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Statewide Insurance Continues Expansion, adds Oregon to States in which Broker Provides Contractors Insurance

PASADENA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Statewide Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of contractors insurance for general liability, workers compensation, commercial vehicle coverage and bonds, has added Oregon to the states the company is licensed to operate in.

KnowledgeAdvisors Presents Landmark Approach to Reporting Talent and Development Metrics

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the release of its new white paper, 'Talent Development Reporting Principles: Proving Value with Consistent, Clear and Uniform Reports,' available for immediate complimentary download.

As California Foreclosures Rise, Foreclosure Investment Flourishes

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals, an online leader in the foreclosure listings and foreclosure news industry, revealed that while California foreclosures are up significantly since the beginning of the year, foreclosures in California are taking up to a year to reach the market.

Relationship Website Helps Put Spark Back Into Marriage

YORK SPRINGS, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new website, Relation-ships.org, helps people to reboot their marriage. It provides useful lessons, tips, advice and most importantly - solutions. 'Marriage takes work and marriage counseling can be costly and not always effective,' says Jim Angell, owner.

More Expensive Houses Entering Foreclosures

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings reports foreclosure home statistics and the average price of a foreclosure home in states and cities that had higher home prices entering foreclosures in the first quarter of 2011.

Dawn Westerberg to Present Social Media Workshop at Information Technology Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC, will be presenting at the Information Technology Alliance (ITA) Spring Conference. She will give two presentations 'The Hub - Is Your Online House in Order,' 'How to Monetize Social Media: B2B Case Studies,' and facilitating a hands-on lab with attendees interested in learning more about Twitter.

The Adventure Continues with ‘Lost In Between Dimensions – Saga II,’ a New Action-Packed Science Fiction Novel by Jorge Scerba

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-731-5) by Jorge Scerba, just released by Bookstand Publishing, is an action-packed science fiction novel you don't want to miss.

Sports Group Endorses Grass-roots American Values Organizations

WALL, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States, will team up with market commentator Peter Grandich and his Trinity Financial Sports & Entertainment Management Co. to promote The Comeback America Initiative (CAI) and No Labels - organizations, both of which Walker is a founder, aimed at helping bring America back to the common sense principles upon which our country was founded.

Sher Fertility Institute Donating Free IVF Treatments – Donations Coincide with Infertility Awareness Week and Mother’s Day

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sher Fertility Institute announced that it is donating free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars on May 1 and 2, dates that fall between the conclusion of Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30th) and Mother's Day on May 8.

Millennium Administrators, Inc. Has Been Selected by the County of Middlesex, New Jersey to Provide Stand-alone RX Benefit Administration

SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millennium Administrators, Inc., a pharmacy benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the County of Middlesex, NJ to provide stand-alone pharmacy benefit services for County employees and their dependents. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the stand-alone pharmacy benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services to enhance cost saving initiatives at the County.

Smartphone Photos Improved with New Invention – Get Your Face In No Matter Where You Are

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether one is mountain climbing in Spain, paragliding in Switzerland or at a family gathering the Quik Pod Mobile, developed by Fromm Works, allows the photographer to be included and properly centered in photos and videos taken on an iPhone or other smartphones.

SET Personal Marketing Reveals How Developing Positive Chemistry Can Help You Succeed in a Job Interview

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In order for an interview to turn into a good offer, SET Personal Marketing, a firm specializing in helping professionals find work or change careers, advises that it should be far more than just a question-and-answer session. One strategy Robert J. Gerberg, Chairman of SET Personal Marketing, suggests is to develop a positive chemistry right at the start.

Reinvented Range Rovers Lift Land Rover in ALG Study

PEABODY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Land Rover has been named the most-improved luxury brand in Automotive Leasing Group's (ALG) Spring 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS). While Land Rover vehicles have traditionally been praised for their off-road prowess, ALG found that the brand had gained traction in luxury circles from an increase in popularity of the 2011 Range Rover Sport, currently at Land Rover Peabody, and strong consumer interest in the upcoming, fuel-efficient Range Rover Evoque.

Marinello Schools of Beauty Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross for Disaster Relief Efforts in Japan

WHITTIER, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading West Coast beauty school, is proud to present the American Red Cross with $25,000 to help rebuild Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The funds are a result of a company wide Cut-A-Thon fundraiser, which took place March 29 - April 2.

Todd McLellan Photographs of Disassembled Objects Debut on 20×200.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Todd McLellan photographs the gadgetry and inner workings of obsolete everyday objects, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Among contemporary Canadian photographers, McLellan is known for his Disassembly project, featuring meticulous deconstructions of mechanical objects. Collectors of fine art photography now have the opportunity to acquire McLellan's carefully composed pictures of disassembled machinery at 20x200.

Higher Oil Prices Not Putting Brakes on RV Travel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the recent climb in oil prices, RV travel is expected to reach record levels this year, according to Florida RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches. 'It's common for us to see a spike in sales during the summer, however this year we're seeing dramatic increases in bookings all the way through December and into 2012,' said CEO Rob Tischler.

’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign Makes Splash in Vegas, Highlighting Need for Long-Term Care Planning

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign - run by the 3in4 Association - made its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. This month's appearance took place during the 2011 LTCi Producers Summit, run by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI).

Mortgage Lending Technology Leader Del Mar DataTrac Names John Aslanian Vice President of Sales

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, has named John Aslanian vice president of sales. Aslanian has been DMD's director of sales since 2007.

Texas Legislators Vie for New Bill to Limit Pet Ownership Rights

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A collective group of animal organizations - Animal Owners Association of Texas, Professional Canine Breeder Association, East Texas Dog Lovers and individuals - have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable.

DETC Recognizes CalUniversity Alum Dr. Stacy Barnes with The Outstanding Graduate for 2011 Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Premier Real Estate at Silver Leaf in Round Rock

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buffington Homes, leading Central Texas home builders and Austin custom builders for over forty years, is excited to announce the release of their Capital Series homes in Silver Leaf.

Whiteflash Makes Your Friends A CUT ABOVE

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an online promotion running from April 15th through July 15th, 2011, Whiteflash is asking their avid followers and loyal customers to become friends and win BIG glittery prizes by 'friending' them through the brand's popular Facebook page.

Julie Sylim-Uang Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.

Pathbuilders Participates in ‘Women in the Economy Executive Task Force,’ Hosted by The Wall Street Journal

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helene Lollis, president of Pathbuilders, was a featured subject-matter expert at The Wall Street Journal's Women In The Economy Task Force April 4-6. The event brought together more than 150 CEOs, industry leaders, policy makers and subject-matter experts for an interactive working session to build strategies for growing the pipeline of female talent.

Producers RSVP ‘The Beat Hotel’ for Big Screen

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Beat Hotel,' the non-fiction book by Barry Miles (ISBN: 978-1903809587, Grove, 2000), about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce and develop the property.

Andaz Wall Street Re-Launches Farmer’s Market May 7th – Local Farmers and Purveyors Take Center Stage in Downtown Outdoor Weekly Market

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Andaz Wall Street, the only hotel situated on Wall Street and the first Andaz property in Manhattan, announces today the return of their seasonal outdoor farmer's market. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday starting May 7, 2011, hotel guests as well as the general public can visit the Andaz Wall Street Plaza near Wall & Water streets and shop from local farms as well as sample food from the hotel's Wall & Water restaurant.

It’s Time to Make a Difference: Golf Tournament Drives Funding for Dallas-Area Education

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Foundation today announced plans for the ninth-annual NCLB Golf Classic, benefiting St. Anthony School and Community Center. Dallas-area golfers are encouraged to join the tournament to help make a difference for this South Dallas charter school, which provides top-notch education for underprivileged students.

INNOVATE 2011 Solution Spotlight Will Feature Hosting, Cloud Computing, Web-based Applications for Nonprofit Organizations

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JMT Consulting Group announced today a special Solution Spotlight track for nonprofit organizations attending JMT's annual conference INNOVATE 2011. One of the Solution Spotlight sessions will be 'Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions.'

Moonlite Bar-B-Q: Kentucky Living Readers Say It’s Best in the State

OWENSBORO, Ky. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q has done it again. For the second year in a row, Kentucky Living Magazine readers voted and made their voices heard - Moonlite has the best barbecue in Kentucky.

RobotDough Debuts at FinovateSpring 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RobotDough Software Corporation has been selected to unveil its new online stock market analytical toolset at FinovateSpring 2011, the high-profile banking technology conference, on, May 11, 2011 in San Francisco. FinovateSpring is designed to showcase the most innovative new financial technology products and ideas from established industry leaders, as well as cutting-edge innovators like RobotDough.

Get Free Gas: Car Owners Turn Parked Vehicles into Cash Cows

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's one of the most creative forms of car advertising - Hijack Advertising. And, Take1ifyoudare.com, the brains behind the concept, is offering free gas to people who let them use their cars to show it off.

New Update! EASEUS Data Recovery Software 5.5.1 – Make Data Recovery Easily and Quickly Accomplished

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the innovative and dedicated data recovery software provider, today releases its new version of data recovery software - EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard 5.5.1. This new version adds a few features like specifying file types before file recovery and saving searching results for continuous recovery to make data recovery more easily and quickly.

Sharewell L.P. Successfully Deploys Electro-Trac EM System to a Total Depth of 13,000-feet in the Dakota Formation of the Rocky Mountains

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sharewell Energy Services, a division of Sharewell L.P., announced today that it just completed the drilling of a well in the Rocky Mountain area with its proprietary Electro-Magnetic Measurement While Drilling System (EM MWD) (Electro-Trac™) to a depth in excess of thirteen thousand feet (13,000 feet). This is a record depth for Sharewell's state-of-the-art EM MWD technology.

Porsche 911 Named Most Dependable Vehicle by J.D. Power and Associates

NASHUA, N.H. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche of Nashua is proud to announce that customers can now find the most dependable vehicle available in North America on its lot. J.D. Power and Associates has named the Porsche 911 sports coupe as the most dependable vehicle on the road in the 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).

Counsellors Title Announces Title Insurance Expert, Carmine P. Giordano, to Join Its Toms River, New Jersey Headquarters

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Counsellors Title Agency, Inc. announces that Carmine P. Giordano, a licensed title producer with 40 years of title experience, is joining its Toms River, New Jersey headquarters.

Southeast Computer Solutions Continues to Expand Operations in Latin America by Hiring Mauricio Ramirez and Loren Agrenot

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), a Sage Select Business Partner, has announced that Mauricio Ramirez and Loren Agrenot have joined the SCS team as a Sage ERP MAS 500 Implementer and Sage ERP MAS 500 Support Representative respectively and will serve SCS Sage ERP MAS 500 customers in Latin America.

Bay Area Students Tackle 21st Century Challenges at The Ninth Annual World Affairs Challenge

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 16th, 2011, nearly 700 middle and high school students, teachers, volunteers, parents, and community leaders from around the Bay Area will convene at San Francisco State University to participate in The Ninth Annual World Affairs Challenge™, hosted by global education non-profit World Savvy in partnership with San Francisco State University's College of Education.

Nine Days that Changed the World Wins ‘Special Jury Remi Award’ at 2011 WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Nine Days that Changed the World,' hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, and produced by Citizens United Productions in association with Gingrich Productions and Peace River Company, has been awarded a Gold Special Jury Remi Award for Best Documentary at the 2011 WorldFest-Houston Independent International Film Festival.

More Florida Foreclosures Rejected by Courts

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals, an online leader in the foreclosure listings and information industry, reports that new developments in the Florida foreclosure market could slow the rate of foreclosures drastically statewide. As courts become more reluctant to approve foreclosures and more properties get caught up in lengthy foreclosure proceedings, less homes are going to foreclosure sale.

Celebrate Your Wedding Like a ‘Royal’ with the Brand New Collection at LoveWeddingBands.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The wedding season is just around the corner and many couples are planning the big day. Love is in the air but there is one problem: Where are you going to go to get that one of kind wedding bands to celebrate the occasion? Burser LLC, a leading online retailer of wedding rings, has the answer to your problems. They have just launched a brand new collection of wedding rings on LoveWeddingBands.com.

Attorneys and Law Students Propel Their Legal Careers Forward with LegalMentor

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Newly-admitted attorneys, are you frustrated by the toughest legal job market of the decade? If you're employed, are you overwhelmed to realize you need skills you definitely weren't taught in law school? A resource exclusively for attorneys and aspiring lawyers has launched at LegalMentor.com.

Spring Designer Fashion is Here – Luxury Consignment Shopping Can Be Fun and Rewarding

SHORT HILLS, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spring is here, and many smart shoppers have discovered a growing new trend that offers a way to look great in their favorite designer apparel and accessories without breaking the bank. Marci Kessler, owner of DoubleTake boutiques throughout New Jersey says, 'Properly shopping designer consignment can be fun and rewarding.'

Sandra Piller New Single ‘Fixin’ To Fall’ Reaches Country Radio Fans

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller's current album, 'Days Like These,' and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, 'Fixin' To Fall.' The tune is 'an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance,' notes Piller.

Kief-Joshua Vineyards New Release Wine and Music Festival 2011

SONOITA, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kief-Joshua Vineyards is celebrating their Fourth Annual Arizona New Release Wine Festival on April 16th and 17th, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will be filled with new wines, winery tours, great food and live music!

Intelligent Mail Barcode White Paper Released by Ballantine Corporation

WAYNE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Ballantine Corporation announced this week the launch of a new white paper - 'Intelligent Mail Barcode 101.' It discusses the benefits, requirements and how it works. Until recently, the United States Postal Service (USPS) had planned to make the Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) a requirement by May 2011.

Team TSI, LLC, National Installation Contractor, Continues Aggressive Market Penetration with the Hiring of Additional Installation Technicians

ORLANDO, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Team TSI, LLC, a national installation contractor, announces that due to a steady increase in revenue and the need for an ever expanding national footprint, they will be bringing on additional installation technicians to meet the growing demands of their customers and vendors. This move could be seen as aggressive, even reckless by some during an economy when most companies continue to downsize.

White Paper Explores Impact of Workforce Regulations on Federal Contractors

DES MOINES, Iowa (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Announcing in 2010 that it would increase enforcement efforts, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) appears to be in hot pursuit of workforce diversity compliance among federal contractors and their subs. So writes construction-industry recruiting expert and BirdDog VP of Marketing Doug Mitchell in a newly released white paper.

Property in Costa Rican Paradise Starting at $70K

GUANACASTE, Costa Rica (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Costa Rica Development Group (CRDG) announces the opening of its newest community, La Montana at Coco Bay. La Montana makes the dream of home ownership in a tropical setting a reality. Located along the Pacific Coast between Ocotal and Playas del Coco, La Montana is the latest addition to CRDG's established residential community of Coco Bay Estates.

Oil Boom Town is Now Bustling with Travelers Seeking Outdoor Adventure

FARMINGTON, N.M. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In view of the snow-capped San Juans to the north, with the iconic Shiprock floating on the skyline to the west, Farmington is a rugged oil boom town rapidly emerging as a destination for outdoor adventurers. 'Our climate, rivers and wilderness areas make outdoor activities a major attraction for visitors,' says Debbie Dusenbery, director of the Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the Autism Society as Charity of the Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the Gingrich Foundation has selected the Autism Society as Charity of the Month, recognizing the organization's devotion to improving the lives of all individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders.

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