Athletics, reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Price to the roster.

Everything in Life is Here - Life Experience Website Offers the Ultimate Blogging Experience
Tue, 23 Jan 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHINO HILLS, Calif. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jixa LLC announces the release of Prapta.com, a growing database that allows users to share personal life experiences while earning points. Experiences ranging from eating an apple to hiking the Tyrolean Alps will inspire you to share your life experiences and set future goals.

Engate Delivers Unique Network Profiling Connection Management to Anti-Spam, Security Appliance, Router, Firewall and UTM Vendors
Tue, 23 Jan 2007, 03:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Engate Technology Corporation, a leading supplier of next generation network profiling connection management security solutions, today announced the general availability of Engate MailSentinel(TM) to anti-spam software, security appliance, router, firewall, and unified threat management vendors. The Engate solution empowers vendors to differentiate themselves by integrating Engate's proprietary Network Profiling Connection Management technology into their products.

A&R Select to Sponsor Film Music Event at Sundance Film Festival
Thu, 18 Jan 2007, 21:02:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, the leading independent A&R firm in Hollywood, has announced it will be a participant in America's leading independent film festival. A&R Select will sponsor an event highlighting 'Music for Films' at the Sundance Film Festival.

Batteries Not Required for Star of the Consumer Electronics Show
Wed, 17 Jan 2007, 20:14:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SYLMAR, Calif. - Jan. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alexander Innovation Wizard debuted the Gravity Defyer Shoes, dress shoes with springs in the heel, at the Consumer Electronics Show last week. What is a pair of dress shoes doing at the world's largest electronics show? Alex, is the inventor of the HomePride Hot Dog Rotisserie, Steinhausen Watches, and hundreds of the world's craziest innovations.

The Casts of 'Lost' and 'Heroes' Indulge in the Luxurious t'Zerah Skin Care Treatments During Rehearsals for the 2007 Golden Globe Awards
Tue, 16 Jan 2007, 23:24:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. - Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Members from the casts of Golden Globe nominees Lost and Heroes got the chance to indulge in the luxurious t'Zerah skin care treatments at the Backstage Creations Retreat during rehearsals at the 2007 Golden Globe(R) Awards and left looking and feeling a little more relaxed, gorgeous and ready for the red carpet.

Sizzling Hot Sex (Just in Time) for Valentine's Day
Thu, 11 Jan 2007, 20:01:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Human Sexuality, Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman can help make anyone's sex life sizzle. They use a powerful combination of talk and body-based coaching methods to support people in overcoming sexual concerns, expanding comfort, and joy in their bodies, and achieving their highest pleasure potential.

BandCon Turns up a National 10 Gigabits Per Second (10 Gbps) Backbone
Thu, 11 Jan 2007, 19:14:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Irvine-based BandCon announced today it has turned up a national 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbps) backbone to help large Internet content companies connect diverse data centers, server farms and peering points. BandCon's new network enables companies to purchase layer 2 Ethernet connections between cities on a pay-for-use basis.

CADFORCE, Inc. Announces Additions to Management Team
Wed, 10 Jan 2007, 19:13:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CADFORCE, the Los Angeles-based global leader in outsourced architectural services, today announced that it has added three new people to its management team. They are Paul Fielding, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer; Jeffrey Matzek, AIA, Vice President of Quality; and Catrina Gregory, Vice President of Client Care.

Retex, the Largest Corporate Purchasing Consortium in the U.S., Partners with World Business Services to Save Businesses Money
Tue, 09 Jan 2007, 14:45:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
PETALUMA, Calif. - Jan. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- World Business Services, Inc., founded in 1994, has contractual agreements with a myriad of vendors who provide one-of-a-kind programs designed to help businesses save money, improve efficiencies, and increase sales. By having several service providers available, World Business Services, Inc. is able to custom tailor a specific program to help any sized company, in any vocation, in the United States.