NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — After seven years in the diamond business, Ira Weissman launched a website – Truth About Diamonds – to help diamond shoppers make educated decisions and garner significant savings; and he loves what he does.
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U.S. Foreclosure Crisis Falling and Rising in Major Cities, according to stats from ForeclosureListings.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — ForeclosureListings has noticed falling and rising trends in foreclosures in recent months. Why? When the supply of homes outweighs the demand for them, the prices shrink. When the values are attractive enough to investors with enough money to withstand the smaller return on the investment, the supply is reduced and […]
Online system developed by the Interactive Health Group will link healthcare providers, patients and exercise professionals
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
BidYourCase.com is redefining legal representation through innovative solutions portal that matches clients to lawyers online
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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 and select a specific lawyer to handle their case – […]
Keep PC data safe with new EASEUS Todo Backup Free – the first fully-functional free backup software for home and business Users
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
Gold Pan California says Golden State Legislature Poised to Kill Gold Mining Industry
CONCORD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
TeamF1 to use zvelo’s URL database zveloDB™ in their SecureF1rst platform
FREMONT, Calif. (CitizenWire) — TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced a partnership with zvelo, Inc., a leader in website categorization and URL database solutions, to offer zero-hour malicious website detection and protection to further secure business and residential networks.
Kaspersky Lab and TeamF1, Inc. Announce Partnership to Offer Anti-Malware Monitoring in Home and Business Gateways
FREMONT, Calif. (CitizenWire) — TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, and Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced a technology partnership that enables networking OEMs targeting secure devices for home and business networking to offer superior gateway anti-malware […]
2011 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition will highlight new and aspiring businesses through competitive business development process
SEDALIA, Mo. (CitizenWire) — 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.
19th-Century Photograph by Eadweard Muybridge offered in exclusive print from 20X200 Gallery
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — When Eadweard Muybridge unveiled his stop-motion photography – which included images of the horse in motion – in the late 1800s, the world was astonished. In the fascinating photographs, Muybridge was the first to capture and sequence movement. These photographs hinted at the technological and artistic revolutions to come, heralding […]
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) will release hundreds of ‘Roller Bulls’ on its streets again, led by the Big Easy Rollergirls
NEW ORLEANS, La. (CitizenWire) — Some people mark their 5-year anniversary with a wooden gift, perhaps a replica of an official Major League Baseball Louisville Slugger. Nola Bulls does it with baseball bats too, only theirs are plastic and wielded by Rolling Bulls! San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) will release hundreds of ‘Roller Bulls’ […]
Eaton Community Schools and Energy Optimizers, USA announce ‘Green Team’ for students with college scholarhips
TIPP CITY, Ohio (CitizenWire) — Eaton Community Schools Superintendent Brad Neavin announces that the school district will establish a ‘Green Team’ of staff and students that will both develop and deliver the District’s energy education program, sponsored by Energy Optimizers, USA.
Financial Advisors Can Save Their Clients and Themselves a Bundle when Recommending Long-Term Care Insurance
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — A New Jersey naval architect watched helplessly as over $1 million dollars disappeared into the health-care system. Like most middle-class Americans, the naval architect and his parents had missed an estate planning gap. Their financial advisors missed it too. No long term care insurance. ‘This was an expensive omission,’ says Jonas […]
Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company selects Long Island K-9 Service Inc. to Protect Ferry Service Passengers
MANORVILLE, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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 & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company.
Foreclosure Drop in Florida and California Does Not Show Recovery says Foreclosure Warehouse
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Warehouse reports that Florida foreclosed homes in April were down 14.81 percent in Florida than a month ago, and California was down 8.46 percent.
3 in 4 Need More: NYC Times Square’s ‘Dancing Grandmas’ Kick Off Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Braving a threat of thunderstorms, busy New Yorkers and vacationing tourists gathered in Times Square Tuesday morning to hear classical music by Juilliard students followed by a flash mob of seemingly disabled older people who suddenly abandoned their crutches to begin dancing joyfully. That captured the crowd’s attention. What was […]
Telovations launches Anywhere4Office, a business class communications solution using Cisco SPA525G wireless IP phones
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Telovations, Inc., a leading provider of Cloud Communications services to businesses has launched Anywhere4Office(SM), a business class communications solution using Cisco SPA525G wireless IP phones, Telovations’ Cloud PBX services and 4G wireless connectivity. Anywhere4Office is a perfect solution for businesses that need to set up disaster recovery locations.
Hedging Advisory Firm MCT Trading Attributes 10th Anniversary Milestone to Customer Care
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in hedging and risk management services, announced the celebration of its of tenth anniversary in business. The company was founded in May of 2001 and has remained dedicated to the mortgage banking industry since its inception.
3 Ways to Overcome Downfalls of Current Job Market from SET Personal Marketing
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
Pintexx Software announces release of exxDoc 1.5, a tool for sophisitcated document processing
LUDWIGSBURG, Germany (CitizenWire) — 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.
Highest U.S. Foreclosure Listings Increase led by Colorado and Georgia, reports Foreclosure Data Online
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Data Online reports that Colorado and Georgia had the highest increase in foreclosure listings, considered the most in the United States from April to May of 2011, reflecting more accurate statistics and reasons challenging the overall appearance of a downward trend over the previous year.
Perfume Distributor Tairo International Selects Southeast Computer Solutions and Sage ERP MAS 200
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Southeast Computer Solutions, a leading business partner of Sage Software, announced today that perfume distributor, Tairo International, has selected Sage ERP MAS 200 as its business management solution.
Record Setting Response to New and Improved IObit Advanced SystemCare 4 for Windows 7
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
Quandis, Inc. announces Military Search Solution for the Servicing and Foreclosure Process
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Quandis, Inc., a provider of default management technology solutions, announced it has launched a service that automates searches on loan portfolios to determine if borrowers are active military personnel. The service reduces the risk of compliance issues in the default collection, loss mitigation and foreclosure processes.
Prevail Consulting, Inc. announces launch of the Prevail Reinsurance System Hosted Solution
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (CitizenWire) — 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 costs.
e2b software’ Anytime Collect Version 2.0.2 Includes New Communication Wizard and Customer Portal
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b software announced today the 2.0.2 release of Anytime Collect, the company’s flagship accounts receivable collections software. The new version makes it easier for collectors to do their jobs by saving popular inquiries as tabs for quick access and utilizing the new Communication Wizard which guides them through the collections process.
Oocyte Cryopreservation offered to Dallas Women by Fertility Specialists of Texas
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
New book by personal branding expert Lida Citroen shows you how to manage your reputation and create success
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Lida Citroen, a personal branding expert and principal of LIDA360, LLC, a branding and marketing firm, announces the release of her book, ‘Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding’ (ISBN: 978-0983169000). The book takes you through Citroen’s process for identifying, developing and disseminating a strong personal brand in order to attract […]
Advancing Payments Processing Productivity: CONIX Systems Dupe Detective X9 Inspector for Banks and Payment Processors
MANCHESTER, Vt. (CitizenWire) — 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.
DataTrac Originator to Replace Mortgage Lending Point-of-Sale Technology at Cendera Funding
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Del Mar DataTrac, Inc., a leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in, paperless lending and loan process workflow tools, has signed Fort Worth, Texas-based Cendera Funding for its DataTrac Originator point-of-sale solution.
Texas-based Domestic Development Company announces a compelling real estate investment product that allows people to invest in oil
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — Domestic Development Company (DDC) 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.
Atlanta’s Pathbuilders Engages Nine New Clients Including Kaiser Permanente
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Pathbuilders Inc. kicked off its 2011 Achieva program on May 20 at Cobb Galleria with high-potential women from 36 companies. Nine of the companies are new to the Pathbuilders client roster.
Celebration Media U.S. announces Reno-based Naan and Kabab Mediterranean Restaurant Earns a Second Consecutive CMUS Customer Satisfaction Award
RENO, Nev. (CitizenWire) — For the second year in a row, Naan & Kabab has earned the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, garnering a 4.5-star rating in the Restaurant category in both 2010 and 2011. The award is presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration […]
Milgard named winner of a 2011 Smart Choice Award by the 50+ Housing Council
TEMECULA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — 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 Portal Masterseek.com Announces Private Placement of $25M
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Masterseek Corp., 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 […]
Publication by and for Teens, KidSpirit Online, Named Finalist in 2011 AEP Golden Lamp Awards
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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.
Austin’s Buffington Homes Wins 2011 Grand MAX Awards
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Buffington Homes was awarded the Grand MAX Award for Volume Homebuilder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, the highest honor a homebuilder in Austin, Texas can receive. This year’s ceremony marked the 20th year of recognizing marketing and advertising excellence by […]
Tribeca Kid Coach Offers Essential Tips for Parents on and Before Prom Night
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — 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 […]
Speaking at an LTC Insurance Conference, Cameron Truesdell Points to Huge Opportunities in Worksite Sales
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — In the long-term care insurance (LTCi) sales field, business has been pretty flat for the past few years. ‘But that can change dramatically if we’re willing to reinvent ourselves,’ said Cameron Truesdell of LTCFP in a keynote speech at the 2011 National LTCi Producers Summit.
2011 BBB ‘Winner of Distinction’ Award goes to Texas-based Whiteflash.com
HOUSTON, Texas (CitizenWire) — For the sixth consecutive year Whiteflash, Inc. has received the ‘Winner of Distinction’ award from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The honor recognizes the commitment to integrity and top quality customer care that are the foundations of the Whiteflash mission and company culture.