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DMD Taps Mortgage Compliance Authority Howard Lax for Compliance Panel at 2011 Client Conference in Las Vegas

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 engaged the services of respected mortgage compliance attorney Howard A. Lax to address DMD's Client Conference scheduled for June 8 - 10 at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

CMI Adds Four New Individuals to its Project Management Team

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added four new professionals to its project management team, including: Yvonne Goldberg, senior project manager, who joins CMI with more than 15 years of marketing research experience.

Pathbuilders Welcomes Major General Maria Britt, Commanding General of the Georgia Army National Guard to ‘Women of Influence’ Panel

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pathbuilders is pleased to introduce its distinguished panelists for the Continua® 'Women of Influence - Navigating Organizations with Few Female Leaders' program on Friday, March 11. The panel will include Major General Maria Britt, Commanding General of the Georgia Army National Guard; Kris Wooton, SVP, Finance at CNN Worldwide; and Sharon James Jordon, SVP, Operations & Systems at Chartis Aerospace Insurance Services, Inc.

Ford Super Duty Regains Best-in-Class Towing – Tops Competitors in Customer Satisfaction

QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Production changes to the newest batch of Super Duty pickups have restored best-in-class towing to Ford's popular workhorse trucks. Super Duty trucks, such as the 2011 F-350 and F-450 models available at Greater Boston Ford dealer Quirk Ford, manufactured after mid-February will carry a maximum towing capacity of 17,500 pounds, beating two-wheel drive Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra models by 1,000 pounds. Four-wheel drive Super Duty trucks beat the competition in towing by 500 pounds.

The Bob Moog Foundation is Recipient of 2011 Non-Profit PR Grants Program

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope is honored to make The Bob Moog Foundation its fourth chosen recipient for 2011 of its semi-annual Non-Profit PR Grant Program. With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with The Bob Moog Foundation's mission to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and intersection of music, science and innovation.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Girl Scouts of the USA

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Women's History Month, the Gingrich Foundation has selected Girl Scouts of the USA as its Charity of the Month for March. Girl Scouts of the USA has become a premiere leadership experience for young women since its founding in March 1912 when founder Juliette 'Daisy' Gordon Low saw the need to mentor and encourage girls.

Attorneys for Michael Baisden, Daryl K. Washington and Aubrey Pittman, Announce Jury Issues Mixed Verdict in Copyright Infringement Case

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Baisden's attorneys, Daryl K. Washington and Aubrey 'Nick' Pittman, announced on Monday, a jury in Houston Federal Court reached a verdict in the copyright lawsuit filed by nationally syndicated radio and TV personality Michael Baisden. The mixed verdict allows for the return of Baisden's copyrighted rights and allows the best-selling author to proceed with upcoming movie and television projects.

CheapOair Introduces Travel Trend Data

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair launched two additions to its site, the Top 50 Destinations and the Top 25 City Pairs pages. The lists tally travel trend data on the Top 50 Destinations and Top 25 Travel Routes most searched by customers on CheapOair.com as well as the lowest fares to those cities. Each Tuesday morning the lists are updated so it's easy to stay in touch with current hot spots - both domestically and internationally.

ICEWINE: A Thrilling New Adventure Novel by Richard Bruno

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'ICEWINE' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-799-5), a new novel just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fast-paced action adventure that takes the reader from the last days of Hitler's Germany to a modern day treasure hunt involving world travel, exotic cuisine, and wine.

Prevail Reinsurance System Selected by Triple-S Propiedad

NEW CANAAN, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry consulting and technology services provider, today announced a contract with Triple-S Propiedad, Inc. to license the Prevail Reinsurance System to support all of Triple-S's reinsurance operations. Triple-S Propiedad has utilized a variety of Prevail's technology consulting services over the past 10 years.

JMT Consulting Group Presents Online Event for Head Start Organizations

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JMT Consulting Group, a technology solution provider focusing exclusively on nonprofit organizations will offer a special, online program especially for Head Start Organizations focusing on how technology can assist with the complex reporting requirements Head Starts must adhere to titled 'Easing the Reporting Process for Head Start Organizations.'

Long-Term Care Advocate Dr. Marion Will Endorse ’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign at Atlanta Conference

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 8 in Atlanta, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign will get a boost from Dr. Marion Somers, the long-term care planning advocate who is a frequent guest on programs such as Good Morning America, Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. In an informal press conference at the Eleventh Annual Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference.

Trustmark National Bank Selects CONIX Systems’ Dupe Detective

MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, Inc. (CONIX), a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry, has signed Trustmark National Bank (Trustmark) for Dupe Detective™, the payments industry's leading Day 1, multi-channel duplicate payment product. Dupe Detective enables institutions and processors to resolve duplicate payments prior to posting.

Powers of Arkansas Wins Business of the Year Award

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Powers of Arkansas, a Building, HVAC and Controls company based in North Little Rock, AR won the Business of the Year award for 2010 presented by Arkansas Business in Category III (76-300 employees). Other nominees in this category were Apex Communications, Garver, LLC, Rockfish Interactive and TME, Inc.

EASEUS Backup Software Offers Hard Disk Upgrade Utility for Servers and PCs

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Todo Backup, the award-winning and cost-effective data backup & disaster recovery and disk cloning software for Windows-based environment, enables users or IT administrators to upgrade a hard disk to replace older hard disks - or transfer files easily - with its hard disk clone feature.

Gogo’s Crazy Bones given a Brandjolt to Energize their U.S. Re-Launch

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're wondering who is behind the dynamic U.S. re-launch of Gogo's Crazy Bones - the #1 promotional toy of 2009 and 2010 in Europe, South America, Mexico, and key Asian markets - look no further than Brandjolt, LLC. Chosen by the brand's worldwide promotional licensor and exclusive producer, PPI Worldwide, Brandjolt is a promotions and advertising agency.

Win a Free Trip to Istanbul Courtesy of OneTravel – ‘Tweet Your Way to Turkey’ Social Media Contest

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OneTravel is giving away grand prize trips to Istanbul during its 'Tweet Your Way to Turkey' contest. Lucky winners will be awarded a grand prize trip consisting of two roundtrip tickets to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines and a five day, four night stay at the new, 4-star Edition Hotel.

iPhone and iPad Application Lets You View 20,000 Loose Diamonds and 1,000 Stunning Rings

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Allen's new iPhone and iPad application enables you to view more than 20,000 actual diamond photos from the convenience of your mobile device. Using the custom-built Virtual Loupe feature, the application lets you inspect every single diamond up close, exactly the way a jeweler does. With a simple touch, you can view any diamond's laboratory report and compare prices, no matter where you are.

Local Businesses Hire 90 Percent of Graduates from Workforce Investment Act Funded Machining Course – Return on Investment Tops $7 Million

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the first graduating class of Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET) were unable to accept their diploma because they were already busy at their new jobs, reports the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County.

Omni Publishing Co. Releases New DVD: The Last Closet – Combating Homophobia in Schools

WAREHAM, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Omni Publishing Co. announces the release on March 1, 2011, of the DVD 'The Last Closet - Combating Homophobia in Schools.' The DVD features the presenter Dan Woog, a gay man, who is the varsity soccer coach at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut.

Oasis Solutions Group Hires Two Veteran Business Professionals to Support Clients Using Sage ERP MAS 90/200 and to Attract New Business

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oasis Solutions Group, a business management software consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky, announced it has hired Steve Skrabak and Cindy Bryant as a Senior Support Analyst and Business Development Consultant, respectively.

Sandra Piller Premieres New Video for ‘Days Like These’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the title track from her new album, 'Days Like These,' gathering radio spins, country singer Sandra Piller is happily watching it climb several charts while touching the hearts of listeners at country and Christian country radio. 'And now, there's a video that shows many of the wonderful events and emotions that are a part of this magnificent song,' Piller states.

Appearing on Fox and CNBC TV, Denise Gott, Long-Term Care Expert, Will Reveal Alarming ‘Awareness Gap’

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70 percent of Americans over 65 will need long-term care services at some point. And Prudential Financial Inc. notes that 74 percent of consumers age 55 to 65 (about three in every four of us) polled for a recent survey said they are concerned about needing some kind of long term care.

Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Helps Employers Preserve Jobs and Save Money

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A business efficiency consulting program offered free of charge to local employers in San Bernardino County saved more than 700 jobs and created 200 jobs in less than one year. Funded with federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) dollars administered by the Workforce Investment Board, the program assisted companies to avert impending layoffs, and much more.

Telovations’ Kevin Donald Named CFO of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in the Small Private Business Category

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Tampa Bay Business Journal named Kevin Donald of Telovations CFO of the Year in the Small Private Business Category at a sold out awards luncheon honoring Bay Area CFOs on February 24, 2011. Donald was among 29 CFOs recognized at the luncheon.

Whiteflash Inc. Achieves Certification for ISO 9001:2008

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., retailer of Ideal Cut Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, announced today that it has just been officially awarded certification for the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System by SGS. It is believed that Whiteflash is the only jewelry company to have achieved this prestigious distinction.

Some States Provide Best Value for Foreclosure Properties

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureWarehouse.com calls attention to future homeowners to some states with the best price values of foreclosure properties. Foreclosure Warehouse statistics show that the top states that had the lowest prices in the beginning of the 2011 compared to the same time in 2010 reveal advantageous situations for those who are looking for a new property.

Brian Gavin Diamonds Launches iPhone Application to Enhance Shoppers’ Diamond Engagement Ring, Loose Diamond and Jewelry Shopping Experience

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Gavin, a fifth generation diamond cutter and expert who literally grew up amongst diamonds and worked in his family's diamond factory in South Africa, proudly announces the release of a mobile device application (app) that intimately connects mobile users with Brian Gavin Diamonds.

Epeius Biotechnologies’ REXIN-G, a Tumor-Targeted Genetic Medicine for Metastatic Cancer, Gains Phase 3 Product Designation from the U.S. FDA

SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announced today that the U.S. FDA has granted Phase 3 status for Company's lead anti-cancer agent, Rexin-G, the first, and so far only, targeted gene delivery system developed to seek-out and destroy metastatic cancer.

CONIX Systems, Inc. Shows Integrated Cross-Channel Day 1 Fraud Detection Solution at BAI Payments Connect 2011 Booth 506

PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, Inc. (CONIX), a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry announces CSI: Payments, a product suite that includes Fraud Detective, the solution created to help banks and payment processors be more effective in fighting fraud, while operating more cost effectively and improving customer service.

Zavee is Now in Partnership with 50 Local Causes and More are Joining Daily

BOCA RATON, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zavee LLC has today announced that 50 local causes and charities have now joined their community-based website which offers cash back rewards for consumers who shop and dine at hundreds of local merchants. Local charities and causes join the site to increase awareness of their mission and activities, to energize their members and supporters, and to be eligible to receive contributions through their innovative Care Shares(TM) Program.

New Documentary Empowers Cancer Patients to Take Action

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Cancer is Curable Now,' presented by Wake-Up TV, is a feature-length documentary that demonstrates the problems cancer patients face and a wide range of solutions utilizing holistic cancer treatments. It reveals patient options and busts the myth that cancer is a deadly disease.

San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s On-The-Job Training Program Relieves Welfare Rolls

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Through government and business partnerships in San Bernardino County, training programs are helping reduce the number of people on welfare, develop their skills and stimulate businesses growth in spite of a tough economy. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors knows that assisting businesses during these tough times is the key to our local economic recovery and uses funding received through the Workforce Investment Act to provide this assistance.

California’s Top Cities with Homes in Foreclosure – 2011 A Record Year?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foreclosure Data Online reports data for the top California cities and the change since the previous month. Facing more foreclosures, California, already the region's number one State for foreclosures reveals the top 10 cities that made the state number one in foreclosures (and its difference between second places).

Colorful Mandala Photographs by Bill Armstrong Offered Exclusively at 20×200.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Colorful, abstracted and blurred, Bill Armstrong's Mandala photographs are loosely based on Buddhist paintings known as mandalas. The concentric circles of images depict central themes in Buddhism, such as the Wheel of Life or the Map of the Cosmos. Now for the first time, 20x200, the online art retailer of limited-edition fine art and photography, makes two new prints of Bill Armstrong photography available exclusively on its site.

New Online Internet Marketing Solution Launches World’s Best Business Competition

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social networks and online marketing portals continue to pop up all over the World Wide Web. However, according to Simon La Barrie, CEO of Open4Sale.com, few are designed with the user in mind.

Cary Matthews Joins CMI Team as Vice President of Operations

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, is pleased to announce the addition of Cary Matthews to its leadership team as vice president of operations. Matthews will be responsible for day-to-day operations and ensuring that CMI has the most appropriate standards in place to maintain quality and efficiency in all operational areas.

Titan Lenders Corp and Grid Financial Offer Mortgage Lenders Lower Operating Costs with Comprehensive Best Practices Loan Fulfillment Services

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Lenders Corp (TLC), a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource operation, and Grid Financial Services, Inc. (Grid Financial), a U.S.-based domestic business process outsource provider for loan processing, underwriting, and default services, have created a full service best practices loan fulfillment service that will allow mortgage lenders to accelerate market entry, reduce overhead, and establish credibility with mission critical partners.

e2b teknologies Launches ERP System Check-Ups

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b teknologies, a business software and consulting services company based in Chardon, Ohio, announced today that it will offer its enterprise resources planning (ERP) software customers a check-up to help them identify potential performance improvements and to get more out of their ERP investment.

Twin Cities Students Tackle 21st Century Challenges at Minnesota’s Third Annual World Affairs Challenge

ST. PAUL, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, March 5, 2011, nearly 600 middle and high school students, teachers, volunteers, parents, and community leaders from around the Twin Cities will convene at Macalester College in St. Paul to participate in Minnesota's Third Annual World Affairs Challenge, hosted by global education non-profit World Savvy in partnership with Macalester College's Institute for Global Citizenship.

Top 5 States with More Foreclosures in 2011 from 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings.com reports data that shows alarming statistics about five states that had more foreclosures in them from 2010 to 2011 and the average price of a home in foreclosure. Struggling with job losses and loans worth more than their home's value, almost 5 million borrowers are at least two months behind on their mortgages.

Ceceilyn Miller Institute Presents 2011 N.J. Anti-Bullying Conference for School Districts June 9 at Rutgers University

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey's new Anti-Bullying Law is one of the strongest in the country. In an effort to help school districts meet the law's new challenges and responsibilities, the 2011 New Jersey Anti-Bullying Conference will bring together key state and national scholars and practitioners to present their expertise and knowledge about bullying prevention.

A Chronicle of Prehistoric Times: ‘Pebbles’ by Davis Thanjan

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Pebbles' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-817-6), a new book just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fascinating chronicle of prehistoric times with special reference to heritage sites around the world that survived more than two millennia.

International Document Services Bucks Industry Trends, Achieves Substantial Growth in Mortgage Doc Volume in 2010

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Curt Doman, president of International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, 2010 marked the second year in a row the firm saw significant growth in the number of document packages prepared. In addition to a 23 percent increase in doc volume over 2009, IDS also achieved company record numbers in Q2 and Q3 for the amount of doc packages prepared in a single month.

Allen Amos and Nancy Hahn of EPIC named 2011 ‘Power Brokers’

SAN MATEO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Allen Amos and Nancy Hahn have been recognized by Risk and Insurance magazine as 2011 property and casualty insurance 'Power Brokers.'

Mark Morgan Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in Atlanta

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale brokerage industry veteran, Mark Morgan, has joined the firm as vice president/property broker.

EASEUS Universal Restore Helps Restore/Transfer System to a Different Hardware Configuration

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Todo Backup, the award-winning and cost-effective backup and disaster recovery solution for the Windows-based environment, comes with the new advanced feature Universal Restore to quickly restore a Windows operating system to different hardware platforms and provide a complete system recovery without reinstallation.

Whiteflash.com Calls Upon Leon Mege to Craft New Lotus Collection

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash, the leading online diamond marketplace, has collaborated with well known designer Leon Mege to create their newly launched Lotus Collection. Already known for their exacting quality, superior A Cut Above® Super Ideal Cut Hearts and Arrows diamonds, coupled with their unmatched focus on customer service, the brand now has yet another line which exemplifies why they are such a shopping destination for today's savvy brides and grooms.

Chairman of SANDAG to Cycle in San Diego Century Ride to Support Bike to Work Week

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Event Media Inc., announced that the Hon. Jerome Stocks, Chairman of SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments), will be cycling in this year's San Diego Century Bicycle Tour, to be held Saturday, May 21 beginning and ending at MiraCosta College in Cardiff. An avid cyclist, Stocks will be riding the 103-mile course alongside his 15-year-old son, James, who will be participating in his first century ride.

BETA Records TV Integrates Music Education Content from the Publishers of In Tune Monthly

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records and In Tune Monthly today announced a collaborative venture that will extend each firm's reach into a variety of media. 'BETA Records, being a music, TV, online and music publishing company, is an ideal match with In Tune Partners, a music magazine, book and e-publisher,' states Chris Honetschlaeger, BETA President.

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