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Affinity Healthcare LLC Adds Neurology Specialty
Thu, 10 Jun 2010, 15:18:50 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove announces the addition of a Neurology specialist to its cadre of 34 physicians. Dr. Daniel B. Cacioppo, MD will treat patients by appointment at the Affinity Healthcare LLC office located at 1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Metrics that Matter v12.0 Focusing on Usability, Engagement and Effectiveness
Mon, 17 May 2010, 12:07:12 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released V12.0 of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R) Metrics that Matter(R) is an on-demand, SaaS (Software as a Service) Human Capital Analytics system that allows you to cost-effectively measure and increase the impact of your human capital processes from recruiting to leadership development.

Multimodal Hazmat Shippers Learn the Latest DHS/DOT Regulations at Lion Technology Workshop
Tue, 30 Mar 2010, 20:13:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. To help the regulated community understand the rules for multimodal hazmat shipping, Lion Technology, the nation's leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a how-to training series on the DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.

KnowledgeAdvisors Named Finalist by U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award
Mon, 22 Mar 2010, 16:17:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award as named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Lion Technology Helps Environmental Health and Safety Professionals Avoid Costly Compliance Fines and Penalties
Mon, 08 Mar 2010, 13:30:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (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.

Frigid Fluid Co. Launches First Bottle Recycling Program for Funeral Industry
Mon, 01 Mar 2010, 06:49:25 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NORTHLAKE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frigid Fluid Co., a leading manufacturer of mortuary products, announced this week that it is launching a customer recycling program. In an industry that generates an estimated 2.8 million bottles annually that's a lot of bottles that may ultimately end up in landfills. In the past few years, the green movement has certainly touched the death care industry and there is an ever-increasing public sentiment that greener methods should be available and introduced.

KnowledgeAdvisors System Interoperability adds SkillSoft's SkillPort Integration and Updates GeoLearning GeoMaestro
Mon, 22 Feb 2010, 12:09:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has added SkillSoft's (NASDAQ: SKIL) SkillPort(TM) Learning Management System to their very successful system interoperability program. In addition, support of GeoLearning's GeoMaestro 5 Series LMS Suite has been added. The program allows companies with investments in learning management systems, such as SkillSoft's SkillPort, GeoLearning's GeoMaestro(TM) and others.

Designer Allie Yoko Launches Athletic Apparel Company - White Iguana Apparel
Mon, 18 Jan 2010, 17:41:56 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Designer Allie Yoko has combined her Black Orchid Fashion line into a new athletic apparel company known as White Iguana Apparel (wiapparel). Allie has created this apparel with 94 percent viscose from organic microfiber bamboo fabric that was woven in the USA and produced by garment manufacturers in the USA.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches New Website: Reaching Voters in New and Exciting Ways
Mon, 18 Jan 2010, 12:21:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the incumbent candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional district, has launched his new Website. The site focuses on new Web strategies to increase the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the campaign. The new Website encourages supporters to share their ideas with the Congressman, participate in polls and attend fundraising events.

KnowledgeAdvisors Research Provides Revealing Glimpse into Employee Competency Strengths and Weaknesses
Tue, 08 Dec 2009, 15:38:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a new benchmark research report analyzing employee competency rating patterns. The research utilized KnowledgeAdvisors Metrics that Matter analytics tool and its Talent and Performance Measurement Multi-Rater capability to easily create the rater network, distribute the competency instruments, and report the data.

KnowledgeAdvisors Announces 8th Annual Symposium: Optimizing the Performance of People
Mon, 16 Nov 2009, 07:59:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced the 8th Annual Symposium with the theme Optimizing the Performance of People. The Symposium will be the premier event in 2010 bringing together organizations striving to develop world-class workforces through effective measurement and industry leaders in learning and talent measurement.

TZ Locking Technology Featured on the Dell Adamo XPS
Mon, 16 Nov 2009, 06:57:21 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Telezygology Inc. (TZ) today announces that TZ Intevia(R) technology is featured in the Dell Adamo XPS ultra-thin premium laptop product to electronically secure the lid and, with the swipe of a finger, allow user access. Designed and engineered with assistance from TZ's product development subsidiary, Product Development Technologies (PDT), the Adamo now claims the 'world's thinnest notebook' crown.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Performance Optimization Framework Using Six Sigma to Measure Human Capital Effectiveness
Mon, 26 Oct 2009, 15:25:20 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a methodology and toolset to measure human capital effectiveness known as the Performance Optimization Framework. The Performance Optimization Framework is grounded in Six Sigma and is designed to help organizations improve the effectiveness of their talent development process.

KnowledgeAdvisors Announces Metrics that Matter V11.2 with Powerful New Learning and Talent Analytics Impact Capabilities
Mon, 26 Oct 2009, 06:59:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released V11.2 of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter is an on-demand, SaaS (Software as a Service) Human Capital Analytics system that allows you to cost-effectively measure and increase the impact of your human capital processes from recruiting to leadership development.

University Learning Center Created by Rinella and Rinella Senior Partner Wins Prestigious National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) Award
Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 18:15:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned family law firm Rinella and Rinella Ltd. today announced that the learning center founded by its Senior Partner Bernard (Bernie) Rinella has been awarded the 2009 NCLCA/Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award. The Bernard B. Rinella, Jr. Learning Center was established at Miami University - Oxford in 2000.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Thought Leading Research on Emerging Informal Learning Measurement Insights and Trends
Mon, 12 Oct 2009, 19:53:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released new, constructive, research that provides thought leadership on innovative ways organizations in today's economy will implement and measure informal learning to increase speed to competency and optimize learning resources.

Affinity Healthcare LLC Announces New Physicians
Thu, 13 Aug 2009, 14:08:43 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove, IL, is pleased to announce the addition of four physicians to the practice: Michael J. Hersh, MD, Gastroenterology; Maria L. Savitt, MD, Internal Medicine; Mark J. Stefaniuk, MD, Family Practice; and Heidi Wehlus, MD, Internal Medicine.

NW Chicago Suburban Affinity Healthcare LLC Opens New Medical Office Building
Mon, 03 Aug 2009, 16:40:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice, with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove, IL, began seeing patients today at its newly constructed 64,860 square foot medical office building, situated on 6.3 acres at 1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL., within The Corporate Grove business park.

Consumer Guide Parent Denied New Trial, Ordered to Pay $5.6 Million
Mon, 20 Jul 2009, 07:00:37 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On May 28th, 2009, Judge Joan B. Gottschall of the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division declined to order a new trial or to reverse a $5.6 million jury verdict against Publications International of Lincolnwood, Ill. (PIL), the parent company of Consumer Guide, on a breach of contract claim brought by The Smart Marketing Group of Los Angeles, Calif. (SMG).

Curvy Pillow Company Presents New YouTube Video Demonstrating the Incredible Transformation of Rectangular Bed Pillows Into Curvy Functional Shapes
Thu, 25 Jun 2009, 17:26:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Have you ever been poked in the eye by the pointy corner of your rectangular bed pillow?' Pillow Designer and Spokesperson for the Curvy Pillow Company, Pam Blumenthal, was recently quoted as saying 'It's ridiculous, but it's no joke - people do get poked by pointy-cornered pillows. Why would we want to sleep with rectangles anyway? The only reason that we all sleep with rectangular bed pillows is that it's the easiest shape for manufacturing.'

Brewer Petitions White House for 'Beer Nutrition Czar' Position
Fri, 12 Jun 2009, 12:13:06 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publisher Bob Skilnik, president of Gambrinus Media, announced his candidacy today for the role of United States 'Beer Nutrition Czar.' President Obama might soon be looking for another Czar who can help clarify the innumerable misconceptions about beer's historic role as a beverage of moderation, hopes Skilnik (although he has little faith that the President won't be able to resist saying 'more taxes' and 'beer' in the same sentence).

Professional Academic Society Increases Opportunities and Resources for Part-Time College Educators
Thu, 07 May 2009, 12:22:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SoCAFE, The Society of Certified Adjunct Faculty Educators, has announced two major enhancements to its web-based certification program for adjunct instructors in higher education. These include expansion of membership eligibility and addition of a Director of Faculty Resources. Both are in response to a growing need for very high quality adjunct faculty in a shrinking educational marketplace.

Allegro Starts Fresh Conversations with Clients and Prospects
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 10:15:33 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., April 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Communications, Inc., a direct marketing firm and developer of FreshDM, recently announced the launch of its new dynamic, content-rich agency website. The new website focuses on maximizing the use of social media to create ongoing relationships and provide interesting, up-to-date content.

Diabetic Dating Site Builds Relationships and Gives Back to the Cause
Fri, 17 Apr 2009, 14:30:31 EST — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Diabetes is a growing problem and more and more people are striving to cope. As a result, DiabeticSingles announces the launch of their new website which brings together people who have at least one shared known commonality. As of 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 236 million people had diabetes worldwide; 23.6 million or 7.8 percent were from the U.S. population.

MonetaSuite Debuts at ABA TECHSHOW 2009
Wed, 01 Apr 2009, 06:29:31 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., April 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bottom Line Time today announced the launch of MonetaSuite at the ABA TECHSHOW(R) 2009. MonetaSuite is the Company's flagship software product family that intuitively and seamlessly track, tag and report the time high-value workers spend in email and other productivity applications. The applications work in the background, tracking tasks and allowing the user to work without interruption.

Affinity Healthcare LLC Adds Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services
Tue, 03 Mar 2009, 13:36:15 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling, announces the addition of Chiropractic and Acupuncture healthcare services. Dr. Jason Y. Hui, DC, FIAMA, NMD, will treat patients by appointment at the Affinity Healthcare LLC office.

Publications International, Ltd. Ordered to Pay Millions
Mon, 02 Mar 2009, 06:29:39 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., March 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On February 6th 2009, a federal jury in Chicago returned a verdict against Publications International Ltd. (PIL) of Lincolnwood, Ill., and awarded $5.6 million to The Smart Marketing Group, Inc. (SMG) in damages resulting from PIL's breach of a 2003 contract.

National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) Annual Forum and Expo to Focus on Form 5500 Changes and Economic Impact on Retirement Industry
Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 15:26:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) returns to Las Vegas to host its 2009 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo (2009NAFE) April 26-29 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The struggling economy and the 2009 Form 5500 changes will be among the more pressing issues discussed as more than 25 education sessions with leading industry experts are slated.

4Sale4Now.com Introduces First-of-its-Kind Method of Selling Real Estate
Mon, 23 Feb 2009, 13:37:40 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reflecting the theme of the innovative web site, sellers set a starting price for their property, and the price gradually drops over time if it is not sold. Sellers also place a sign of their online listing in their front yard. The foreclosure crisis continues to escalate, and the real estate market remains sluggish like the economy. Believing that traditional sales methods are not working, Joe Elias has created an innovative way for sellers to market their homes via 4Sale4Now.com.

Certified Facility Manager Credential Aids Construction Project Management and Sustainability
Thu, 19 Feb 2009, 17:30:24 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JF McCarthy MBA, with 37 years of construction management experience, recently earned the CFM (Certified Facility Manager) credential from the (IFMA) International Facility Management Association. This certification demonstrates a commitment and capability to optimize building cost and serviceability from construction to the end of its useful life. Of the over 60,000 worldwide IFMA members, there are only about 3,100 CFMs, and few of these are in the construction field.

Reference Book Reveals Nutritional Values of 2,000 Worldwide Beers
Mon, 16 Feb 2009, 17:00:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gambrinus Media announced today that 'Does My BUTT Look BIG In This BEER?: Nutritional Values of 2,000 Worldwide Beers' (ISBN-13: 978-0982218204, $10) is now available in book stores and Internet book sites. Tired of waiting for the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to implement new changes in alcohol nutrition labeling requirements, author Bob Skilnik has compiled an impressive array or beers, including popular imports, with their nutritional values.

Allegro Sponsors Chicago Salesforce.com User Group Meeting
Thu, 05 Feb 2009, 11:25:44 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Communications, Inc., direct marketing creative agency and developer of FreshDM, sponsored the Chicago Salesforce.com User Group meeting in December. Allegro educated the group about mail on-demand and print fulfillment techniques. In addition, Allegro provided a live demonstration of FreshDM - a certified application on the Salesforce.com AppExchange.

Award-Winning Music Production and Sound Design Company Offering Free Custom Demos for Limited Time
Mon, 12 Jan 2009, 15:27:13 EST — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GameBeat Studios announced today that now through March 1, 2009 they will offer free, custom music demos to advertising and marketing agencies for their upcoming radio or television spots. The launch of this unprecedented promotional strategy comes just days before the debut of a new Toyota TV commercial featuring music composed and produced by GameBeat.

Verdessence Online Eco Store Provides One-Stop-Shop for Everything Sustainable
Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 08:00:45 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainable, green, and eco-friendly have become part of everyday vocabulary. That's why Verdessence, a new e-commerce site has assembled a web site that offers everything from the latest eco fashions to biodegradable plates; it's sustainable and stylish shopping.

Midwest Wind Energy's Projects Surpass $1 Billion Mark - Wind Developer Thrives Even During the Economic Downturn
Tue, 02 Dec 2008, 09:00:06 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE), a leading developer of wind farms in the Central United States, announced today that it has completed development of its sixth wind power project, surpassing the $1 billion threshold in developed project assets. The six projects, which total 568 megawatts in nameplate capacity, are located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, and generate enough electricity to supply an estimated 160,000 average households.

New Design Service Gives Budget-Minded Homeowners Professional Room Makeovers
Mon, 01 Dec 2008, 10:52:24 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home makeovers should not be limited to people with long purse strings. And, thanks to Refind Interiors, LLC, it's not. The company has launched a new design service - the room makeover service - which gives budget-minded homeowners and renters an affordable option for redecorating their current living spaces.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peoria Fertility Practice Welcomes New Physician
Fri, 03 Oct 2008, 18:58:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM(R)) have announced that Natalie Schultz, M.D. will assume the role of Medical Director of SIRM-Central Illinois, located in Peoria. Dr. Schultz brings to SIRM more than 20 years' experience in assisted reproductive technologies. She has been involved with top IVF programs in Chicago, Boston and Indianapolis.

Chicago Faucets ECAST(TM) Line Allows California Schools to Immediately Address Latest Lead-Free Safety Standards for Drinking Water
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 16:06:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DES PLAINES, Ill. and SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ongoing efforts by state legislators to provide the safest drinking water possible to the residents, and especially to the children of California, has resulted in the creation of California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB1953). Slated to take effect on January 1, 2010, this new bill requires residential and commercial faucets that dispense water for human consumption must not exceed a total weighted average of 0.25 percent maximum lead content.

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Teams with Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) to Add Customized Run Routes to Its Stayfit@Hyatt Program
Tue, 09 Sep 2008, 10:12:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) today announced that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' North American properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route cards designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler(R), a leading healthy-travel and lifestyle media firm. Hyatt is the first major hospitality company to partner with Athletic-Minded Traveler and will feature the maps as part of the StayFit@Hyatt program at participating Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt properties.

Top Ten Hiking and Trekking Vacation Spots Worldwide
Mon, 08 Sep 2008, 12:37:32 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Hiking and Trekking Vacation Spots Worldwide as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. #1 is Annapurna Circuit, Nepal: The 186.5 mile, three week Annapurna circuit gets you up close to some of the highest mountains in the Himalayas, and is considered the best hike in the world by many.

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

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

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

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

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

Top Ten Wildlife Safaris Worldwide
Mon, 14 Jul 2008, 13:05:56 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten World Safari Experiences as determined by the iExplore team of world travel experts. 1. Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Affinity Healthcare LLC Launches Travel Medicine Services
Wed, 09 Jul 2008, 09:50:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, and Arlington Heights, announces new Travel Medicine services offered at the Arlington Heights office. This international travel consultation and inoculation service is open to established patients of Affinity Healthcare, as well as the general public.

Virtual Shopping Mall Knows What Women Want
Wed, 02 Jul 2008, 12:34:45 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill., July 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Parrish, creator and owner of ShopLadyZone.com, knows what women want and need. As a result, he created a virtual mall to save them time and money while offering unique and practical products. 'I created ShopLadyZone exclusively for women,' Parrish says.

Salesforce.com Usage Increases with FreshDM
Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 13:38:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Communications, Inc., direct marketing firm and developer of FreshDM, recently announced that FreshDM is now available for Salesforce.com(R). Putting FreshDM in the hands of a company's sales team helps increase a company's user adoption of Salesforce and helps salespeople close more sales.

Waggle Receives Editor's Choice, Reader's Choice Awards
Tue, 10 Jun 2008, 15:22:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., June 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a book that Midwest Book Review has highly recommended as 'an involving novel about an awakening sense of social responsibility,' Joe Redden Tigan has received both the Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice designations from publisher iUniverse for his first novel, 'Waggle' (ISBN: 978-0-595-41619-6).

New Healthcare Payment System Offers 3.5 Billion in Cost Savings
Thu, 29 May 2008, 12:59:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MPA, a Chicago-based firm specializing in the analysis of healthcare data, announces their initial roll out of the GlobalPRIME(TM) Payment System - a healthcare payment system that supports a risk-adjusted global fee for warrantied care of a clinical episode.

GameBeat Studios Top Pick to Produce Music for the Illinois State Lottery 2008 Summer Campaign
Tue, 27 May 2008, 13:12:29 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., May 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GameBeat Studios is pleased to announce they have been awarded the contract to produce the music for the Illinois State Lottery's 2008 summer campaign. Having beaten out several competitors, this is the second year in a row this award winning music production team has been chosen to do the music for the Lottery's summer campaign.

Affinity Healthcare LLC Receives Accreditation for CT and Ultrasound
Tue, 20 May 2008, 13:16:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC's diagnostic imaging practice located at 1051 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL was recently awarded accreditation for Computed Tomography (CT), as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Affinity Imaging has also been awarded accreditation by the ACR for Nuclear Medicine and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Affinity Healthcare, LLC Adds New Physicians
Thu, 08 May 2008, 07:34:31 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare, LLC is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new physicians to its Internal Medicine clinical staff. Nancy V. Koch, MD. and Robert J. Kapicka, MD, FACP. Affinity Healthcare treats approximately 100,000 patients at offices located in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling, IL.

Chicago to Host 'Oprah Sarcophagus' from the Artist Who Created Nude Britney Spears on Bear Skin Rug
Wed, 23 Apr 2008, 08:08:03 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., April 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A gilded coffin lid bearing Oprah's full-figured likeness by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, designed to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late, lands in Chicago this week. Edwards is offering his latest creation of the television icon to break the ice with baby boomers to encourage them to prepare for their own funerals. The Oprah Sarcophagus, courtesy of NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 24th.

Flagler County, Florida: All Indications Now is the Time to Invest
Tue, 22 Apr 2008, 16:17:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Schaffer Realty Group is recommending to retirees, second home and vacation home purchasers, investors and home buyers to take a close look at Flagler County/Palm Coast as now is the time to purchase. The window of opportunity for smart home buyers and real estate investors to own property in Flagler County/Palm Coast Florida at the bottom of the market is now.

Oprah Burial Mask a Tribute to Inner Beauty - Golden Likeness of TV Talk Queen Winfrey Debuts in Chicago
Fri, 18 Apr 2008, 01:29:06 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., April 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of last year's farewell tour of the King Tut exhibit starts this year's tour of the gilded likeness of talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey. The Oprah Burial Mask will debut in Chicago April 24th, near Oprah's Harpo Studios at GARDENfresh Gallery, courtesy of NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Oprah Sarcophagus Reaches Out to Unprepared Retirees
Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 09:00:48 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With her endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama, Oprah is making known her views on the need for healthcare reform. But controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is urging talk show host Oprah Winfrey to do more by taking the time on her show to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late.

Air Quality Company Provides Free Furnace Testing and Inspection to Ensure Safe Air
Tue, 18 Mar 2008, 08:31:06 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill., March 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having healthy air in a home or workplace should not be a luxury, but a necessity. That's why a new web site, SafeHVAC.com(TM), is offering free furnace tests and inspections to demonstrate not only how to improve air quality, but overall health. Home and business owners fill out a simple online form and are instantly registered for a free test; it's that simple.

iExplore Expands Into The United Kingdom
Wed, 05 Mar 2008, 00:10:44 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. and LONDON, England, March 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago-based iExplore formally announced its global expansion plans, with today's launch of www.iExplore.co.uk, targeting adventure travelers in the U.K. It is the company's first formal effort outside of the U.S. since the company launched in 1999. iExplore is hoping to become the #1 ranked website for adventure and experiential travel in the U.K., replicating the position it has held in the U.S. since 2000.

Pareto Building Improvement Publishes Guidebook to Help Building Professionals Achieve Highest Level of Success in an Increasingly Challenging Market
Mon, 03 Mar 2008, 07:01:56 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pareto Building Improvement announces a new guidebook on commercial building development and construction that assists working professionals to manage in an increasingly challenging market - 'Choosing Project Success: A Guide for Building Professionals' (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-0-0).

Gluten-Free Restaurant Recommendations Double in Less Than 3 Months
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 07:30:05 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Based on the exploding demand for special diets supported by the gluten-free and food allergy communities, Glutenfreeonthego.com has more than doubled its North American listings within a 3-month timeframe. The world's largest on-line directory of gluten-free eating establishments now includes 1000-plus gluten-free pizzerias, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, spas and even breweries across the U.S. and Canada!

Thomas J Bradley and Associates to Acquire Approximately $30,000,000 in Restaurants
Fri, 22 Feb 2008, 08:56:47 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Feb. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Chicago's specialist for restaurant and tavern transactions, Tom Bradley, Broker, will be seeking a 'multi-location transaction' or the purchase of a small restaurant chain. Thomas J Bradley & Associates owns and operates the BradleyBrokers.com website which generates Illinois' largest, most targeted, web traffic in this brokerage segment.

Top Ten World Travel Destinations in 2007
Mon, 07 Jan 2008, 10:39:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. Egypt held on to its top position for the third straight year, and the rest of the top 10 was largely unchanged from 2006.

Mary Carey Partners with SwappWatch(TM)
Thu, 03 Jan 2008, 16:39:38 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SwappWatch.com has partnered with Mary Carey Productions to unveil an exclusive line of SwappWatch(TM). The contract creates the launch of the Mary Carey line of SwappWatch(TM) watches which will be available to the public in January 2008.

Law Offices of Mathys and Schneid Files Lawsuit for Parents in Infant Death from Prescription Cough and Cold Medicines Never Approved by the FDA
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 11:26:05 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LAW OFFICES OF MATHYS & SCHNEID today (Wednesday, December 12, 2007) filed a lawsuit (Case No. 2007 L 13860) against Jewel Food Stores, Johnson & Johnson, McNeil-PPC, Inc., Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and others for the death of a six (6) month old infant who died after being given prescription cough and cold medication.

Announcing the Launch of Affinity Healthcare
Tue, 04 Dec 2007, 08:37:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The internal medicine/family practice medical group practices formerly named Greater Northwest Medical Group, North Suburban Internists and Adult Care Specialists have merged to become Affinity Healthcare, LLC.

OpenNETCF Brings ASP.NET to Windows CE
Mon, 03 Dec 2007, 08:23:36 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill. - Dec. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenNETCF Consulting announces the launch of a new product - Padarn - an ASP.NET web server for Windows CE. Designed primarily for embedded applications requiring remote network access for configuration of data access, Padarn is a lightweight ASP.NET web server designed to run under Windows CE.

Peoria Fertility Center Announces Change in Management
Thu, 04 Oct 2007, 16:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PEORIA, Ill. - Oct. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM(TM)) have announced that Dr. Milton McNichol will assume the role of Medical Director of SIRM-Central Illinois, located in Peoria. Dr. McNichol is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who joins SIRM-Central Illinois from an infertility practice in Shawnee Mission.

Chicago Chef Pens a Quintessential Classic Cookbook
Wed, 12 Sep 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Sept. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chef Michael Baruch, author of 'The New Polish Cuisine,' creates another winner that touches the heartstrings of the city's ethnically varied soulful cooking style. 'Street Food Chicago' (ISBN: 0-9715313-1-5) sizzles with 25 mouthwatering chapters, 375 original recipes, 300 vivid photos and kitchen-friendly instructions.

Solar Communications Invests More Than $10 Million in New Equipment and Capabilities
Wed, 29 Aug 2007, 17:27:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Communications, a full-service print and production provider, has completed its capabilities expansion begun in 2006, with more than $10 million in capital investments over the past few months. These latest acquisitions further support the company's refined focus as a complete marketing services partner.

Alterian Announces Global Partnership with Return Path
Tue, 21 Aug 2007, 16:41:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill. - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, announced today a strategic partnership with global email deliverability specialist Return Path. Through the partnership, Alterian will integrate Return Path's Sender Score email deliverability and monitoring technology with its own email marketing application Dynamic Messenger, giving users a comprehensive solution for ensuring deliverability success worldwide.

Protocol Partners with Alterian to Leap Ahead in Customer Analytics
Tue, 14 Aug 2007, 14:50:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alterian (LSE:ALN), the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, has been selected by Protocol Integrated Direct Marketing to provide analytics software. The Alterian Marketing Services Platform will power Protocol's B-to-B and B-to-C clients' ability to gain instant insight into their marketing data.

Attorney-Entrepreneur Establishes Joette Markus, Inc to Offer Handcrafted Italian Leather Writing Portfolio to Professional Women
Wed, 25 Jul 2007, 18:27:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BARRINGTON, Ill. - July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joette Doran, a practicing attorney for twenty years, recently decided to tap her creative side by establishing Joette Markus, Inc. Her company now offers the highest quality Italian leather portfolios designed for professional women. Ms. Doran started the company after trying to find a stylish yet professional replacement for her well-worn leather writing portfolio.

Alterian Offers Free Operational Marketing Benchmark Tool
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 21:24:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alterian, the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, announced today a new self-evaluation tool to help marketers improve the processes used to manage all parts of their marketing operation. The Alterian Operational Marketing Benchmark provides marketers with a tailor-made report and recommendations on their marketing management processes.

Alliance & Leicester selects Alterian for Operational Marketing
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alterian (LSE:ALN), the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, announced today that Alliance & Leicester, one of the UK's major financial services groups, has implemented Alterian's operational marketing software, Organizer, to help streamline its campaign management processes.

Alterian Positioned in Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM) Magic Quadrant
Fri, 29 Jun 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. and LONDON, England - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, announced today it has been positioned in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Marketing Management, (EMM) 2Q07 report. This announcement occurs on the heels of Alterian's inclusion in the Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Campaign Management, 1Q07.

Market Simplified Inc. Announces the Launch of its Online & Mobile Financial Platform MarketSimplified.com to all Investors in the United States
Wed, 27 Jun 2007, 18:55:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Market Simplified Inc. announces the launch of marketsimplified.com, a simple and easy to use free access financial web and mobile tool that helps investors make informed investment decisions. Market Simplified is built on an advanced technology platform and is designed to offer a one stop solution towards global financial information exchange.

Atreus Integrates BEA AquaLogic(R) BPM with IMS Provisioning Solution
Wed, 20 Jun 2007, 13:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - NXTcomm - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Atreus Systems(TM), the leading supplier of provisioning software for IMS-based services, today announced that Atreus has integrated the BEA AquaLogic(R) BPM suite into its xAuthority IP Service Provisioning platform. This integration is designed to help service providers to readily blend complex IMS services and to create new user-centric portal applications.

Your Personal, Automated Blog Reporter
Tue, 29 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Free Auto Blogger, a new software application from Advanced Interactive Marketing, allows bloggers to quickly and easily build power blogs on any subject. If you've always wanted your own personal reporter to filter and post relevant news stories on your blog, Advanced Interactive Marketing's Free Auto Blogger is your software dream come true.

Know Mold Corporation Introduces New Product to Protect Builders and Homeowners
Tue, 01 May 2007, 14:26:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While mold damage continues to be a growing problem, the Know Mold Corporation, an Illinois-based corporation, is taking a proactive role by offering a new product - KnowMold(TM) - to prevent mold before it becomes a pest. According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona, mold is present in every home; Illinois has the highest count of mold spores in the nation.

Alma Lasers Receives FDA Clearance for the Accent Dual Mode RF System
Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 15:44:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alma Lasers a global leader in laser, light-based, and radio frequency (RF) technologies used in aesthetic medicine announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System in the United States.

Merger Creates Opening for New President-Elect at Association of Closet and Storage Professionals
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
WHEATON, Ill. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACSP members Mike Carson (President of Closet Works, Chicago) and Steven Mann, (President of Crowne Closets, Las Vegas) have announced the merger of their businesses. The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) bylaws allow for only one member from a company to sit on the board. Since both principals hold offices, Steven Mann has respectfully resigned as President-Elect. The ACSP has announced Diana Augspurger of Creative Storage, Buffalo New York as President-Elect to replace Steven Mann.

New Beer Book Pairs Well with A&E's 'The American Brew'
Mon, 09 Apr 2007, 18:45:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - Apr. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Like a grilled bratwurst and a satisfying brew, beer historian Bob Skilnik's latest book, 'Beer & Food: An American History' ($24.95, hardcover, 280 pages, Jefferson Press, ISBN: 0977808610) is the perfect complement to A&E's recent television airing of 'The American Brew.' Skilnik's sixth book weaves a tale of beer's growing part of contemporary American cuisine.

Alma Lasers Reaches Favorable License Agreement with Palomar Medical Technologies
Tue, 03 Apr 2007, 17:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alma Lasers announced earlier today that it has resolved an ongoing patent litigation with Palomar Medical Technologies that involves certain U.S. hair removal patents. Palomar has an exclusive license for these patents, owned by the General Hospital Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts.

Alma Lasers and Palomar Medical Technologies Settle Infringement Lawsuit
Mon, 02 Apr 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Alma Lasers, announced today that Alma Lasers, Ltd. and Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. have settled their civil action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The suit involves certain U.S. hair removal patents owned by Massachusetts General Hospital and licensed exclusively to Palomar.

Medical Knowledge Within Reach: ReachMD Channel Launches Today on XM
Mon, 26 Mar 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Mar. 26, 2007 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReachMD, an innovative healthcare communications company, announced today that the ReachMD channel for medical professionals is now available on XM, the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 7.6 million subscribers; it is the healthcare industry's first satellite radio channel to provide the latest information and news to medical professionals 24/7.

Revealed: 'Lending Champion' Secrets of a Renegade Mortgage Broker
Wed, 14 Mar 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Mar. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Outspoken and unconventional Chicago mortgage broker, Scott Tucker, has been named one of Metro Chicago Real Estate Magazine's Top 40 2006 Lending Champions... and named by his own competitors!

Fitness Innovator Gets Rare Honor - John Abdo to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ADDISON, Ill. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Olympic trainer and fitness innovator John Abdo to be inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in Chicago. Abdo will join an impressive list of inductees including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Jack LaLanne and Joe Weider.

National Property Tax Consulting Firm Opens Office in Houston
Mon, 05 Mar 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Mar. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago-based property tax consulting firm Advantax(R) announced today the opening of their new South Central region office in Houston. David LeVan, President of Advantax, said that 'The new office will provide a location to better serve Advantax clients based in Houston, the south central region and around the country.'

National Property Tax Consulting Firm Appoints Former Wal-Mart Tax Manager
Mon, 26 Feb 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago-based property tax consulting firm Advantax(R) Group announced today the appointment of Sam Kinslow as National Director of Real Property Consulting Services. Mr. Kinslow has 13 years of experience in the fields of property valuation, consulting, and tax assessment.

ProSoft Technology Group and CyberWorld Solutions Merger Announcement
Tue, 20 Feb 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Feb. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProSoft Technology Group (Downers Grove, IL) and CyberWorld Solutions (Naperville, IL) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which the companies will be combined as ProSoft Cyberworld Group.

ZedZone Brings Communities and the Internet Together
Tue, 23 Jan 2007, 16:34:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ZedZone.com is out of its beta phase and now offers online users the ability to easily create or participate in community or group websites. To join, users fill out a brief form. They can then create a 'CommZone,' a group website that is loaded with world-class functionality.

The Storage and Organization Industry Organizes Itself with New Association
Mon, 15 Jan 2007, 21:42:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
WHEATON, Ill. - Jan. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The residential and commercial storage and organization industry has a new advocate. The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals is the new voice of this booming segment of the cabinet trades. Supported nationally, the ACSP is dedicated to creating industry standards, certification, and building consumer awareness of the professional standards of the field.

Natural Salt Products Boast Healing Benefits That Cannot Be Ignored
Wed, 10 Jan 2007, 22:55:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Solay Wellness Inc., natural salt is not just for healthy flavor. Boasting 84 minerals, unrefined, crystallized, natural salt delivers an array of health benefits, with users finding relief from respiratory ailments, improvements in skin condition, increased energy levels, pain relief, stress relief and more.

Top Ten World Travel Destinations in 2006
Wed, 03 Jan 2007, 22:20:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore (iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. Egypt held on to its top position, despite the increased turmoil in the Middle East in 2006. Antarctica and Argentina made their first appearance in iExplore's top ten.

Customers Rate Advantax(R)
Wed, 03 Jan 2007, 15:28:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David LeVan, President of Advantax(R) Group, LLC, announced today the results of its 2006 year end customer performance survey. The anonymous, third party survey examines performance areas such as honesty and ethics, responsiveness, accuracy and reliability, and industry knowledge, all areas identified as important to property tax customers.

Cyber Treasure Hunt: New Web Site is Bargain Boon to Small Biz
Tue, 12 Dec 2006, 19:07:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FindtheMagicBox.com is a Web site where businesses can advertise their Web site to a large audience, drive traffic sales, and ultimately make money. Entrepreneur Allen Wilson. of FindtheMagicBox.com, has based his idea on the successful site - MillionDollarHomepage.com. However, he explains that his site differs in that it continues to attract people and keeps them coming back month-after-month, and year-after-year.

Friedman Predicts 2007 with Documented 71% Accuracy on the Line
Tue, 12 Dec 2006, 18:03:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's December and this time of year prognosticators appear everywhere feasting on the public's fascination about the future. However, 'psychic' and corporate mind power speaker SIDNEY FRIEDMAN (has established his credibility with a publicly accountable track record of 71% accuracy over the last nine years.

Startling New Info in Biography from Sam Cooke's Family
Mon, 27 Nov 2006, 17:13:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The LJR Group today announced publication of a revised edition of the book 'Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story From His Family's Perspective' (ISBN: 1-4120-6498-8). Written by Cooke's great-nephew Erik Greene, Our Uncle Sam not only emphasizes Cooke's accomplishments in music history, but gives the reader an inside look on the childhood influences that drove him to excel.

Bootlegger Al Capone Not the Beer Baron That Historians Portray Him to Be
Tue, 14 Nov 2006, 14:26:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a city that still takes boastful pride in its beery connection to gangster Al Capone, author Bob Skilnik says Big Al's brewing legacy is more baloney than brewing history. In his recently released book, BEER: A History of Brewing in Chicago ($24.95, Hardcover, 416 pages, Barricade Books, ISBN 1569803129), the beer historian argues that the real brains behind the beer that flowed through Chicago's streets was Capone's mentor, Johnny Torrio.

Chicagoland Beer Author Bob Skilnik Returns to WGN Radio, Rolls Out More Book Signing Dates
Tue, 17 Oct 2006, 20:57:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After wrapping up a recent appearance at the Goose Island brewpub, book signings in suburban Riverside and Hinsdale, and a nod in the Chicago Tribune, Bob Skilnik, author of 'BEER: A History of Brewing in Chicago' (ISBN 1569803129) readies for a second appearance on WGN Radio.

SportsCarHomepage Has Porsche Sponsors Racing to the Finish Line
Tue, 17 Oct 2006, 03:01:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
CHICAGO, Ill. - Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto Racing is an expensive endeavor and SportsCarHomepage.com has designed a way to lessen the cost while involving people with a passion for car racing through an exciting racing campaign. Sports Car Homepage is the brainchild of Jason Carter, a college-educated professional and information technology consultant during the week, and racecar driver most other times.

Illinois' Black Legislators to Host Two-Day Community Engagement Summit and Scholarship Gala
Wed, 11 Oct 2006, 17:51:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MATTESON, Ill. - Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in five years and just five days before the upcoming mid-term election, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) will host a state-wide conference in hopes of engaging community activists, religious and business leaders and concerned citizens on a wide variety of issues. The two-day summit will take place Thursday and Friday, November 2 - 3, 2006 at the Matteson Holiday Inn located in south suburban Matteson Illinois.

Jobs2Web Optimizes Jobs for Top Placement in Search Engines, Driving Candidates Directly to Corporate Career Sites
Wed, 04 Oct 2006, 15:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Oct. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HotGigs(R) Inc. (BOOTH E) announced HotGigs Jobs2Web(TM), a revolutionary job marketing tool that uses search engine optimization to drive Internet-based jobseekers to corporate career Websites. The launch, announced at the Human Resource Executive's 9th Annual HR Technology Conference & Exhibition, formally releases a product that's been successful in beta and pre-release.

Innovative Physicians Offer a Better Way for Walk-In Urgent Care
Thu, 21 Sep 2006, 15:29:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Sept. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Northwest Medical Group, a leading internal medicine and family practice medical group established in 1984, with offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Glenview, offers their patients a safe, effective, and comfortable alternative to walk-in urgent care treatment clinics.

How-To Site Offers Single Moms Free Advice
Thu, 14 Sep 2006, 14:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Sept. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- singlemamahood.com, a new blog and toolkit, launches with a Free Advice service for single mothers -- moms who are unmarried, divorced, widowed or separated. The singlemamahood(TM) mission is 'reducing drama for the single mama.'

Controversial Illinois Consumer Advocate Frees Hundreds from the Misery, Doubt, and Frustration of Spiraling Debt
Mon, 11 Sep 2006, 19:46:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill. - Sept. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- at a time when recession seems imminent and the future is looking bleak for many thousands of Illinois homeowners, Scott Tucker, the outspoken 'consumer advocate', is bucking the downward and damaging trend and leading the revolution against 'predatory lenders' from his website FromDebtToSavings.com, fighting the corner of consumers penalized by unfair and discriminatory lenders.

Chicago's Still A Beer-Drinking Town
Mon, 21 Aug 2006, 22:22:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While libraries are filled with scores of books about Chicago's colorful history, few acknowledge the political, social, and economic impact of the city's once powerful brewing industry. When the Haas & Sulzer Brewery opened its doors in 1833, the town's population of only 200 managed to guzzle down its first year's output of 600 barrels in record time. Chicago was on its way to becoming the beer-drinking town that it is today, says Bob Skilnik, author of the just-released 'BEER: A History of Brewing in Chicago.'

Maverick Broker Sells Out 50-Seat, $149K Seminar in Just 9 Days Using the Exact Same Marketing System He Uses to Bring in $731K a Year in Fees
Thu, 27 Jul 2006, 19:53:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At a time when over 48,000 people a year are clearing their desks and leaving the mortgage industry, and even established firms are closing their doors for good, maverick Illinois mortgage broker, Scott Tucker, is bucking the trend, recently proving his point by selling out his 50-seat 'Mastermind Summit' at $2,997 a seat using the same direct emotional response marketing he uses to attract highly-qualified and non-fee-resistant borrowers to his brokerage. The purpose of the Summit is to give Tucker the opportunity to pass his business-building and money-making methods on to other mortgage brokers and loan officers.

Table-Turning Millionaire Chicago Bachelor Thumbs Nose at Cheating Ex with 437 Other Women Begging to Join Him on FREE Luxury Spanish Holiday
Tue, 11 Jul 2006, 22:41:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago bachelor Scott Tucker is making a unique internet search to find a new travelling companion to join him at the exclusive luxury Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain. A Ritz-Carlton Group hotel, and within just 100 yards of some of the most superb beaches in Spain, the Hotel Arts is considered to be the finest hotel in Barcelona.

InsideFutures Bolsters Content With More Than 60 Contributing Authors
Wed, 28 Jun 2006, 15:24:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL - June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Traders Media, publisher of InsideFutures.com, today announced a wealth of new content available on the site while eclipsing the mark of 60 unique contributing authors. The site is growing more rapidly than any other site specifically serving the futures trading community, and has already seen 32,000 unique users and more than 260,000 page views since its mid-April 2006 launch.

Barchart Launches Redesigned Homepage
Tue, 27 Jun 2006, 15:32:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barchart.com, a leading provider of stocks, futures and foreign exchange market information, today announced the launch of a completely redesigned website homepage, as seen at barchart.com. Over the coming weeks, the remainder of the barchart.com site will begin an evolution to match the new homepage more closely.

Dumped Chicago Bachelor Swears Under Oath That His $7,700 Luxury Spanish Holiday Online Giveaway Has Nothing To Do With Sex
Fri, 23 Jun 2006, 00:28:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL - June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago bachelor Scott Tucker is making a unique Internet search to find a new traveling companion to join him at the exclusive luxury Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain. A Ritz-Carlton Group hotel, and within just 100 yards of some of the most superb beaches in Spain, the Hotel Arts is considered to be the finest hotel in Barcelona.

Cutting through the Clutter with a New Search Tool
Mon, 12 Jun 2006, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MySearchBot, a new freeware product from Advanced Interactive Marketing, Inc. (AIM), is the first and only search tool to organize, filter, classify and share information mined from search engine results.

Atreus Systems Teams with BroadSoft to Help Service Providers Streamline VoIP Service Delivery
Mon, 05 Jun 2006, 06:09:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL, GLOBALCOMM - June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- (Booth 50085) Atreus Systems(TM), the leading supplier of provisioning software for VoIP and advanced IP service bundles, today announced self-provisioning support for BroadSoft's QuickStart Express. The QuickStart Express program, announced by BroadSoft in a related release, provides tools and services to simplify the complex processes that service providers encounter when deploying new VoIP services.

NEW Java Juice Jacks Up Chicago Ride for AIDS
Fri, 02 Jun 2006, 22:27:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL - June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Look out, Red Bull, Venom and Whoopass. The riders on this year's Ride for AIDS Chicago, June 3rd and 4th, are being powered by Java Juice(R). Java Juice, the first pure coffee extract 'straight from the bean' in Venice, California, has found acceptance on the Appalachian Trail, camp sites, organic markets and culinary institutions.

Atreus Systems Receives Communications Solutions(TM) Magazine 'Product of the Year' Award for 2005
Thu, 01 Jun 2006, 05:22:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
CHICAGO, IL, GLOBALCOMM - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Atreus Systems(TM), the leading supplier of provisioning software for VoIP, IMS and advanced IP service bundles, announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(R))'s Communications Solutions magazine online has named Atreus' IP Provisioning Software as a recipient of the 2005 Product of the Year Award.

Adrianne Curry and Christopher Knight Exchange Vows
Wed, 31 May 2006, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
JOLIET, IL - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reality stars Adrianne Curry and Christopher Knight have officially tied the knot Monday evening in Curry's hometown of Joliet, Illinois with a little help from online diamond and jewelry boutique Whiteflash.com.

Chicago-area Businesswoman Wants to Donate 50,000 Millennium-Edition Newspapers to a Non-Profit Group for Use as a Fund Raiser
Fri, 19 May 2006, 22:48:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
HIGHLAND PARK, IL - May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Internet executive Sue Cohn of Highland Park, Illinois has been holding on to a cache of 50,000 new and uncirculated January 1, 2000 newspapers; most of them are the Chicago Tribune with a few thousand New York Times, Financial Times of London and USA Today also included in the lot. Her late husband purchased the newspapers in 2000 with the future intent of selling them online and in stores after they appreciated in value years later. In fact, most of the major city Millennium edition newspapers have already increased in value -- and are selling on eBay and other Websites anywhere from $5 to $20 each.

Commodity Research Bureau Completes Acquisition of Commodity Price Charts from Futures Magazine
Tue, 16 May 2006, 04:43:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
CHICAGO, IL - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Commodity Research Bureau, a Barchart Company, and a leading provider of commodity market information today announced the completed acquisition of Commodity Price Charts from Futures Magazine Group. The new flagship product, now branded as CRB PriceCharts, is a print publication focused on charting and technical analysis of financial futures, commodities and currency markets.

Million Dollar Press Releases
Mon, 15 May 2006, 23:13:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
ROCKFORD, IL - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PR veteran Robert Smith started in the world of publicity almost 8 years ago. After owning a child support company he started his own agency Robert Smith & Associates PR in 1998. Smith today announced his much anticipated book 'Million Dollar Press Releases: Guide to Boosting Profits Using Free Publicity' ($17.00 Aardvark Publishing) is available.

Total Computer Security - For Free!
Mon, 15 May 2006, 19:50:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Throw out those expensive security packages. For no cost at all, SystemBodyguard, a new freeware product from Advanced Interactive Marketing, Inc. (AIM), will protect your computer against every threat imaginable.

Protect Yourself From Poker Cheats with PokerBodyguard
Wed, 10 May 2006, 23:31:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Online poker players: you need never be cheated again! PokerBodyguard, a new freeware product from Advanced Interactive Marketing, Inc. (AIM), works to ensure that other online poker players do not rip you off.

GameBeat Studios adds Four Awards to its Growing List of Prestigious Industry Honors
Mon, 01 May 2006, 22:39:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The industry honors just keep racking up for GameBeat Studios. The Chicago-based music production and sound design house recently received two Silver Addys in the 6th District Addy Awards competition for its work on the Wal-Mart Voices of Color(TM) Film Series campaign.

Traders Media Unveils InsideFutures.com
Wed, 26 Apr 2006, 15:28:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Traders Media today announced the release of InsideFutures.com, the futures and commodity industry's freshest destination designed to take an 'inside perspective' on futures trading. Serving traders of all skill levels - but particularly geared toward new market participants - the site is focused on industry education, commentary and analysis.

A Revolution in News Delivery
Mon, 10 Apr 2006, 19:08:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Apr. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CustomXML, a groundbreaking new product from Advanced Interactive Marketing, Inc. (AIM), will change the way we receive our news and information online. And best of all, it's completely free to download and use!

Felicia Middlebrooks to Keynote the 19th Annual Administrative Professionals Day(R) Luncheon
Mon, 10 Apr 2006, 18:39:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - Apr. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, April 26, 2006 the Chicago Lake Shore Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals(R) (IAAP) will host the 19th Annual Administrative Professionals Day(R) Luncheon. 150 Administrative Professionals and Executives from businesses throughout the city and surrounding suburbs traditionally attend the event.

Chicago Author Uses 'Sex' to Penetrate Hollywood's Filtering System
Tue, 04 Apr 2006, 15:59:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Apr. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sidestepping Hollywood's closed-door policy and writing beyond the bounds of Los Angeles, screenwriter and author, Jessie Jamie Coleman, hurtles into new literary territory by publishing her original screenplay, 'Sex on the Side' thus opening the door to showcase her work to the world, it was announced today by Autumn Girl Press.

GameBeat Studios Completes Production on Third Spot for Wal-Mart's Voices of Color(TM) Campaign
Thu, 30 Mar 2006, 17:18:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Mar. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GameBeat Studios recently announced completion of the third of four spots in the Wal-Mart Voices of Color(TM) Film Series promotional campaign. The spot began airing nationally on television broadcast and cable outlets, including TBS and TNT.

Associated Cities Announces 2006 GeoDomain Expo
Thu, 16 Mar 2006, 22:40:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Mar. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Cities, the world's largest association of city names on the Internet, announced today that owners of geographic domain names will gather in Chicago on June 2 and 3 at the 2006 GeoDomain Expo.

Travel Expert Fred Brenner Has Devised 40 Brainteasers for Your Audience Related to U.S. and Canadian Travel and Geography
Mon, 27 Feb 2006, 01:29 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
LAKE ZURICH, IL - Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travel expert Fred Brenner is able to provide entertaining and informative answers and explanations to your audience to forty fascinating and thought-provoking brainteasers devised by Brenner related to U.S. and Canadian travel and geography. The remaining 37 brainteasers appear further below. Brenner has traveled on two-lane roads in all fifty U.S. states as well as in nearly every province and territory of Canada. He devised the questions and discovered their little-known answers through his extensive travels, study of maps, and by performing detailed research.

Hearts Rapidly Devoured at Valentine's Day Massacre - GoldenPalace.com Eating Contest Commemorates Infamous Mob Hit
Mon, 13 Feb 2006, 05:20 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Feb. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a violent display of mass consumption, Chicago native Patrick Bertoletti, arguably the fastest rising rookie in the sport of competitive eating, slaughtered the competition by eating nearly 2 pounds of chocolate hearts at the GoldenPalace.com Valentine's Day Chocolate Massacre this morning to win $5000.

PronunciationWorkshop Trains U.S. Embassy Staffers in Iraq and Afghanistan How to Correctly Pronounce American English
Mon, 13 Feb 2006, 02:32 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Feb. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PronunciationWorkshop.com LLC, a leader in American Accent Training, announced today that their DVD Video Training Program is helping the U.S. fight the war on terrorism. Their unique English Pronunciation Training Course is being used to assist linguists and translators, some who are involved with the Saddam Hussein trial, with improving their ability to speak English clearly and effectively.

Top Ten World Travel Destinations In 2005
Mon, 9 Jan 2006, 12:31 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Jan. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers.

Change the Shape of Your Life!
Thu, 1 Dec 2005, 12:54 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Curvy Pillow Co. announces the availability of 2 'Transformational Pillow Covers,' a totally new concept in bedding whereby ordinary, conventional head pillows are changed into curvy, ergonomic and aesthetically pleasurable shapes.

CEOs Increasingly Use Spiritual Fitness to Achieve Business and Life Goals
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 07:37 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate CEOs frequently depend on insights from a source outside themselves when making critical decisions. Seventy-two percent of 175 CEOs responding to a research study say they receive special insights into decision making that comes from the Holy Spirit. This is just one of several observations made by researcher Merrill Oster about his fellow CEOs, according to Pinnacle Forum America.

MoonLite Vision, Inc. Announces bizBaron, Comprehensive Website Management Software
Fri, 11 Nov 2005, 11:50 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHAMPAIGN, IL - Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MoonLite Vision, Inc., a provider of web management software and services, introduces bizBaron, a new content management software solution which incorporates an online store, online appointment scheduling, subscription content, memberships, and community forums within one application.

'Dark Side of the Moon A Cappella' Ships December 1, 2005 from VOCOMOTION
Tue, 8 Nov 2005, 05:34 EST — Edited by Beverly West
CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOCOMOTION, dedicated to the development, recording, and promotion of vocal music, today announced that its latest release 'Dark Side of the Moon A Cappella,' an all-vocal version of Pink Floyd's magnum opus 'Dark Side of the Moon' will go on sale on December 1st, 2005.

Black Author Fosters the Question 'Why Men Love Bitches'
Mon, 7 Nov 2005, 04:42 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black author launches 'The Girls Club' to empower women to better deal with and understand the opposite sex. When Chicago author, Carrie Carr, came across a fascinating book that shed the light on the male dilemma, she was so impressed, she felt compelled to share the title with every woman she knew.

Blood Clots, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Spontaneous Pre Term Births, Low Birth Weight, Rectal Cancer, Diabetes, are all Linked to Elevated C-Reactive Protein
Fri, 4 Nov 2005, 02:28 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first study of its kind, not only linking high C-reactive protein levels to periodontal (gum) disease but also the most effective new treatment to drastically and quickly reduce deadly C-reactive levels will be given by dentist Dr. Ron Schefdore at the prestigious Mid Winter Chicago Dental Society meeting in Feb '06. Surprisingly the study analyzed C-reactive protein blood results from top dentists throughout the country in a study to find the least painful and inexpensive treatment.

Rand Imaging Center Awarded ACR Accreditation
Mon, 31 Oct 2005, 12:21 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rand Imaging Center, an Arlington Heights based provider of diagnostic medical imaging services, announces the award of Accreditation for its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services, received from the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Healthy Schools Campaign to Launch 'The Student Body Challenge' to Address Childhood Obesity in Schools
Fri, 14 Oct 2005, 03:39 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A recent survey of parents of school-aged children conducted by the national Action for Healthy Kids consortium found that while the majority of parents want their children to get healthier food and more exercise at school, nearly 85% were unaware that federal law requires their schools to develop comprehensive wellness policies addressing these issues by July 1, 2006. They are also unaware that the law specifies that parents, among other key stakeholders, must be involved from the beginning in designing those district policies.

A Concert for a Cause! World-Renowned Cantors to Perform at Concert to Benefit Jewish Elderly
Mon, 10 Oct 2005, 12:15 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NORTHBROOK, IL - Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicagoans can attend a musical event featuring some of the biggest names in Jewish cantorial music and perform a mitzvah at the same time when they purchase tickets for 'To Life! A Jewish Musical Celebration,' presented by the International Cantorial Foundation on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., at the North Shore Center of Performing Arts in Skokie.

Chicago-based Organization Announces Initiative to Help Ease Severe Nursing Shortage In Illinois
Wed, 28 Sep 2005, 03:34 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - September 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Citing warnings from a report released last week by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC), which revealed that by the year 2020, Illinois would have a shortage of 21,000 registered nurses, the Chicago-based Provident Foundation has announced plans to step up its efforts to help reverse this dangerous trend.

Cprint(TM) Affiliate Press Tech Chooses BRANDCONTROL.NET's BigCabinet 3.0(TM)
Fri, 16 Sep 2005, 11:21 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, Ill. - September 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET(TM), a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and maker of patent pending software BigCabinet 3.0(TM), today announced that CPrint affiliate Press Tech, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based printer has signed up to use BigCabinet 3.0(TM) for online dynamic publishing of customer documents.

BRANDCONTROL.NET Receives Second Round of Venture Capital Funding
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 03:46 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, Ill. - September 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET(TM), a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and maker of patent pending software BigCabinet 3.0TM, today announced that it has received a second round of venture capital funding from Midwest Investment Ventures (MIV).

BRANDCONTROL.NET(TM) Develops Integrated Preflight System in Response to Customer Demand
Mon, 12 Sep 2005, 06:13 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, IL -- September 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET, a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and maker of BigCabinet 3.0, a turnkey browser-based solution that uses industry standard desktop publishing files and allows authorized users to repurpose original documents, announced today that it has released an Integrated Preflight system to help print professionals and system administrators keep tabs on the quality of files checked into BigCabinet 3.0.

QuarkAlliance Technology Partner BRANDCONTROL.NET to Exhibit BigCabinet 3.0 at Print '05 in Chicago
Thu, 1 Sep 2005, 12:48 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, IL - September 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET, a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and makers of patent pending software BigCabinet 3.0, today announced that it will be featuring BigCabinet 3.0 as a turnkey online interface for QuarkDDS in the Quark(TM) booth (#6955) at Print 05, held September 9-15, 2005, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Stop by the Quark booth to see a demonstration of the future of desktop publishing on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, September 11, 13, 14, or 15, 2005.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Madagascar Movie Stimulating Travel Demand to Country - iExplore Launches New Safari to Madagascar to Meet Needs
Mon, 6 Jun 2005, 01:44 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, Ill. - June 65 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raking in $101 million since its debut, the animated film 'Madagascar' is not only driving box office sales, it is stimulating new travel demand to Madagascar, the island nation located of the southeastern coast of Africa. This is based on actual sales trends seen by iExplore (www.iExplore.com), a leading seller of adventure and experiential travel, who specializes in African safaris.

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

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

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

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

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

Hop Hop and Business Worlds Collide to Motivate Urban Youth
Fri, 29 Apr 2005, 11:45 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - April 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bad Boy recording artist Chopper, a.k.a. Young City of the worldwide platinum rap group 'Da Band,' recently signed on as the spokesperson for Rap Snacks Pork Skins and Cracklins, a new product line being launched by the Chicago-based Evans Food Group and Rap Snacks, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia.

Participate in Expedition to Find Genghis Khan's Tomb - iExplore Named Exclusive Sales Agent for this First-of-its-Kind Tour
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 11:47 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time ever, a select group of travelers can help archaeologists try to unearth one of the most elusive tombs in history: the tomb of Genghis Khan. In a new partnership announced between iExplore and Skybrite International, iExplore was named the exclusive sales agent for tours visiting the Genghis Khan Expedition dig site. This will be the first time travelers can assist a team of scientists and historians from Mongolia and the U.S. in excavating what is believed could be the infamous warrior's burial site.

Chicago-Based Administrative Professional's Group to Host the Midwest's Largest Gathering of Administrative Professionals
Wed, 20 Apr 2005, 12:16 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL - April 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, April 26, 2005 the Chicago Lake Shore Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals(R) (IAAP) will host the largest gathering of Administrative Professionals in the Midwest. The 18th Annual Administrative Professionals Day(R) Luncheon will feature a keynote address by Desiree Rogers, President of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Administrative Professionals from businesses throughout the city and region are expected to attend.

New Novel Urges Single Women to Just Say No to Married Men
Wed, 20 Apr 2005, 11:36 EST — Edited by Beverly West
CHICAGO, IL - April 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autumn Girl Press announced today a new book 'Single Black Female,' a cautionary romance, by Carrie Carr. It's been almost two decades since 'Fatal Attraction' sent a quiver down every married man's spine by dramatically illustrating the consequences of a one-night stand. However, it's not just married men who should be concerned, but the women they are fooling around with as well.

Improved Stability in the Middle East Stimulating Pent-Up Travel Demand to Region
Tue, 12 Apr 2005, 11:23 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL -- (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) reports increased demand for travel to the Middle East in 2005, including increased sales in each of Egypt, Morocco, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan over this same period last year. Growing demand is attributed to decreasing hostilities in Iraq, Syria pulling its troops out of Lebanon and improving relations between Israel and Palestine.

Corporate Safe Specialists to Display New Self Check-out Solution at KioskCom.com Booth# 1023
Tue, 5 Apr 2005, 04:51 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
POSEN, Ill. -- (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate Safe Specialists (CSS), one of the largest suppliers of safes and cash handling systems to the U.S. retail and restaurant communities will demonstrate the latest advancements in automated cash handling and self service technology at the 2005 KioskCom.com Exposition. At Booth# 1023, CSS will display its revolutionary 'SOS,' a self check-out solution that enables customers to order food and/or pay for merchandise using their preferred method of payment. The KioskCom.com conference will be held April 18 - 20, 2005 at the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

For Greater Northwest Medical Group The Future Is Now!
Mon, 14 Mar 2005, 04:49 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO GROVE, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Greater Northwest Medical Group, including eleven Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians, treating patients at its Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, and Park Ridge offices, announces its transit

Hip Hop Newcomer Chopper to Promote New Line of Rap Snacks
Wed, 9 Mar 2005, 01:56 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Bad Boy recording artist Chopper, a.k.a. Young City of the worldwide platinum rap group 'Da Band,' recently signed on as the spokesperson for Rap Snacks Pork Skins and Cracklins, a new product line being launched by the Chicago-based Evans Food Group (www.evansfood.com) and Rap Snacks, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia.

Top Ten 'Once In A Lifetime' Trips - Baby Boomers Acquiring More Experiences, Less Assets, in 2005
Mon, 7 Mar 2005, 02:28 EST — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today a list of Top Ten 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Trips, as determined by unique travel inquiries at iExplore over the last year.

ONEAC Announces PCm Series(R) Medical-Grade Power Conditioners Now Available in 1500, 2000 and 3000 VA
Tue, 8 Feb 2005, 11:44 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
LIBERTYVILLE, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- ONEAC Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), today announced additions to its PCm Series Medical-Grade Power Conditioner line. The new PCm 1500, 2000 and 3000 VA models join the previously released 120-1000 VA Medical-grade Power Conditioners and a robust line of ONm Series Medical-Grade UPS. The PCm Series Medical-Grade Power Conditioners eliminate power contaminants in medical applications with a full-time, on-line isolating transformer, while conforming to the global electrical safety standards for medical equipment - IEC60601-1 and its derivatives for Europe (EN60601), U.S. (UL60601-1/UL2601) and Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 601.1).

Chicago Artists 'Get Inspired' to Help the Homeless - Non-profit Organization Showcases Local Artists Work to Benefit the Homeless
Thu, 27 Jan 2005, 05:57 EST — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Inspiration Corporation is hosting its 12th Annual Inspired Art Auction on Friday, March 18th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM in the Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Please list this event in your event calendar or plan to attend to cover the event.

Chicago Author Shines Positive Light on Meeting Through the Personals
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 05:23 EST — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- When Chicago author, Carrie Carr, decided to spruce up her life with a little excitement, she knew exactly what was needed - ­romance, and lots of it. Armed with a positive attitude, she ventured into the world of personal ads. Her debut novel, 'Single Black Female,' mimics her own amusing experiences and fictionalizes the consequences of falling helplessly in love with a married man.

Top Ten World Travel Destinations in 2004
Mon, 10 Jan 2005, 12:47 EST — By Christopher Laird Simmons
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers in 2004.

New Software Ensures Teachers Consistently Create Exceptional Questions that Invoke a Full-Spectrum of Cognition!
Thu, 6 Jan 2005, 03:47 EST — By Carly Zander
GRAYSLAKE, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Teaching & Technology Resources (www.tntresources.net), a leading provider of useful and cost-effective resources for K-12 teachers, has released a one-of-a-kind new software program that allows teachers to quickly create a list of questions that invoke a full spectrum of cognition from students (low-level to high-level).

By News Article Editor: Christopher Simmons
'Emergency Light Blanket' Selected as One of the Top Five Inventions of 2004
OMAHA, NE and QUINCY, IL - December 16, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- "The Emergency Light Blanket" (ELB) invented by Pepper Aasgaard, ASAR Electronics, Inc., was selected as one of the Top Five Inventions of 2004 by Paul Niemann, Quincy, IL (syndicated columnist, contributing author for "Inventor's Digest" and author of "Invention Mysteries").

By News Article Editor: Carly Zander
Author Issues $5,000 Challenge to Top 10 Universities: Break My Cipher - If You Can
CHICAGO, IL - Dec. 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- It could be a very Merry Christmas for a student at one of the top universities in the country if they are able to break the cipher at the end of the novel, THE MOSES RIDDLE. A new novel by Chicago author Hunt Kingsbury and published by Bimini Road Publishing, offers $5,000, or the equivalent in authentic Egyptian treasure, to anyone who can break the cipher and solve the riddle at the end of the book.

By News Article Editor: Christopher Laird Simmons
New Book Gives Carbohydrate Counts Of Alcoholic Beverages
Diet Book Contains the Carbohydrate Counts of 1000 Beers, 400 Wines, Scores of Liquors, and Liqueurs and 200 Low-Carb Mixed-Drink Recipes
CHICAGO, IL - November 11, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Adams Media Corporation announced today that 'The Low Carb Bartender: Carb Counts for Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks and More' (ISBN 1593372531, $9.95) is now available in nationwide bookstores and Internet book sites. Author Bob Skilnik has compiled an impressive listing of adult beverages with their carbohydrate counts and exposes the myths and misconceptions often associated with the moderate consumption of alcohol and low-carb dieting.

By News Article Editor: Christopher Laird Simmons
Advantax and Corporate Tax Compliance Announce Merger
CHICAGO, IL and INDIANAPOLIS, IN - October 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Advantax Group, LLC (www.advantax.com) and Corporate Tax Compliance, Inc. (www.corporate-tax.net) announced today a merger broadening the scope of comprehensive property tax services offered to the marketplace. Effective immediately, Corporate Tax Compliance (CTC) will transition their business into Advantax. The event was announced at the Advantax National Headquarters by David LeVan, President of Advantax Group, LLC and William Zelibor, President of Corporate Tax Compliance, Inc.

By News Article Editor: Christopher Laird Simmons
Did Moses Misrepresent The Ten Commandments? - A New Novel Explores This Intriguing Possibility
CHICAGO, IL - October 14, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Thou shall not kill. Thou shall not steal. Thou shall not commit adultery. Even the casual observer would recognize these statements as linchpins of The Ten Commandments. But "THE MOSES RIDDLE," a new novel by Chicago writer Hunt Kingsbury and published by Bimini Road Publishing, suggests that Moses may have concocted these laws to rein in his unruly followers and hidden the real Ten Commandments on a secret return trip to Egypt. (Exodus 23 Vs Exodus 34).

By News Article Editor: Beverly West
iHobbyExpo Announces 20th Anniversary Trade Show for Hobbyists of All Ages
CHICAGO, IL - October 4, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- In celebration of their 20th anniversary, iHobbyExpo™ (www.iHobbyExpo.com), a premier trade show for the international hobby industry, is welcoming the general public for two days only on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2004, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

By News Article Editor: Christopher L. Simmons
Do You Want to Buy the 'Election 2004'? asks Sue Cohn of Word of Mouth Advertising, Inc.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - August 30, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Chicago-area Internet entrepreneur Sue Cohn, of Word of Mouth Advertising, Inc., is offering to sell her Internet domain www.election2004.com to any TV networks, candidates, political parties and organizations who can come up with a minimum of $500,000 -- a relatively small sum now when you consider the record amounts of money being spent for this year's election on TV ad buys and elaborate political websites.

By News Article Editor: Beverly West
SuperPractice.com, Inc. Launches a Website That Will Distribute the Visionary Medical Office™, an Integrated Practice Management Solution for Healthcare Professionals
CHICAGO, IL - August 18, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- SuperPractice.com, Inc. (www.superpractice.com) today announced the launch of their website that will distribute the company's Visionary Medical Office™, a state-of- the-art medical practice management application which integrates billing and Practice Management Software into one solution. The Visionary Dream Medical Office™ also can include Dream EMR, a mobile Electronic Medical Records System into the package, offering health care professionals the mobility, security, reliability and accuracy they need, at an affordable price.

By News Article Editor: Carly Zander
International Travel Rebounds In 2004, Reports Leading Travel Site iExplore
CHICAGO, IL - August 4, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today that it has begun to see a rebound in sales for more exotic international destinations. Places like Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Namibia have moved into its top ten best sellers list in July 2004. This is the first time since prior to 9/11/01 that any of these destinations have returned to iExplore's best sellers list.

By News Article Editor: Christopher Simmons
Decision Support Intelligence Analysis Offers New Patient Advisor Program
Programs Help Patients And Their Families Receive All Of The Benefits That Are Available To Them
CHICAGO, IL - July 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Decision Support Intelligence Analysis (www.patientadvisor.org), an industry leader in information services for consumers, physicians, and the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced the launch of a new PatientAdvisor Services program. The PatientAdvisor program is comprised of two consumer programs designed to help patients and their families receive all of the benefits that are available to them, from their health care plans. These two plans are "Bill Audit," and "Audit and Recovery," and are consolidated in the Reimbursement Maximization Division.

By News Article Editor: Christopher Laird Simmons
Master Chefs, LLC Issues Seal Of Excellence To Nextra™ Cooking Oil
BEACON, NY and CHICAGO, IL - May 21, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Master Chefs, LLC (www.masterchefs-llc.com) a team of Master Chefs and culinary leaders, today announced that Nextra™, a premium quality cooking oil for the food service industry produced by Source Food Technology has qualified for its Seal of Excellence.

News Article Editor: Christopher L. Simmons
Chicago Improv Festival Features World's Funniest Improv And Sketch Acts
CHICAGO, IL - April 12, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- 120 hilarious live acts, ensembles from nine countries, and more than 700 improv and sketch performers will converge at the Seventh Annual Chicago Improv Festival (CIF - www.cif.com) April 30 - May 9, 2004.

News Article Editor: Carly Zander
The Burnham Group, Inc. Adds High Availability and Document Management Solutions Leading To IBM iSeries Business Partner Certification
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. - March 17, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Burnham Group, Inc. (www.burnhamgroup.com), an IT consulting firm, has achieved coveted IBM iSeries Business Partner status. This achievement is made possible by The Burnham Groups position in the market as a provider of iSeries value-added software -- of which The Burnham Group is a recognized reseller -- and its technical competency in applying the iSeries platform. The value-added software supplies high-availability and document/image management solutions for iSeries users.

[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Car Vandalized in Driveway - Laptop Stolen! Computer Recovered Thanks to The CyberAngel
CHICAGO, IL - February 23, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc. - www.thecyberangel.com) continues to recover stolen computers while protecting critical data for individuals and companies across America. Last May, a businesswoman in Chicago, Illinois, had her car broken into while in the driveway of her home, and her corporate laptop computer stolen. The information on that computer represented thousands of dollars of revenue.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
National Dinner Theatre Association To Hold Auditions
ROCK ISLAND, IL - Feb. 10, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The National Dinner Theatre Association (NDTA - www.ndta.com) has announced its 26th Annual Spring Auditions and Conference to be held March 13 through 16, 2004, at the Sheraton 4 Points Hotel in Rock Island, IL. On Monday, March 15 more than 25 NDTA producers will be casting for their 2004-2005 seasons, representing thousands of actor work weeks. Again this year a number of non-dinner theatre producers and directors will also be casting.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
I Love You Truck Brings The Magic Of The Movies Home This Valentine's Day - Surprise Someone You Love
CHICAGO, IL - January 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Scrolling Mobile Billboard Company announces the launch of ILoveYouTruck(R) which takes the guesswork out of Valentine's Day gift shopping with their new mobile billboards and floral arrangements (www.iloveyoutruck.com). The company owns a fleet of 20-foot trucks that consists of computerized, rotating billboards which scroll to display different programmable messages, such as "I Love You, Will You Marry Me?," "I'm Sorry," "Happy Anniversary," and "Let's Be Friends."
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Top Ten World Travel Destinations In 2003 Announced by iExplore
CHICAGO, IL - January 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Beer Author Says Wine Can Also Make The Pounds Melt Away
'Carb Counts For Wine And Beer Now Available,' Just in Time For New Year's Resolutions
CHICAGO, IL - Jan. 5, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Low carb dieters vowing to lose weight can welcome in the New Year with the carbohydrate counts of wine and beer. Compiled by Bob Skilnik, author of "The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet: A Low Carbohydrate Approach" (ISBN: 1410733858), 1stBooks, the addition of over 275 wines with their carbohydrate counts, now available on the author's website (www.drinkbeergethindiet.com), compliments the information found in his book for beer drinkers and adds new hope for wine and beer drinkers practicing a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle.
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[Business News Editor: Adrian Blake, Associate Editor]
The Journals of Father Nick Thomas Web Site Launches in Time for Christmas Offering Original Christmas Ghost Stories to Enliven the Holiday Spirit
CHICAGO, IL - December 9, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Chicago-based writer and storyteller Kevin Frantz announced today the launch of his unique website, The Journals of Father Nick Thomas (www.fathernickthomas.com), that publishes original Christmas ghost stories for all ages.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
1st Books Announces New Low Carb Diet Book To Include Regular Brewed Beer
'The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet,' Just in Time For New Year's Resolutions
CHICAGO, IL - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- 1st Books announces The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet: A Low Carbohydrate Approach by Bob Skilnik (ISBN: 1410733858). This guide to low carbohydrate living is unique in its observance of a weight reduction program that includes the moderate consumption of both light and regular brewed beers. The book features more than 350 beers and their carbohydrate counts from over 50 worldwide breweries, making this book a sound guide for both social drinkers and bar regulars to refer to when indecision hits in the liquor aisle.
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