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Four Points Technology Adds Chief Operating Officer to Team

CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Points Technology, LLC has appointed Joel Lipkin to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Lipkin joins Four Points from Affigent LLC (formerly TKC Integration Services), where he was general manager.

'A Workbook For Young Inventors' features Dreamalings that are used to educate and motivate children

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Inventive Minds continues to add useful and inspirational media products to its line of tools for inventions. Most recently, it has created and released 'A Workbook For Young Inventors' (ISBN: 978-0983344803). This workbook for kids incorporates colorful characters known as the 'Dreamalings(R)' that are used to educate and motivate children to imagine and create, and ultimately - invent.

Radio Host Michael Baisden Invests in Small Businesses with ‘Million Dollar Business Pitch’ Campaign

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Radio personality, best-selling author, filmmaker, and leader of the successful civil rights march in Jena, LA, Michael Baisden not only talks the talk afternoons on his nationally syndicated 'Michael Baisden Show' he also walks the walk. Baisden recently announced his plans to give away a half-million dollars to small businesses and nonprofits via a 'Million Dollar Business Pitch' campaign. Listeners must tune into the radio show, Twitter, or FaceBook on November 28th for submission details.

To leverage advanced virtualization and extensibility, TeamF1 Inc joins Open Virtualization Alliance

FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced its support for the Open Virtualization Alliance (OVA) that aims to foster the adoption of open virtualization technologies, including Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)

New Upgrade! EaseUS Unveils Todo Backup 3.5 with Remote Backup and Recovery Management

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for Windows environment, today announces the general availability of EaseUS Todo Backup 3.5. To remotely backup and restore another computer within a Local Area Network (LAN) is now available in Version 3.5. With a more user-friendly interface and improved backup functions, EaseUS Todo Backup will certainly become a multi-functional backup software.

TeamSnap Raises Close to $1 million in Second Funding Round – Popular Website Accelerating Growth

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 31, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boulder-based TeamSnap, which operates an online service that helps sports teams and other groups communicate, manage schedules, share photos, track game statistics, and coordinate refreshments and other activities, has raised close to $910,000 in new funding, according to CEO, Dave DuPont.

Harlequins Enigma Releases Octagon Volume 3 – Battle Without Dishonour – Hip Hop Album

BERGEN, Hordaland, Norway, Oct. 31, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Harlequins Enigma is back again, This time with their third volume in the octagon series: 'Battle Without Dishonour.' Battle Without Dishonour is an instrumental hip hop album and contains some of Age Rissnes' all-time favourite tracks in the dance genre.

Reaction Biology Corporation Unveils Largest Kinase Profiling Data Set in Nature Biotechnology Publication

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 31, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reaction Biology Corporation ('RBC') today announced the publication in Nature Biotechnology, of the largest kinase profiling data set in the public domain, disclosing previously unknown kinase inhibition relationships. The data set was compiled from over 100,000 independent activity assays performed with RBC's proprietary HotSpot(SM) technology.

RC Billing Named in Austin Business Journal’s 2011 List of Fastest Growing Companies

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Austin Business Journal has named RC Billing to its 2011 Fast 50, the list of 50 fastest growing privately-held companies in the Austin area. The Fast 50 ranks companies based on compounded annual average sales growth over three years. RC Billing was named #21 in the $500,000 to $9,999,999 category.

Angry Homeowner Files Lawsuit Against Bank of America as a Pro Se Litigant – Launches OccupyTheCourts.org and ProSeAction.org

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Fenello, a homeowner who has been working on a mortgage modification with Bank of America for over 18 months, today announced that he has filed a pro se legal action against the bank, alleging 13 causes of action including Fraud, Bad Faith, Equitable Estoppel, and violating numerous state and local laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Truth In Lending Act (TILA), and the Real Estate Settlements Procedure Act (RESPA).

POSPaper.com Heightens Customer Service through Additional Distribution Centers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The leading Internet provider of paper rolls and other point-of-sale (POS) supplies, POSPaper.com, announced this week that it is opening two additional distribution centers in Dallas and Chicago. They are expected to open in mid-November of this year.

Denver Based Restaurant Consulting Firm Announces the Expansion and Rebranding of its Organization

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new look, new services and a new partner for Culinary Procurement Specialists, LLC has been unveiled. The new company name, Restaurant Mechanix, LLC (the 'Company'), signifies the expansion of its consulting services into all aspects of restaurant operations and management.

Whiteflash introduces New Engagement Ring Collection by Vatche

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc. announced today the exclusive launch of the latest collection of engagement rings by award winning jewelry designer Vatche. The 'Serenity' collection features modern designer styling for the classic engagement ring.

United Wholesale Mortgage Earns Spot on Mortgage Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lenders List

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that they earned a spot on Mortgage Technology magazine's 2011 Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lenders list for the first time. UWM built its own proprietary technology, which in part helped the company to become one of the largest wholesale lenders.

InnoVergent Develops Fixed Asset and Collection Management Modules for Intacct Financial Accounting Users

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InnoVergent (www.innovergent.com), a technology consultancy firm and reseller and system integrator of cloud computing accounting software, announced today the availability of Fixed Assets and Collections Management modules for Intacct Financial Accounting users.

Another First for Brian Gavin with the Introduction of the New Customized AGS Proprietary Light Performance Diamond Quality Document

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Gavin scores another first with the introduction of the customized American Gem Society (AGS) Proprietary Light Performance Diamond Quality(R) Document for his Signature diamonds. The AGS Proprietary Light Performance Diamond Quality(R) Document provides the most technologically advanced, scientifically rigorous and independently vetted cut grade system in the industry as well as the customization to complement the Brian Gavin Signature product lines. All Brian Gavin Signature diamonds are exclusively graded by the AGS Laboratories.

Black Box Casino Author’s Remarks During Mortgage Bankers Conference Posted at YouTube, Shed Light on Occupy Wall Street Phenomenon

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remarks by 'Black Box Casino' author Robert Stowe England at this month's Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) annual conference in Chicago detailing his exploration of how, in his words, 'The story of the financial crisis is the story of mortgage banking,' have been posted on YouTube.

How to Untangle Your Exercise with Dancing and Fill your Hair and Beauty Needs All at the Same Time

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hair Spa Dance, a new and unique business, is having its grand opening November 16 and 19, 2011. This business pulls back the curtain on how busy women can take care of two of their most pressing challenges at the same time...their beauty needs and their exercise.

Dr. Craig Spodak of Spodak Dental Group Honored as Finalist Among Health Care CEOs in South Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Craig Spodak, of Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, FL, was recently honored by the South Florida Business Journal as a finalist among health care CEOs in South Florida. Leading health care professionals across Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties gathered to honor local organizations that are making a positive impact in their industry and community.

Southeast Computer Solutions Expands Product Portfolio to Include Sage ERP X3

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage software solutions, announced today it has added Sage ERP X3 to its product portfolio which also includes Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP Accpac, Sage Abra, Sage SalesLogix, and SageCRM.

Continuous Training Makes Union Ironworkers the Trusted Source for Quality Architectural and Ornamental Work

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Iron Workers International Union, teaming with the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), released a series of new architectural and ornamental training modules designed to replicate real-world assembly and installation challenges ironworkers face on jobsites. Currently, IMPACT Region VI has four new architectural and ornamental mockups in use at training locations in Houston, Arlington, San Antonio and Oklahoma City.

ShopRite and Hill PHOENIX Collaborate on GreenChill Gold Award-Winning Store in Hatfield, Pennsylvania

HATFIELD, Pa., Oct. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hill PHOENIX, a designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, and Keasbey, N.J.-based Wakefern Food Corp are pleased to announce the grand opening of the new GreenChill Gold Award-winning ShopRite store in the Hatfield Pointe Shopping Center in Hatfield, Pa.

Reaction Biology Launches Recombinant Methyltransferase Line

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reaction Biology Corporation ('RBC'), a leading contract research organization providing drug discovery services in epigenetics, today announced the rollout of a new product line, recombinant proteins for epigenetic research. RBC's initial offerings will emphasize the histone methyltransferases (HMTs), including exclusive targets for which there has been no previous commercial source.

Now on DVD: filmmakers E. Raymond Brown and Williams Arntz independent movie 'Ghetto Physics'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When filmmakers E. Raymond Brown and Williams Arntz first released the independent movie 'Ghetto Physics' in late 2010, they knew the film was an early battle cry, a wake up call to America and beyond. Distributed by Intention Media, owned by 'What the BLEEP, Do We Know?' filmmaker Betsy Chasse, the cutting edge hybrid documentary explored the dynamics of the 'powers that be' in laymen terms that the 'man on the street' could easily relate to.

Nonprofit Biodiesel Distributor Delivers 10 Millionth Gallon of Biodiesel Blend

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit, announced today the delivery of their 10 millionth gallon of biodiesel blended fuel. The delivery went to Krapf Bus Companies, a local private bus contractor for school districts. These 10 million gallons of biodiesel blends have resulted in the use of nearly 1.5 million gallons of domestically-produced fuel and significant emission reductions for many regulated pollutants.

Idaho Dairy Producers Double Scholarship Plans to Help 15 Students Pursue Their Dreams

TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When the dairy producer leaders of the United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) and its two branches - the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and the Idaho Dairymen's Association - agreed to establish a scholarship program this year, they intended to award $1,500 scholarships to seven deserving students of Idaho dairy farm families.

National Long Term Care Insurance Distributor Endorses Reverse Mortgage Course Provider

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National LTC Network, an alliance of leading distributors of long term care insurance, announced today its endorsement of the American C.E. Institute, LLC.

Dawn Westerberg to Present on Blogging, Twitter and Google+ at Duct Tape Marketing Gathering 2011

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC and an authorized Duct Tape Marketing Consultant, will be presenting a session on Blogging, Twitter and Google+ at the Duct Tape Marketing Gathering 2011 conference in Kansas City, Mo., October 27 - 29, 2011.

Flooding Crisis in El Salvador: Thousands Displaced as Levees Break

JIQUILISCO, El Salvador, Oct. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A tropical depression in the Pacific, coupled with a weather front stemming from Hurricane Jova in the Atlantic, converged on El Salvador this weekend to cause what appears to be the largest disaster in a generation. EcoViva, an international development organization based in Oakland, California, has been in close contact with its local partner organization in Jiquilisco, the Mangrove Association, to assess damages and raise funds for both immediate relief and future reconstruction.

Healthiest Employers of the Bay Area honor given to Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has been recognized as one of 2011's 'Healthiest Employers of the Bay Area.'

Global Security Agency Inc. Announces Letter of Intent for Proposed Financing

CONROE, Texas, Oct. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Security Agency Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GSAG / OTC:GSAG) ('the Company'), a leading provider in logistics, support training, personal protection, security intelligence work and risk analysis for clients worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a letter of intent with certain U.S. investors under which the investors have agreed to proposed terms to finance certain divorce cases for high net worth clients of the Company.

Long-Term Care Alert: As Government Support Shrinks, LTC Leader Says ‘We’re Here to Help You’

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies announces a national effort to help all Americans with their long-term care financing needs. The company is LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), which represents multiple insurance carriers.

November Is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, a Good Time for Local Groups to Schedule Informational Seminars

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 19, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each November, during Long-Term Care Awareness month, Americans are reminded to think about their future care needs. For those who want to get serious about it, a seminar is available to answer all questions. It's provided free to local groups by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies representing multiple carriers.

Unclutter for the holidays with 1-800-HOARDERS and Steri-Clean Inc.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'A new annual tradition for hoarding families has begun at 1800HOARDERS.COM,' stated Cory Chalmers the company's President and Featured Expert on A&E's smash hit 'Hoarders.' Steri-Clean Inc. - the parent company of 1800HOARDERS - is looking for two needy families that would otherwise not be able to afford a clean-up.

Global Security Agency Inc. Announces Services Agreement in Caribbean

CONROE, Texas, Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Security Agency Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GSAG / OTC:GSAG) ('the Company'), a leading provider in logistics, support training, personal protection, security intelligence work and risk analysis for clients worldwide, today announced that it has signed an agreement to provide security training and services to Armorguard Patrol and Technical Services. Continue reading

Andaz 5th Avenue Celebrates Art and Culture with tbd Art – The Hotel’s First Rotating Art Series

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Andaz 5th Avenue, a hotel inspired by the culture of New York City, announces the launch of tbd Art - a rotating art series. The first year of rotating art started on October 6th with artist M.Dreeland. In total, the hotel will have four diverse artists; M.Dreeland, Mister Cartoon, Claw Money and a final artist (currently TBD). Continue reading

Magnets.com Launches New Business Card Magnet Division

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indeed, gone are the days of 'one size fits all.' Seeking to provide an unparalleled user experience and American made product offering, Magnets.com today introduced its newest division: American Business Card Magnets. Continue reading

Soffe Debuts New Men’s Line Inspired by the American Hero – XT46: Extreme Training since 1946

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Soffe, a leading activewear apparel brand, introduces a new men's line, XT46. Short for 'Extreme Training since 1946,' the collection, inspired by the all-American hero, is in celebration of Soffe's long history supporting the United States military. Continue reading

InnoVergent to Exhibit InnoVergent/Rx at Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InnoVergent, a technology consultancy firm and reseller and system integrator of cloud computing accounting software, will be featuring its InnoVergent/Rx service for Intacct financial accounting customers. InnoVergent will be a sponsor of the Intacct Solution Showcase the Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference taking place in Las Vegas October 26 - 28, 2011. Continue reading

CFO Rapid Fire to be Featured in Solution Showcase at Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CFO Rapid Fire, LLC announced today that it will be a sponsor of the Solution Showcase at the Intacct Advantage 2011 customer and partner conference, October 26 - 28, 2011, in Las Vegas. As a Solution Showcase sponsor, CFO Rapid Fire, LLC will be demonstrating its new business technology system, CFO Rapid Fire, a cloud-based business intelligence system for C-level executives.

Conservative Caucus Endorses Krysztoforski for Congress

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 17, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During their monthly meeting on October 16, the Allegany County Conservative Caucus reaffirmed their vote to unanimously endorse Joseph Krysztoforski, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, over long term Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.

Ambrosia Juice Co. Opens Healthful Destination for Fresh-Pressed Juices and Smoothies in Kenosha Area

KENOSHA, Wis., Oct. 17, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ambrosia Juice Co., a purveyor of fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies, has opened a retail location in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The 1,200-square-foot store at 9901 77th Street, near the new Target on Highway 50 at the Shoppes at Prairie Ridge, is a healthful destination serving flavorful fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices; fresh-squeezed orange juice; and smoothies made from whole fruits, juice and ice with a variety of healthful supplemental healthful add-ins available.

SecuGen Corporation Sues Suprema Distributors and OEM Partners for Patent Infringement

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading provider of fingerprint sensor technology in the Silicon Valley, announced today that it has added RBH Access Technologies, Inc., RBH USA, Inc., and Apiary, Inc. as defendants in its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Suprema.

200 laid-off workers being recruited for free job training by San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Two hundred laid-off workers are being recruited for free job training by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. Employers are also being sought to receive a reimbursement for wages paid through On-the-Job Training contracts.

RV Lovers Buy and Sell Online at DieselRVSearch

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A newly-launched website, DieselRVSearch.com, not only provides RV lovers with the ability to buy and sell new and used RVs, it also offers RV resources to make life a little easier when on the road.

Edupoint selected by Oregon's Redmond School District for Proficiency-based Teaching and Learning

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edupoint(TM) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by the High Desert Education Service District to replace their eSIS SIS solution with Edupoint's GENESIS(TM) SIS.

Long Term Care Insurance Specialist and Attorney Helen Boyer Goes to Bat for Washington State Consumers Needing LTC Protection

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Washington state residents are about to be rewarded for planning ahead for their long-term care (LTC) needs, but the forthcoming program will be even better with a few tweaks. So says Helen Boyer, who testified on October 11 before the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Boyer, a Bellevue-based attorney specializing in insurance law, is a Partner with LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies representing multiple carriers.

Millimeter Wave Systems Opening Up Billion-Dollar Markets in Security, Consumer Products, Telecommunications

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Within a few years, sales of millimeter wave systems will break the billion dollar per year mark in several markets, according to a new report by Thintri, Inc. (www.thintri.com).

DB2XML adds Database Support to Renderx’s XML Rendering Products

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RenderX (www.renderx.com), the leader in XML formatting solutions, released a new product - DB2XML - which enables RenderX's reporting and rendering products to use databases and CSV files as data sources.

When Buying Telecommunication Services, US Hispanic Over-Index, Says Insight Research

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2011, US ethnic communities will spend $77.9 billion on telecommunications services, accounting for nearly one-third of all residential telecom expenditures, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. The largest minority group, Hispanics, representing 16.3 percent of the total US population, will spend the most.

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