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BURLINGTON, MA – May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RulesPower, Inc. (www.rulespower.com), a leading innovator of Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS), announces general availability of their 2.0 release, designed to set a new standard in business rule software performance while enhancing the ease of business rule development.

HONOLULU, HI – May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for the busy summer travel season, the results of the annual Travel-Hawaii.com Hawaii Family Vacation Cost Index are released. The Travel-Hawaii.com Hawaii Family Vacation Cost Index is projected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2005.

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

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hangman Products is pleased to announce two new products, The Safety Rail and the Universal Hanger. The Hangman Products Safety Rail prevents items on shelves from rolling or sliding off. Protect household items or store stock from damage or loss due to earthquakes or carelessness. You can use it in the pantry, on pull out shelves or as a shoe retainer.

NICE, France – May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading software solution providers, IBM, Pantero, Ceon, and telecom I.T. services firm, Patni, today announced the successful demonstration of the use of the TMF’s Shared Information/Data Model (SID) to radically simplify the integration of OSS/BSS components in a Catalyst project presented at the Telemanagement World conference in Nice, France from May 16 to 19.

LOS ANGELES Calif. – May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If You Can’t Beat It, Buy It: Bringing The Michael Jackson Trial Home. Live the drama of the Michael Jackson trial in the comfort of your own home without locking up your children. GoldenPalace.com has won the auction for the Keith Olbermann ‘Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre’ for $15,099.

LOS ANGELES Calif. – May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Live the drama of the Michael Jackson trial in the comfort of your own home without locking up your children. GoldenPalace.com has won the auction for the Keith Olbermann Michael Jackson Puppet Theatre for $15,099.

KIRKLAND, WA – May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Most people avoid unpleasant thoughts, such as needing long term care someday. But what if you could turn your mind, instead, to bright, bullish prospects? Visions of playing golf into your 90’s, or sheltering a few hundred thousand dollars from taxes? That’s the slant of a new guidebook from LTC Financial Partners: ‘Dignity for Life: Facts That Can Protect Your Assets & Quality of Life.’

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

BOSTON, MA – May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Abigail Barrow, Ph.D., Director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC), will serve as a panelist at the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC)’s 6th Annual Emerging Technology, Trade & Investment Conference – ‘Partnering for Success’ – on Friday, June 10, at the World Trade Center in Boston.

PARKVILLE, MO – May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 2004, more than 57,000 business licenses were issued for new restaurants nationwide. Applying for a business license is often the first step that turns a restaurant dreamer into a restaurant owner. ‘Restaurant Startup & Growth’ magazine tracks these statistics since the magazine is written exclusively for this entrepreneurial group.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, the VOICES Association (www.4voices.org) is highlighting its Media Outreach Program with the launch of ‘1 2 3 Talk!’ – the cable access show devoted to speech, language and communication development and disorders.

MIAMI, Fla. – May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With a growing trend in eco-friendly fashion, Ecoist (www.ecoist.com) has launched its new line of colorful one-of-a-kind handbags made from recycled candy wrappers, and announced it has planted an additional 400 trees through its commitment to environmental preservation.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jane Tabachnick e-Marketing has partnered with copywriting firm Fahoury Ink on the launch of The Complete Ezine, a new service for businesses that recognize the benefits of an online newsletter but simply can’t find the time to create one from scratch.

DULUTH, GA – May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In what is quickly becoming a Jennifer Wilbanks scrapbook, GoldenPalace.com has added another piece of the infamous Runaway Bride’s puzzle to their collection — the wedding invitation.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paradigm Trading Cards announced this week their release ‘A New Pope,’ a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope Benedict XVI. This set follows the highly successful release of a set Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set chronicles the new Pope’s early years, life in the church, and the first few days as Pope.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Be A Champion Foundation (www.beachampion.org), a San Diego based not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting national fitness, today announced the launch of their Be A Champion Program, a year-round effort to support President Bush’s challenge to encourage better health and well being in our communities. The Be A Champion Program will kick off for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month this May.

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.

DALLAS, TX – May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SpamBagger LLC has introduced an enterprise gateway spam elimination tool that promises to save companies the huge costs associated with processing unwanted and dangerous emails. SpamBagger LLC’s flagship product helps companies eliminate spam and reduce the costs of processing unwanted emails.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new study from Entira (www.entira.net), ‘Inside the Mega Dairy: Management Strategy and Decision-Making Structure,’ will reveal how top managers in this important segment of the agricultural market think and operate.

LONGMONT, Colo. – May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Electronic Oasis Consulting, Inc. offers a free paper exposing the illusions of information security with practical advise for readers. Download a free, no-nonsense article with practical tips to implement immediately. The article is available online, does not require registration, and can be reprinted with the appropriate permission.

DULUTH, GA – May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cold feet. Every bride-to-be gets it. But now there’s a way for any aspiring runaway bride to get away scot-free. The Original Jennifer Wilbanks Runaway Bride Kit was sold to GoldenPalace.com on eBay for $102.50, and will allow any woman in white to make the perfect getaway.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — People from around the country are signing up at www.countingthecost.org to wear numbers symbolizing the over 100,000 civilians and soldiers who died because of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Motivated by new information on the numbers of deaths in Iraq, and the lack of national discussion, participants from Alaska to Arizona, Boston to Baltimore, are signing up to participate in a simple but dramatic gesture. On May 15th across the country, Counting the Cost participants will wear their numbers and demonstrate – in silent vigils to large public die-ins.

BOSTON, Mass.- May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stratosphere Partners LLC, a Knowledge Venturing(tm) company that specializes in building new platform businesses and UV Solutions LLC, a pioneer of UV flash disinfection technologies today announce that they have formed a partnership to build a UV disinfection platform and brand based on UV Solutions’ patented technology.

SAUERLAND, Germany – May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From the frenzy of media interest over the past few days, the latest GoldenPalace.com winning eBay auction is easily one of the most phenomenal events in Internet history. The item that shattered all eBay records by incredibly receiving over 8.5 million visitors to its auction page was Pope Benedict XVI’s previously-owned 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The holy car now belongs to the casino for euro 188,938.88 (approx. $244,590.83 USD).

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

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paradigm Trading Cards (www.paradigmtradingcards.com) today announced their release ‘A New Pope,’ a special, limited edition trading card set celebrating the life of Pope Benedict XVI. This set follows the highly successful release of a set Pope John Paul II. Each of the 20 trading cards in the set chronicles The New Pope’s early years, life in the church and the first few days as Pope.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Management Dynamics, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand solutions for global transportation and supply chain management, today announced that NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. is using Rate Explorer to streamline its pricing activities and offer customers a faster turnaround time for rate requests.

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

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

TAIPEI, Taiwan – May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — City Network, Inc. (Amex: CSN), a company that designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of broadband and wireless Internet access solutions and consumer electronic products, today announced the expansion of the company’s marketing initiative in Europe. To accompany the growth in consumers 3C products demand, City Network is aggressively concentrating on the marketing and distribution of products in this trend. Recently, City Network received an official purchase order from MCA Technology Inc. for a version of its MP3 product line.

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

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kay’s Bargains Hosts 2005 Blogette Award + $1000 Grand Prize. For those searching for ways to promote and market a female-oriented Web site, Kay’s Bargains announced today that it is now accepting entries for the first annual Blogette Award competition, at Kaysbargains.com/Contest.php.

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

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scrapbookingtop50.com (www.Scrapbookingtop50.com) today announced that Scrapbooking.com Magazine, which is ranked first on Scrapbookingtop50.com’s list of world class scrapbooking sites, broke a new record, reaching one billion page views.

NEW YORK, NY – May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Originally published in 1872 and out of print for many years, this landmark book presents accounts of slaves escaping north by way of the Underground Railroad. The stories were recorded and preserved by William Still, a son of emancipated slaves and a key figure in Philadelphia’s anti-slavery movement during the mid-19th century. From his base in Philadelphia, William Still (1821-1902), helped unknown numbers of fugitive slaves reach freedom and recorded hundreds of their stories. This landmark work, ‘The Underground Railroad’ (ISBN: 0-9374548-55-3/$49.50), stands among the most significant records of human oppression, struggle, and deliverance, of all times.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One in five kids is overweight according to the US Dept. of Agriculture – that’s more than nine million obese children. Daily, headlines warn of the epidemic of childhood obesity that is quickly creating a national health crisis. Parents across America should be very concerned. A new nook ‘Overweight Kids’ by Linda Mintle, Ph.D. (ISBN: 1-59145-283-X), from Integrity Publishers, helps parents keep their children safe from childhood obesity.

KIRKLAND, WA – May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LTC Financial Network Offers Free Advice on Private-Sector Protection. It’s about the money. As the baby boom generation ages, more Americans will need extended care in hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences. Who will pay for it? Washington? The states? Don’t count on it unless you’re part of the neediest minority. Who will pick up the tab for the rest of us?

OTTAWA, Canada – May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When pop-star icon Britney Spears recently confirmed her much-rumored pregnancy, it was inevitable that controversial media attention would soon follow. Now her alleged pregnancy test has been sold by a Canadian radio station to none other than GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino most famous for their outrageous eBay purchases over the last few months.

MIAMI, Fla. – May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How2 Group International continues to release new web sites that are revolutionizing the way people utilize the Internet. Just in time for Mother’s Day, How2BuyFlowers.com is the perfect place to find everything floral – from fresh flower arrangements to specialty gift baskets. Visitors to the site will experience the level of excellent customer service and tremendous savings that are quickly becoming trademarks of How2 sites. The second new site, How2Match.com, is a matchmaking site that allows visitors to search for ‘that perfect someone’ anywhere in the world.