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2012 BSI Top 100 VARs Includes Texas-based MicroAccounting Solutions

RICHARDSON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business management software specialist MicroAccounting Solutions has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. The annual listing of the top accounting software Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the United States and Canada is published by Bob Scott, executive editor of The Progressive Accountant and Bob Scott's Insights.

CCMC Announces Its Next Generation of Loan Boarding Solutions: The Lending-Connector(TM) Product Family

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CCMC Inc., the leading provider of integration solutions for lending systems, announces the availability of its new Lending-Connector(TM) product family. The cutting edge Lending-Connector(TM) products are designed to carry loan workflow automation and employee productivity to the next level.

WEST Holds Career Mentoring Evening for 80 Girl Scouts

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology hosted a Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts that ranged from grades 4 to 12. WEST taps into its community of women scientist, engineers and technologist as career mentors to hold events for young girls as well as early and mid career women.

United Wholesale Mortgage Introduces ‘ELITE’ Program for Brokers

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that it launched a new product, dubbed ELITE, that offers the best conventional rates and pricing in the industry. Recognized industry-wide for first-class customer service, UWM is pleased to provide their signature service combined with the most aggressive rates and pricing in the industry for elite borrowers.

Spending by Businesses on Telecommunications Services Will Reach $154 Billion in 2012, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. telecommunications industry continues to expand as business spending for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market research report from Insight Research. Insight estimates that all U.S. businesses will spend $154 billion for telecommunications services in 2012.

Equation Technologies Named 2012 BSI Top 100 VAR

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies announced today that it has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. This annual ranking of midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues.

Remspec Brings Mid-IR Fiber Production On-Line

STURBRIDGE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community.

Whiteflash Captures 2012 BBB Pinnacle Award

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., specialists in Ideal Diamonds and Fine Bridal Jewelry, announced today that it has been selected the 2012 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the retail jewelry category in Houston, Texas. This award recognizes Whiteflash as the top retail jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.

Multi-Million Dollar Inventory from Former Four Seasons Hotel to be Auctioned May 31 – June 2

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IAAS Worldwide announces that 32 floors of custom furnishings, lush textiles, elegant fixtures and thousands of luxury hotel assets from the legendary Four Seasons Hotel at Avenue Road and Yorkville are up for auction May 31 - June 2, 2012.

360 Mortgage Group Succeeds with HARP 2.0, Now Helping Significant Number of Qualified Underwater Borrowers

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company's 2007 founding.

Leading Long Term Care Insurance Firm Hosts 3in4 Need More Tour Event

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MasterCare Solutions, a National LTC Network member, hosted the May 11 Oregon stop of the 3in4 Need More Tour. Nathan Sanow, Business Development Manager at MasterCare, and Erica Drake, Marketing Specialist at the firm, accompanied tour spokesperson and elder care expert Dr. Marion Somers ('Dr. Marion') as she addressed the need for long term care planning in Portland, Oregon.

New Book Release – Fiction: Thriller Weaves War Crimes, Cult Religion, Domestic Terrorism into Major Threat to U.S.

MARSHFIELD, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writers Glen Publications announces the release of 'The Gospel of Ashes' (ISBN: 978-0-9825892-2-9), a thriller, by author Lloyd R. Prentice.

e2b teknologies to Fully Rebrand by Summer 2012

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b teknologies (e2btek.com), a business software and services provider, announced today a new brand identity featuring a new identity and new names for its three operating business units. The previous business unit logos featured a 'floating ball' which has been replaced with the familiar 'paper airplane' logo used for e2b's Anytime brand products.

Ryan Kocher to Lead CMI’s Analytics Team

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ryan Kocher has joined CMI, a full-service marketing research company, as vice president of analytics. Kocher will lead CMI's analytical sciences team, where he will oversee all of CMI's analytic service processes and offerings, and guides development of new solutions to help clients understand the decisions their customers make and why.

TeamSnap Launches Next Generation Registration System for Sports Teams and Activities

BOULDER, Colo., May 14, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap today announced the launch of its next generation registration system for sports clubs, leagues and associations. Clubs and leagues can easily register players for seasons, summer camps, skill sessions or just about any kind of event or activity.

Squarerigger Software(TM) Announces Record 2012 First Quarter

SILVERDALE, Wash., May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Squarerigger Software's SQ.7(TM) Fleet Maintenance System, Revolution(R) Tire Tracking and Tire Management System, The Inspector(TM) and its Tire Dealer Advantage(TM) software packages continue increasing the pace of acceptance in the industry.

CMI’s Jean Fasching and Laura Winn to Speak at 2012 LIMRA Marketing and Research Conference

ATLANTA, Ga., May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI's Jean Fasching, vice president, and Laura Winn, vice president client solutions, will present 'Where to Begin and End Your New Product Development Journey' at LIMRA's Marketing and Research Conference on May 31, 2012. CMI is a full-service marketing research company that serves clients in consumer and B2B markets, including insurance and financial services.

e2b calibration Implements Anytime Assets

CHARDON, Ohio, May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b calibration, a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have implemented Anytime Assets into their internal calibration system, allowing customers to track their calibrated assets. Anytime Assets is a cloud-based inventory tracking software that enables users to remotely track their calibrated assets from any location with internet access.

Whiteflash Launches A CUT ABOVE(R) Diamond Sweepstakes

HOUSTON, Texas, May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing their tremendously popular Facebook 'Give it the Yes Vote and Win' contest series, Whiteflash Inc., leading retailer of ideal diamonds, engagement rings and fine bridal jewelry, announced today another impressive giveaway promotion. By casting a vote between the two members of their internationally acclaimed A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamond brand, each participant will be entered to win the diamond getting the most votes.

OxBlue Adds Mobile Site for Android and Blackberry(R)

ATLANTA, Ga., May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OxBlue, a leader in the construction camera industry, announced today an expansion of its construction camera interfaces for mobile devices available at http://m.oxblue.com .

Peter Grandich Issues Dire Financial Forecast for Our Children and Grandchildren

MANASQUAN, N.J., May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, market commentator and editor of the internationally-followed 'Grandich Letter' at www.Grandich.com, posted a strong warning to readers today about the United States' grave financial condition, predicting a dire fiscal picture for our children and grandchildren.

Anna’s Pocket Bee Venom Vitality Cream Mask Rated The #1 Hot New Beauty Release on Amazon USA April 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Anna's Pocket Bee Venom, from Kalon Skincare, has already broken into the Top 100 bestseller list in its category on Amazon.com, and is rated the #1 Hottest New Beauty Product Release. These rankings have been achieved in Amazon's Beauty department. This department includes over 300,000 products including almost every major cosmetics brand. To achieve any kind of ranking in amongst this competition in a product's first year, let alone its first month, is an achievement.

MADE Entrepreneurship Competition Deadline May 31

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition applications are due May 31. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enter your business or business idea for the chance to gain technical assistance and cash grants to invest in your business.

Leader v. Facebook to the U.S. Supreme Court?

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today a Federal court denied the appeal of Leader Technologies in the Leader v. Facebook patent infringement case. 'This is suspiciously convenient timing for Facebook, coming hours after the Facebook roadshow commenced in New York,' said CEO Mike McKibben, referring to Facebook's IPO kickoff yesterday.

Dig in Dirt to Find Unique Mother’s Day Gift for Mom – Ideal Way to Get the Kids Involved

DEARING, Ga., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What could be more fun than playing in the dirt? How about playing with your kids in the dirt? With Mother's Day approaching Sunday, May 13, now is a great time to create a beautiful blooming gift for mom, suggests Gardener's Confidence Collection. With a little quick and easy research, dad and the kids can plant a decorative container of repeat blooming plants to provide a unique gift and long-lasting flowers for her enjoyment.

SKIM Webinars Deliver New Insights for Social Media Research, Pricing Optimization and Claims Development

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SKIM, an international market research agency, will kick-off a new series of free educational webinars for the U.S. market on May 10. Each value-packed webinar is designed to provide marketers, researchers, and product/brand managers with actionable insights they can put into practice in their own organizations.

National Youth Organization’s Call-to-Action Campaign Raises Awareness to the American Flag during June 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Executive Director, Mike Kessler, of the national non-profit youth education and service program for boys and girls, the Young Marines, announces a call-to-action campaign to over 300 Young Marine units across the country to participate in the organization's 2nd annual 'Raising Awareness to the Flag' initiative during National Flag Week in June.

New Upgrade! Exchange Mailbox Backup/Restore and Brand-New Management Interface Come in EaseUS Todo Backup 4.5

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, is constantly making efforts to improve itself for providing clients the best solutions of data backup and recovery. In the beginning of May, EaseUS Software is very pleased to announce its newly upgraded EaseUS Todo Backup 4.5.

Backbone Security New Product Pre-Release Announcement – StegAlyzerFS to Allow Rapid Field Triage for Steganography

FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the market leader in advanced digital steganography detection and hidden information extraction tools, is pleased to announce a new addition to their highly acclaimed StegAlyzer family of products.

Green Mountain Energy Company selects Cogent Software to manage Sales Commissions

DALLAS, Texas, May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cogent Technology Group, Inc. announced today that the Commercial Services Division of Green Mountain Energy Company has expanded their use of Cogent's Sales Commission Manager (SCM) software product to provide a means of managing the residual sales commissions that flow as ongoing streams of compensation to their independent brokers and sales agents for completed energy-service contracts.

Voices.com Launches First-Ever iPhone App for Sourcing Voice Talent

TORONTO, Ontario, May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voices.com, the online marketplace that connects businesses with professional voice-over talent, unveiled the first-ever mobile app for procuring voice-overs today. The Voices mobile app will allow clients to search the Voices.com database of over 75,000 voice talent, review price quotes and listen to custom auditions from their mobile devices.

Laura Winn Promoted to Vice President of Client Solutions for CMI

ATLANTA, Ga., May 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laura Winn has been promoted from qualitative manager to vice president of client solutions for CMI, a full-service marketing research firm. The promotion is in recognition of Winn's demonstrated commitment to innovative research approaches, her recognized status as a thought leader in traditional and digital ethnographic research, and her ability to answer clients' strategic business questions.

Supplier of High End Stone, Tile, Marble Products Auctions Surplus Stock to Public

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Stone, known globally for its commercial work and regionally with their Fabrication Division serving residential clients, will host an Open to the Public Auction Sale to clear out hundreds of items from surplus stock.

e2b calibration Expands Scope with Annual ISO Quality Audit

CHARDON, Ohio, May 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b calibration (www.e2bcal.com), a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have maintained accreditations and passed their annual ISO quality audit performed by ACLASS Corporation, the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (www.aclasscorp.com). The recent audit included an expanded calibration scope on top of their already broad range of capabilities including higher voltage for electronics and electrical components.

Nonprofit Software Executive Kent L. Hollrah Joins Orange Leap

DALLAS, Texas, May 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Leap (www.orangeleap.com), developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, today announced the hiring of Kent Hollrah to serve as company President.

National Moving Company Commits to Fight Hunger – Mango Moving Joins Move For Hunger

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger is proud to announce their recent partnership with Mango Moving at the Signature Level. Mango Moving LLC, a Kansas City-based national moving company, has committed to support Move For Hunger's fight against hunger through a generous financial contribution.

EaseUS CleanGenius 3.0 is Now Available in App Store, Try it and Rate it to Get Gifts

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Storage management and maintenance software developer EaseUS Software has announced the availability of CleanGenius 3.0 on the Mac App Store, featuring the attractive features of clean, duplicate finder, disk usage, and free memory, etc.

Party for a Cause with World Savvy in Minneapolis on May 17, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate a decade of global education programs with World Savvy on May 17, 2012 at the RSP Architects in Minneapolis. The Celebration is the premier fundraising event in support of World Savvy's mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, preparing them to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century.

Hill PHOENIX Debuts Innovative, Flexible, Responsible Technologies at FMI2012 Convention

DALLAS, Texas, May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hill PHOENIX will showcase several new products at the 2012 FMI show April 30-May 3 at the Dallas Convention Center. Bringing together more than 25,000 industry-shaping professionals from 90 countries, FMI is the food retail industry's most-attended conference and exposition in North America. As one of 1,200+ exhibitors, Hill PHOENIX will feature several new and exciting innovations inside booth #4409.

Racial Profiling, Trayvon Martin Death Inspires New Single by Word-Soul Artist LadyBoss-Amanishakhete

PORTLAND, Ore., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Trayvon Martin murder may have grabbed national headlines over the course of 45 days, but it appears to have died down despite racial profiling and stand-your-ground, taunting black males daily. This travesty amid today's hate-based politics inspires the release of LadyBoss-Amanishakhete's (A-ma-ni-sha-kete) new single: 'Murder 2012.'

Sandra Piller Goes Through The Doors with Country Version of ‘Love Me Two Times’

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Proving once again that country musicians find songs in many places, Sandra Piller (www.sandrapiller.com) reached back to a nineteen sixty-seven album by legendary rock band, The Doors, recording a new version of their hit, “Love Me [...]

Hill PHOENIX Showcases Merchandising Flexibility and Innovative Case Design at FMI2012 Convention

DALLAS, Texas, May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hill PHOENIX will debut an exciting collection of new merchandising innovations at the 2012 FMI show April 30-May 3 at the Dallas Convention Center. Bringing together more than 25,000 industry-shaping professionals from 90 countries, FMI is the food retail industry's most-attended conference and exposition in North America.

World’s Largest Digital Steganography Database Expands Again – SAFDB Now Contains 1,050 Applications

FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 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 1,050 steganography applications.

U.S. Patent Office Issues Sixth Patent Covering ‘Zero-Footprint’ Medical Image Viewers to Heart Imaging Technologies, LLC

DURHAM, N.C., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation, WebPAX(R), announced today the award of its sixth patent covering 'zero-footprint' medical image viewing technologies. 'Zero-footprint' technologies allow health care professionals to view medical images using any computing platform with a standard Internet web browser.

The Fulton Leadership Academy to Hold Its 2nd Annual Walk for Excellence Fundraiser

ATLANTA, Ga., April 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On May 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Friendship Community Church at 4141 Old Fairburn Rd., Atlanta, GA, where the school is housed, the Fulton Leadership Academy (FLA) will hold its 2nd Annual Walk for Excellence to raise funds for the charter school's programs.

GoDavis.biz Announces the Launch of Enhanced Website

FARMINGTON, Utah, April 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoDavis.biz announces the launch of their new and improved website www.GoDavis.biz. This site, focused on Davis County, Utah, offers consumers a centralized place to search for and find local businesses and services. Additionally, consumers are able to read about local upcoming events, entertainment and even search classifieds. GoDavis is a one-stop resource for the Davis County consumer.

e2b software Announces Private-Label Agreement with Epicor for Anytime Collect Credit and Collections Management Software

CHARDON, Ohio, April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b software (www.e2bsoft.com) announced today a strategic alliance and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Epicor Software Corporation to private-label its Anytime Collect (www.anytimecollect.com) credit and collections management software for Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP).

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A Prime’ Rating

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has earned a Financial Stability Rates(R) (FSR) of A, Exceptional from Demotech, Inc. This level of FSR is assigned to insurers who possess unsurpassed financial stability related to maintaining positive surplus as regards policyholders, liquidity of invested assets, an acceptable level of financial leverage, reasonable loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and realistic pricing.

Life on the Playground: It’s Not All Bullying – Season Two of ‘Recess Stories’ a Comedy for Kids Begins April 27!

ELLSWORTH, Maine, April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beeswax Productions is excited to announce the Second Season of 'Recess Stories,' its ground breaking online comedy series for kids about life on the playground. It's 'Peanuts' meets 'The Little Rascals' with a dash of 'Seinfeld.' Real kids. Real stories. Really funny.

Customer Results Prove the Value of OxBlue Construction Cameras

ATLANTA, Ga., April 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OxBlue(R), pioneers in the construction camera industry, released today several case studies demonstrating the benefits clients have experienced with the OxBlue construction camera systems. 'Construction cameras have supported this industry for some time,' stated Chandler McCormack, President of OxBlue.

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