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CRAFTSBURY, VT – Nov. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quilt4Cancer.org, whose objective is to “eliminate the tragedy of cancer in our lifetime,” was officially launched today at an event in Derby, Vermont. An advocacy, education and fundraising organization focused on providing support in the fight against cancer, Quilt4Cancer also announced its first fund raising project.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Nov. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Finance Corp. announces that it has finalized its agreement with Grifco International (Pink Sheets: GFCI) on Global Oil Tools’ outstanding liabilities totaling approximately $800,000.00 USD.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Nov. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Smart Lid Systems’ color changing disposable beverage lid has just been awarded third place in the leading category of ‘Consumer Convenience – Beverage Packaging,’ at the fourth annual QSR Magazine-Foodservice & Packaging Institute awards competition in Colorado.

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).

ARLINGTON, VA – Oct. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quantum3D(R), Inc., a leading provider of open architecture, COTS realtime visual computing solutions for the Visual and Sensor Simulation Training (VSST) and Embedded Visual Computing (EVC) markets, and Seaweed Systems, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X-Window System embedded graphics solutions, announced today at the Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) that the companies have entered into a joint marketing agreement.

FEDERAL WAY, WA – Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Energy rates are predicted to rise 75% for heating oil and 35% for natural gas this winter and these hefty increases are taking a toll on the American pocketbook. The average homeowner can now use NASA developed insulating technology to help keep those costs down with INSULADD(R) from Tech Traders, Inc. of Vero Beach, Florida. This effective product transforms everyday house paint into energy saving insulation with the stroke of a brush.

PORT HURON, MI – Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Eric vonAnderseck, of Second 8th Week Ministries, Inc., presents unprecedented empirical evidence in his Doctoral Thesis on Intelligent Design for Christ-Centered Spiritual Transformation (IDCCST). He states, ‘Proving God’s Intelligent Design for the soul establishes God as the Creator of the universe. He who created the seed created the apple. Although the apple holds the power of taste, the seed holds the power of the pattern.’

LOS ANGELES, CA – Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Universal Publishers today announced the publication of ‘Success Education: Differentiated Curriculum Strategies for ESL and Learning Disabled Students’ (ISBN 1-58112-498-8), by Steve P. Jefferson, Ed. D. and Bettye Sweet, M.S., a book filled with ‘reality based’ classroom strategies that can create a positive learning environment for today’s learners.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s that time of year again and parents are starting to think about traveling over the holidays. Whether it’s a road trip to see family and friends, a ski vacation or an airplane ride to a warm sunny beach, Traveling With Kids can ease the pressure of traveling with children.

ATLANTA, GA – Oct. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, today announced that it has executed a long-term partnership agreement with Linus, Inc. to integrate and support the sale of its patent-pending fingerprint recognition solution called Bio-Plugin(TM) and its M2-S(TM) fingerprint reader. The technology will be added to Linus’ RCOMX solution suite which includes Point of Sale (POS) applications for fine-dining restaurants, quick-service restaurants, online ordering, and supermarkets.

MARBLEHEAD, MA – Oct. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s time to read what a woman thinks about leadership for both men and women. Men write hundreds of books on leadership. And women write hundreds of books about women’s leadership. But Coaching Yourself to Leadership: Five Key Strategies for Becoming an Integrated Leader (HRD Press, 2006 – ISBN 0-87425-8693) by Ginny O’Brien, MS, PCC, is filled with wisdom and insights on ways for people to turn themselves into ‘integrated leaders.’

FORT MYERS, FL – Oct. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Russell Software Solutions, a Florida-based software development company specializing in application solutions for the home office and personal use market, today announced the launch of Home Data Bank, a desktop application for organizing family finances and personal property, putting everything a family will need to rebuild after a crisis, right at their fingertips.

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL – Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In another outrageous example of outside-the-box marketing, Internet casino GoldenPalace.com has tattooed the pregnant bellies of three Florida sisters who will promote the casino’s brand at as many Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lightning games as they can.

THORNWOOD, NY – Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SOHOtech, a Hong Kong based IT services provider, partners with LiveRepair.com to deliver high-quality remote support services. SOHOtech brings 24×7 remote technical support to computer users in Hong Kong and China. The service is now available to individual computer users and local businesses and is provided as an English language service.

PORTLAND, OR – Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) announced today that they raised a total of $165,000 over the past 7 weeks in concert with independent musicians and record labels who banded together to donate proceeds from their online CD music sales. The funds raised were sent directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through the Portland Oregon branch.

NAZARETH, PA – Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The first question many consumers have asked is, ‘What’s a Studdabubba?’ In Eastern Europe, a ‘studdabubba’ is a grandma, or literally, ‘old woman.’ The brand is based on old world recipes developed by the grandmother of the owner of the company. Each package of the snack food line will feature her portrait-quietly smiling beneath a pair of wire rim glasses in the late 1950’s.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Management Dynamics, a leading provider of global trade management solutions, today announced that it has acquired NextLinx Corporation, the pioneering developer of international trade compliance technology and content. The acquisition combines the strengths of both organizations to offer a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise software and on-demand services, powered by industry-leading content, to plan, optimize and execute global trade operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

DENVER, CO – Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Digitalmedix, Data Recovery and Computer Forensics, today announced the strategic acquisition of Colorado Computer Forensics. Additionally, John Davis is named as the Director of Forensic Services to lead the Digitalmedix forensics team.

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The author of a compelling medical memoir says patients dealing with illness need to know there are important options that go beyond simply following medical advice. ‘There’s more to healing than being a passive participant,’ says Kay Day, author of Killing Earl (Ocean Publishing, $16.95, ISBN: 0971764190). Day says she learned more than she ever really wanted to know about dealing with a medical situation. Her 12-year-old daughter suffered from an illness that stumped physicians for over a year.

TUCSON, AZ – Oct. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arecont Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial facility automation systems, has distinguished themselves from their competitors by taking a non-traditional approach to new customers. Arecont Vice President, Michael Burdett says “Everyone knows that building automation systems are a necessity in large commercial and industrial facilities. Our solutions are excellent in these applications too; however very few companies can offer cost-effective solutions to small commercial businesses that frequently operate on narrow margins and can’t wait for a 10 year ROI.”

NORTH OGDEN, UT – Oct. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EcoViva LLC announced today a spectacular new line of Artisan Teas that can truly be called “Leaves of Art.” They were named “1st for Innovation” by the Natural Products Expo, however you don’t have to be looking for a natural product to be impressed by these teas. They have been featured recently on the Food Cooking Network and Home & Garden Television, as well as Business Week, Food & Wine, Natural Home & Garden and Natural Health Magazines.

NEW YORK, NY – Oct. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FIRM, the world’s leading provider of software for Enterprise Insight Management (EIM) and Market Research (MR), today announced the successful release of Confirmit 10 on the company’s ASP environments. Version 10 of Confirmit is expected to deliver significant customer value with new powerful features across management reporting and analytics, community portals, respondent experience, and multi-channel measurement.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Athlon Interactive Adventures launched The Corporate Team Builder today, offering a solution for small to medium sized businesses that need team building, but can’t afford the high costs of traditional options.

OTTAWA, Ontario – Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atreus Systems, the premier supplier of VoIP and advanced IP service provisioning software, announced today that INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) magazine has named Atreus’ Multi-Service Provisioning software as a recipient of the INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award for 2005. Atreus delivers award-winning provisioning, activation and customer self-management software for a variety of offerings, including, VoIP, Triple Play, Messaging, IP TV, Security, IMS and Collaboration services.

LONDON, UK – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Already a hit in Canada, Australia, and Europe, a portable and disposable peeing device for women, called the P-mate, is set to make its debut in the United States, announced JOE Product Promotions.

HOUSTON, TX – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Already widely distributed in Canada, Australia, and Europe, JOE Product Promotions has announced that a portable and disposable peeing device for women, called the P-mate, is set to make its debut in the United States.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On September 29, 2005, investigative journalist Hugh E. Scott found a White House biography on the Internet that claimed President Bush had flown Texas Air National Guard F102 interceptors almost six years when the actual time was 27 months. The text contained other exaggerations as well, says Scott.

LONDON, UK – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Already widely distributed in Canada, Australia, and Europe, JOE Product Promotions has announced the arrival of a portable and disposable peeing device for women, called the P-Mate(TM), is set to make its debut in the United States

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Turan Petroleum, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: TURP / TURP.pk), an independent oil and gas exploration company, today announced that it has retained the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP to provide legal services and advice related to Turan Petroleum’s operations. Turan Petroleum has also engaged a Canadian geological consulting firm, LIB Consultants, Ltd, and a Kazakhstan based geological consulting firm, TOO KazMunai GeoServices, (engaged directly by TOO Turan EnerPetroleum, Turan Petroleum’s wholly owned Kazakstan based subsidiary) to assist with ongoing analysis of existing geological studies, assure government compliance and provide for timely satisfaction of reporting requirements.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the release of the new video capable iPod, pornography purveyors are already eyeing a lucrative new market. What may become known as PodPorn or PornCasts will be the next challenge to publishers of Internet content filtering software. Solid Oak Software, Inc., publishers of the popular CYBERsitter Internet filter has already begun research on the mechanics of filtering the coming onslaught of adult oriented video content for the iPod.

OTTAWA, Ontario – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atreus Systems(TM), the premier supplier of VoIP and advanced IP service provisioning software, today announced that it has extended its Multi-Service Provisioning solution to include support for Business Trunking. By streamlining and simplifying the provisioning process for Business Trunking services, Atreus allows providers to sign up new customers quickly and cost effectively while generating significant follow-on revenue by automating the provisioning of a wide variety of value-added IP services from a single system.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — shrimpo LLC and Christopher Curry have made news previously when it announced that it had created a unique procedure to take control of the official Bin Laden family website, saudi-binladin-group.com, for which the domain registration expired simultaneously with the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

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.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘Will the history books in 100 years tell of our use of technology to reach out to one another from the largest cities to the smallest villages across the globe? Will it tell of solutions to world hunger and environmental changes?’ asks technology firm shrimpo LLC.

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘I’m looking into starting a U.S. research center for Crystal Photography, and Big Bear Lake is one of the possibilities,’ announced Dr. Masaru Emoto to the wide-eyed residents at a seminar at Northwoods Resort on Monday. After showing the microscopic crystals from frozen water in many cities, as well as pristine and holy places around the world, he told them, ‘You should be proud of the beautiful clear crystals in your water.’

SAINT PAUL, MN – Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the launch of its incrediDEALS(TM) product, TravelNet Solutions has tapped into a market of millions of consumers who want more than the standard deals offered by most travel sites. New incrediDEALS(TM) product offers exclusive travel deals to last minute shoppers, bargain hunters.

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Catastrophic hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Cindy, and Dennis left a trail of destruction throughout the southeastern United States, damaging thousands of traditional building types. U.S. Buildings received overwhelmingly positive feedback from building customers as well as countless referrals from customers whose arch type steel buildings stood up to the storms, according to Marketing Director, Steve Tosch.

DULUTH, MN – Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Shirley Thompson today announced the publication of her book ‘Chicago Hopeless’ from PublishAmerica. In a style that is reminiscent of Erma Bombeck, ‘Chicago Hopeless’ ($13.95, ISBN: 1413787711), tells the true story of what happens when three sisters are turned loose in Chicago in search of a happy ending.

NEW YORK, NY – Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TVHound LLC today announced the launch of their interactive online television guide that allows TV fans to ‘sniff out’ when their favorite shows, stars, subjects and genres are on TV. TVHound(TM) will also send email to registered users to let fans know when future airtimes featuring their favorite search items become available.

HARRISBURG, PA – Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, along with Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc., and the Institute on Disabilities, Pennsylvania’s University Center for Excellence, announces five Public Forums to be held in Pennsylvania. Each forum will provide people with disabilities, family and community members, and service providers with the opportunity to comment on existing services and supports in Pennsylvania for people with disabilities and families, as well as to suggest strategies for their improvement.