HOLLYWOOD — “Hi y’all, we a blues band!” And a profound silence fell over the room. Lead singer Sugaray of Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz said, “I’m gonna say that again ’cause the room always gets real quiet - we a blues band!” But within one minute of launching into their set, the entire audience was up [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. — This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) No. 1,353 among all companies, and No. 12 among insurance companies, in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the nation. Among insurance companies, LTCFP is the fastest-growing one focusing exclusively on long term care insurance sales. Inc. reports that [...]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — LocaModa, a technology company connecting brands, digital out-of-home networks and venues to audiences through location-centric social media, today announced their partnership with Outburst Tour, a series of multi-city interactive forums addressing pressing public policy challenges through innovative “new school” solutions. After showcasing their technology at a successful kick-off Youth Forum in Phoenix, [...]

CENTERVILLE, Ohio — Dr. Richard Donnini, President and Founder of the Pain Evaluation & Management Center of Ohio has recently announced that Dr. Mark Thomas, one of the most renowned addiction and pain medicine specialists in the State of Ohio, has joined the team at PEMCO. This outpatient pain clinic is unique in many ways, [...]

BOONTON, N.J. — Music and electronic game publishers, television broadcasters, video production companies, content aggregators, and telecommunications carriers worldwide are expected to spend more than $8 billion on the tools needed to create, edit, manage, and load various forms of content onto mobile devices by year-end 2008, according to a new market research study from [...]

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Savannah Economic Development Authority is bringing Savannah to Atlanta to launch its newly restructured Web site, seda.org, on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The event will showcase the best of Savannah including its resources, talent and quality of life. In order to remain nationally competitive in marketing Savannah and the state of Georgia, [...]

LUDWIGSBURG, Germany — Pintexx, a software company based in Ludwigsburg Germany is happy to announce the release of their new web-based help authoring system, exxHelp. A sister company to Libera, Inc. (Jamestown, NY), Pintexx’s exxHelp is a web-based help authoring system which lets you create Help Documents online. It is very easy to use, and [...]

SAN DIEGO — AP Financial, also known as American Premier Financial, announced today the opening of their ninth office in San Diego, California. “With the opening of the San Diego office,” Ken C. Perrin, Senior Partner at AP Financial says, “we now have offices on both the east and west coast and are now positioned [...]

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Libera, a software company based in Jamestown, New York, is proud to offer a number of .net internet thin client “customizable off the shelf (COTS)” solutions built using the Libera System 7 Framework(TM). These include products such as System 7 Survey Builder(TM), System 7 Issue Tracking System (ITS)(TM), System 7 Time Tracker [...]

REDDING — Scott Joss and Doug Colosio, taking time off from their regular gig in Merle Haggard’s band The Strangers, have released a new tune through Golosio Publishing that recaptures the country swing of such greats as Bob Wills, Milton Brown, and Asleep at the Wheel. Titled “I Wonder If I Do Too Much,” the [...]

BOSTON, Mass. — Out of 200 entries submitted by 70 artists from around New England working in the realist tradition, 35 paintings were selected for The Guild of Boston Artists’ Annual New England Representational Competition. Two of the 35 are Sunrise Magic and Resting Quietly by Ronald Tinney, an artist based in West Barnstable, Mass. [...]

AUSTIN, Texas — HCI International Austin, a leading executive career management and marketing firm, outlines six essential strategies for successful salary negotiations in today’s job market. Attitudes and relationships are everything in today’s competitive workplace. How you negotiate your salary will affect your relationship, both positive and negative, with your employer. HCI International Austin suggests [...]

SANTA CLARA — SecuGen® is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the SecuGen SDK Collection, Release 11. This new release adds Software Developer Kits that reflect SecuGen’s commitment to continuing its efforts to provide Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners with the broadest platform support in the biometrics industry. The Pro series of SDKs use [...]

SAN FRANCISCO — Limnia, Inc., in a private/public partnership with university and national lab efforts, has announced an initiative to aggregate over $100M of past research from 30 years of private lab development. This project’s goal is to deliver an energy storage solution to the marketplace which holds more energy than traditional batteries with optimal [...]

LONE TREE, Colo. — Maxx Business Solutions, has completed a rebranding campaign aimed at highlighting their unique approach to the credit card processing industry. “Our clients - the merchants - are our life blood,” stated Scott Burke, President of Maxx Business Solutions. “We wanted to create public marketing campaign that reflects that commitment. Maxx Merchants [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. — PlumReward, LLC announces that they have been invited to compete in the New Product Gallery to be held at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show in Orlando from September 5 to September 7 at the Orange County Convention Center. There are several categories: one being for best new technology. That’s the category [...]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ORCS Web earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation for the second year in a row. With revenue growth of more than 150% in three years, ORCS Web ranks in the top half of the Inc. 5000 list, released yesterday (inc.com/inc5000). ORCS Web [...]

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — B. Knightly Development, an Austin-based residential and mixed-use development company today announced completion of the purchase of the historic Lone Star Brewery and the commencement of development operations. Plans are already underway to convert the massive 23-acre site into a modern living destination complete with 190 residential units, an Olympic size [...]

VENICE — As college campuses, in response to student demands, search for green products, undergrads are digging a different kind of eco-friendly alternative this semester. Bicycles built for four? Biodegradable textbooks? Try Java Juice(R), a coffee extract that students say they’re enjoying, and not just because it’s as green as it gets: Fairly Traded with [...]

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Van Millwork, New England’s leading millwork supplier and interior specialist, announced today that they will now be offering a wide variety of hardwood flooring to their expanding design center product lines. The hardwood flooring - from all leading manufacturers including Bruce, Stuart, Hawa and BR-111 - comes in an array of exotic [...]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — More than fifty-five million Americans proudly call themselves Republicans. However, many individuals support political parties without fully understanding the history behind them. Author and historian Scott Paul Frush wants to shed light on one of the parties that has made a difference in this country by examining its rich history in [...]

HOLLYWOOD — Though they didn’t wear Speedos like Michael Phelps, the band Starving For Gravity brought home the gold and won the LAMN Jam Grand Slam Rock Artist of the Year title. The Los Angeles Music Network competition - held during June, July and August - was Olympic in proportion, and SFG beat out hundreds [...]

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Smart women won’t have to let a tight economy take its toll on their skin this fall - Sera Anti-Aging Technology brightens, smoothes, hydrates and heals skin at an affordable universal price of $39.95 per product. Sera contains a proprietary blend of dermatologist grade peptides and active ingredients proven in clinical [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — With the abundance of HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup) and high-sodium marinades on the market today, conscientious consumers are demanding healthier alternatives that still have big, bold flavors. In an answer to the challenge, Minnesota Specialty Foods is pleased to offer a deliciously spicy product that has NO HFCS, just 1g of sugar, [...]

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Buzz Rewards is an appreciation program whereby travel professionals accrue points for every air and hotel booking made with Fare Buzz. Each point translates into $1. Upon accruing 15 points in purchasing power, the member will automatically be sent a co-branded Buzz Rewards Card, pre-loaded with a $15.00 value from American [...]

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Resource Development Counsel, a fundraising leadership consultant company established in 1996, has announced a special low-cost program for nonprofits, the Jump Start Intensive, designed to create income and cost-saving action planning for organizations feeling the current economic squeeze. Jump Start offers intensive workshops for boards of directors and staff, addressing an [...]

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Explorer’s Guide Maritime Training announces a new course offering in the Milwaukee area - U.S. Coast Guard-approved Captain’s Course. The course is designed to train people in a career area that is growing in a time of economic uncertainty. The 56-hour course is scheduled to take place over two consecutive weekends: October [...]

MIAMI, Fla. — Off the Beaten Strada, a company that creates in-depth tours to Central Italy, announced today its new Touring Tuscany by Car packages by highlighting Seven Sure-bet Reasons You’ll Get More Euro for Your Dollar in Tucked-away Tuscany, as determined by the travel staff of Off the Beaten Strada, along with their Italy [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Prenuptial agreements are popular with brides of a certain age (40-plus), who often have accumulated assets, careers, and lifestyles they want to protect. Now there’s a new prenup wrinkle, a clause specifying that hubby-to-be get a long term care insurance policy before walking down the aisle. The development is reported by LTC [...]

COSTA MESA — Gary L. Davidson, one of the true pioneers of senior housing and assisted living facilities, has launched the Windstone Insurance Agency which specializes in long-term care insurance. Gary first became involved in the long-term care industry in 1967 when he co-founded General Residential Corporation, a developer and manager of senior housing. His [...]

SACRAMENTO — It took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell his story, and it’s now available on YouTube through philipchabot.com. Chabot was an integral part of what he believes to be an American conspiracy, where the U.S. Government and the CIA allegedly took advantage of, and held hostage, a select group of people who had [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to create seven new ICD-9-CM reimbursement procedure codes for its new Rebound HRD (Hernia Repair Device). The new coding will become effective October 1, 2008. The Rebound HRD was recently FDA 510(k) cleared and [...]

Quebec, Canada — According to Narconon Trois-Rivieres, the all-new redesigned Narconon.ca makes it easier to find the right drug rehab program. The new design improves accessibility to important information sections such as general drug rehab information, the underlying reasons of drug addiction, rehab success stories, as well as detailed and comprehensive drug information. With its [...]

SAN FRANCISCO — Museum of Robots in Second Life debuts its line of real world housewares at the New York International Gift Fair. The line features plates and tableware with a robot motif and will be available for wholesale purchase. Virtual versions of the product will be available at the Museum’s gift store in Second [...]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — DC-101, Inc. announces the publication of a new book by MaryAnna Donovan: “(why) I Hate to Date (online)” (ISBN: 978-0-981-7068-0-1). This hilarious new book offers an insider’s view of the world of online dating in a format that is fun to read and educational, all at once. Some studies reveal that online [...]

ATLANTA, Ga. — M2SYS Technology, an award-winning fingerprint biometrics research and development firm, announced today that Harms Software, a leading provider of management software to the spa and salon industry, has agreed to begin providing M2SYS fingerprint readers and software to their customers worldwide. Harms Software has successfully integrated M2SYS’ Bio-Plugin(TM), an enterprise-ready fingerprint biometrics [...]

WHIPPANY, N.J. — Poly-Gel Inc., along with its consulting and business development partner, Salesreach LLC, announces the launch of HealixTecc: Engineered Orthotics for Professionals. The HealixTecc line consists of a collection of four lightweight, breathable foot beds, shock absorbing heel cups and wedges, adhesive gel sheeting, and all-gel toe and finger caps. These products improve [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore announced today their list of Top Ten Summer World Travel Destinations for Cultural Exploration as determined by vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. #1 is: The Pyramids, Egypt — The largest man made structures in the world and are one of the most lasting symbols of ancient civilization. #2 [...]

SAN FRANCISCO — Alien Apparatus Company, Inc. announces the release of The Alien Hand Microphone Stand, a microphone stand designed specifically for miking speaker cabinets. The Alien Hand was designed to overcome the inadequacies of the traditionally used floor-mounted microphone stand. Its design consists of a plastic spring clip with an extended arm to hold [...]

TUCSON, Ariz. — “Members of the Apache Nation extend a gracious gesture of solidarity with all Indigenous Peoples, in inviting our Earth Family to join in prayer for a Blue Sky Opening Ceremonies in Beijing on 8/8/08,” said Olympic skier, Suzy Chaffee, co-chairman of Native Voices Foundation, just renamed the Native American Olympic Team Foundation [...]

HOUSTON, Texas — We know you’d be happy with a twist tie as long as you’re married to Mr. Right, but if your engagement ring isn’t the fairy-tale bauble you’ve always dreamed of, consider trading up. Trading in your rock has become more popular than ever-from stone swapping to adding more bling to your existing [...]