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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.

A Revolutionary Vision of Creativity, Commerce and Law in the Digital Age

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellectual property law in the United States is on the verge of breakdown and needs to be reformed, argues law professor Jason Mazzone in his new book, 'Copyfraud and Other Abuses of Intellectual Property Law' (ISBN: 978-0804760065), published by Stanford University Press.

Title Insurance Becomes an Important Client Retention Tool for Real Estate Pros

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Counsellors Title Insurance Agency, Inc. founder Ralph Aponte sees new value and significance emerging for the role of title insurance, especially within real estate markets that have been impacted by pressures of the recent economic trend.

Ballantine Releases Green Direct Mail Marketing White Paper

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Ballantine Corporation announced this week the release of its latest direct marketing white paper: 'The Four R's of Green Direct Mail.' It details how to reduce, reuse, recycle and respond.

Whiteflash Acquires New World Class Diamond

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc. announced today that a new collection grade diamond has just taken its place in the vaunted A CUT ABOVE(R) brand, adding even more muscle to its inventory of world class diamonds. Combining perfect cut quality and light performance with perfect color, this 2.26 carat D color VVS2 clarity Hearts and Arrows Ideal (priced at around $100,000) now takes its place among the finest diamonds in the world.

SecuGen Hamster IV v2 Receives FBI Certification for FIPS 201/PIV

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that the FBI has certified the SecuGen Hamster IV(TM) v2 fingerprint reader as meeting Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Single Finger Capture Device Specifications. The Hamster IV v2 is the successor to the widely deployed Hamster IV fingerprint reader.

RoweBots Releases Ultra-Tiny Embedded-Linux RTOS V5.2 for Texas Instruments’ Microcontrollers

WATERLOO, Canada, Oct. 11, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RoweBots Inc., the leading supplier of tiny embedded Linux compatible RTOS products, today announced the launch and release of Unison(TM), Version 5.2 and the open source version of Unison Version 4.2. These two ultra-tiny embedded-Linux compatible RTOSs open a broad set of Stellaris applications to FREE Linux and POSIX compatible development with substantially enhanced connectivity features.

CMI and American Cancer Society to Co-Present at The Market Research Event 2011

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 11, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bill Salokar, vice president of business development at CMI, a full-service marketing research company, and Kimberly Cason, senior consultant at American Cancer Society, will share important research insights from the American Cancer Society's highly successful 'More Birthdays' campaign.

InnoVergent Honored by Intacct for Sales Success and Excellent Customer Service

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 11, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InnoVergent, a technology consultancy firm and reseller of cloud computing accounting software, was recognized as a 2011 President's Club member by Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting software. Membership in the Intacct President's Club is based on sales success and client service.

Jessicurl Announces Branding Relaunch to Visually Represent the Curly Hair Lifestyle

ARCATA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First launched in 2002, Jessicurl was developed to provide people with all types of naturally curly hair - textured, wavy, kinky, fine or coarse - with the confidence to embrace their curls. And, after nearly 10 years of growth and development, it's time for a fresh new look and feel.

Law Offices of Mathys and Schneid Obtains Jury Award of $1.4 Million for Mother in Decapitated Baby Case

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Naperville, Illinois trial attorney Mark W. Mathys of LAW OFFICES OF MATHYS and SCHNEID obtained a jury verdict against two doctors on behalf of his client Micheatria Donelson last week (Thursday, October 6, 2011); case NO. 07-CI-01768.

MBA Annual Exhibitor IDS (Booth #1111) Has Eight Customers Featured on 2011 Mortgage Technology Top Tech-Savvy Lenders

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has announced that eight IDS customers were featured on the 2011 Mortgage Technology Magazine 'Top Tech-Savvy Lenders' list.

Comergence Debuts REALM IQ – Business Intelligence System

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greg Schroeder, president of Comergence Compliance Monitoring, a leading provider of third-party originator (TPO) monitoring and due diligence solutions, today introduced REALM IQ(R), a powerful business intelligence reporting system that helps lenders have complete control of their data with unparalleled reporting capabilities.

November is Banana Pudding Lovers Month

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chase's Calendar of Events, 2011 Edition has designated the month of November as 'Banana Pudding Lovers Month.' Created by the Rodgers family of Rodgers' Banana Pudding Sauce, Banana Pudding Lovers Month is a time for families during the start of the holiday season to re-create the memories of their happy childhood or start creating memories for their own children.

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Selects Cogent’s Data Access and Reporting Service to Manage Settlement Data

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cogent Technology Group announced today that their Data Access and Reporting Service (DARS) has been chosen by the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) to manage their market settlement data as they enter the ERCOT power generation market.

Dick and Dee Dee to Perform at The Paramount Theatre in Denver October 29, 2011

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altergate Publishing announces that author Dee Dee Phelps is now performing in Doo Wop Shows nationally. The release of her memoir 'Vinyl Highway' in 2007 initiated the Sixties recording star's comeback, singing as Dee Dee, of Dick and Dee Dee.

LDV Capital Management to Host Presentations for Southern Arc Minerals and New Zealand Energy Corp. in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, and...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From October 12 to 14, Southern Arc Minerals (TSX-V: SA) and New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSX-V: NZ) will be making corporate presentations to the South Florida financial community.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the National Breast Cancer Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) as its October Charity of the Month.

First US Outdoor Showing of ‘Hell on Wheels’ announced for Bike the Coast – Taste the Coast on Nov 4, 2011

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Event Media Inc., organizers of Bike The Coast - Taste The Coast, add Movie Night on Friday, November 4, between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Bandshell next to the Oceanside Pier. It will be the first U.S. outdoor showing of the classic cycling movie 'Hell On Wheels' presented by Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau.

LDV Capital Management to Host Presentations for Enerplus Corporation in Deerfield Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami, Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effective October 13th, Enerplus Corporation (NYSE:ERF) will make corporate presentations to the South Florida financial community, including the 46 year old Stock and Bond Club of South Florida.

Sky Ball League Ends First Pro Season – Final Game Airs Saturday on Sports New York

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Ball League, the next generation coed pro sport, wraps up its first season on SNY.tv Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. The championship game between the Los Angeles 405s and the Youngstown Ballers will decide who goes home with the $40,000 purse, as well as naming the MVP who pockets an additional $5,000. Sky Ball League has been airing since mid-July and has racked-up over a million weekly viewers.

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