Cindy Holden
Cindy Holden has been an editor with the Neotrope News Network since 2004, and previously managed news content on Send2Press® Newswire. She is a part time photographer, and was born and raised in California.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Issues Statement On City's Largest 'Operation Pothole'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilmember Tony Cardenas filled a pothole at the intersection of Gilmore and Cedros streets...
Invention for Shirtless Politicians
BUFFALO, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for Father's Day get the man in your life the world's first handheld extendable tripod, the Quik Pod, by Fromm Works Inc. He can photograph himself shirtless and be properly centered in each photo. Great for Twitter feeds. Converts to a tabletop tripod stand when hands are not available to hold the camera.
California Budget Committee Attempts to Prohibit Gold Mining Science, says Gold Pan California
CONCORD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop in the Bay Area, has been building inventory of gold mining equipment in anticipation of the season re-opening in November. That anticipation is quickly fading and scorn for the California Legislature is taking its place, for owner Mike Dunn. Pointing to a hefty 1,500-page scientific report, Dunn declares 'The Legislature is trying to prohibit the science from being published. This is an arrant betrayal of the public trust!'
IIHS Tests Prove Toyota Tundra’s Toughness
MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Toyota truck fans know that the Tundra pickup is one tough hombre, but a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) test revealed just how strong it is. Available at New Country Toyota of Clifton Park, the 2011 Toyota Tundra was one of just two large pickups to be named an IIHS Top Safety Pick after passing the institute's roof crush test.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buyables is a brand new start-up, e-commerce venture and its research and development team needs savvy shoppers to test out its new online shopping site. The team at Buyables, LLC is currently working to provide a unique and much improved online shopping experience.
New Topless Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Teases Fans
HARTFORD, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Already an object of envy and lust among auto enthusiasts, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar is causing a stir as the first official pictures of its new topless body circulate the internet. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and arrive at Mercedes-Benz dealerships like New Country Mercedes-Benz this fall.
PLP’s Blueprint for Change Program Helps Reprographers Profit From CIM
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PLP Digital Systems is expanding its Blueprint for Change program to help reprographers meet today's demands for Construction Information Management (CIM). This four-month marketing strategy program, which piloted in 2010, is now accepting applications for the 2011 session.
Cabbies Fight for Right to Drive a Lexus in Big Apple
WESTPORT, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a select few New York City cab drivers, only a Lexus will do, and now the New York Times is reporting that the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission is trying to deny them the privilege of driving the luxury vehicle on the job. Available to the general public at Connecticut Lexus dealers like New Country Lexus of Westport, the Lexus RX 400h and RX 450h hybrid SUVs driven by cabbies in the Big Apple have been dubbed "too powerful" by the city commission.
California Legislature Fails to Check Math: Proposed Gold Mining Budget Cut of $1.8 Million Increases Deficit by $23 Million, says Gold...
CONCORD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, has been building inventory of gold mining equipment in anticipation of the season re-opening in November. Pointing to a simple desk calculator, owner Mike Dunn cringes, 'Can you believe the budget committees have made such a stellar math mistake?'
Crowd-sourced Research Project Seeks to Solve Batangas Fish Kill Mystery
LIPA CITY, Philippines (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A multi-national coalition of researchers has been formed to study and treat a massive fish kill of over 800 metric tonnes which started on May 27 in Taal Lake, in the Philippine province of Batangas. Sponsored by the World Mind Network, it will involve on-site as well as online cooperation between biology students in the U.S. and the Philippines, as well as volunteers from Batangas State University and local schools.
Help Track Turtles With Your Cell Phone
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) wants your turtle pictures. 'With so many people able to send an image right from their cell phone, we can quickly tell them which of Connecticut's nine turtle species they have encountered,' said TCP's Chuck Landrey.
Andaz 5th Avenue Packs Your Picnic for You
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On June 15, 2011, Andaz 5th Avenue will launch their picnic basket service for guests, which offers three picnic basket choices and the option to use an Andaz Picnic Host to help arrange the perfect day. The picnic baskets are packed with an array of delicacies and treats from the hotel's restaurant, the shop.
Hot New Audi Loses Its Top
NASHUA, N.H. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High-powered Audi convertibles are a tradition at New Hampshire Audi dealerships like Audi of Nashua, which will have to make space next year for the automaker's fastest drop-top yet, the 2012 R8 GT Spyder. The latest in a long line of Audi convertibles, the Audi R8 GT Spyder has been spotted during testing in Europe before its formal unveiling this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
Osama Bin Laden Death Sculpture Gets Name from Facebook
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A naked Osama Bin Laden, laden with sea crabs and shackled to a U.S. Navy SEALs cement block at the bottom of the sea receives its official title, courtesy of the friends on Facebook. The Osama Bin Laden sculpture is the latest by New York artist Daniel Edwards, and is being unveiled this week on Facebook, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art.
Italian Specialties Importer Supplies Celebrities and Restaurateurs with Exclusive Products
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ariola Imports is a wholesaler, importer and distributor of the highest quality Italian specialty foods, wine and artisan beer. It not only provides quality products to Southern California and Las Vegas restaurateurs, but also to the occasional celebrity who just has to have some of its amazing Buffalo mozzarella and truffles from Italy.
TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. Takes Top Honors in Annual State of the Industry Report for Telecom Expense Management (TEM)
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AOTMP has announced the results of its latest 'State of the Industry Series report, Enterprise Satisfaction of 16 Fixed and Mobile Management Activities,' revealing TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI) as the highest ranked telecom expense management company as rated by enterprises in six of the most commonly performed TEM activities.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for May 31, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the following appointments. Michael Cooney, 66, of Santa Barbara, has been appointed...
Exercise is Medicine Partners with IHP Online System for Physicians to Prescribe Exercise
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Interactive Health Group of PCE Fitness, and Exercise is Medicine, a multi-organizational initiative coordinated by the American College of Sports Medicine, are revolutionizing the way physicians prescribe exercise to their patients. An innovative online system developed by the Interactive Health Group will link healthcare providers, patients and exercise professionals and make physical activity a standard part of disease prevention and treatment.
BidYourCase.com Redefines Legal Representation
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BidYourCase is a revolutionary concept that matches clients to lawyers online. Through the ease and convenience of the Internet, clients seeking legal representation can express their needs, receive offers from highly qualified lawyers, consider which factors they consider most important (price, location, rating, etc.) and select a specific lawyer to handle their case - all within 72 hours.
EASEUS Todo Backup Free – The First Fully-functional Free Backup Software for Home and Business Users
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the award-winning backup and disaster recovery solution provider, today announces a new version for both home and business users - EASEUS Todo Backup Free. With basic backup features and many advanced functions like incremental backup, universal restore, and WinPE bootable disk, you may find EASEUS Todo Backup Free to be the world's first powerful backup freeware.
Golden State Legislature Poised to Kill Gold Mining Industry on Eve of New Regulations
CONCORD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop, has been looking forward to the relief of November like salve applied to a burn. Owner Mike Dunn's anticipation of relief was suddenly diverted 2 weeks ago, when the California Legislature began shuffling last minute trailer budget bill language which, if passed, will kill the suction gold mining industry and cost the Golden State $23 to $70 Million annually.
Volkswagen Beetle: A Car for a Cool Hand
MANCHESTER, N.H. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A 1963 Volkswagen Beetle brings to mind images of boulevard cruising and trips to the beach, but when late actor and race car driver Paul Newman laid eyes on his, he saw a speed machine. Newman's own V8-powered Beetle has just been listed for sale, coinciding with the approaching debut of Volkswagen's 21st century Beetle, a decidedly sportier car than the outgoing second-generation model that has been a staple at Volkswagen dealerships like Quirk VW for more than a decade.
Ford SYNC May Soon Bring the Doctor to the Dashboard
QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's the newest pop music sensation or low glucose levels that make you feel ill, the Ford SYNC system can help you find a cure. The innovative in-car entertainment and navigation system is learning a few new tricks to monitor driver health that may soon be found in showrooms like Quirk Ford in Quincy.
MADE In Missouri 2011 State Entrepreneurship Competition to Highlight New Businesses in Missouri
SEDALIA, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you have a new business or want to start one? The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced today that the 2011 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition, an event that will highlight new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process, will accept preliminary submissions until June 30, 2011.
Buick Enclave Helps Students Share Words with the White House
MANCHESTER, N.H. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A group of 10 high school students from Los Angeles recently had the ride of their young lives as two Buick Enclaves escorted them to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to write poetry with First Lady Michelle Obama. Buick's luxury crossover SUV transported students from the nonprofit teen-literature group Get Lit to the White House's annual gathering of poets, musicians and artists on May 11. Available at Quirk Buick GMC, the Buick Enclave has proven popular from the capital to the Cascades.
Long Island K-9 Service Inc. Awarded 3 Year Contract to Protect Ferry Service Passengers
MANORVILLE, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Officer James Greco, founder and CEO of Long Island K-9 Service and Long Island Security Consultants, continues his humanitarian mission to provide expert explosives and narcotics detection throughout Long Island and the Metropolitan area. The celebrated security company has recently partnered with The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company.
SET Personal Marketing Reviews the Current Job Market and Offers 3 Ways to Overcome Its Downfalls
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With unemployment rates hanging at a steady 9 percent, job hunting continues to be a daunting task for the unemployed. However, SET Personal Marketing, a firm that specializes in helping professionals find work or change careers, offers advice to job seekers on how to land a job, despite these tough economic times.
Pintexx Announces Release of exxDoc 1.5 Multi-authoring System
LUDWIGSBURG, Germany (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pintexx, an international company that focuses on sophisticated software solutions for the processing and optimizing of text, has announced today that it has released exxDoc 1.5. This release includes two versions for exxDoc: exxDoc Standard and exxDoc Pro.
Record Setting Response to New and Improved IObit Advanced SystemCare 4 – More Than 5 Million Downloads in Three Weeks
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IObit Inc. announced today that its most popular free system utility software - Advanced SystemCare 4 - has achieved an astonishing consumer response since its release in late April, with more than 5 million downloads in three weeks. The new update ranks at the top of the most popular downloads list including CNET's download.com, and has received extensive media coverage worldwide.
Subaru Pokes Fun at the Weather, Then Conquers It
BRAINTREE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While some people worry about the daily weather forecast, Subaru owners can rest easy knowing that their all-wheel-drive equipped vehicles will get them where they need to go, no matter what obstacles Mother Nature throws in their way. That is the message of Subaru's new ad campaign, "The World's Worst Weatherman." As the campaign gains steam, the automaker's weather-defiant vehicles continue to leave Greater Boston Subaru dealers like Quirk Works Subaru at a rapid pace, following record-setting April sales in the United States.
Prevail Launches the Prevail Reinsurance System Hosted Solution
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading software and technology services provider for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announced the launch of its Prevail Reinsurance System Hosted Solution. Companies will now have the ability to manage their reinsurance business in a secure and scalable environment, while reducing the costs associated with in-house IT infrastructure, personnel and maintenance.
Fertility Specialists of Texas Offers Comprehensive Care Addressing Oocyte Cryopreservation
DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Women delaying childbearing or requiring fertility preservation prior to undergoing treatment now have an option with the launch of oocyte cryopreservation at Fertility Specialists of Texas. Now there is an option - egg freezing - that enables women to have eggs (also known as oocytes) aspirated before undergoing cancer treatment, and frozen for later use.
False Suspects ‘Bite the Dust’ as CONIX’s X9 Inspector Tracks and Filters Re-presentments, Advancing Payments Processing Productivity
MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, Inc., (CONIX) announces the availability of its Dupe Detective X9 Inspector feature, providing banks and payments processing providers a proven duplicate detection solution that eliminates the most common source of false suspects. X9 Inspector enables payments processing operations to minimize the number of payments falsely identified as duplicate suspects.
Real Estate Investors Move to Invest in Oil, Breaking Ground for Innovative Investment Niche
DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Domestic Development Company announces a compelling real estate investment product that allows people to invest in oil, while yielding the greatest payback, superior tax benefits and long-term cash flow.
Innovative Solution for Aging Population Earns Milgard Top Honors from Building Industry Association of Southern California
TEMECULA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to its SmartTouch technology, Milgard Tuscany Series windows and doors was named winner of a 2011 Smart Choice Award by the 50+ Housing Council, a group dedicated to helping the building industry address the needs of today's aging population in Southern California.
B2B Information Powerhouse Masterseek.com Announces Private Placement of $25 Million
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Masterseek Corporation, headquartered in New York, has announced the upcoming private placement of 3 million new shares at an expected price of $8.60 per share, for total expected proceeds of at least $25 million. Masterseek currently has 30 million outstanding shares, valued at about $9 each, implying a current value of about $270 million for this B2B search engine and business information platform.
KidSpirit Online, the Publication by and for Teens, Named Finalist in AEP’s 2011 Golden Lamp Awards
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing. The Association of Educational Publishers' annual awards program and its seal of excellence are widely recognized by educators, administrators, and parents as a mark of outstanding educational value.
Psychologist Offers Essential Tips for Parents on and Before Prom Night
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While prom night is a cultural right of passage, every year teens die, or injure themselves or others drinking and participating in high risk behavior. Peter Favaro, Ph.D., who manages a child and teen psychology practice called Tribeca Kid Coach, offers words of advice for parents as we approach prom season.
Free for Windows Users: Get the Best System Backup Software – EASEUS Todo Backup Professional (Worth $29)
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, data backup and system disaster recovery solutions for Microsoft Windows, is giving away backup software - EASEUS Todo Backup Professional (worth $29), featuring powerful system backup and disaster recovery to get the computer up in minutes.
Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor Announces Physician Leadership Positions
COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a multi-specialty outpatient surgery center in South Orange County featuring the latest innovations in surgical technologies, infection control and patient comfort, today announced that Gary S. Reiter, M.D., has been appointed Medical Director and Henry B. Bikhazi, M.D., has been named President of the Medical Executive Committee.
Range Rover Evoque Goes Hollywood as Launch Nears
PEABODY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Life is full of seemingly trivial choices that lead us to rather significant outcomes. That's the premise of a new interactive film, "Being Henry," made to promote the all-new Range Rover Evoque crossover arriving this fall at Land Rover Peabody, a Massachusetts Range Rover dealer. By allowing viewers to make the decisions of the main character, the film exposes the watcher to a wide variety of zany situations and eccentric characters.
California Governor Brown Unveils Revised Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today unveiled a revised state budget that reduces by nearly $3 billion the amount...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for May 12, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. on Thursday (May 12) announced the following appointments: Janelle Beland, 41, of Sacramento, has...
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Helps Fill Shortage of Skilled Workers
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading manufacturing companies in the Inland Empire, a top manufacturing hub, cannot find enough skilled machinists, electricians, welders or mechanics to fill positions left by an experienced but aging workforce. In partnership with the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board and local educators, these companies formed the Manufacturers' Council of the Inland Empire to pool resources.
Back-to-Back Hospice du Rhone Syrah Shoot-Out Wins for Westerhold Family Vineyards and Winemaker Russell Bevan
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bennett Valley AVA -- For the second year in a row Westerhold Family Vineyards and Winemaker Russell Bevan have earned the right to take home the highly coveted barrel trophy and 'Coat du Rhone' blazer in the 2011 Syrah Shoot-Out at the Hospice du Rhone celebration held in Paso Robles, California.
Giveaway: Get Free EASEUS Todo Backup Professional (Worth $29) Your Way Now
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the award-winning backup and disaster recovery solution provider for the Microsoft Windows environment, today offers a chance to get free advanced backup software - EASEUS Todo Backup Professional (worth $29). What's more, it is not a one-day giveaway as usual. By giving your valuable views, comments, sharing this good news to your friends, or sending us your suggestions for improvement, you can get EASEUS Todo Backup Professional free of charge.
Porsche Pumps Up the Power in Its Cayenne, Panamera and 911
NASHUA, N.H. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The word slow isn't in Porsche's vocabulary, and while recent news that the automaker is packing more power into their upcoming Cayenne, Panamera and 911 models may come as no surprise, it is no less thrilling for Porsche enthusiasts. Soon, New Hampshire Porsche dealerships like Porsche of Nashua will play host to some of the most powerful Porsches ever built, with each producing at least 500 horsepower.
Jewelry Designer Announces Launch of New Website for the Embraceling
BUFFALO, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kristine Lewis, the designer behind Crazyartgrrl Jewelry, has launched a new website to showcase her most popular product, the innovative Embraceling for women. The bracelet, which will be the feature on Embraceling.com, is a signature piece with memory coil that wraps around the wrist without the need for a traditional clasp.
New LF-Gh Offers a Look at Lexus’ Future
WESTPORT, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Connecticut Lexus drivers were given a glimpse of things to come when Lexus revealed the LF-Gh concept car at the New York International Auto Show. Though the concept will undergo significant changes before it enters production, some of the styling cues and technology presented at the auto show will soon make their way to local Lexus dealerships like New Country Lexus of Westport.
New York Among the First to Get Prius Plug-In
MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York Toyota dealers like New Country Toyota of Clifton Park will be among the first in the nation to receive the new Toyota Prius Plug-In when it debuts in early 2012. The improved Prius is capable of traveling up to 13 miles without using a drop of gas, boosting its already impressive fuel-economy credentials.
