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Loan-Score's PPE and AUS Platforms Integrated into Calyx Point

Calyx Software, the preferred mortgage solution provider for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers, and Loan-Score Decisioning Systems, an enterprise-class pricing and automated underwriting provider, announced that the two companies have integrated their respective loan origination system and automated underwriting system.

Savannah Economic Development Authority Board of Directors names new President and CEO

The Savannah Economic Development Authority's (SEDA) Board of Directors voted unanimously today to approve the recommendation from SEDA's Succession Planning Committee to name Steven W. Weathers the Authority's next president and CEO.

MentalHealthHealing.com Launched on September 20, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

MentalHealthHealing offers sound and experienced, professional advice when it comes to mental health healing and mental health issues, such as mental wellness, mental illnesses, and mental disorders. Silvia Trana-Felipes, LMHC asks that anyone and everyone interested in mental health to check out her new website and offer feedback.

U.S. Residential Group Expands Property Base Throughout The United States

DALLAS, Texas -- U.S. Residential Group - a full-service, fee-based multi-family management company with corporate offices in Texas, California and Connecticut - has been awarded the contracts on over 8,300 units over the last 60 days. Located coast-to-coast, these properties represent the full spectrum of conventional, affordable and special services properties and include both large and small multi-family communities.

Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group Produce Live-action Book Trailer for Night of the Living Trekkies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group recently produced the book trailer 'Night of the Living Trekkies' for Quirk Books publishing. The trailer, which was released on Sept. 14 has already had more than 90,000 views on YouTube and has received raving reviews from the blogosphere.

Sharewell L.P. Completes the Purchase of its Electro-Trac EM Technology from E-Spectrum Technologies, Inc.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Sharewell L.P. is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of the patented, proprietary EM MWD technology jointly developed pursuant to an exclusive license agreement between E-Spectrum Technologies and Sharewell L.P.

McLean County Illinois Property Owners Alerted to Mine Subsidence Risk

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Some homes in McLean County may be at risk for mine subsidence, according to the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF). Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside. Homes built in close proximity to these mines are subject to foundation or structural damage, which may cost thousands of dollars to repair.

IDS Sets New Record for Mortgage Document Package Preparation in August

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, experienced another high-volume month in August and hit a new single-day record on August 26 due to record low mortgage rates and an increase in new clients.

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor today announced that it has met or exceeded compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, earning the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. This is the second accreditation for Renaissance, the multispecialty ambulatory surgery center opened in August 2010 with its accreditation from IMQ.

CMI Offers Custom Decision Pathway Modeling Simulator

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI has begun offering a new proprietary Decision Pathway Modeling Simulator that enables its clients to evaluate the potential impact of hypothetical strategic business decisions and competitive scenarios. This new desktop application puts Decision Pathway Modeling insights in the hands of clients, furthering CMI's commitment to delivering research that drive results.

Just in Time for the Elections – Justice for All

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The elections are just around the corner and with them comes the timely release of a new book by Dr. Erin Gilliland, 'Justice for All - Saving Justice in America' (ISBN: 978-1-60264-634-6) that focuses on hot-button issues such as illegal immigration, healthcare reform and government debt.

EASEUS Software Finds Success with OEM Model in Data Recovery Software Market

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- EASEUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, finds great success with their OEM model. Since it introduced OEM as one of its cooperative ways for its data recovery software, the company has successfully expanded its data recovery software market with partners.

Wall Street Whiz Kid to Pay Legal Bill to Defend Jets Superfan Fireman Ed Against Possible Charges

WALL, N.J. -- 'Wall Street Whiz Kid' Peter Grandich, who works with current and former NY Jets and NY Giants, has come to the aid of Jets Superfan 'Fireman Ed,' who may be facing assault charges for allegedly shoving a Giants fan at the August 16 Giants-Jets preseason game at the new Meadowlands Stadium.

BCA to Celebrate its 7th Annual Global Food and Wine Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2010 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The BCA will celebrate its 7th annual Global Food and Wine Experience. During this event, over 50 chefs, wine merchants, and hundreds of food connoisseurs will join together to create a platform for extraordinary culinary exploration. As part of the event's unique experience, more than 75 culinary students will be working side-by-side with premier industry professionals as they prepare the latest trends in cuisine.

NHL's Ron Greschner Joins Trinity Financial Advisory Board

WALL, N.J. -- Peter Grandich, founder of Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Company, Atlantic Avenue, announced that former NHL New York Ranger hockey player Ron Greschner has joined the company's advisory board.

E'shee Clinical Esthetic Launches Groundbreaking Cellular Repairing Night Cream

SOMERVILLE, N.J. -- The benchmark in a new generation of anti-aging is here - E'shee Cellular Repairing Night Cream. This new skin care product is the culmination of cutting-edge research in stem cell technology and anti-aging medicine. It utilizes the most advanced technology in skin care.

First Houston Flamenco Festival

HOUSTON, Texas -- In keeping with its mission to teach, preserve and promote Flamenco in its most authentic form, Del Espadin Flamenco and Spanish Dance Academy is proud to present Houston's very first Flamenco Festival. From Thursday, October 28th, to Sunday, October 31st, Houston flamenco lovers and students will have the opportunity to experience first-hand all the passion and excitement of true 'flamenco puro.'

Hardin and Pope Counties Targeted for Mine Subsidence Education

ROSICLARE, Ill. -- In its continuing effort to educate Illinois property owners, the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) announced that residents of Hardin and Pope Counties should be aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned, underground mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence.

LTC Financial Partners Teams with eWomenNetwork to Provide Free Long Term Care Information

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Women have special long term care needs -- but not just because they often come down with longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities. When there's no long term care insurance for a couple or family members, women typically end up as the default, unpaid caregivers. 'Lack of LTC insurance not only hurts women when they themselves need care,' says Denise Gott, Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners LLC.

Belly Dance Workshop with Suhaila Salimpour

HOUSTON, Texas -- Soraya's School of Belly Dance will host a workshop taught by internationally acclaimed belly dancer Suhaila Salimpour on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, 2010. Ms. Salimpour is a well-known performer, teacher and choreographer of belly dance.

Handcrafted Chicken Coops Offers Affordable Solutions for Backyard Chicken Farmers

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- A new home-farming trend sweeping North America is seeing chicken coops and small flocks of chickens appearing in suburban backyards. In support of this home-grown movement, Handcrafted Chicken Coops is offering affordable, portable chicken coops to backyard and urban chicken farmers.

Ferret Lovers to Meet in Concord as New Ferret Research is Released from Sacramento State University

LA MESA, Calif. -- A press conference has been announced for Noon on Saturday, Sept. 25th by LegalizeFerrets, calling on Governor Schwarzenegger to lift the ferret ban before he leaves office and asking (again) the respective Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman campaigns to address the issue.

Log Home Book Authors to Sign Books at Denver Log Home Show on Oct 2, 2010

LOVELAND, Colo. -- PixyJack Press, a Colorado independent publisher, announces an upcoming book signing with two log-home book authors, Roland Sweet and Rex A. Ewing, at the Denver Log and Timber Home Show on Oct. 2, 2010. Industry insider Roland Sweet reveals 30 steps to success in his newly released book, 'Log Home Secrets of Success: An Insider's Guide to Making Your Dream Home a Reality' (ISBN: 978-0-9773724-7-8).

New Alameda Charter School Earns Top API Scores

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Nea Community Learning Center earned an API score of 839 following its first year in operation, making it among the top achieving schools in the Alameda Unified School District. Nea, which opened its doors in 2009 to offer innovative, community-based learning in a diverse environment, serves 346 learners in grades K-10.

Source Code for Sale – Grab Chance to Enter Huge and Potentially Lucrative Data Recovery Market

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- EASEUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, is now offering business cooperation in its data recovery software source code sales to meet the unique needs of different developers and organizations. And this source code sales offering will give you full right to edit, change the source code or integrate it with other software.

Marketing Strategy Expert Dawn Westerberg to Present Workshop on Social Media for Nonprofits

AUSTIN, Texas -- Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC, will present two sessions on marketing strategy employing social media and online marketing for nonprofits at the Fourth Annual High Road to Success Conference to be held in St. Louis, MO, October 20-22 2010 for nonprofit professionals.

Residents of Henry County May Be at Risk for Mine Subsidence

KEWANEE, Ill. -- The Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) is expanding its consumer education campaign to make residents of Henry County aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence. Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside.

Jeff Sheng In-Person Signings for A and I Books' – 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Artist Jeff Sheng will be signing copies of his ground-breaking book 'DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL: Volume 1' (ISBN-13: 978-0-9844474-1-1) this month at two events sponsored by A&I Books. Hennesey and Ingalls, Hollywood Store on Sept. 25; and West Hollywood Book Fair, Sept. 26.

Ancona Jewelers Launches New Collection – Sip, Savor and Sparkle

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Looking for a night out with the girls? Ancona Jewelers is excited to announce a launch party for a brand new, beautiful and versatile collection - 18k925 - an addition to the Tacori brand. This event takes place on October 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Ancona Jewelers, 1570 West Lake Street, Addison, IL.

Film Buffs Get Ready for 22nd Pan African Film and Television Festival (FESPACO)

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Filmmakers, producers, distributors and fans will gather in Ouagadougou for the 22nd Pan African Film and Television festival, February 26 - March 5, 2011. The official travel agency for the festival, New York based Access Africa, Inc., is offering a 10-day air/land package on Air Maroc.

IDS President Foresees APR Calculation Challenges in Reg Z Updates; Calls for Clarification from FRB for Mortgage Lenders

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Curt Doman, president of International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, warns interim change to Regulation Z, also known as the Truth in Lending Act (R-1366), could make it more difficult for lenders to accurately calculate an APR for closed end real property transactions.

PowerFlite Launches Next Stage of Windsor Place Intro Campaign

QUINCY, Mass. -- Advertising, branding and design firm PowerFlite Communications has launched the next stage of its comprehensive brand introduction campaign for Windsor Place of Wilmington, a premium assisted living residence in Wilmington, MA. Beginning with developing the name and core identity, PowerFlite's original campaign included everything from radio, print, and sales kits.

DJ Jimmy Stewart Jr. and Sesene Entertainment Spin for a Cause

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- DJ Jimmy Stewart Jr. and Sesene Entertainment are joining forces at a free fundraising event to support the victims of the San Bruno, CA fires. The event is scheduled for September 25 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the San Bruno Recreational Center and San Bruno City Park at 251 City Park Way.

Bondroff Realty International Merges into Elite Pacific Properties

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Elite Pacific Properties, a fast-growing boutique Oahu real estate firm specializing in mid- to high-end real estate, announced today that it has merged with Bondroff Realty International. Christine Bondroff, President of Bondroff Realty, has joined Elite Pacific Properties as Director of Business Development.

J and S Recycling Rallies to Support San Bruno, California Fire Victims

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On September 9, 2010 at least four people were killed and many more injured when a Pacific Gas & Electric gas pipeline allegedly exploded and started a fire that destroyed a San Bruno, California neighborhood. As a result, regional businesses such as J&S Recycling are jumping into action and sponsoring a rally for San Bruno on September 25.

Responsible Employers Know that Retaining Good Latino Workers Means Benefits that Make Sense

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Changing the entire landscape to protect Latino laborers' payroll is the mission of the new iGlobal Prepaid Visa Card and its initial launch in the Central Valley of California. According to founder, Robert Acosta, whose parents worked the citrus fields of Southern California, 'The exploitation of Latino workers ... is over.'

Unified Grocers Endorses WIN Rewards as a Key Loyalty Initiative

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Electronic Scrip Inc. (ESI), a leading loyalty provider for over a decade, announced a joint initiative with Unified Grocers, offering its WIN Rewards Loyalty platform to all Unified members. Unified, a retailer-owned grocery distributor, serves approximately 500 retail members and supplies approximately 3,000 store locations in the western United States.

Taycor Beats Other Equipment Leasing Companies for Small Business Equipment Financing – Especially in This Tough Economy

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Many business owners don't realize that funding is still available for equipment purchases, even if the banks are turning them down,' says Bob Skibinski, CEO of Taycor Financial. 'Unlike other equipment leasing companies, here at Taycor, we are getting deals done for our clients every day; which means you are going to get the new piece of equipment you need, and you are going to get it fast.'

CarsAndExercising.com Launched on September 10, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

WINTERVILLE, N.C. -- CarsAndExercising is a recently created Web site intended to serve as the online resource for car lovers and exercise enthusiasts; thus, it is about 'Cars and Exercising.' Founded by Leroy Daniels, his Web site sets out to highlight the importance of exercise for children, teenagers, and adults.

Integrative Logic Named to the Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Inc. magazine has ranked Integrative Logic 1,967 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

Voices.com Grows by 228 percent, Ranks Number 34 on the PROFIT HOT 50

TORONTO, Canada -- Voices.com, one of Canada's fastest growing digital media companies, has been recognized in PROFIT Magazine's '11th Annual PROFIT HOT 50.' For the second year in a row, digital media company Voices.com ranks on the definitive list of emerging growth ventures.

AandI Books and West Hollywood Book Fair Open New Chapter for Photo Books

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A&I Books is proud to announce its sponsorship and first-time participation in the 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair, Sunday, September 26, 2010. A division of A&I Photographic and Digital, A&I Books is a leading printer and publisher of photography books.

Uncertainty Hampering Small Businesses, Expert Tells Georgia Business Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Political and economic uncertainty are hampering small businesses in Georgia, says Patrick Gartland, a former official of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Administration, who will speak on Sept. 28 to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers.

Pathbuilders to Deliver Four Talent Management Sessions at 20th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Pathbuilders, Inc. is a Silver Sponsor of the 20th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference on Oct. 18-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. On Oct. 19, Pathbuilders will sponsor the Talent Management Track, during which they will host industry-leading speakers as they deliver exciting new insights and strategies for managing talent in the new economy.

Springfield CPA Jeannie Huckstep Selected to Chair the Information Technology Committee of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Jeannie Huckstep CPA has been named to serve as chair of the Information Technology Committee for the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, or MSCPA, for its 2010-2012 term. Huckstep is the founder of Huckstep and Associates, LLC, a CPA and software technology consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri

INNOVATE Conference to Help Non-Profits Improve Productivity from Popular Sage Non-Profit Software

PATTERSON, N.Y. -- The 6th annual INNOVATE conference will be held for the first time in Chicago October 7-8. INNOVATE is a two-day conference for non-profit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software like Sage MIP Fund Accounting and operational best practices, hosted by JMT Consulting Group of Patterson.

Whiteflash.com Offers Red Hot Fall Promotion

HOUSTON, Texas -- Online jewelry retailer Whiteflash Inc. offers customers a complimentary pair of platinum and diamond stud earrings with the purchase of award-winning 'Jennifer' platinum and diamond engagement ring from Designs by Vatche.

WintervilleRecreationalCenter.com Launched on September 3, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

WINTERVILLE, N.C. -- One man has a vision: his name is Leroy Daniels. That vision is to build a Recreational Center in Winterville, North Carolina that focuses on children; children that need guidance and good role models to help them stay on the right track to finish school, stay active, and prosper into health adults.

Holistic Pet Care for Dog Scratching, Dog Itching, Dog Genital Licking and Feline IBD Helps

LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Holistic pet care for dog scratching, dog itching, dog genital licking and feline IBD can provide much needed relief for sick cats and dogs, says Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist at Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist. Davis and Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. David Gordon are hosting a holistic pet care seminar to benefit homeless animals on Saturday September 25th in Lake Forest, Calif.

Lion Technology Presenting Hazardous Waste Management Fall Workshops for Midwest Companies

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Fines and penalties are on the rise for facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. An Illinois recycling facility faces a $700,000 fine for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations (EPA 5/6/10). Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September.

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