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TEM Company TTI Concludes Successful 6th Annual WinBill National User Group Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), a leading provider and innovator of telecom software products and solutions, completed their Annual WinBill National User Group Conference in San Francisco with much fanfare, awards and product development announcements.

Union Ironworkers Prepare for 'Green' Jobs with Specialized Wind Turbine Training

AUSTIN, Texas -- As more and more wind turbines are erected across the open plains, farmlands, and mountain ridges of the United States, the need for ironworkers with specialized construction skills has naturally grown, says the Iron Workers Union. Ask anyone knowledgeable about wind energy, and you'll quickly learn that the latest 'green' technology is nothing new to union ironworkers.

Wells Fargo Adds IDS to List of E-Delivery-Approved Mortgage Doc Providers

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has been approved by Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) to provide mortgage documents via e-delivery to loan applicants. The approval covers e-delivery for all mortgage documents, but typically, initial and pre-disclosures are the primary documents submitted to loan applicants electronically.

Noted Financial Consultant Toussaint Gaskins Releases Debut Book, 'The Personal Finance Kit'

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Renowned financial consultant Toussaint Gaskins has announced the release of 'The Personal Finance Kit: The Practical Management Resource Guide' (ISBN: 9781562297572) a user-friendly road map which he says is designed to 'educate, enlighten and empower' readers and help them reach their financial goals.

Write Away, Inc. Increases Print Subscription Sales through Social Media

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- While many may argue that print is a dying breed, the staff at Write Away, Inc. begs to differ; you just need to work all the angles. And, that's just what they did. PRAWNC recently recognized Write Away as the winners of its Online Marketing-Social Media category at a recent award ceremony.

Seattle Wine Tasting Featuring Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar Will Help Feed Hungry School Children

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The seventh annual Le Vin a Son Apogee (Wine at its Best) wine tasting and auction will be hosted by Overlake Service League on Saturday, November 13, at Fremont Studios in Seattle. In its 6th year, this event offers tasters hundreds of international and northwest wines, rated over 90 points, poured by a team of leading sommeliers from the Puget Sound area.

Biotronics, Inc. Announces a Noninvasive Instrument That Can Determine Pork Loin Marbling Level in Milliseconds

AMES, Iowa -- Extended online tests of a newly developed instrument grading system for pork carcasses demonstrate its ability to differentiate pork loins relative to marbling levels. Researchers have long shown that marbling in the pork loin adds significantly to juiciness and flavor of chops.

Windy City Woman of Color, NFP 2nd Annual Diamond Awards to Honor Women of Color in Chicago on November 13, 2010

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Windy City Woman of Color, NFP an exclusive network for professional multicultural women in the Chicagoland area will be hosting its 2nd Annual Diamond Awards, which pays tribute to women of color who have made a positive impact on the community through their corporate and philanthropic efforts.

Del Mar DataTrac Announces LOS Integration with Fannie Mae's EarlyCheck

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions has completed the integration of its rules-based workflow automation platform DataTrac with Fannie Mae's EarlyCheck(TM) service. This EarlyCheck integration is included in DataTrac release 9.3R3, available for mortgage lender implementation beginning October 28, 2010.

Danny Neifert Introduces Transformative New Skincare Methods to The West Coast

SUMMERLAND, Calif. -- Healthy skin radiates a beautiful, natural glow. Skincare expert Danny Neifert, owner of the Skin Sanctuary of Taos and two-time winner of 'the Best of Taos' brings her luxury, results-driven treatments to the west coast this fall by opening a private practice at LASH Day Spa, located in Summerland, California.

FAA Warning for Shipping Lithium Batteries Prompts Critical Need for Training

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- In the wake of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) recent alert, lithium battery shippers are finding it more difficult to ship their products. To avoid potential transport incidents, Lion Technology offers a two-hour webinar to teach the hazmat rules for ground, air, and ocean shipping. These live web seminars will be held Nov. 18th and Dec. 9th, 2010.

CMI Teams with NetBase to Harness the Power of Social Media Understanding for Consumer Insights

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, is taking consumer insight to the next level by offering NetBase social media understanding and analysis of online consumer opinion, emotion and behavior to its marketing research clients.

DepthPR Steps Up to IDS Cycling Challenge for ATL Habitat, Welcomes Mortgage Bankers to MBA 97th Annual Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), an Atlanta provider of public relations and marketing strategies for the mortgage lending and financial services industries, has pledged its financial support in a fundraising challenge presented by document preparation vendor International Document Services at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) 97th Annual Convention and Expo.

Brew Entrepreneur Takes Personal Passion to the Next Level with U.S.-Made Beer Accessory

BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- James M. Beale, CEO of JMB Brewcraft, didn't know what he was getting into when he traded in his teaching position for a life as a brewing entrepreneur - or did he? His patent-pending product (U.S. serial 12/789,329) was created by experimenting with some simple tools in his garage - the Brewcrafter beer-layering spoon was born.

Book II in the Surfing Payment Channel series, 'Mastering the Fraud Tsunami' Will Be Available Soon Through Most Traditional Outlets

DALLAS, Texas -- JDP Enterprises Publishing announces release of the second book in the Surfing Payment Channels series, 'Mastering the Fraud Tsunami' (ISBN: 978-0978869816). The series is being produced by financial services executive and payments expert, James D. Pitts. The series focuses on changes in the payments system as it evolves from paper to paperless.

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Dealing with Unemployment

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- With the last month's latest report of unemployment stagnant at 9.6 percent, many are coping with being unemployed. SET, a leader in personal marketing, developed a 10-point list of common pitfalls those seeking employment can avoid to stay in the game. 'When you're between jobs you have the extra time you need to run a truly aggressive search,' CEO Robert J. Gerberg Jr. said.

Savory Restaurant and Pizzeria Honored as 2010 Talk of the Town Award Recipient

LARGO, Fla. -- Savory Restaurant and Pizzeria has been honored by Celebration Media, U.S. (CMUS) as one of its 2010 Talk of the Town Award Recipients in the category of top restaurants. This is the second year CMUS has honored companies with the prestigious Talk of the Town Awards.

Researchers Claim Web 2.0 is a Massive Leap Forward in Human Evolution

GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Future Research Group of the World Mind Network, a think tank composed of scholars from the Silicon Valley, Oxford, Harvard, Rutgers, the Universities of Tokyo and Lausanne, and Kansas State University, says that popular Internet and Smart Phone phenomena which have emerged in the last five years represent a quantum leap in the evolution of Homo Sapiens.

One Week GIVEAWAY – Download EASEUS Partition Master Professional for Free

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- EASEUS software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, is now giving away its EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition for one week from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2010. Originally priced at $39.95, users can download it for free now.

FastUpFront Expands Its Small Business Financing Program

CLIFTON, N.J. -- In an effort to expand small business financing to businesses previously ignored by business cash advance companies, FastUpFront has changed its financing qualifications and removed its funding limit.

Brian Gavin Diamonds Launches 'Diamonds in Your FACEbook Sweepstakes' – Facebook Fans can Win Diamond Pin or Grand Prize Diamond Pendant

HOUSTON, Texas -- Brian Gavin Diamonds announced today the launch of its 'Diamonds in Your FACEbook Sweepstakes' as part of its ongoing efforts to embrace social networking and reach out to new friends, current customers and fans online through social media.

The Thermal Angel Blood Warmer – Not Just for the Military Anymore

DALLAS, Texas -- Estill Medical Technologies, Inc., the creator of the Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Infusion Warmer, announced this week its plans to distribute its fluid warming product line through Progressive Medical International (PMI).

New Book Tells Tale of One Man's Journey from Drug-Infested Streets and Prison to Entrepreneur

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- 'Conspired Redemption - A True Story of Winning in the Game of Life' (ISBN: 978-1453868249), authored by Keith V. Dunbar, is a story that reveals severe drug laws while offering up hope for the future. His engaging testimony encourages youth and adults to change their thinking in an effort to change their condition.

Veterans Split on Kagan Endorsement

WASHINGTON, D.C., -- The endorsement of Congressman Steve Kagan by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee has been called 'preposterous' by the Chairman of Patriotic Veterans Inc due to Kagan's alleged 'consistent lack of support for our troops in the field.'

Children's Non-Profit DesignWise Medical Reaches Milestone by Filing its First Patent

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- DesignWise Medical, a nonprofit pediatric device organization, announced today that it has applied for its first patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Formal application was prepared in cooperation with the William Mitchell School of Law Intellectual Property Clinic.

Ballantine Expands Services to Include Tech-Savvy Imprinted Promotional Products

WAYNE, N.J. -- Ballantine Corporation, a leading, full-service direct marketing production firm, announced this week that they have added a new client service to its roster - imprinted promotional products.

DMD Unveils Upgrade to DataTrac Originator Point-of-Sale Solution at 2010 MBA Annual Conference Exhibit Booth 307

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions will unveil and demonstrate its upgraded point of sale (POS) solution at the October 24 - 27 Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 97th Annual Conference in Atlanta. DMD's exhibit will be located at booth #307.

Grandich Writes Foreword to New Book 'Restoring the American Dream' to be Released Today

WALL, N.J. -- Peter Grandich, editor and publisher of the Grandich Letter, has authored the foreword in Michel Faulkner's new book 'Restoring the American Dream' (ISBN 13: 978-1-936314-30-0), which is being released nationally today. Grandich, an internationally-followed financial commentator and markets expert.

Comergence Compliance Monitoring Provides Mortgage Lending Third Party Originator (TPO) Fidelity Bond, Errors and Omissions Policy through Insurance Subsidiary

ORANGE, Calif. -- Comergence Insurance Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of third-party originator (TPO) risk management solutions provider Comergence Compliance Monitoring, announced it now offers fidelity and professional indemnity insurance to TPOs - the first of its kind within the industry.

Unison Ultra Tiny Linux OS Now Available for Renesas Electronics RX MCUs

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- RoweBots today announced the immediate availability of Unison, an ultra-tiny Linux compatible OS for Renesas Electronics RX microcontrollers. Developers now have the option for Linux-based embedded design when using RX devices. With continued broadening of its ecosystem, Renesas Electronics America continues to provide ease of adoption of RX devices.

The 9th Annual Ultimate Halloween Bash!

SEATTLE, Wash. -- This year Space City Mixer events are bringing you the 'Ultimate Halloween Bash' Halloween Party. It is the biggest Halloween Costume Party in Seattle! Tonight, you're in control. Be anything you want to be. Tonight is the night to bring out your ultimate costume.

A Simple 7-Step Negotiating System Can Bring Thousands of Dollars to Many Job Hunters

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Less than 3% of executive job seekers are prepared for negotiating, maintains Robert J. Gerberg Jr., CEO of SET, a personal marketing firm working with executives, professionals and managers seeking $100,000 or more.

KnowledgeAdvisors Wins CLO Award for Procter and Gamble Sales Training Measurement Strategy

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, is the proud recipient of the Bronze Award for the CLO Excellence in Customer Service category.

A New Way to Stay in Shape This Fall in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. -- All City Sportz Corp., a brand new Chicago-based adult recreational sports group, is announcing their grand opening with the launch of Men's pick-up basketball. This highly organized program allows individuals the opportunity to stay in shape while enjoying basketball without season commitments and provides a flexible play-as-you-pay registration process.

EASEUS Software Helps You Easily Resize a Server Partition with Its Server Partition Manager

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- EASEUS Partition Master Server, the comprehensive Windows server partition manager and system optimization software for Windows-based administration, enables you to resize server partitions easily and maximize performance of a physical Windows Server. And for developers, you even can get the ownership of its source code to meet your specific needs.

A Trend Continues: Another CLO of the Year Winner is a KnowledgeAdvisors Client

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today proudly congratulates Tamar Elkeles, Vice President of Qualcomm Learning and Development Center, who was named 2010 CLO of the Year by Chief Learning magazine at the Fall 2010 Chief Learning Symposium.

Industry Report Reveals Home Remodeling Projects Shrink as Homeowners Worry; But News Is Not All Bad

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- A recent report released by Remodelormove.com revealed that homeowners continue to scale back on remodeling projects in response to concern over the economy. 'We release these industry reports every six months based on a survey of 5,000 homeowners who are considering changing their home - either remodeling or moving,' says Dan Fritschen, founder.

Help STOP Senior Hunger During Hunger Action Month

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A startling number of U.S. seniors risk going hungry due to the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household or having to choose between food and medical care. During September Hunger Action Month, and through Thanksgiving, Silicon Valley area Comfort Keepers are asking the community to make food donations to the 'STOP Senior Hunger' food drive.

Thermal Angel Blood Warmer Company Recruits Former Air Force Surgeon General to Sit on Medical Advisory Board

DALLAS, Texas -- Estill Medical Technologies, Inc., the creator of the Thermal Angel Blood Warmer, announced this week that Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., Lt. General, USAF (Ret) has joined its advisory board.

Pet Businesses Are Thriving, Top Georgia Business Broker Says

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The economy may be in the doghouse, but Georgia businesses that pamper pooches and caress kittens are doing well. Last year, top Georgia business broker Loren Marc Schmerler, of Bottom Line Management, Inc., helped owners sell two pet-centered businesses, and says such businesses are bucking the economic trend.

The American Dream: 'Education for Everyone'

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. -- The mission to bring education to everyone across America took center stage last week at the Distance Education and Training Council workshop at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The public service announcement (PSA) entitled 'Think About It' was warmly received by over 100 schools in attendance. The 'Think About It' concept was developed by California Intercontinental University to bring awareness to the public.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Shirley Franklin, Greek Organizations and Community Leaders Join Rally to Encourage Women to Vote

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The ballot power of women will be the focus this Saturday as actress, singer and activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph; chair of the National Congress of Black Women, E Faye Williams, Esq; former Atlanta Mayor, Shirley Franklin; and women from across the state assemble for 'Women in Power Multicultural Forum,' a nonpartisan event hosted by sclc/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. and the Georgia Coalition of Black Women.

CMI Qualitative Research Manager and Ethnographer Laura Winn Johnson to Present at PMRG Institute

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has been chosen for the second consecutive year to present a session at The Fourth Annual Meeting of the PMRG Institute in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 24-26, 2010. The theme for this year's conference is 'Navigating Healthcare's Shifting Currents: Essential Techniques for the Healthcare Marketing Researcher.'

Ga. Business Brokers Discuss Using Retirement Funds to Buy a Business

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Many skilled but unemployed workers have taken advantage of tax laws that enable them to use funds from retirement accounts to buy a new business, and the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) will hear an industry expert describe the process at their Oct. 26 meeting.

AutomotiveExpos.com Launched on October 4, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

TACOMA, Wash. -- Donald Bayeur owns and operates the new website, AutomotiveExpos.com. It serves as an online auto expo site where people seeking automotive insights can go to find answers, and to learn about the many different classic cars of the past and present.

Paul Granito Among 'Best of Best' Financial Advisors Attending Barron's Winner's Circle Top Advisors Summit

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paul Granito, First Vice President, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney was one of approximately 500 financial advisors who were selected by their firms to attend the sixth-annual Barron's Winner's Circle Top Advisors Summit, hosted by Barron's magazine to promote best practices in the industry and the value of advice to the investing public.

RealNerdsReelMovies.com Launched on September 27, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

TULSA, Okla. -- Dylan Woods owns and operates the new website, Real Nerds Reel Movies. It serves as an online community where people seeking movie insights can go to find answers, and to learn about the many different genres of movies and film of the past and present. His website says that every movie lover knows a great movie when they see one.

Get Locked in Now: Manhattan Mortgage Rates at Record Lows

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Jeff Koch, senior loan officer of Preferred Mortgage Corporation, announced this week that Manhattan mortgage rates are at record lows. This information is based on a survey released by Freddie Mac, the second largest mortgage finance company. It reported that 30 and 15-year Manhattan mortgage rates either tied or reached record lows this last week.

IDS Puts Mortgage Industry in Motion to Benefit Atlanta Habitat for Humanity During MBA 97th Annual Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. -- International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, one of the top producers of affordable home ownership opportunities among U.S. Habitat affiliates, have teamed up to challenge attendees at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 97th Annual Convention and Expo to raise $10,000 for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.

NTFS to FAT32 Converter Helps Convert NTFS to FAT32 Partition without Losing Data

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- NTFS to FAT32 Converter, the most professional and reliable tool for converting a file system, has been released by Aomei Technology. Its prominent advantage in an operation - convert NTFS to FAT32 on the condition that the data security is ensured.

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