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Los Angeles chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association along with James Gray Gallery, present: Living Artistically with Parkinson's Disease

SANTA MONICA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association (apdala.org), along with James Gray Gallery, present 'Living Artistically with Parkinson's Disease,' a unique exhibition featuring works of art created by celebrated artists living with PD. To celebrate the exhibition, which runs from February 8-13, 2012, the APDA L.A. is hosting a champagne brunch with a silent auction this Sunday, February 12.

Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show Announces Appearance of American Sporting Legend Ted Nugent

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, February 11, 2012, American Sporting Legend and rock star Ted Nugent will appear at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show (February 4-12, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA) to sign autographs and greet guests.

Georgia Association of Business Brokers Leader Expects Stronger Business Sales in 2012

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sales of Georgia businesses should be much stronger in 2012, predicts C. David Chambless, a top-selling broker and the incoming president of the GABB, the state's only professional association dedicated to buying and selling businesses.

Anytime Collect Available as a Private Label, Revenue-Generating Member Service for Professional Trade Associations

CHARDON, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Anytime Collect (anytimecollect.com) by e2b software is now available as a unique private label member service for trade and professional association affinity programs. Anytime Collect helps association business members to effectively manage their accounts receivable and collections process improving cash flow while reducing bad debt write-offs.

Backbone Security Announces Enhanced Steganography Detection Tool

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Feb. 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the market leader in advanced digital steganography detection and hidden information extraction tools, is pleased to announce availability of the newest version of Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner, StegAlyzerAS, their industry leading application for detecting 1,025 digital steganography applications.

ACTT ‘Allergy Drops’ – Needle Free Allergy Treatment

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Medical Services has received USDA approval and is now offering allergy drop immunotherapy as an alternative method for administering allergy treatment for pet allergy patients. An in-house pilot study is now underway, and preliminary findings are expected in the Fall of 2012.

4D Optimizing Microsoft Add-In – This Analyzing Tool Helps to Identify the Tone of Your Document

LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Feb. 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pintexx, an international company that focuses on sophisticated software solutions for the processing and optimizing of text, has announced today that it has released the Microsoft Add-In of the 4D Wording Optimizer.

L.A. entertainment marketing co, G-Man Marketing, offers 'end of the world' program for clients

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With the end of the world scheduled to take place later this year, G-Man Marketing (gmanmarketing.com) is partnering with its clients to offer special reduced rates in public relations, songwriting, audio mixing and mastering, radio advertising, graphic design, live music promotion, music distribution, and more.

B2B Marketing Strategist Dawn Westerberg to Speak at Texas Association of CPAs Conference

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B2B Marketing Strategist and President of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC (dawnwesterberg.com), Dawn Westerberg, has announced that she will be speaking at the Texas Association of Certified Public Accountants (TACPA) Winter Meeting on Friday, February 17, 2012.

EnviroIngenuity partners with Verti-Gro to promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout So. California

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro(R) to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California. Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems.

Softway Solutions Ramps Up Educational Efforts in 2012 Through its Website

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the evolution of technology continues to roar forward, one technology company is ensuring that business owners stay ahead of the curve and know how to efficiently utilize the growing number of important online tools. Softway Solutions, located in Houston, is dedicating 2012 to engaging its local community, and worldwide pool of online viewers as a whole, with helpful information on online marketing.

Cavium OCTEON III Multicore MIPS64 Processor support announced by TeamF1, Inc.

FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced it will support the new state-of-the art OCTEON(R) III MIPS64(R) family of 1 - 48 core multicore processors from Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, and the digital home.

CAI-OCRC honors Professional Community Management staff members

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Professional Community Management (PCM) proudly announced General Manager Jerry Storage, Towers Director Judie Zoerhof and Government and Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Wendy Bucknum at Laguna Woods Village were honored at the California Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter Excellence in Community Awards Dinner on Friday, February 3.

Latest Statistics Reveal Interesting Shift in Online Education Trends

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PETAP, LLC (www.petap.org) has discovered recent reports on the subject of online education showing that not only are more students taking advantage of classes offered via the internet, but that the opinions of teachers and administrators regarding online education are changing as well.

Loureiro Engineering Associates Poised for Growth in 2012

PLAINVILLE, Conn., Feb. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. announced this week several in-house promotions; it's all part of its long-term, strategic-growth plan.

New Minimally Invasive Hip Retractor Revolutionizes Anterior Hip Replacement Procedures

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeDan Surgical Innovations, industry leader in surgical access instrumentation, announces the launch of the Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System. TeDan Surgical's revolutionary hip retractor utilizes a system of adjustable surgical arms with attachable retractors, enabling surgeons to perform the entire procedure without a fracture table or a surgical assistant.

Businesses Come to Localization, LLC While Polishing Their Foreign Language Skills

BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Ray Michaels, founder of Localization, LLC, has recently announced that the sluggish economy has forced companies to look into Canadian, European, Asian and South American markets and while they are working on that French pronunciation, managers now come to Localization, LLC Translation Services for translation and language support.

DocMagic teams with the 315th U.S. Army Tactical Company to distribute this year's new DocMagic Bunny 'Sergeant Doc' to local children

CARSON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leading provider of automated loan document production and compliance solutions, announced that it has teamed with the 315th U.S. Army Tactical Company to distribute this year's new DocMagic Bunny Sergeant Doc to local children and their families. The bunny is dressed in regulation military clothing as a tribute to the men and women who serve this country and the families that eagerly wait for their return.

Whiteflash Offers Perfect Pair of D Internally Flawless Diamonds

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., international retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today the addition of two perfectly matched, perfect color and clarity (D IF) one carat diamonds to their already impressive inventory of ideal and super ideal diamonds.

US Telecommunications Private Line Services Revenue to Reach $43 Billion in 2016, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Feb. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $39 billion US private line services market is expected to show modest 2.3 percent annual growth over the next five years, as demand for higher bandwidth private lines offsets the shift of lower bandwidth private lines to packet-based services, says a market analysis study from Insight Research.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as its February Charity of the Month. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association cares for one of our country's most important historic sites - the home and estate of our first president, George Washington.

Teen Jockey Eswan Flores to support nonprofit FixNation, whose mission is to reduce the population of homeless cats in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Eswan Flores wanted to give back to the non-profit organization, FixNation, that worked to control the cat population at the Los Alamitos Race Course where he began his horse-racing career so he decided to sponsor them.

KnowledgeAdvisors Announces New Research Highlighting Metrics that Matter(R)

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors today announced that Bersin and Associates, the leading research and advisory services firm, released a brand new research bulletin that reviews KnowledgeAdvisors world-class integrated learning measurement solution, Metrics that Matter(R).

World’s Largest Digital Steganography Database Expands Again – SAFDB Now Contains 1,025 Applications

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Feb. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains 1,025 steganography applications.

Group1 announces Stay or Switch (SoS) Service for Internet Filtering

SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Group1 (www.Group1iam.com) today launched its new online SoS Stay or Switch service, designed to help the growing number of Internet filtering customers unhappy with their current product's performance, support or price.

Belvidere Pharmacy, Custom Medicine Makers, Moves to New, and Even Better, Home

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J., Feb. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2012 marks an important milestone for Belvidere Pharmacy. It opened new doors in its new hometown of Highland Park. When owner and President Shara Rudner, R.Ph. took the reins of the business in 1996, it was a typical retail pharmacy stocked with everything from school to surgical supplies. But from the beginning, Belvidere's staff handled requests for compounded, or custom-made, medications from veterinarians, physicians and specialists.

The Financial Foundation Group Brightens up the Larimer Humane Society

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2012 has started off on the correct foot for the Loveland Branch of Financial Foundation Group, also known as FFG. The company spends the typical work week helping people review their retirement accounts, college savings, investment safety, and life insurance needs. This past week the staff not only focused on the usual, but also spread its wings into the community once again for another volunteer project.

Nassau County Sheriff’s Department – Friend or Foe?

MANORVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Officer James Greco, a 17-year veteran of the Nassau County Department of Corrections, has been denied his retirement status by the Sheriff of Nassau County. Officer Greco was charged with Workers Compensation fraud which resulted in his wrongful termination, as per a ruling by the arbitrator hearing his case. Despite winning two judicial decrees in his favor against the Nassau County Sheriff's Department, Officer Greco continues to be denied his full retirement status.

Ohio Restaurant Recruiters Adds Hallrich Incorporated to Client Roster

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Restaurant Recruiters, a restaurant manager recruiting firm in Ohio and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that it recently signed Hallrich Incorporated as a new client.

Treadstone 71 Selected to Deliver Open Source Intelligence Training

BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Treadstone 71 announced today that Jeff Bardin, Treadstone's Chief Intelligence Officer, has been selected to deliver Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training at all 2012 SecureWorld Expo conferences. Bardin will teach 'Introduction to OSINT' starting on March 28 in Boston.

Worst Band and Musician Press Kit Contest Announced – Jonas Music Services to Give Away $700 Press Kit Package

WALLKILL, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jonas Music Services announced its first 'Worst Press Kit Contest' with one selected winner receiving a custom designed press kit package worth $700.00.

U.S. Releases Around 800,000 Prisoners Each Year, Most Return

PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most Americans don't consider prisons when lamenting scholarship reductions at their local college or higher taxes on gas when filling up at the pump. Maybe they should. According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming 'Education Behind Bars' (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners.

CCMC and MortgageFlex Partner to Provide BridgeWare Solutions for LoanQuest

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CCMC Inc., the financial industry's premier automated interface supplier, announced an agreement with MortgageFlex Systems, an innovative provider of mortgage lending software, to offer its BridgeWare line of interface products to complement the MortgageFlex loan origination system, LoanQuest.

PCM and Associa announced the promotion of Michelle Thomson to Regional Director of West Coast Associa Services

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) and Associa announced the promotion of Michelle Thomson to Regional Director of West Coast Associa Services.

TAX TIP: Get Long-Term Care Insurance NOW to Qualify for Deduction Next Year

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long-term care insurance is subsidized, in effect, by Uncle Sam. 'For many people, a large part of their premium cost is deductible on their federal tax return,' says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). 'That doesn't make coverage free, but it makes it more affordable for millions.' LTCFP is one of the nation's largest and most experienced agencies specializing in long-term care insurance.

Rock the Vote: the Whiteflash ‘Say Yes’ Facebook Contest

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by the 2012 national elections, Whiteflash, leading retailer of ideal diamonds and fine jewelry, is running another installment of their own democratic elections. By casting your vote between two top engagement ring settings in their collection you will be entered to win one for yourself.

James Allen Gives Away $20,000 Diamond iPhone Case to Celebrate New Mobile Site

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Allen, a leading online bridal jewelry retailer, has announced the giveaway of a one-a-kind diamond and ruby encrusted iPhone case and iPhone 4S on their Facebook page.

Phil Rasori Named to 'Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 List' for Second Year in a Row

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has again been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 list for 2011.

Urban Agriculture Pioneer Dr. Dave Schemberger Joins EnviroIngenuity Team

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its vertical farming division, which is developing vertical farming processes in Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food in urban areas.

Global Superpower Colonizes Island Nation In Gilbert and Sullivan’s Utopia Limited

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What happens when a global superpower imposes its social conventions and political practices on a smaller, less 'civilized' nation? 'Utopia Limited,' Gilbert and Sullivan's shockingly relevant satire of imperialism and globalization, tackles this question in a fresh new edition by the Blue Hill Troupe, April 20-28, 2012 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street).

Equation Technologies Announces Organization Changes as Part of 2012 Growth Strategy

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for financial and professional services; corporate head offices; and nonprofit organizations, announced the promotion of Lisa Vetro and Bharti Meisuria to Director Consulting Services; Ingrid Little to Director Client Services and Lisa Evans to Business Development Manager focusing on cloud computing applications.

Leading Long-Term Care Agency Is Bouncing Back Like Chris Gardner, Hero of ‘Pursuit of Happyness,’ the Movie Starring Will Smith

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher Gardner, played by Will Smith in 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (Columbia Pictures, 2006), was jobless and homeless with a baby boy to support. He bounced back, gaining wealth and a future for his son. Inspired by this example, LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) invited Gardner to speak at the company's annual meeting, held this year in New Orleans, January 13-15.

New Website Offers First Time e-Tool for Cloud Based Emergency Access to Personal Information

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ClanGistics(TM) announces the launch of their ClanGistics.com website which includes a first time ever e-product called the ClanGistics Planning System(TM). The planning system utilizes secured 'cloud' server technology and data file encryption allowing users to login through a secured web portal and enter personal information safely and securely for instant access in cases of medical or family emergencies.

Solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co joins providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard's unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty solution

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. ('Lightway') has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard's unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.

Ski Dazzle and Southern California Marine Association Team for New Consumer Show at L.A. Convention Center May 4-6, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to SUMMER SHOW LLC, summer is the season for unlimited adventures, and the 'Summer Show' is the place for unlimited choices! Fun seekers of all ages will discover hundreds of new and creative summer fun ideas, activities, active sports, and hobbies under one roof at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 4 - 6, 2012.

Quandis, Inc. increases revenue, expands operations in mortgage technology industry

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management mortgage technology solutions, announced that it had a banner year in 2011, spawning significant growth. Quandis took a number of different measures to effectively manage its rapid expansion.

Los Angeles' Apparel Deals launches new discount fashion web portal

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Apparel Deals announced this week the launch of its new wholesale clothing website - ApparelDeals.com. Apparel Deals has been providing quality goods and competitive pricing to hundreds of thousands of customers for nine years and decided it was time to create an online presence.

Third Law Sourcing Selects WellStar Health System for Pro Bono Strategic Sourcing Consulting Project

DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Law Sourcing has chosen WellStar Health System as its 2012 charitable engagement. The firm will help the healthcare system reduce annual costs through strategic vendor negotiations. Each year, Third Law Sourcing provides pro bono services to a non-profit organization located in the Southeast with over $500 million in revenue. The philanthropic program was established with the awareness that each dollar of savings directly supports the non-profit's mission.

Association of American University Presses Celebrates 75 years of Cooperation and Service

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. AAUP is an organization grounded in a tradition of service, whose members engage in forward-looking publishing programs and innovations. Both the history of the association and the future of scholarly communications will provide focus for a series of events, including a 'University Press Week' in November 2012, to mark the occasion of the AAUP 75th anniversary.

EPIC Enhances SLICE insurance program for Pizza Restaurant and Delivery Operators

SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing leading-edge risk management and insurance solutions nationally, announced that they have expanded the menu of coverage available in their newest program for Pizza Restaurants and Delivery Operators. Dubbed 'SLICE' (safety, loss control, insurance, coverage, expertise), the program now includes customized Commercial Excess Liability Coverage designed specifically for Pizza Delivery Operators.

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