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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.’

BOSTON, MA – Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To Editors and Reporters: As you may know, Question 1 on the November ballot will update Massachusetts law to allow grocery stores to apply for a locally approved license to sell wine to their customers. Naturally, Question 1 is opposed by liquor stores, who would prefer not to have competition from grocery stores in wine sales.

JESSUP, MD – Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACell, Inc., the owner of highly valued extracellular matrix (ECM) patents, today won a resounding legal victory against Cook Biotech, Inc. (Cook) and Purdue Research Foundation (Purdue). The victory frees ACell to broadly promote the development, licensing and commercialization of its remarkable tissue graft bio-technology.

ORLANDO, FL – Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Need a getaway? Not sure of where to begin? All Star Luxury Coaches offer clients the chance to drive and travel in a luxury diesel RV, without the expense and responsibility of owning one.

BOSTON, MA – Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Software entrepreneur Phill Ryu announced ‘My Dream App’ today, a new competition that invites participants to submit their best ideas for a killer app. Contestants will compete for a chance to have their idea realized as a Macintosh shareware application and earn royalties on software sales, as well as take home one of many Macs and iPods available as prizes for finalists.

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — September 11, 2006 marks the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; Police psychotherapist, Peter Killeen, Director of The Police Connection, continues to provide support through counseling and working with the Port Authority police unions.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Aug. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is art imitating life or what? Craig X who sells pot on Showtime’s hit show ‘Weeds’ is opening a pro-pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd this week. In the first season he plays himself as the owner of the ‘Bodhi Sativa Care Givers Club.’ In season two, this week’s episode (August 21-25), ‘Cooking with Jesus’ he appears as the owner of cannabis club called the ‘Mohasky Cup.’

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Officer James Greco, a law enforcement officer and founder of Long Island K-9 Service (www.lik-9.com), is reaching out to many major airlines and providing law enforcement explosive detection canine teams to all airlines to detect the new ‘Liquid Explosives’ that were utilized by terrorists in their recent attempt to blow up airplanes while in flight.

MANORVILLE, NY – Aug. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Officer James Greco, a law enforcement officer and founder of Long Island K-9 Service, is reaching out to many major airlines and providing law enforcement explosive detection canine teams to all airlines to detect the new (Liquid) scents of explosives that were utilized by terrorists in their recent attempt to blow up Airplanes while in Flight. Long Island K-9 is the first company to provide these specialized dogs to the private industry.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Aug. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Joel L. Becker, Director of Cognitive Behavior Associates and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has announced the inauguration of a new interactive sleep program. Consumers and physicians are both concerned about the side effects of sleep medications and patient’s growing dependence on them. Aggressive marketing by the drug companies for sleep medications led to Dr. Becker’s decision to present an alternative to the patient that has better results and no side effects.

ATLANTA, GA – Aug. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M2SYS Technology, a leading biometric technology research and development firm, today announced a new version release of Bio-Plugin(TM), a fully developed, server-based, enterprise fingerprint recognition system that can be rapidly deployed, in many cases with no additional development whatsoever. The patent-pending technology can utilize any vendor-independent fingerprint algorithm and supported hardware devices, offering unparalleled ease of adoption for software developers and end users.

AUSTIN, TX – Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Not only is it on the same track but also on the same train …of thought. ‘Written forty years ago by Salvador SeBasco, at the age of six, The Boy The King, and The Chihuahua is now being compared to The Little Engine That Could because its design provides a progressive approach to teaching positive character traits,’ stated Grace Edison of the I Just Read Company.

SAN ANSELMO, CA – Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The benefits of pomegranate juice have been getting a lot of press in recent years, and the extract of this juice has been finding its way into many new skin care products. Less well known, but perhaps even more significant, are the benefits of pomegranate seed oil, a key ingredient in Pomega5(TM) skin treatment products recently launched by Pomega, LLC.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Government red tape is once again slowing down progress, delaying help to our soldiers in Iraq and forcing our soldiers at home to work twice as hard to complete a simple task. What is the problem? Government officials won’t listen about a faster, easier way to fill sandbags. Instead, our soldiers in Iraq are developing what has been coined, ‘Sandbag Palsy.’ And at home, every time a hurricane or flood looms, tens of thousands of sandbags must be filled in the old-fashioned, two-person, time consuming, back-straining way. The SackMaster is a shovel-like device which allows one person to fill sandbags quickly and efficiently, saving time and manpower.

WALNUT CREEK, CA – Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI) today announced that the United States Postal Service – Office of the Inspector General has begun to implement their WinBill IT expense management software system at their Arlington, VA. Headquarters. The USPS-OIG serves to prevent and detect fraud, waste and employee misconduct, and promote efficiency in the operations of the Postal Service.

IRONTON, OH – Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Undiscovered Radio Network, Inc. has developed ‘Undiscovered,’ a new syndicated broadcast radio program to provide an innovative and long awaited mainstream vehicle for independent artists. The two hour show is set to debut the first weekend of September and features independent rock and alternative artists that have gained local or regional popularity but don’t have the resources to tap into mainstream broadcasting.

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 20 Amps, one of New York / New Jersey’s hardest rocking bands, has recently signed with SoJo Artist Management. SoJo will be coordinating all efforts with record labels, radio, retail and publicity.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to CATRIPATI.com a ballot measure setting forth requirements for holding public agencies, public employees, and elected officials (including judges) accountable will be filed on August 31, 2006 with Bruce McPherson, California Secretary of State.

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Implementation Solutions LLC (www.impsolu.com), a financial services technology consulting firm headquartered in Manhattan that services global investment management firms unveiled their new and expanded website today.

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘The Senior’s Tai Chi Workout Book,’ just published, is the first Tai Chi workout book designed especially for seniors with a simple, clear and easy to follow workout. Precise, clear directions and photos illustrate all Tai Chi exercises. Master Domingo Colon, director of the Tai Chi School of Westchester, est. 1978 has used his more than 40 years of Tai Chi experience and training in physical therapy to create a program that’s perfect for seniors practicing at home.

SPRING HILL, FL – Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a category that has seen virtually no innovation since its birth, a brand new company and product called Mommy Bib has reinvented the burp cloth. New parents have been dealing with baby spit-up and drool for ages, and burp cloths have been ineffective at providing adequate protection. Now there’s a better way! Introducing, Mommy Bib the ultimate protection from baby spit up drool.

PALO ALTO, CA – Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Armor Legal Counsel is pleased to announce that Erika Eichler, Adam Levy and Jay Parkhill have joined the firm in Of Counsel positions. Mr. Levy joins Armor Legal after having served as Senior Corporate Counsel for Siebel Systems, responsible for technology licensing from 2003 until 2006. Mr. Levy brings strong experience to Armor Legal in venture capital, corporate securities, technology licensing and employment law.

MENLO PARK, CA – Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While Hurricane Katrina may have long since blown over, the need for emotional healing continues for those who survived this country’s largest natural disaster. With thousands of people forced to relocate into new environments within unfamiliar communities, and others returning to their homes only to find their friends and social structures long gone, many survivors continue to feel isolated, depressed, and alone in their struggle to rebuild their lives. August 29 marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Transitions Expert, Dr. Carol McClelland, cautions anyone who was directly involved in Hurricane Katrina – from the survivors, to their friends and relatives, to the rescue workers and the media – to be on the lookout for what psychologists call, ‘The Anniversary Reaction.’

PHOENIX AZ – Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Peter VanWolvelaerd of VanDahl Associates, a service disabled veteran owned film and video company, has helped sponsor an ASU film intern program with the upcoming Universal Studios thriller ‘The Kingdom.’ The film is directed by Peter Berg and stars Jamie Foxx. The plot involves a team of US counterterrorism agents on a mission to track down ‘evil doers’ in an Arab country.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Aug. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, TX, recently completed upgrades and state-of-the-art renovations to the outdoor track stadium for the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. The stadium, named the John McDonnell Outdoor Track Stadium, has a seating capacity of 6,325 and a total project cost of $6 million.

STANFORD, CA – Aug. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, TX, has constructed, in part, a brand new football stadium for the University of Stanford in California that is scheduled to open in September of 2006. In June of 2005, Stanford University’s Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval for a major re-building of Stanford Stadium; the 85,500-seat facility has been the home of Stanford Football since 1921.

AUSTIN, TX – Aug. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — deverus clients continue to experience growth beyond industry expectations. In 2006 deverus introduced the deverus Client Growth Index which showed deverus clients had grown 41.63% in 2005. This growth has continued to increase over the first 2 quarters of 2006.

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Aug. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, TX, recently completed construction of the U.S. Naval Academy Bishop Baseball Stadium in Annapolis, MD. The new stadium seats 938 and boasts chair seats and navy blue risers. In addition, there is a spacious concession stand of 10 by 30 feet.

NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M.A.D.E. Planet has launched its Web site (madeplanet.com) to provide services to the arts and entertainment industry through social networking, and visual and audio forums. M.A.D.E. symbolizes the ultimate medium for music, art, design and entertainment.

AUSTIN, TX – Aug. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — deverus has partnered with On-Site Austin, a computer solutions, technology service, and consulting company. On-Site will compliment deverus’ expertise, increase deverus’ capabilities, and deepens deverus’ commitment to the security, stability, and performance of deverus technology.

COLUMBIA, MD and MIAMI, FL – Aug. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — David and Cynthia Lynn, Owners of ‘The Number One Rated Inn in North America for 2005 and 2006,’ The Inn at Peralynna Manor, Columbia, MD announce the purchase of 3 King size suites in The NICKY O South Beach, Miami, Florida, the Flagship of Nicky Hilton’s VIP Boutique Hotel Chain. Bringing together the French Regency style, with the added glamorous touch of modern Hollywood, the hotel is destined to be a perfect addition to the Art Deco facades of famous South Beach architecture.

DENVER, CO – Aug. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Formed by a group of contractors who became tired of struggling with dry-wall headaches, Praxis Products LLC recently launched a product line that promises to deliver an easier way to cut holes and save time.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Aug. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ComplianceEase(R), the leader in automated compliance and risk management solutions for the mortgage industry will be featured on a segment of the World Business Review (WBR) which will begin airing on August 8, 2006 on CNBC and the Bravo! network. The WBR is an award winning television show that is directed by Emmy award winner Alan Levy and hosted by General Alexander Haig Jr., the former Secretary of State during the Reagan administration. The newsmagazine show educates the American public about how innovative companies are developing and implementing dynamic business strategies and technology to solve industry problems.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Management Dynamics, a leading provider of global trade management solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as an industry leader in 2006 by several leading supply chain and logistics publications including Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies’ ‘Top 100 Supply Chain Partners,’ Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s ‘100,’ Inbound Logistics’ ‘Top 100 Logistics IT Providers,’ and Manufacturing Business Technology’s ‘Global 100.’

PARAMUS, NJ – Aug. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over. Bergen County, New Jersey residents will soon experience the magic of the legendary Century 21 Department Store with the opening of ‘New York’s Best Kept Secret’ at the Bergen Mall, on Thursday, August 10th, 2006. As the Bergen Mall embarks on an ambitious makeover, its main star, Century 21 Department Store, is ready to shine.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Aug. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — San Antonio-based HomeSwimmer Ltd, creator of a new, portable stationary swimming system, has agreed to co-sponsor Masters of South Texas, MOST’s participation in the XI Fina Masters World Championship to be held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, August 3rd through the 17th.

BOSTON, MA – Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arclinea Boston, the kitchen design firm located at 10 St. James Avenue in the Design District, has been named Boston’s Best Kitchen Designer in Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2006 issue.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — POD Digital Promotions has developed and patented the POD advertising system as the ultimate formula for successful target-market penetration – digital advertising. The system’s integration of visual and print media gives advertisers an edge through a unique approach that combines creativity, experience, and technology.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tevora Business Solutions, Inc., a leading IT security consulting firm, announced today their recent certification as a Qualified Data Security Company (QDSC). The QDSC certification by Visa authorizes Tevora to perform level-one onsite assessments for merchants and service providers requiring a Report on Compliance (ROC).

CORNELIUS, NC – Aug. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HearPod hearing-aid solutions were developed by baby boomers for baby boomers to resolve mild to moderate and high-frequency hearing loss. A uniquely-designed silicone pillow has allowed the manufacturers of HearPod hearing aids to have an incredible edge for dispensing high-end digital hearing aids for hearing-loss treatment.