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Award-Winning Blue Hill Troupe Kicks Off 88th Season with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, launches its 88th season with the musical farce 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.' With a score by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Forum will run from October 28 through November 5, 2011 at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street.

Title Insurance Providing Stability and Continuity to New Jersey Real Estate Industry

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Counsellors Title Agency, Inc. principal Ralph Aponte sees title insurance providing a stabilizing force within the New Jersey real estate industry through its function of insuring property title. Consequently, with greater scrutiny being given to each and every aspect of the real estate transaction, increased attention is coming upon the role of title agent in New Jersey and the fiscal position of the insurance carrier.

Southeast Computer Solutions Hires Business Development Director Luis Aviles

MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (www.southeastcomputers.com), a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage business software and implementations, announced today the hiring of Luis Aviles. As Business Development Director, Aviles will work with Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS) existing customers as well as developing opportunities with new prospects.

As Health Reform Takes Effect, Companies Must Offer Long-Term Care Insurance to Employees, But There’s a Roadblock

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of health reform, American companies are required to enable their employees to participate in the public option for long-term care insurance, known as the Community Living Assistance and Supports (CLASS) program. Now being fleshed out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CLASS -- though postponed until 2013 -- calls for employees to be automatically enrolled, with payroll deductions, unless they opt out.

The Energy Cooperative Launches Clean Heat Initiative to help Consumers Save Money and Go Green

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit, announced today the official launch of Clean Heat, an initiative to educate and encourage consumers to use Bioheat - a blend of biodiesel and standard heating oil. Since the original creation of the initiative in February 2011, 1,000 additional members signed on to use Bioheat, bringing total member carbon dioxide reductions to over 1 million pounds in 2011. This is the equivalent of the emissions produced by a car driving 41 times around the earth.

Universal-Fit Washing Machine Shipping Kit Available Through LITKIT Distributors across North America

VIENNA, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Litco International's (www.litco.com/litkit) One Kit Fit® alternative to bolting a frontload or top loading washing machine drum in place during transit is now available to moving professionals through a nationwide network of distributors.

Judds’ Love CAN Build a Bridge… to Better Healthcare in Central Florida

LADY LAKE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mother and daughter country legends Naomi and Wynonna Judd will make their final scheduled Central Florida stop on their Last Encore Tour, October 15, as headliners of The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds, to benefit the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.

Backbone Security Announces Enhanced Insider Threat Detection Capability

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Sept. 22, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce availability of a new and improved version of their Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner, StegAlyzerRTS, the world's only commercially available network security appliance for detecting digital steganography in real-time.

LRM a Gold Medalist in SPE Parts Competition

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, is the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011 Parts Competition Winner in heavy gauge vacuum forming, as a Gold Medalist.

26th Annual Muslim Day Parade in NYC – Sept. 25th, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of the oldest Muslim-American organizations in the USA, the Muslim Foundation of America, in conjunction with multi-cultural television channel Bridges TV, has announced details for the 26th annual United American Muslim Day Parade, taking place in New York City at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

Step it Up in 2011: Most Comfortable Shoes Recommends the Best in Comfort Footwear, Fashion and Style Online

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What comes to mind when you think about comfortable shoes? Thick soles? Ugly styles? Chunky designs? Yes, 'comfortable shoes' have been given a bad rap and are habitually associated with a lack of style in exchange for comfort. Well, online shoes site, Most Comfortable Shoes, is giving this theory a run for its money.

Now It’s Easy to Backup Data on a Network with EaseUS Todo Backup

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, data recovery, data backup and system disaster recovery solutions, today announces it is easy to fully protect network data with EaseUS Todo Backup, an advanced backup software with comprehensive and easy to use backup features to backup network data in several ways, such as schedule backup, full backup, incremental backup and differential backup.

Berkeley Leads in Exploring Practical and Revolutionary Usages of Web and Cell Tools

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The University of California at Berkeley, in partnership with the World Mind Network, is becoming the nexus of a new movement aiming to maximize the vast power embedded in commonly used Web and Smart phone technologies to effect useful change in the world.

Ecologic Partners with Boart Longyear Financial Services

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ecologic Leasing Services announced today that its subsidiary, Ecologic Vendor Services, has signed a long-term agreement with Boart Longyear Financial Services (BLFS), a global vendor captive financing organization. BLFS will offer their customers competitive financing solutions for Boart Longyear mineral exploration drilling equipment.

Author Robert Stowe England Premieres Forthcoming Book ‘Black Box Casino’ October 10 at MBA’s 98th Annual Convention in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Financial author Robert Stowe England will host a book discussion and signing event for his soon-to-be released tome 'Black Box Casino' (ISBN: 978-0313392894) at the Mortgage Bankers Association's 98th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago. The signing will take place on Oct. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the East Tower at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Pull Up Your Pants – You’ve Been Duked – DUKEXXX Maintains Fashion Freedom for Saggers

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wearing sagging pants has not only been outlawed in Florida public schools, but the Metropolitan Etiquette Authority recently launched a New York City-wide poster campaign to 'Pull up Your Pants.' Additionally, a San Francisco musician, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, was recently booted off Southwest Airlines because his pants were hanging too low. Well, there may now be a solution to these problems - DUKEXXX's 'No drag sagg.'

Softway Solutions partnering with Blazing Forge Games

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Softway Solutions, a web design, web and mobile application development and multimedia company in Houston, Texas, has announced its plans to invest in and grow Blazing Forge Games (BFG), a leading developer of popular video games for multiple platforms, including Xbox Live and the Windows Phone 7.

Soy Labs and Missouri Plant Science Center in Governor’s Spotlight for Innovative and Economic Development

MEXICO, Mo., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, whose job-creation strategy has focused on investing in science, technology and innovation, and encouraging and incentivizing entrepreneurship, selected Soy Labs and the Missouri Plant Science Center on Friday, as the site to discuss the importance of the Missouri House passing the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act (MOSIRA) as part of the Made in Missouri Jobs Package.

Sage Intergy to Sage ERP MAS 500 Interface Available from Southeast Computer Solutions

MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), the largest authorized Sage Business Partner in Miami, announced today the availability of an interface between Sage Intergy Practice Management and Sage ERP MAS 500. It was developed and designed by SCS to allow system users to view and analyze financial data collected from both systems daily without duplicate data entry.

e2b teknologies Named to Accounting Today’s VAR 100 List

CHARDON, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b teknologies was named to Accounting Today's annual VAR 100 list ranked at 77. This is the first year that e2b teknologies has been included on the exclusive list and is just one of many accolades received this year following a second appearance on the national Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest growing companies.

Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Cheaper than Do-It-Yourself Caregiving, Leading Agency Advises

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If one of your aging parents suddenly needs help with the tasks of daily living, who will provide it? You? 'If that's your default plan,' says Craig Smith, President of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), 'be prepared for sticker shock. Your services don't come free.' LTCFP is one of the nation's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

Dawn Westerberg to Speak at NCACPA 2011 Members in Business and Industry Conference

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC, will be speaking at the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) 2011 Members in Business and Industry Conference September 22 - 23, 2011 in Asheville, N.C. One session, 'Putting Social Media to Work for Your Business' will focus on Social Media.

Sky Ball League Begins Airing Championship Games in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Ball League, the exciting next generation coed pro sport, begins airing the first of the two-part Tournament of Champions this weekend on Fox Sports Arizona, Saturday, September 17 at 9:30 a.m. This is the culmination of Sky Ball League's first season. Sky Ball League is also seen nationally on Dish and DirecTV.

Sky Ball League Begins Airing Championship Games in Florida

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Ball League, the exciting next generation coed pro sport, begins airing the first of the two-part Tournament of Champions this weekend on Fox Sport Florida, Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. This is the culmination of Sky Ball League's first season.

Boulder’s Own Twilight Saga Begins: Children of the Realm Released September 17 at Mojo Coffeehouse, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Children of the Realm: A Fledglings Novel' (ISBN: 978-1-4567-4831-9), is the first novel of author W.L. James. Her tale paints a fun, sassy and edgy story that depicts a realistic representation into the lives of today's youth. Meet Boulder's newest paranormals. Peter, Alexandra, Rudy and Theroux are not your average middle schoolers. They are fledglings. The children of immortal warriors called Centurions fighting against a common enemy called the Horde.

TeDan Surgical Innovations Launches Website

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeDan Surgical Innovations is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website. The new website provides detailed product information on all of TeDan's surgical retractors and corresponding instrumentation. Site visitors can access over 2,000 TeDan product pages using new navigational tools at tedansurgical.com.

High-tech Venture Incubator Announces New Facility, $125,000 Investment in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VCubate announced it is opening a high technology venture incubation facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility will serve as an office space for local software and internet startups, with an option to provide equity funding of up to $20,000 per company.

EaseUS® Partition Master 9.1 Offers Easier Ways to Upgrade System Disk and Extend Dynamic System Volume

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of easy-to-use storage management, data recovery, data backup and disaster recovery solutions, today announces the new update of EaseUS Partition Master, a comprehensive partition management solution with non-destructive and advanced partition manager features.

A Double-Dip Predicted for Home Remodeling

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The most recent report released by Remodelormove.com revealed that the number of homeowners reporting that the economy is affecting their remodeling plans has jumped from 69 percent in the spring of 2011 to almost 80 percent this fall.

e2b teknologies Ranked on Inc. Magazine 500/5000 List for Second Consecutive Year

CHARDON, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) was included in the prestigious Inc. 500/5000, listed as 3,047 overall and among the top 25 businesses in the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Cancer Cure Lottery: 10 Vaccine Treatments to Be Given Away Over 5-Week Period

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regenerative Cellular Therapy (RCT) of Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico, is holding its first annual treatment giveaway. Over the next five weeks, starting September 13, two lucky winners per week will receive state-of-the-art regenerative cellular cancer treatments free of charge.

Scott Joss of Golosio Opens Shows on Merle Haggard Tour

REDDING, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Country music legend Merle Haggard is crisscrossing all of North America throughout the year, playing theaters and arenas, and at any given show, the opening act can be Scott Joss, the fiddle player who is a regular member of Haggard's band, The Strangers.

Sandra Piller and The Wild Cards Get People Dancing On the Shoreline

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There were shouts of joy from little girls and strong applause from the adults as Sandra Piller and The Wild Cards performed their three-set gig in Shoreline Village at Rainbow Harbor near the Queen Mary in Southern California. As part of the weekend festivities at the popular seaside attraction, Piller performed hit songs from her latest album, 'Days Like These,' as well as several hit songs from such artists as Fleetwood Mac and Linda Ronstadt.

360 Mortgage Group Hires Ayesha Kleinjan as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Ayesha Kleinjan as an account executive. Vanderliet brings more than eight years of experience in residential lending.

360 Mortgage Group Hires Christine Vanderliet as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Christine Vanderliet as an account executive. Vanderliet brings more than 15 years of mortgage industry experience in broker recruitment, production maintenance and relationship building between brokers and operations.

360 Mortgage Group Hires David White As Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes David White as an account executive. White brings more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience in territory management, relationship building and account management.

360 Mortgage Group Hires Sheila Bryson as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Sheila Bryson as an account executive. To her new role, Bryson brings 20 years of experience in working as a liaison between brokers and operations, as well as training brokers on products and procedures.

360 Mortgage Group Hires Leo Armada as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Leo Armada as an account executive. Armada brings more than 10 years of mortgage industry experience in strategic business development and revenue generation.

Rock the Vote: Engagement Ring Say Yes Facebook Contest

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the momentum and rhetoric starting to build for the looming 2012 national elections, Whiteflash, leading retailer of ideal diamonds and fine jewelry, has decided to host their own democratic election. By casting your vote between two top engagement rings in their collection, you will be entered to win one for yourself.

New Book ‘Sand Pail City’ Weaves Together Murder, Greed, and Forgiveness

ROANOKE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out In Left Publishing announced this week its second novel, 'Sand Pail City' (ISBN-10: 098-3289212), authored by Daniel Printz.

No-Cost Green Training Programs Available for Veterans in San Bernardino County

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board seeks 100 veterans to participate in free job training programs. These training programs will teach the skills needed for green jobs available with local employers. Green industries include solar panel maintenance and installation, sustainable and recycled products manufacturing, transportation and logistics using alternative fuels and hundreds of other industries according to the grant.

Skull Church Heads to Missoula – Monthly Event Hits the Road for Two Days at Wilma Theatre

KALISPELL, Mont. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since its beginnings in summer 2009, Skull Church has delivered killer concerts from popular Christian artists and a clear gospel message to the Flathead Valley. Named for the place of Christ's crucifixion, Skull Hill, the monthly event is regularly held at the Liberty and Strand Theatres in Kalispell. This month, for the first time, the event will be taken on the road for two days to the historic Wilma Theater in Missoula. Fresh Life Church produces Skull Church events.

Performance of Backbone’s Gigabit Steganography Detection Appliance Validated

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the results of performance testing on the 1Gbps version of Backbone's Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) appliance conducted by a faculty-led team from Rochester Institute of Technology's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Receives $75,000 Grant from Meadows Foundation for Low-Carbon Alternatives to Concrete Mixes

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS), the oldest continuously operating non-profit organization in the U.S. focused exclusively on green building, sustainable development and ecoBalance design, received a $75,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all Texans. The grant will establish low-carbon, low-potable water alternatives to standard concrete design mixes.

Bob Moog Foundation and Museum of Making Music Auction a Moog Synthesizer Signed by Jazz Greats Herbie Hancock and George Duke

ASHEVILLE, N.C. and CARLSBAD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bob Moog Foundation and the Museum of Making Music are delighted to announce the joint auction of a Moog Little Phatty Stage II(R) synthesizer signed by jazz fusion legends Herbie Hancock and George Duke. The auction, which benefits both organizations, will be hosted on the Bob Moog Foundation eBay portal from Sept. 8 to Sept. 18, 2011.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Reading Is Fundamental

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month. For nearly 45 years, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) has provided books to children to foster a love of reading and develop skills that are critical to learning.

IDS Upgrades Mortgage Document Interface with Avista Solutions to Support Mortgage Lenders’ Data Integrity, Process Improvement Efforts

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, and Avista Solutions, a leader in sophisticated Cloud-based loan origination systems, have enhanced their partner interface to centralize data entry and create a seamless interaction between their respective systems.

Consumer and Business Spending on Carrier Ethernet Services Will Nearly Triple Over Five Years, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. enterprises and consumers are expected to spend more than $44 billion over the next five years on Ethernet services provided by carriers, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. With metro-area and wide-area Ethernet services readily available from virtually all major data service providers, the market is expected to grow from $4.0 billion in 2011 to reach nearly $11.1 billion by 2016.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. Releases White Paper on Pipeline Hedging

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced the availability of a free white paper designed for lenders that provides guidance in secondary market pipeline hedging. Organizations can download the paper at MCT's Web site.

Allstar Coaches Opening Full Service Florida RV Rental and Travel Center

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Florida based RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches, announced today the October 11 grand opening of their brand new full service RV rental and travel center in Fort Lauderdale. 'We are very excited about opening our new facility which will now serve South Florida's growing RV community perfectly,' said CEO Rob Tischler.

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