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ROCHESTER, NY – July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sharrow Consulting Group (SCG) is expanding its people services to help homebuilders manage change through tapping the full potential of their workforces. Creating a winning strategy is important, but defining and managing the change needed to succeed is where 70-75% of companies fail.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The slumping housing market has reduced the use of home equity as a source of personal loans. Home equity loans fell by $900 million the week ending June 28, reports the Federal Reserve. Individuals looking for money are increasingly pursuing other options such as the 401k loan according to Daniel Lamaute, retirement plan specialist at Lamaute Capital, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY – July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The nude study of Senator Hillary Clinton used in creating her first portrait as U.S. President is featured in a documentary now viewable at YouTube.com, the net’s leading video download site. ‘Hillary’s Bust,’ an eight-minute short produced by Goodnight Film, reveals the sexy origins of a statue of the former First Lady planned for display at New York’s Museum of Sex. The film contains the only footage taken of an unclothed preparatory study of Hillary Clinton’s upper torso used for developing the heroic-scaled ‘Presidential Bust of Hillary Rodham Clinton: First Woman President of the United States of America.’

BOSTON, MA – July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LocaModa, Inc., a technology company powering ‘The Web Outside,’ today announces the release of StreetSurfer for Real Estate Dashboard. StreetSurfer for Real Estate allows consumers to use any mobile phone like a remote control to browse internet-connected screens in real estate brokerage front windows.

BURBANK, CA – July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Growing consumer acceptance for the purchase of video and audio entertainment via the Internet has content providers quickly expanding their lines of downloadable digital media. ‘As a result of the surge in PC and personal player devices for mobile on-demand video, the need for QA testing of these new delivery devices and their content has also significantly increased,’ commented Lauren Evers, President of Intellikey Labs, a premier digital media testing lab located in Burbank, California.

KIRKLAND, WA – July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Why don’t more Americans buy long term care insurance? Decision paralysis. This is the conclusion of a study commissioned by the AARP Public Policy Institute. People throw up their hands and do nothing when faced with complexity that confounds even the experts: myriad policy choices from dozens of carriers that use different terms and definitions; regulations that vary from state to state; and price quotes that map poorly to benefit amounts, waiting periods, deductibles, duration of benefits, possible rate hikes, and inflation protection.

HOCKESSIN, DE – July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alexander, a world-renowned psychic entertainer, will attempt to ride a bicycle around the bar at Chickie and Pete’s Sports Restaurant in Philadelphia on Friday, July 28th. He will then attempt to drive out the door and around the building, again while blindfolded.

DENVER, CO – July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Colorado’s North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) ended with a strong magical feeling of being ‘a feeder to the 2008 China Olympics.’ That was the hope of Joe Garcia, President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI and San Juan Pueblo Governor/runner), whose Team New Mexico brought home the (ultimate) John Fletcher Spirit Award, said Olympic Skier Suzy Chaffee, co-chair of Native Voices Foundation (NVF).

CHARLOTTE, NC – July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Polygal Plastics Industries Ltd., the world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Polycarbonate and Polypropylene structured sheets and advanced glazing systems has announced its energy-advanced Polycoolite(TM) is now available in Triple Wall, 16mm sheets for skylights and solarium environments.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A Faery Hunt! O.C., the interactive theatrical experience that has entertained hundreds of children over the summer, announced today that the faeries and other magical creatures are leaving the enchanted lawns of Huntington Beach Central Park for the season. The final performance is slated for Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. The hunt begins where Central Park Drive ends on the western side of the park, just east of Edwards Street.

KANNAPOLIS, NC – July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Businesses can now increase the visibility and impact of their Web sites by adding Video Commercials using WEBSTREAMERS revolutionary video streaming service. According to research done by QwestDex media, consumers are 60% more likely to complete a transaction online if they see a video in addition to pictures.

ASHEVILLE, NC – July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Write Away, Inc., based in the mountains of western North Carolina, is a full-service editorial company that has recently added mystery shopping services to their client offerings; the business’ subdivision is doing business as CSI – Customer Service Investigation.

HOUSTON, TX – July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 20th birthday in style, and her favorite gifts were stunning diamond and sapphire bangle bracelets created by Whiteflash.com. Life & Style hosted a ‘roaring 20s’ celebration with a 1920s-inspired theme and presented the celeb with the diamond bangles.

NEWBURY PARK, CA – July 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CyberTouch is pleased to announce the release of the NEO 17 LCD touch monitor. NEO 17 is a wall-mount, wide-screen (16 x 9) open-frame 17″ diagonal touch screen monitor. It utilizes a reliable, force-actuated resistive touch screen which could be touched with a gloved hand, long nails or any stylus. Designed for home-automation and home-theater industry, NEO 17 is also ideal for point-of-information, digital-signage as well as kiosk applications.

GREENSBORO, NC – July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Oechsli Institute has completed its third in a series of independent research projects on affluent Americans with at least $100,000 to over one million dollars of investable assets.

BOSTON, MA – July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LocaModa, Inc., a technology company enabling mobile consumers to use any cell phone as a remote control to interact with out-of-home narrowcast networks, today announced that it will be participating in the AO & MIT/Stanford Venture Lab CEO Showcase program at the AlwaysOn Stanford Summit, taking place between July 25-27 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on the Stanford University Campus. The event is co-hosted by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) within the Stanford School of Engineering.

LAS VEGAS, NV – July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Anthony Levensalor, original founder and creator of liberal hotspot ‘Watching The Watchers’ has launched LiberalsOnly.com, a new discussion forum-based site, complete with blogs, contests for products and services, and community involvement.

KAHULUI, Hawaii – July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A newly released vegetarian cookbook is challenging the old myth that vegetarian food is not as tasty or filling as dishes prepared with meat or animal products. ‘The Maui Vegetarian – Cooking with Aloha,’ by Brian Igarta, is breaking new ground by proving that vegetarian dishes are exciting and flavorful enough to stimulate the taste buds of even the most staunch meat-eater. The self-published book is breaking new ground in other ways also: the demand for the book is so high that it will not stay on the shelves of the bookstores that carry it.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CCM Marketing, Inc., a leader in national direct response media, specializing in Sports, Health and Fitness products, is celebrating their 5 year anniversary. Co-owners Suzy da Silva and Nicole Licata, launched CCM Marketing on July 19, 2001.

WESTBOROUGH, MA – July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tibersoft, the expert in food cost control systems for the foodservice industry, announced today the rapid adoption and ROI (return on investment) of its flagship product Tibersoft IQ for three more clients, all leaders in the foodservice industry, including Buffets, Inc., McAlister’s Deli and Delaware North Companies.

ORLANDO, FL – July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the astronomical success of American Idol, there’s no question that America loves to cheer for up-and-coming music stars. Orlando will have an opportunity to help create a new pop star in Latin beauty, Belinda Rio, when she makes her concert debut at the Orlando Repertory Theatre Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday,

SAN DIEGO, CA – July 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Active Network, Inc., a provider of application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations and operator of the largest team and league sports community on the Web, has acquired Alamo, Calif.-based LeagueOne (www.LeagueOne.com), a leading registration and data management software provider to state soccer associations affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer).

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Building a brand in print and online often takes a public relations plan, but there are pathways to success that are not always visible to the public, says Scott G of G-Man Marketing. In a seminar called ‘Getting Ink & Working the ‘Net,’ which will be held on August 15 in Studio City, California, G will reveal some of the processes that get attention for a company, product, service, or recording artist.

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Figurative artist, Jose Angel Hernandez, will be displaying a collection of provocative portrait paintings at a group show to be held at the Infusion Gallery in downtown Los Angeles from August 1st to the 25th.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — President George W. Bush hosted an exclusive performance of musical talent in support of New Orleans in the East Room of the White House this past month, and proclaimed the month of June to be Black Music Month. The President strongly acknowledged the impact of New Orleans music in African American culture during his proclamation speech, and encouraged attendees to lend their support. Invited Guests also included PopAgee Johnson, the founder of the New Orleans Music Hall of Fame.

BOONTON, NJ – July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After years of contraction, the market for private line services began growing again in 2006, signaling the start of a long anticipated recovery in this $36 billion telecommunications segment, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private lines are point-to-point circuits leased by enterprises from telecommunications carriers in order to link enterprise sites to each other and to the Internet.

KENT, UK – July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Memory Deposit Limited is an online service that offers disaster-recovery services to individuals who wish to secure the past, whatever the future.

DALLAS, TX – July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Near Future, LLC, a Dallas based design and installation firm specializing in combining state-of-the-art technology with high-end style announced today the appointment of its new Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Dana Harrison.

ORLANDO, FL – July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Passport Restaurants, Inc. (OTC PSPR: PK, Frankfurt PPU) today announced that its subsidiary, New York NY Fresh Deli, opened two new restaurants in Dallas and Las Vegas, during its second quarter ending July 9, 2006.

ORLANDO, FL – July 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Children learn best when they are having fun and Eyes of America’s Power Zone Kids is helping to do just that. The organization, part of non-profit Child Watch of North America, Inc., and its youthful musical group recently released their song, Bee Wise Immunize and have recorded the first 3 of 8 songs that will be on their new CD ‘Stay Safe, Stay Healthy’ set for release in October, 2006.

BOSTON, MA – July 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — imRAC, manufacturers and global pioneers of Very Early Smoke Detection, introduce Monitair, 3rd Generation (3G) Aspirated Smoke Detection (ASD). Monitair’s advanced technology is setting a new standard by seeing light like it’s never been seen before!

TALLAHASSEE, FL – July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A delegation from the National Association of Responsible Loan Officers (NARLO), the trade association of mortgage loan originators, visited with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss loan officer issues on June 28. NARLO was represented by Ella Gurfinkel of Executive Financial Solutions Inc., Portland Ore.; Christopher Cruise, Baltimore, Md.; and Robert Skrob, NARLO executive director.

WEST MIFFLIN, PA – July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Two former managers for emsCharts software are pleased to announce that they have purchased the intellectual property rights to the emsCharts suite programs and have formed emsCharts, Incorporated. John Massie and Pete Goutmann, now President and Vice President of emsCharts, Inc., purchased the Intellectual Property rights for the software from the Center for Emergency Medicine, former parent company for the emsCharts suite of software products.

AUSTIN, TX – July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — deverus and National Background Data announce coming together to form the deverus Instant Advantage(TM), a program of instant database information and processes that will allow deverus clients the power, flexibility and focus to meet their customer’s needs and drive their bottom line profits. The deverus Instant Advantage(TM) brings together business expertise, technology capabilities, market leverage, a strategic focus, and a team of dedicated individuals to take instant search data and system functionality to the next level.

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stand-up comedian and recording artist, Poppie Champlin; singer and director, Lori Ada Jaroslow; and author, Amy Friedman, will be performing stories from their just-released audio book CD – ‘Tell Me A Story: Timeless Folktales from Around the World.’ The event, to take place on Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at Village Books in Pacific Palisades, CA, is designed to delight and enlighten.

OZONE PARK, NY – July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A once rotund, obese man from Ozone Park, New York is entering the Marathon Des Sables to spark public awareness about obesity. The 2007 Marathon Des Sables is a 145 mile endurance race that is said to be the toughest footrace on earth. The race is held March 23 to April 2, 2007 in the southern Moroccan Sahara desert. Jonathan Stark, 35, is currently training for the Marathon Des Sables and is inviting corporate and public sponsors to participate in the next leg of his personal weight loss adventure.

SEATTLE, WA – July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a recent series of live and Internet-based announcements, executives for Seattle-based independent record label, Dep’t of Records revealed the forthcoming release of their first production, Drink to Bones That Turn to Dust: A Toast to Oingo Boingo.

GARDEN CITY, NY – July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine – New York, part of one of the largest and fastest growing infertility networks in the United States, announces the opening of Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine-Long Island (SIRM(SM)-Long Island) in partnership with Dr. Jeffrey Braverman.

MUMBAI, India – July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — People always search for that perfect pair of jeans, jeans that look good, feel good and fit perfectly. Now Makeyourownjeans.com, a leading source for made to measure jeans, lets customers keep a favorite pair of jeans alive. ‘Clone A Jeans’ is a unique service where one can send their current jeans to the company’s factory and get jeans made as per the same measurements.

KIEL, Germany – July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LaserSoft Imaging once again, building on its advanced line of award winning scanning/imaging software, is releasing SilverFast with new support for the high-end Heidelberg Nexscan and Tango series. This is a breakthrough for those companies who originally purchased these legendary workhorses only to run into difficulties when Heidelberg dropped its interest in the scanning market and discontinued support.