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ROCHESTER, NY — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Xpert Sports (formerly Xpert Leagues) announced on Monday that the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF) has contracted it to be its official online league management system for the 2005 season. As a part of the agreement, Xpert Sports will host all 56 of WCOFF’s individual leagues on its servers and provide roster management, league reports, live scoring, and customer support.

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.

DALLAS, TX — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tea Body’s, Inc. (www.teabodys.com) today announced that it is launching the LOVE(TM) lip balm in the company’s ‘Push-Pop Tin(TM).’ A portion of the proceeds from the sales of LOVE(TM) will be donated to the pancreatic cancer research program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BeautyRiot.com announced today that it has joined forces with L.A.-based celebrity hairstylist, Frank Galasso, to show its visitors how to recreate the hairstyles, haircolor and haircuts of their favorite celebrities. Galasso has already shown hundreds of thousands of BeautyRiot.com visitors how to get Ashlee and Jessica Simpson’s new hairstyles, which are in hot demand at the moment. Other styles include updo’s from this year’s Academy Awards, as well as the ever-popular tresses of Jennifer Aniston.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation (www.epeiusbiotech.com) announced today that a Phase I clinical trial has opened in New York to test the safety and efficacy of Rexin-G, the leading tumor-targeted gene delivery system (vector) developed for the treatment of metastatic colon and pancreatic cancer. In 2003, Rexin-G gained FDA approval as an Orphan Drug based on clinical demonstrations of the medical utility of Rexin-G as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A major scientific discovery made by a small team of researchers has revealed patterns in nearby galaxies that present an alternative to the big bang theory and the continually expanding universe that we have been living with for the past 80 years. A team comprising a mathematician, an amateur astronomer and a thermodynamicist – all graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology — has found patterns in the distribution of galaxies which indicate an entirely different structure to the universe. The team includes brothers Richard and David Moser who have decades of experience in the field.

LEBANON, NJ — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘What will you do if you lose your job?’ David O. Levine, a director in the imploding telecommunications industry, found himself frequently discussing this question with colleagues and team members.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Laptop Guy, Inc. and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Columbus Affiliate, unite for the launch of the ‘Caring Case Campaign’ at the Polaris Fashion Place. The campaign is a year long initiative designed to increase breast cancer awareness, promote registration for Race for the Cure, and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer through the sale of laptop carrying cases designed specifically for women. The launch of the campaign takes place Saturday, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd in the center court of the Polaris Fashion Place.

COLUMBUS, OH — (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Laptop Guy, Inc. and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Columbus Affiliate, unite for the launch of the ‘Caring Case Campaign’ at the Polaris Fashion Place. The campaign, presented by The Laptop Guy, is a year long initiative designed to increase breast cancer awareness, promote registration for ‘Race for the Cure,’ and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer through the sale of laptop carrying cases designed specifically for women. The Susan G. Komen Foundation will receive 20% of the retail sale price of every Caring Case sold during the campaign and online at www.LaptopGuy.com.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /Send2Press Newswire/ — When eBay-happy Internet casino GoldenPalace.com saw the header – Rights To Name Me! Legally Change My Full Name Forever! Rare, Lifetime Advertising Idea 4 Your Company/Website! – on a Tennessee woman’s eBay auction page, it was an offer they couldn’t refuse.

CHARLOTTE, NC /Send2Press Newswire/ — Muzak (www.muzak.com) won the coveted Best Booth award, given by Visual Merchandising and Store Design at GlobalShop 2005 last week in Las Vegas, NV. With more than 25,000 attendees, the trade show is recognized as the largest international expo featuring the most innovative design, products and technologies in the world of retail.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC /Send2Press Newswire/ — On April 16, 2005, Oliver ‘The Atomic Bull’ McCall (42-8-0, 31KOs) will face Cornelius Ellis in the Ring of Dreams Fight Night Main Event at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. McCall, best known for winning the WBC World Heavyweight Champion title after knocking out then champion Lennox Lewis in the second round of the 1994 world championship fight, is staging a comeback that he hopes will lead to another world title shot. McCall, who calls this a ‘tune-up fight,’ also intends to extend his record of never having been knocked down or knocked out.

NEW YORK, NY /Send2Press Newswire/ — The new Confirmit(R) IdeaMap(R) integrated software will ensure that conjoint analysis is no longer only reserved for those specialists with large budgets; it has finally caught up with the speed, ease and lower cost of online technology, making it available for anyone to use when optimizing products, services, communications and promotions.

WASHINGTON, DC /Send2Press Newswire/ — Winners of the prestigious National Public Service Awards, the premier awards for excellence in public service at all levels of government, have been announced by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA). They will be presented on Monday, April 4, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee, WI, at noon, at the ASPA National Conference.

PIGEON FORGE, TN /Send2Press Newswire/ — Group Travel Planet, LLC (www.GroupTravelPlanet.com), the company who pioneered online group travel booking, today announced the celebration of its 5-year anniversary and the company’s key accomplishments of providing consumers, tour operators and thousands of group-friendly suppliers one-of-a-kind features that make it simple and convenient to book and manage group travel online.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — ‘Just as the Iraqi soccer victories at the Athens Olympics lifted their dispirited countrymen, mainstream Americans and the world have a chance to uplift our ‘underserved, heroic American Indian population’ (President GWB), in the wake of the Minnesota reservation tragedy,’ said Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee, co-chair of Native Voices Foundation (NVF) and the President’s Healthier US/American Indian Initiative in the Great Outdoors.

KNOXVILLE, TN /Send2Press Newswire/ — When eBay-happy Internet casino GoldenPalace.com saw the header ‘RIGHTS TO NAME ME! LEGALLY CHANGE MY FULL NAME FOREVER! RARE, LIFETIME ADVERTISING IDEA 4 YOUR COMPANY/WEBSITE!’ on a Knoxville woman’s eBay auction page, it was an offer they couldn’t refuse.

FREMONT, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today announced significant upgrades to its networking and security software components, continuing its tradition of bringing innovative and performance-leading software technology to the embedded device market.

PASADENA, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Local restaurant favorite, B-Man’s Teriyaki and Burgers (www.bmans.com), will celebrate April Fools Day with a thematic prank. In the spirit of the one-day a year when practical jokes are the norm, B-Man’s will trade Teriyaki for Caribbean spices, bringing the tastes of Jamaica to Pasadena on April Fools Day. Owner Byron Takeuchi, will falsely claim a sudden change of management, promoting the new B-MON’s Jamaican Cafe with outdoor banners. Inside, customers will be greeted by the sights and sounds of Jamaica, including delicious Jamaican menu items to be served from 10am – 11 pm.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY /Send2Press Newswire/ — Satish. S. Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. ( C ) a leading ophthalmic surgeon in Poughkeepsie, New York has been selected by Alcon Laboratories as one of a limited number of surgeons to begin implanting its AcrySoft(R) ReSTOR(R) Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia.

NEW YORK, NY /Send2Press Newswire/ — FIRM, the world’s leading provider of online survey and reporting software, today announced its commitment to deliver its first multi-mode survey solution. With the new Confirmit CAPI (Computer Aided Personal Interviewing) module, organizations will be able to use a single platform for measuring customer experiences for both face-to-face and online surveys.

SEATTLE, WA /Send2Press Newswire/ — Belltech Systems LLC (www.belltechsystems.com), a provider of software solutions, today announced the release of Business Cards Designer Pro 2.0. Belltech’s new designing and printing software devised exclusively for business cards, helps users create professional quality business cards complete with graphics, backgrounds and art-work.

TAIPEI, Taiwan /Send2Press Newswire/ — Visual Frontier Inc. (OTCBB: VFTR) announced today that it has agreed to terms with Eurobizz Marketing of Germany to distribute products to France. According to the agreement, Visual Frontier will supply various products to Eurobizz including a version of the slim CD-RW & DVD combo drive product line and also the Micro Drive (1-inch hard drive) which will be distributed under the brand names of Eurobizz’s customer(s) in France. These products will primarily be used to develop the notebook computer and retail consumer markets.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — In the minds of most people, Adolf Hitler represents the very effigy of what Satan himself symbolizes. Yet in terms of human behavior, the actions of Hitler as well as the ideological basis for such actions are not unlike those prevalent today. ‘The Third Reich, A Revolution of Ideological Inhumanity – Volume I – The Power of Perception’ by Everette O Lemons, makes a unique connection between the psychological nature of humans and the environment in which we exist, and specifically in terms of our political and economic inclinations.

AMBLER, PA /Send2Press Newswire/ — Why does every organization need another chief? Chief Project Officer, that is. While the actual title may not yet be as pervasive as CIO, COO and CEO, a report from CPO Media shows the role has emerged as equally vital to ensuring strategic success.

PHILADELPHIA, PA /Send2Press Newswire/ — Borders Personal Publishing, a division of Borders Books (www.bordersstores.com), has slated for release, on Monday, April 11, 2005, John C. Garrison’s long-awaited expose’ on income tax corruption, ‘The New Income Tax Scandal’ (ISBN 1-4134-5881-5).

TULSA, OK /Send2Press Newswire/ — Comedy acts from around the country will join together in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to perform on Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Tulsa Comedy Club. ‘Comedy For Freedom’ will benefit the Freedom Girls Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Tulsa to promote freedom in America and the sale of Patriot U.S. Savings Bonds.

CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ /Send2Press Newswire/ — In a world increasingly detached from selfless acts and good deeds it should come as no surprise that an objection to a good deed was made – no less from one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent and influential people – while denouncing two companies’ attempt to raise money for Tsunami Relief; calling them ‘small time hustlers’ and considering their actions as a ‘racist stench.’ Since January, WINFUEL and TRIMSPA have taken their NASCAR hood to 5 of Hollywood’s premiere award shows with the aim of raising an exceptional amount of money for the people of Southeast Asia.

ORANGE, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — NEXPLICIT(TM), a division of EComm Solutions Corp. today announced a new business management solution designed specifically to meet the needs of small and midsize entertainment and media companies in the U.S. and Canada. Launched in partnership with SAP America, Inc., and leveraging industry-leading technology from mySAP ERP, the Media FINALE(TM) solution from NEXPLICIT provides entertainment companies with the comprehensive oversight and control necessary to effectively manage the full entertainment product life cycle and accelerate growth and performance.

BOSTON, Mass. /Send2Press Newswire/ — The NECBC is pleased to announce the appointment of New England Canada Business Council (NECBC), President and CEO, Paul Raymond, to the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) Advisory Council. Established in 1971, ACSUS is a multidisciplinary association of scholars, professionals and institutions dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States.

PLYMOUTH, Mass. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Pelzer Corp. announced this week the sale of world rights (excluding U.S. rights) of the sequel to the #1 international Best Selling and New York Times Best Selling Hardcover Non-Fiction book ‘A Brother’s Journey’ (ISBN 0-4465-3368-8) entitled ‘A Teenager’s Journey’ to Time Warner U.K., with publication January 2006.

MEADOWS PLACE, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ — TexSigns, Inc. (TSI) has announced that by the end of March, 2005, construction will be completed on a wing in the new Meadow Place Senior Village. This will fulfill a long sought after goal to achieve true accessibility in housing according to ADA guidelines. Located in Meadows Place, Texas, which is in the southwest corridor of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, the project is the only one of its kind.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — Lucas Design International (www.lucas-design.com), the worlds leading accessories licensing company, has partnered with Rocawear to elevate the premiere streetwear label to the next echelon in fashion.

DENVER, CO /Send2Press Newswire/ — ‘The fans loved us,’ said Snow Wing, Ute Mountain’s Miss Indian Colorado, as the Nuggets won their 3rd exciting victory (against LA Clippers) at Friday’s 3rd Annual ‘Salute to the American Indians of Colorado Night’ at the Pepsi Center. 45 of Colorado’s finest pow wow dancers and princesses from the Southern Ute (near Durango) and Ute Mountain (near Cortez) Nations, united with the Denver Indian community, to give mainstream Coloradoans a chance to celebrate their splendid earth-honoring heritage, according to Native Voices Foundation (NVF).

AURORA, ONTARIO /Send2Press Newswire/ — A Wooden Frame was found where Hitler’s face has amazingly appeared in the border of the wood, according to the Giroux family in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.

HOUSTON, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ — On March 22nd, representatives from the Texas Fence Association, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, the City of Houston, Magnolia Little League, and the Houston community cut the ribbon on the newly fenced youth ball field at Hidalgo Park. Participating in the event was John Gamble, President of the Texas Fence Association; Fred Arnold, Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Project Manager from Minute Maid; Marian Harper, Vice President of Community Development for the Houston Astros; Carol Alvarado, Mayor Pro-Tem and City Council Member District I; Joe Turner. Director of Houston Parks and Recreation Department; organizers and youth ball players from Magnolia Little League; and supporters of Hidalgo Park.

KANSAS CITY, MO /Send2Press Newswire/ — A Kansas City based company, The Diabetic Sock Store, helps make caring for diabetic feet easier than ever before by focusing solely on footwear products designed specifically for the needs of people with diabetes. People with diabetes have special needs when it comes to choosing their footwear. The right socks can be the first layer of protection against infection and abrasions that can lead to serious problems down the road.

PLYMOUTH, MA – March 23, 2005 /Send2Press Newswire/ — PELZER Corp. (www.richardpelzer.com) confirmed the sale of world rights (excluding US rights) of the sequel to the #1 international Best Selling and New York Times Best Selling Hardcover Non-Fiction book ‘A Brother’s Journey’ (ISBN 0-4465-3368-8; $21.95 Time Warner New York) entitled ‘A Teenager’s Journey’ to Time Warner UK, with publication January 2006.

AMBLER, PA /Send2Press Newswire/ — A survey reported in Chief Project Officer (www.chiefprojectofficer.com) reveals that projects suffer from lack of focus including essential planning, scheduling, and monitoring functions. Of the senior project management practitioners responding to the survey, half reported that their organizations perform project control functions average to poorly.

FREMONT, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ — TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today announced optimized support for Cavium Networks’ NITROX family of security processors in the latest version of its V-IPSecure embedded IPsec/IKE software.