Teen Artist Benefit to Aid Haiti and Chile
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- The catastrophic earthquakes that hit Haiti on January 12 and Chile on February 27 left both countries struggling and in need of resources and economic relief. Local teen performers and young Hollywood celebrities are unifying their talents in an effort to make a difference. Through music, dance and laughter, Teen Artist Benefit (TAB), produced by Joe M. Loera, will become part of the worldwide movement to bring aid to the Haitian and Chilean people by raising money for the American Red Cross.
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Amir M. Karam Named 2010 Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch and Coast Magazine
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Dr. Amir M. Karam has received the 2010 Readers Choice Award and named the 2010 Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Ranch and Coast Magazine. The annual honor is awarded by readership voters of Ranch and Coast Magazine and featured in the '2010 Best of in Health and Beauty Section' of the March edition. The publication highlights practices that exemplify excellence in their specialty and have a high level of patient satisfaction.
32-Year-Old Embarks on Photo-Journey Across America – He Took His First Photos Falling Out of a Plane
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Thirty-two-year-old Wil Fernandez calls himself 'the youngest Winnebago owner in America.' He should know, since every week or two he pulls his 31-foot rig into the outskirts of a different American town, parks, and sets up shop. Fernandez is a life photographer, embarked on a year-long enterprise to travel the U.S. from coast-to-coast and back again.
Business & Decision Announces the Launch of its New 'Life Science ERP Solution' for North America
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- As a part of Business and Decision's ongoing focus in the Life Science market, today it announces the launch of a new Life Science ERP solution for Dynamics AX. This solution, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, has been designed to address the primary business process needs of a Life Science / Medical Device organization.
Site Monitors Web Activity to Predict Cultural Trends
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- World Mind Network today announced a new Web site which monitors activity to help predict cultural trends. The Internet has given mankind a lot of benefits, but one that may go somewhat unrecognized is its ability to predict where Society is headed, based on tracking every day's top news stories, Twitter feeds, blog posts, music downloads, videos, books, Web searches, social network posts, and Web sites.
New Book Release Tells the Heartbreaking True Story of a Survivor of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Altar Boy Altered Life' (ISBN 978-159858-724-1, Dog Ear Publishing) is a new book released by author David Price. When he becomes depressed and suicidal in 1993 at age 28, David Price decides to seek therapy. During his sessions David begins to uncover repressed memories of being sexually abused as a teen (1979-1984) by a trusted and well-loved Catholic priest.
More than 4 Million Families Face Foreclosure
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Data published by ForeclosureListings comparing February 2010 to January 2010 shows that Texas has witnessed the highest increase in foreclosures with a rise of 35.3 percent, followed by Michigan at 17.54 percent, California at 11.93 percent, and Florida at 4.71 percent increases. Georgia actually showed a decrease of 5.55 percent and Arkansas showed the largest drop in foreclosures down 28.6 percent.
REMIS AMERICA Invests in Production, Creates Jobs
ELKHART, Ind. -- REMIS AMERICA, a leader in energy efficient products for grocery retailers, is proud to announce that it has opened a new production line at its Elkhart, Indiana headquarters. This new 35,000 square foot facility represents a multi-million dollar investment and has created over 25 new jobs since the company's inception in February of 2009. Additionally, the company's business model forecasts an impressive 30+ new hires by year's end 2011.
Pacific West Management, Inc. Joins U.S. Residential Group, Inc. to Serve Multi-Family Industry Nationwide
DALLAS, Texas -- Pacific West Management, Inc. is pleased to announce its affiliation with U.S. Residential Group, Inc., a Dallas-based company established to provide multi-family real estate services on a nationwide scale. U.S. Residential Group is a full-service, fee-based management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities.
Sher Institute Donating Free IVF Cycles at Upcoming Seminars
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) is donating free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming seminars in New Jersey, Texas and Pennsylvania. The initiative reflects Sher Institute's desire to help patients who are in need of treatment but can't afford it during these tough economic times. Sher Institute plans to roll out the free cycle program to all of the SIRM centers around the country.
Extend Windows Server 2008 with EASEUS Partition Master Server, No Tweaking, No Fuss!
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Many IT managers ask: is a Windows Server 2008 partition manager available? Windows server 2008, which has expanded existing technology and added new features to enable organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures, is often the platform of choice for many server users. Therefore, a Windows server partition manager will definitely be an essential tool for efficient Windows server 2008 hard disk management.
Starlight's Annual 'A Stellar Night' Gala Honored Colgate's Noel R. Wallace, CPK's Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- At Starlight Children's Foundation's annual 'A Stellar Night' gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at The Century Plaza Hyatt Regency Hotel, Starlight presented Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of California Pizza Kitchen, with its 2010 'Heart of Gold Award' and Noel R. Wallace, President, North America and Global Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive Company, with its 'Jacki Carlish Humanitarian of the Year Award.'
Forming Strong Relationships is Key to Success and Fulfillment for Women
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Author Cari Kaufman has a message: while Facebook may have increased the sheer volume of people you are in contact with, only intentional interactions will create the deep, meaningful friendships we all need to find joy in uncertain times. In her new book, 'Living Life with Strings Attached' (IBSN: 978-0-557-31564-2), Cari explains how the cultural trend of superficial and uncommitted associations has left us feeling lonely and disconnected.
Allstar Coaches Reports Florida RV Rentals at Highest Level in Years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Florida RV rentals are approaching the highest levels since 2006, according to Florida based RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches. 'Compared to the past few years, RV rentals across the board are way up and at the highest levels we've seen in quite some time,' said CEO Rob Tischler. Allstar Coaches is also reporting substantial increases in reservations for their California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania RV rentals.
Interactive Web Site Provides Resources So Seniors May Age in Place
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. -- Live-At-Home.com, a free Web site designed to assist seniors with aging at home, announced this week a recent expansion of its site's resources and content. Live-At-Home places an emphasis on health care and related issues of aging in place. Practical information is provided in an easy-to-use format and experts are available to answer individual questions.
Del Mar DataTrac President Rob Katz Adds Technology Perspective to March 29 'Lykken On Lending' Hedging Segment
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Rob Katz, president of Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, will be a featured guest of the Lykken on Lending Internet radio program on Monday, March 29 at noon Central Time. Katz will discuss the role that automated mortgage lending technology plays in supporting mortgage banker hedging strategies.
Breathe California Announces State-Wide Media Call on Tuberculosis for World TB Day
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Tuberculosis (TB) is still a global and local threat. Hear the latest global, U.S., California, and local trends in TB, and recommendations from the experts. Breathe California is hosting a state-wide Media Call on Tuberculosis on Tuesday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. PDT. March 24th is World TB Day.
Entertainment Industry Signs on for Sample Digital's daxD3 System
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- One year after unveiling its new dax|D3 digital production workflow system, Sample Digital announces full adoption by its production clients, including the industry's major film studios, broadcast networks and production companies. The platform now supports a community of more than 7,500 individual users, and more than 50 companies, making Sample Digital the leader in its field and dax|D3 the most widely used digital production workflow system.
K. Gabriel Heiser, Author of 'Medicaid Secrets,' to Discuss Medicaid Planning on the John Stossel Fox-TV Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- K. Gabriel Heiser, attorney and author of the best-selling book 'How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets' (Phylius Press 2010; ISBN: 978-0979080159), will be interviewed on the John Stossel Fox TV show Stossel, on Thursday, March 25.
KnowledgeAdvisors Named Finalist by U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award
CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award as named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
IDS Hires Ali Knudsen as Marketing Communications Manager
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor for closing documents, initial disclosures and reverse documents, announced that Ali Knudsen has joined the company to lead its marketing communication efforts. As marketing communications manager, Knudsen is responsible for internal and external communications, tradeshow marketing, public relations and media relations.
Telecommunications Capital Expenditures Spending to Hit $224 Billion by 2015, says Insight Research
BOONTON, N.J. -- Capital expenditures (CAPEX) by telecommunications service providers globally is expected to increase at a compounded rate of 2.4 percent, from $199.6 billion in 2010 to $224.5 billion in 2015, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. According to the new market study, CAPEX in the various global regions will be very uneven with major sectors slowing or declining. However, the global spending picture is expected to remain positive.
iConcepts Announces Network Version of Offer in Compromise Software for the EA, CPA and Attorney
MAPLE GLEN, Pa. -- iConcepts, Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise software, announced today the release of OIC Tax Planner 2010. More comprehensive, powerful and flexible, the software has been completely redesigned. Dynamic updates can be made directly from the Web. And for tax offices with multiple users, an easily installable network version is also available.
B.E. Publishing Launches 100 Percent Web-Based Keyboarding Software for Schools
WARWICK, R.I. -- EduTyping, a new and innovative keyboarding software for schools, is rewriting the rules for students and teachers' keyboarding classrooms. B.E. Publishing's EduTyping requires no textbooks or paper; it's strictly online technology that provides students with the flexibility of doing assignments at school or home by simply logging in with a user name and password.
Mortgage Lending Automation and System of Record Provider Del Mar DataTrac Exhibits Electronic Document Management at ICBA
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, will exhibit and demonstrate its 'zero defect' mortgage lending workflow automation platform and electronic document management system, DataTrac, at the 2010 ICBA National Convention in Orlando.
Facebook-Style Networking Platform Bridges the Gap for Foundations and Philanthropists
NASSAU, Bahamas -- It was the Clinton Global Initiative in New York that inspired Jane Siebels, founder iGivingWorld, to create an invitation-only, secure social media Web site to connect philanthropists and foundations around the globe. While there were so many people who attended the Global initiative, there were still so many more people to connect.
SecuGen Releases the iD-USB SC Combination Biometric Fingerprint and Smart Card Reader
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce the availability of the SecuGen iD-USB SC, a combined fingerprint reader and smart card reader. The iD-USB SC is a ready to use USB device that facilitates dual-factor authentication right out of the box. The new unit is targeted at the rapidly growing number of projects and applications that combine fingerprint biometrics with smart cards.
Georgia Chamber President to Speak to Georgia Brokers on Keys to Economic Growth
ATLANTA, Ga. -- The President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, George M. Israel III, will speak on March 30 to the state's largest association of business brokers, GABB, on ways Georgia can recover economically by remaining a place where businesses can thrive. The Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) is the state's only professional organization and Multiple Listing Service dedicated to buying and selling businesses and franchises.
Naples Hotel Group to Offer Hotel Management, Turnaround, and Development
NAPLES, Fla. -- Naples Hotel Development and Management Co. announces the formation of Naples Hotel Group (NHG), a fully integrated Hotel Management, Turnaround, and Development company with offices in Naples, Houston and Vero Beach. The new company will provide years of experience, expertise, and proven abilities to hotel owners and operators throughout the United States.
Authernative Granted US and Japanese Patents for User Authentication
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Authernative, Inc., a leading developer of innovative user authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that it recently has been granted three patents, two from the United States Patent Office and one from the Japanese Patent Office for its user authentication methods.
The Future of Theater is Looking Up with Suspended Cirque
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Suspended Cirque is New York City's first Aerial Circus Theater troupe. Aerial Circus Theater, sometimes called 'Nouveau Cirque,' has already become an established performance genre outside of the U.S. thanks to performance companies like Cirkus Cirkor of Sweden, Seven Fingers and Cirque Eloize of Canada, and the Thieree family of France. Using narrative, song and choreography along with the circus acts, these troupes create their shows through the individuality and the artistry of the performers.
EASEUS Partition Master – Professional Partition Manager to Relieve Your 'C Drive is Full' Headache
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Just like one IT editor stated: although it is not likely a daily activity to resize, move, create, change, copy, format and extend a system partition or non-system partition on your desktop, eventually you need one reliable professional partition management application to help you manage system or non-system disks under Microsoft Windows. Especially when the computer indicates 'C drive is full,' or out of space.
Newt Gingrich Names Dr. Jim Garlow to Chair Renewing American Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich today named Dr. Jim Garlow as Chairman of Renewing American Leadership (ReAL), the non-profit organization Gingrich created. Dr. Garlow is an author, communicator, commentator, historian, and cultural observer. For the last 14 years, he has served as Senior Pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, Calif., and will continue to do so.
U.S. Residential Group, Inc. Formed to Serve Multi-Family Industry Nationwide
DALLAS, Texas -- U.S. Residential Group, Inc., a company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has been formed to provide management and real estate services to the multi-family housing industry nationwide. USRG is a full-service, fee-based management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities.
Muscle Mechanics Promotes Positive Health in Negative Economic Environment
HOUSTON, Texas -- The current state of the economy continues to be on the minds of many. And, while the primary focus is on the financial bottom line, an even more worrisome impact of a poor economy is poor health. Muscle Mechanics works to alleviate some contributing stressors. Today, people are faced with some of life's toughest challenges.
Largest Class to Date Graduates from Pathbuilders' Percepta Program
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Seventy-two women graduated on March 2 from Pathbuilders' 2009-10 Percepta class. Percepta is a six-month program that prepares women for leadership positions in their companies by providing group mentoring and educational seminars combined with program-wide network building. Junior-executive high-potential women were paired with executive-level mentors who helped guide their development and position them to have greater impact on their companies. The graduation took place Atlanta.
Epeius Biotechnologies Receives Notice of Patent Allowance for Tumor-Targeted Cancer Vaccines
SAN MARINO, Calif. -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, received a notice of allowance from the USPTO for a crucial patent covering its leading tumor-targeted vaccine technology for cancer immunotherapy. The issuance of this valuable patent protection for tumor targeted immunotherapy follows on the heels of two international patents covering targeted gene medicine in the U.S. and Europe.
Voices.com Releases Mobile App for iPhone, iPod and BlackBerry
TORONTO, Canada -- Voices.com is joining the mobile revolution with its own app to showcase its roster of over 25,000 voiceover talent by making MP3 audio samples available with the touch of a finger. Voices' mobile application, or 'app' as they are commonly called, is fundamentally changing how audio and video producers search for, audition and hire professional voiceover talent.
Singer-Songwriter Gabe Hizer to Release New Album, 'Persistence of Memory'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gabe Hizer releases comical animated cartoon for first single from his new album. Two years ago, Gabe Hizer packed up his life and moved to Mexico with the intention of going into retirement after a long career in the law. After spending only four months in a small picturesque town, he was caught unawares and emerged with a reignited passion for music, including several new songs.
Parenting and Human Development Expert Launches Web Site for Expectant Parents
GRANVILLE, Ohio -- In response to a growing demand for high-end, comfortable nursing products; fashionable, organic and healthy baby products; and helpful parenting tips and resources, this week, Buddy Boutique announced the launch of its new Web site: BuddyBoutique.com.
Long Term Care Insurance Leader Seeks 320 New Agents in 2010, Following Strong 2009 Growth
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- In an economy that seems stuck on stagnate, business is booming, thank you, for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. In fact, 2009's growth was so strong and the future so promising, the firm seeks to expand its army of agents by 300 this year, an increase of about 60 percent over last year.
Backbone Announces Next Generation Steganography Detection System
FAIRMONT, W.Va. -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce availability of the next generation of their network security appliance for detecting steganography in real-time. The Steganography Analyzer Real-time Scanner, StegAlyzerRTS, developed in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) is the only commercially available real-time steganography detection system in the world. The latest generation of StegAlyzerRTS is capable of operating on networks with throughput of 100Mbps.
CoreObjects Receives Project Management Institute's 'Excellence Award' for Diabetes Contribution
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- CoreObjects is proud to announce the achievement of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) 'Excellence Award' for their role in helping launch a product that enhances the quality of life for patients suffering from diabetes. CoreObjects and their customer Piramal Healthcare shared PMI's 'Project Management Excellence Award' for their management of the concept and development of the HbA1c Blood Sugar Analysis device, designed for diabetes patients.
Authernative, Inc. Selected as Subcontractor to Stanley on GSA Alliant Contract Vehicle
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Authernative, Inc., a leading provider of user authentication and identity management solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a subcontractor on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Alliant contract that was awarded to Stanley, Inc. (NYSE:SXE) in 2009. Authernative provides innovative user authentication and identity management solutions helping overcome the authentication security, usability, and TCO challenges.
Financial Foundation Group and Special Olympics Hoop it up at Tournament
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Financial Foundation Group (FFG) started their year with some familiar athletes as they volunteered in this year's Special Olympics Basketball Competition. This is the third athletic competition FFG - San Antonio has been a part of within the last two quarters. Nearly 200 local athletes competed in this year's basketball competition that was held February 19th and 20th at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center located on the Fort Sam Houston Army Base.
Taycor Financial Announces New Lease Program with TOMI Environmental Solutions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Taycor Financial is a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing and has launched a nationwide leasing program for TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., a global green leader in infectious disease control and surface and air remediation equipment. Founded in 1997, with offices in Los Angeles, Calif. and Boston, Mass., Taycor Financial is a fiscally sound and economically responsible partner for all forms of equipment financing solutions.
Interim HealthCare Opens New Franchise Office in Detroit, Michigan
SUNRISE, Fla. -- While the economy has forced many businesses to cut back, Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation's leading health care franchise company, is expanding. Interim HealthCare announced the opening of a new franchise to serve the home care needs in the Detroit, Michigan area. 'As the population continues to age, the need for home care services becomes even greater,' said new owner Mojeeb Shahbain.
Art Lennig to Lead Georgia Association of Business Brokers
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Art Lennig, a regional director of Murphy Business and Financial Corporation, has been elected president of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) for 2010. GABB is the state's only professional organization and Multiple Listing Service dedicated to buying and selling businesses and franchises.
New Book Encourages the Starting of a New Beginning
FORT WORTH, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you have a friend or loved one who is ready for a new start, please consider the inspirational book 'Getting Up & Starting Over' (ISBN: 978-0-9842743-0-7, Trading Life Publishing) by Steven D. Smallwood. Sometimes it takes a third party to speak the same things we speak to our loved ones over and over. In this inspirational book about starting over, in his own conversational approach, Steven shares his thoughts on getting up wherever you may find yourself in life's journey.
Cheap Travel How To's with Bill Miller, CheapOair Expert
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bill Miller, VP of Strategic Partnerships for CheapOair has been making nationwide headlines offering travel tips for all types of travelers including budget travelers. Today's economy is challenging and leisure travelers on a budget are worried about taking a much needed vacation. Mr. Miller has provided the how to's of cheap travel to allay their concerns.
