WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, stated: “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Benin on the 50th anniversary of your independence this August 1.”
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of San Diego Sailor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley of Wheatridge, Colorado.
Kirsten Gillibrand Challenged to New York Debates by U.S. Senate Candidate Gail Goode
NEW YORK, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Candidate Gail Goode (D-NY) today challenged her primary opponent, Kirsten Gillibrand, to a series of debates around New York State prior to the Democratic primary on September 14. Goode will appear on the Democratic primary ballot.
Fifth generation diamond cutter Brian Gavin speaks at ASA International Conference Gems and Jewelry Program in Las Vegas
HOUSTON, Texas — Brian Gavin, fifth generation diamond cutter and creator of his internationally renowned Signature Hearts and Arrows ‘super ideal’ diamond brand, was a featured speaker at the ASA International Conference Gems and Jewelry Program in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 26 to 28, at the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa. Gavin detailed the development […]
QlikTech and Business & Decision Expand Strategic Relationship for Business Intelligence Solutions
WAYNE, Pa. — Business and Decision, a leading international Consulting and Systems Integration company, today announced the expansion of its relationship with QlikTech, as part of an ongoing focus to provide high value Business Intelligence solutions to their respective customers.
Executive Unemployment in Alabama: Personal Business Advisors Works to Help Senior Execs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Personal Business Advisors, LLC, an organization dedicated to moving the underutilized talents of highly skilled senior corporate executives to small business, has opened a Master Office in Hoover. The company helps senior executives who have become underemployed or unemployed in the recession to find six figure income opportunities in six types of […]
NY Family Walk 2010 NonProfit Event Helps Support the Recruitment of Adoptive Families for Children in Foster Care
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Children Awaiting Parents, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding adoptive families for children in foster care, is hosting its annual Family Walk on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Supporters from across the United States are invited to register today for the 2.5 mile Family Walk event.
Sandlin Custom Homes is Bringing New Homes to Popular North Texas Communities
DALLAS, Texas — Signs of a recovering market are becoming more evident. The number of homes and developed lots continues to decrease steadily. One of Dallas-Fort Worth’s major homebuilders is doing what seemed impossible 18 month ago – rolling out an entire new phase in one of their most popular north Texas communities.
Green Business: Long Term Care Insurance Goes Online, Reducing Paper Flow
KIRKLAND, Wash. — If you’re in the market for long term care insurance but hate to fill out applications and wait, wait, wait, a leading agency has an alternative for you. Dispense with the paper and the delay; complete an electronic application, with live hand-holding, and get an answer pronto. The agency is LTC Financial […]
PROGRESS In Lending: New Mortgage Industry Association Invites Thought Leadership and Active Innovation
WILTON, Conn. — Key mortgage technology developers and business services providers have launched PROGRESS In Lending Association (PROGRESS), to provide a collaborative forum and content platform for mortgage lending business process innovation. Created to fill an under-served mortgage industry segment and purpose, PROGRESS is lead by an all-volunteer executive team comprised of high-profile mortgage professionals […]
California’s Ferrets Anonymous says It’s Past Time to Legalize our Furry Friends
LA MESA, Calif. — According to Ferrets Anonymous, legalizing pet ferrets affects hundreds of thousands of Californians, even though many citizens may be unfamiliar with the State’s 77-year-old ferret ban. The California Veterinary Medical Association has long agreed that pet ferrets should be legal.
nPulse Technologies joins Open Information Security Foundation as first Gold level member
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Open Information Security Foundation (OISF) today announced that nPulse Technologies, LLC has joined the consortium as its first Gold Level member. nPulse will maintain a QA Test lab for Suricata developers at its Charlottesville, VA, facility. Developers will be able to access the nPulse systems remotely.
Frank Anderson and David Vance will be joining KnowledgeAdvisors’ renowned Advisory Board
CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, Inc. announced today that David Vance and Frank Anderson will be joining their renowned Advisory Board. Vance and Anderson will ensure KnowledgeAdvisors remains focused on executive level talent development reporting and analytics in the public and private sector.
CCMC and Del Mar DataTrac Partner for Loan Data Bridge for Mortgage Bankers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and CCMC, Inc., the financial industry’s premier technology interface provider, have released the DMDBridge, a connectivity tool that automatically moves loan data from a lender’s third-party origination system to the DataTrac mortgage banking system of record.
New Country Classics from Joss and Colosio on ‘A Couple of Strangers’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Real country by real musicians is the way to describe the new album by Scott Joss and Doug Colosio, ‘A Couple of Strangers,’ released by Golosio Publishing. The 13-track recording showcases many of the duo’s favorite types of music, including Texas Swing, roadhouse roots, and ‘good ole’ cryin’ in yer beer […]
Home Care Software Provider, ContinuLink, Responds to Regulatory Change with Rapid Fire Solution
ATLANTA, Ga. — ContinuLink, a leader in Web-based home care software understands the needs of their users. Within four days of a new CMS Regulation regarding PECOS, ContinuLink users were automatically having their physicians PECOS eligibility checked though our system. ContinuLink believes they were the first system in the country to have integrated real-time PECOS […]
Florida Fast 50 Companies use Telovations’ Communications-as-a-Service Approach
TAMPA, Fla. — Telovations, a leader in delivering hosted business voice services, was named the 10th fastest growing company in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal at its annual Fast 50 awards luncheon. Telovations increased revenues 265 percent over the past two years, earning it the No. 10 ranking on the business publication’s […]
Planisware Partner, Innovation Framework Technologies, Wins New Customer LG Display in Korea
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Innovation Framework Technologies, the premier supplier of innovation management solutions, announces a new joint customer with its partner, Planisware, the leading provider of world-class project and portfolio management solutions for companies across myriad industries – including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, energy, aerospace and defense and automotive.
CONIX Systems’ Frank Stokes Affirms Need to Stem Improper Payments by Government, Points to Banking Industry Exception Items Processing
MANCHESTER, Vt. — Franks Stokes, president of technology for CONIX Systems, Inc., a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry and pioneer in the acceleration of exception processing, agrees with the Obama Administration that reducing systemic drains on the Federal budget by better policing benefits and other types of payments […]
Robert B. Camp’s New Book Helps Small Businesses Save Themselves and Help May Save America
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Ascoli Publishing LLC announces the release of ‘Go and See: A Journey About Getting To Lean’ (ISBN: 978-1-6109500-8-4) by Robert B. Camp, BSE, MBA. Go and See makes a strong case that once a company goes ‘Lean,’ it fireproofs itself from most of the chaos in today’s market – including competitors from […]
97 Pound Woman Attempts Guinness World Records (Set by Men) to Lift Over 90,000 Pounds in One Hour
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Thirty years ago, Thienna Ho and her family were Vietnamese boat people who survived a brutal attack by Thai pirates during a treacherous voyage on their way to their new home in San Francisco. Now Thienna is a super-athlete who has broken Guinness World Records (GWR) for feats of strength and […]
Corporate Social Responsibilty: Support a Children’s Charity and Get Free Services to Promote Your Small Business
TORRANCE, Calif. — Neotrope, a California based marketing firm, recently ‘adopted’ Children Awaiting Parents and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. To celebrate, throughout July 2010 as part of the adoption program, when a donor gives $50 or more to either charity they will have the opportunity to issue a free national online press release through Neotrope’s […]
Human Capital Webinar: KnowledgeAdvisors Investigates Importance of Informal Learning in Organizations
CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper focusing on informal learning measurement. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of […]
Magic Johnson’s Life Skills Leadership Conference: Speakers include Paul Edward PhD, a noted coaching psychologist
CLAREMONT, Calif. — Life-Changing Coaching announces that Coach Paul has been selected to participate as one of the speakers at this year’s Magic Johnson Foundation – Life Skills Leadership Conference, which is being held from Thursday, July 22, 2010, to Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at UCLA.
Tusa Consulting Services appointed HF Radio Consultant by ShipCom
COVINGTON, La. — ShipCom, a provider of High Frequency (HF) maritime single sideband voice and electronic mail services has appointed Tusa Consulting Services (TCS) as its authorized radio consultant supportive of emergency operations throughout the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and coastal Texas.
Dept. of Homeland Security Selects ADF Solutions to Provide Universal Triage Field Kit for First Responders
BETHESDA, Md. — ADF Solutions Inc., the leading provider of forensic triage tools for computers and peripherals, announced today that the company has been selected by the Department of Homeland Security to develop a universal triage field kit that will aid law enforcement officers in the immediate extraction of information and evidence from computers and […]
LRM Industries Launches New Brands including HydroDome 610 Stormwater Chamber
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — LRM Industries International, Inc. headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, has re-branded and launched a new Web site showcasing a range of developing new thermoplastic/composite products for the environmental engineering and green building markets. The designs of these innovative products were enabled by the unique size and structural features capabilities of LRM’s unique patented […]
Suit Against LTC Financial Partners Dropped, CEO Cameron Truesdell Announces
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A suit against LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), the nation’s largest producer-owned long term care insurance agency, has been dropped, the company reports today. The suit, for more than a million dollars, was by a former agent, Linda Caruthers of Richmond, Virginia, who was seeking compensation for providing an introduction that helped […]
KnowledgeAdvisors and Bersin and Associates to Host Learning Measurement Seminar in D.C.
CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the largest provider of talent measurement solutions, and Bersin and Associates, the only research and advisory firm focusing on enterprise learning and talent management, will host a complimentary breakfast briefing, Innovation in Learning Measurement: High-Impact Measurement Framework, on August 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza […]
Free Digital Photo and Image Recovery Software for Windows 7
NEW YORK, N.Y. — EASEUS software, the provider of innovative and professional data recovery and disaster recovery utilities, also provides a powerful free data recovery software – EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition – to help recover lost photos, pictures, images, music, movies, and multimedia files from almost all digital media types after accidents like […]
Arizona, California, Florida and Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Select Titan Lenders Corp for Back Office and Fulfillment Outsource Services in Q2 2010
DENVER, Colo. — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp (TLC) signed nine mortgage banker clients in the second quarter of 2010. TLC, a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource operation, offers a parallel and variable cost alternative solution to lenders that maintain back office and warehouse line management operations.
Economic Development Generating Excellence Policy Board announces 12 pre-proposal EDGE Fund applications
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Economic Development Generating Excellence Policy Board announced that 12 pre-proposal applications from an initial field of 62 have been approved to advance to the next step in the 2010 funding evaluation process. This year represents the third round of funding disbursement from the EDGE fund; in 2009, five awards were […]
4 Styles of Learning Used as an Inventive Preview Marketing Tool
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — 4 Styles Enter-Active Systems, a division of JAF Industries, recently released an interactive tool that allows potential consumers to preview books and other products in a manner that appeals to all four learning styles: auditory; kinesthetic; visual and reading/writing.
Starlight Children’s Foundation and Shopping Nanny Partner to Help Children with Chronic Illnesses
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Shopping Nanny provides a personalized online service for grocery shoppers to get store specials and coupons combined to maximize their savings. This newly available solution is well received by customers, press and bloggers, but the exciting additional news is that the company is providing financial support to Starlight with a […]
Applied Analytics Announces Redesign and Enhancements to Their Already Very Successful Microspec Product
CONCORD, Mass. — ‘Just as our counterparts in the computer and cell phone industries continue to take advantage of the latest technologically superior components, and very often less costly, to enhance and improve the performance of their products, so do we at AAI,’ said Matt Froncillo, of AAI.
Enefco USA Announces Vitamin E Cosmetic Foam U.S. Patent Filing
AUBURN, Maine — A U.S. patent has been filed by Enefco USA for a new process of applying Vitamin E as a surface coating on non-latex hydrophilic polyurethane cosmetic foam. The patent pending process adds Vitamin E to the foam after the foam is manufactured and impregnates the foam in a range from surface coating […]
DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations: Multimodal Workshop by Lion Technology Teaches Hazmat Shippers The Latest
DALLAS, Texas — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. Undeclared shipments of hazardous materials are predominately aerosols and flammable liquids (e.g., paint and paint-related materials), as well as batteries, fireworks, dry ice, […]
LTC Insurance Training Institute: Six-Part Training Is Key to Long Term Care Insurance Leader’s Multi-Year Growth
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Companies tend to do well when they hire good people, but even the best people can do better when given good training. That’s the philosophy of LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies. It must work, judging from the company’s rapid expansion […]
Beacon Award Honors Delta Dental of Oklahoma for Its Statewide Charitable Efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Delta Dental of Oklahoma was recently honored for its contributions to the state’s nonprofit community. The Beacon Award honors 24 statewide businesses that have played instrumental roles in supporting nonprofit programs that help so many Oklahomans in need; the program recognizes finalists in six categories, with a Beacon Award winner in […]
Shipments that Include Lithium Batteries Increases Need for Specialized Shipper Training, says Lion Technology – Compliance Webinar Explains Ins and Outs
LAFAYETTE, N.J. — Lion Technology, the nation’s leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a unique two-hour training session to address the new domestic and international shipping regulations for lithium batteries. A live Web seminar hosted through Lion.com will be held on July 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT.