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Eco-friendly Floor Products Restore Concrete, Flagstone, Saltillo, Brick Patio and Garage Floors

TUCSON, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Design Flooring LLC, a full service flooring contractor, continues to develop innovative floor-restoration services and techniques. Most recently, the company has added a new service that restores old floors - Arizona Clean Tile. During the 1940s and 1950s, many homes were built with colored concrete floors - colors of timeless browns and reds. The colors they used were neutral and continue to be used today, especially in the southwest

Mortgage Banking Systems Releases ProClose Loan Closing Documents with Dynamic Signature Lines

MCLEAN, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Banking Systems, Inc. (MBS), a leading mortgage closing software and technology company, is solving an industry-wide problem for lenders with the release of its most recent innovation to ProClose: Dynamic Signature Technology (DST). Until now, signature lines on mortgage closing documents have been fixed or static. The limitations were painful when signature requirements exceeded the space available, as in a Trust or Power of Attorney.

Grab Your Free Copy of Windows Backup Software to Protect Windows System

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS, security and storage management software producer, launches its free backup software for Windows users - EASEUS Todo Backup - to back up an entire PC and Server for free, including the operating system plus your data, applications, settings and everything! The newly developed free Windows backup software is especially designed for system state backup and system disaster restore by bootable CD, which means users no longer have to worry about a system crash.

‘The Trial of George W Bush’ – Musical Satire for MP3 Player or Mobile Phone, Debuts on Internet

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At last! The trial we've all been waiting for. 'The Trial of George W Bush' is a wicked satire with music, produced, directed and written by composer / humorist Roger Rudenstein. An award-winning composer, Rudenstein announced that he created the Bush satire specifically to be downloaded to MP3 player or mobile phone. It can also be listened to online.

The Utah Education Network and Respondus Partner to Reduce Cheating in Online Exams

REDMOND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Utah Education Network (UEN) has selected Respondus LockDown Browser to reduce common methods of cheating and copying during online assessments. The UEN consortium, which includes the 10 public universities from the Utah System of Higher Education, uses the Blackboard Vista course management system to deliver its online assessments.

LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) Makes Inc. Magazine ‘5000 Fastest-Growing’ List Second Year in a Row

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the economy struggles, LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) reports continued rapid growth. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 1,970 among all companies, and No. 16 among insurance companies, in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the nation. LTCFP made the Inc. 5000 list last year, 2008, as well. Among insurance companies, LTCFP is the fastest-growing one focusing exclusively on long term care insurance sales.

Real Estate Investors Can Find Good Deals on Foreclosure Properties in Many States

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Real estate investors have benefited from the downturn in the real estate market. With high levels of foreclosures dramatically inflating the supply of homes in most states, the prices have dropped and made properties more affordable. In many states, investors can pick up numerous properties with just $500,000. According to information collected by ForeclosureRepos.com, investors can pick up 2, 3, and even more homes in key locations.

SecuGen and Valid Technologies Collaborate to Bring Biometrics to IBM Enterprise Computing Environments

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen and Valid Technologies are pleased to announce a technology and marketing partnership to deliver strong user authentication solutions to IBM enterprise computing customers. As a result of this partnership, the Valid Technologies VSSA® Strong User Authentication solution will include support for SecuGen biometric matching technologies and the SecuGen Hamster family of biometric fingerprint readers.

CA$H-First LTCi Provides First-Day Cash Benefits at Affordable Rates

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenCare USA and American Independent Marketing are pleased to bring you a new portfolio of long-term care products from United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, a Mutual of Omaha company, which features a 'first day' cash benefit at affordable rates. Cash benefit policies have long provided maximum flexibility and peace of mind, but often were viewed as too expensive.

Griffin Pest Solutions to Demonstrate 130 Degree Bed Bug Heat Treatment at Bed Bug Seminar

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Pest Solutions will be performing a live demonstration of its thermal remediation process at 3 p.m. during the Bed Bug Invasion Seminar. Thermal remediation is used to kill bed bugs and other insects by heating rooms to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The process kills all stages in the insect life cycle. The seminar will be held at the Grand Rapids Airport Hilton on August 25, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

‘Wireshark Edition’ Delivers 10Gbps Traffic Record and Replay – nPulse Networks extends PCAP Express Box Product Line

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- nPulse Network Systems, LLC, a leading developer of 10Gbps network sensors for monitoring, forensics and security applications, has announced the 'Wireshark Edition' of its popular PCAP Express Box appliance. Wireshark is the world's most widely-used network protocol analyzer and a reference standard in companies and institutions worldwide.

Perillo Tours Publishes New Off-Season Italy Bargains

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Perillo Tours, the largest operator of escorted journeys to Italy, released its off-season travel brochure for November 2009 - mid-April 2010 - the optimal time for traveling in Italy if you prefer no summer crowds, cooler temperatures and lower travel costs. This year Perillo Tours offers unmatched value with more inclusions than ever including guided visits to Florence's Uffizi Gallery housing the world's top Italian Renaissance art.

Statistics Suggest a Less than Stable Real Estate Market

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings.com provides statistics regarding the most recent foreclosure and real estate prices throughout the United States. Just as the signals about the state of the economy seem to be mixed, the fluctuations in the real estate market do not seem to follow a set pattern either.

Spend More Time Gardening and Less Time Composting with Compost Bags

BALTIMORE, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Are you concerned about the environment, but tired of traditional composting methods? Fear not. Less Work Gardening Inc. announces a new product that allows residential gardeners to speed up the composting process while actually spending less time doing it. Made in the U.S., these Compost Comfort(R) Compost Bags promote quicker composting through air and moisture - the keys to composting - and makes aeration as easy as 1-2-3.

BankForeclosuresSale.com Closely Analyzes Foreclosure Filings in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than midway through 2009, BankForeclosuresSale reports that foreclosure filings are in the millions. When July 2008 foreclosure numbers are compared to July 2009, there is an increase of nearly 32 percent in foreclosure filings. And to date, Bank Foreclosures Sale reports that more than half of that activity has been reported in Nevada, California, Arizona and Florida.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Lists Titan Lenders Corp as Top 50 Service Provider for Mortgage Lenders

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Lenders Corp, an outsource services provider for mortgage lenders and their warehouse line providers has been named a 2009 Top 50 Service Provider by Mortgage Technology magazine. Titan Lenders Corp is one of a specialized few providers of mortgage back office fulfillment services.

TIC Interests, L.P. announces Nutty News for iPhone

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TIC Interests, L.P. announces a new application: Nutty News for iPhone. The cost of the new application is 99 cents. With the new iPhone application readers will be able to read all of the bizarre and wacky news on their iPhone wherever they are. Nutty News for iPhone is updated all day everyday with new weird news stories from all over the world. When someone goes to Nutty News for iPhone, they will see all of the recent news story titles listed and a picture relating to the news story.

MortgageBoard.com Selects mXpo.net 2009 Trade Show for Mortgage Professionals’ Virtual Job Fair Venue

AVENTURA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MortgageBoard.com, the mortgage professionals' career website and Internet employment information resource for job seekers, employers and recruiters will conduct a virtual job fair on October 7 - 8 at mXpo.net 2009, the mortgage industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference and educational content platform flagship event.

Highest Performing Metal Pipes for the Oil Patch with New DuraSeal Product says Ken Sachs

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ask anyone who works on the production side of the oil business and they will tell you the key to success in the oil industry is extracting, producing and transporting, says Ken Sachs. The quicker and more cost effective it is the better. They will also tell you that while production costs can be controlled, well flow rates are often at the mercy of corrosion and pipe wear. A new product called DuralSil, made by DuraSeal.

Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Names Christine Joseph, RN, as Clinical Administrator

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a new multi- specialty outpatient surgery center committed to advancing surgical technologies and patient care available in South Orange County, has named Christine C. Joseph as clinical administrator.

James Allen to Reveal Ground-Breaking Technology That Will Revolutionize E-Commerce!

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com is making an unprecedented leap forward with innovations that promise to leave a lasting impression on the diamond industry and on e-commerce as a whole. These state-of-the-art technologies will make it easier than ever to buy diamond engagement rings online by providing a near-tangible presentation.

World’s Largest Construction Company Selects ENow’s Mailscape for Exchange Management

ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With over a century of experience, and 7 divisions spanning 80 countries, VINCI Construction's unrivaled level of expertise in building, specialized civil and hydraulic engineering, and facilities and project management, has allowed the French company to become the worldwide leader in the construction industry. VINCI Construction is the parent company of VINCI Construction France, whose dynamic growth, particularly in the area of job creation, is aiding in the expansion of VINCI's global presence.

Affinity Healthcare LLC Announces New Physicians for 2009

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove, IL, is pleased to announce the addition of four physicians to the practice: Michael J. Hersh, MD, Gastroenterology; Maria L. Savitt, MD, Internal Medicine; Mark J. Stefaniuk, MD, Family Practice; and Heidi Wehlus, MD, Internal Medicine.

mXpo.net Selects DepthPR to Promote Virtual Mortgage Trade Show to Mortgage Professionals, Mortgage Technology Vendors and Service Providers

AVENTURA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- mXpo, the mortgage industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference, job fair and educational content platform, has partnered with Depth Public Relations as the exclusive public relations provider for its 2009 industry-wide summit and expo for mortgage professionals on October 7 - 8.

Partition Administration and Optimization: Change Partition Size as You Desire

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having a bad experience of low disk space of your system partition or other partitions? Seeking a way to change the partition size of the hard disk to optimize the partition to its full capacity, say, increase / extend / decrease / resize / move the partition of this kind, and so on? Apart from formatting, how does one change partition size as desired? No more worries: EASEUS Partition Master is a partition solution delivering high quality and affordable partition management.

LRM Industries Introduces HydroDome, the Next BIG Thing in Stormwater Management BMPs

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries International, Inc. headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces the introduction of the game-changing HydroDome™ family of stormwater chambers. LRM will show HydroDome for first time from August 18th through the 20th at StormCon®, the annual stormwater conference to be held this year at the Marriott in Anaheim, California.

mXpo.net Hosts Mortgage Lending 2009 Virtual Trade Show

AVENTURA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- mXpo.net, the mortgage industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference, job fair and educational content platform, will host its flagship industry-wide summit and expo for mortgage professionals on October 7 - 8. mXpo invites mortgage professionals from wholesale and retail originators and loan officers, loan processors and back office personnel, executives and owners, to mortgage technology and services vendors.

Entertainment Publisher Neotrope Make Their First Appearance on the Inc. 5000

TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope®, a leading brand identity, content publisher, public relations, SEO, and entertainment technology company, today announced its first appearance on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the top 5,000 fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Between 2005 and 2008, Neotrope achieved a modest 22.5 percent growth rate with less than 5 full-time employees. Neotrope's 2009 Inc. 5000 ranking further enhances the company's long standing reputation for excellence and customer service.

Say Goodbye to System Reinstallation after System Crash with Free System Backup Software

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Have you ever encountered a system crash and spent a lot of time to restore? Say goodbye to that problem now. EASEUS, the security and storage management software producer, launches its free system backup software: EASEUS Todo Backup to solve this problem. The newly developed free backup software is especially designed for system state backup and system disaster restore, which means users no longer have to worry about a system crash.

Write and Remember Releases Note Cards that Express Founding Fathers’ Beliefs about Limited Government

BEDFORD, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Write and Remember (W & R), an innovative company dedicated to educating Americans about historical truths long removed from the public arena, today announced the availability of the first in a series of unique note cards with the following theme - 'The Founding Fathers and Limited Government.' W & R will be releasing note cards and other items demonstrating that America's history is different from what is taught in public schools and universities.

Long-Term Care Leader Joins ‘3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign to Promote LTC Protection for All

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) announces joining the 3 in 4 Need More campaign, which was launched yesterday by the LTC Guild, a social network focusing on the long-term care industry and those served by it. In its advertising and public relations, LTCFP will employ the '3 in 4 Need More' logo and other visuals, publicly available from LTC Guild, to promote affordable long-term care insurance for all Americans.

New Health Reform Campaign Will Support Long-Term Care for All, Because ‘3 in 4 Need More’

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today the LTC Guild announces the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign to promote affordable long-term care insurance for all Americans. 'Health reform will have a big hole in it,' says Jonas Roeser, a founding member, 'if it doesn't embrace the extended-care needs of today's longer-living Americans.'

CareerPerfect.com and Career-Network.com Launch Resume Writing Partnership

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CareerPerfect.com expanded its partner network to include Career-Network, a site that has grown rapidly since its launch four years ago and now encompasses a user base of 1.5 million applicants every month and 1,500 national and industry specific Career-Network job boards. This syndication agreement promises to provide increased exposure for CareerPerfect's flagship professional resume writing services.

ForeclosureDeals.com Reports on Foreclosure Filings for First Half of 2009

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals.com has been closely following and analyzing foreclosure filing data around the nation. For the first half of 2009, the company reports that foreclosure filings were just shy of two million. This number is a nine percent increase from the last six months of 2008 and a 15 percent increase from the first six months of 2008.

A New Kind of Village – An Intern’s Project for Special Equestrians

WARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I wanted to make a difference to improve the rider's experience during my time at Special Equestrians,' states intern Louis Taylor. As part of a unique collaboration between Foundations Community Partnership and Special Equestrians, Louis worked for ten weeks as a student intern for the Summer Youth Corp Program, sponsored through Foundations Community Partnership. During that time he divided his time between intensive classes, and Special Equestrians Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs.

iConcepts Announces Offer in Compromise Software for the EA, CPA and Attorney

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iConcepts, Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise software, announced today, the updated 2009 release of OIC Tax Planner. An interactive desktop application, OIC Tax Planner bundles required forms and current IRS Offer in Compromise regulations in a single product. The system's Fill-in-the-Form platform allows professionals to enter data once and flow data into appropriate schedules, forms, and overflow sheets to generate Form 656. OIC Tax Planner is a component of iConcepts' IRS Collection Suite.

Innovation and Creative Thinking Leads to Cost Effective, Eco friendly, Higher Producing Metal Pipes in the Oil and Other Industries Thanks...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ask anyone who works on the production side of the oil business and they will tell you the key to success in the oil industry is extracting, producing and transporting. The quicker and more cost effective it is the better. They will also tell you that while production costs can be controlled, well flow rates are often at the mercy of corrosion and pipe wear. A new product called DuralSil, made by DuraSeal.

Orange County, NY Doctors Urge Eye Exams During National Cataract Awareness Month

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month, Highland Ophthalmology Associates, in New Windsor, NY, will be offering free Cataract Screenings during the month of August, 2009. Highland Ophthalmology Associates encourages anyone at risk to please participate in their Cataract Awareness Program. 'Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss in Americans 65 and older,' said Mary Davidian, M.D. fellowship trained ophthalmologist at Highland Ophthalmology.

Det-Tronics Releases Versatile Toxic Gas Detector Family

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced the release of the GT3000 toxic gas detector family - a group of electrochemical fixed-point detectors that provide non-intrusive calibration, communication via 4-20mA and HART protocol, the ability to swap sensors without de-classifying hazardous areas, and third-party performance certifications. Det-Tronics is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Bed Bug Epidemic Spawns New Business in New York City

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Bed Bug Busters NY service helps tenants prepare for treatment by exterminators. With the bed bug epidemic which has hit New York City, even within the most upscale buildings, exterminators are busier than ever. Exterminators hand residents very complicated instructions on how to prepare their apartments for treatment, which can be overwhelming to the tenant.

September 11th Charity Ball to Benefit Sick 9/11 Heroes

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The FealGood Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for sick and dying 9/11 Ground Zero First Responders, will hold the FealGood Charity Ball on Friday, September 11, 2009 at New Jersey's Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck. The event has a star-studded celebrity guest list including many professional athletes.

Innovative Michigan Fishing Web Site Seeks and Shares Anglers Secrets

STEVENSVILLE, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michigan fishermen are themselves being caught up in a new community net which is carefully crafted to reel them in hook, line and sinker. Recently spawned Michigan Fish Fanatic, a service of ADCO FLYCAST, is inviting fishermen to cast their wisdom on the waters and let others know about where, when and how to catch their favorite denizens of the deep.

‘Against All Odds’ – A Compelling Tale of Faith and Second Chances

FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New authorized biography chronicles how famed corporate whistleblower Mark Whitacre turned adversity into a gift; becomes champion of self-managed healthcare. Even during Whitacre's darkest days in prison, he considered himself a fortunate man. He had the love of his wife and family and the support of friends. As he tells it now, it took hitting rock bottom and losing everything for him to learn the most valuable lessons in life: family and supportive friends are more important than power and materialism.

PivotPro Launches World’s First Patented Golf Pivot-Training Aid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PivotPro announces the launch of a brand new product - the PivotPro - scheduled to make its debut at the Las Vegas PGA Fall Expo on September 1, 2009. While some golfers may not know it, the pivot is the engine that drives the golf swing. And, with an incorrect pivot comes a poor swing.

Nude Angelina Jolie Park Bench Statue Provides Landmark for Public Breastfeeding

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For World Breastfeeding Week, Phantom-Financial announces the unveiling of a life-size park bench sculpture of Angelina Jolie nude with her twin babies by New York artist Daniel Edwards just minutes from Brad Pitt's own birthplace in the Oklahoma City Metro area in September before its Fall exhibition in London. 'Landmark for Breastfeeding,' inspired by last year's cover of W magazine featuring Angelina Jolie suckling her baby.

M2SYS Biometric Software Solution Selected by GHG Corporation

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, announced today that GHG Corporation, an innovative time tracking software provider, has chosen to provide their customers with M2SYS' Bio-SnapON™ biometric software solution.

Training Company Makes Sense of Complex Hazardous Waste Regulations

LAFAYETTE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present its three-day workshops on Federal and Texas-specific industrial and hazardous waste management. Workshops will be held in Houston, TX on August 19-21 and in Dallas, TX on August 24-26, 2009.

Global Access Launches Easy to Use Photo Book Site

OREM, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Access, a worldwide technology provider, announced the launch of My Memories Cafe. This easy to use site allows people to choose from different themes and templates to create photo books, photo prints, posters, mugs, t-shirts, calendars, puzzles, mural tiles, and much more. The products are then produced by a network of quality suppliers across the country and shipped to the customer.

California Universal Waste Rules Continue to Change

LAFAYETTE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present several two-day Hazardous Waste in California Workshops during the month of September. This course is designed for industries that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in San Diego on September 14-15; Los Angeles on September 17-18; Bakersfield on September 21-22; and Oakland on September 24-25, 2009.

NW Chicago Suburban Affinity Healthcare LLC Opens New Medical Office Building

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare LLC, a multi-specialty medical group practice, with northwest Chicago suburban offices located in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove, IL, began seeing patients today at its newly constructed 64,860 square foot medical office building, situated on 6.3 acres at 1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL., within The Corporate Grove business park.

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