KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Want to keep more of your money in these challenging times? Then check with your tax advisor if you have long term care insurance. You may be able to deduct a big chunk of your 2009 premiums. What if you don’t have long term care insurance? Then consider getting it NOW to lock in tax benefits next year. Uncle Sam may in effect pick up the tab for much of your premiums for 2010. This reminder comes from LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sofon and Business & Decision today announce that they have signed a partnership for the marketing, sales and implementation of Sofon Guided Selling by Business & Decision in the North American market. Business & Decision, an international Consulting and Systems Integration company with over 2,700 employees worldwide, has added Sofon Guided Selling to its portfolio.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Backbone Security, the global leader in advanced digital steganalysis tools, in conjunction with ADF Solutions, the global leader of forensic triage tools, is pleased to announce the availability of an updated Steganography SearchPak for use with ADF’s revolutionary digital forensic triage tools currently deployed at law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and commercial corporations worldwide.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste. Training must be job-specific and cover waste management procedures such as waste classification, proper container and tank storage, manifesting, emergency response, and disposal. Failure to comply with the RCRA hazardous waste rules can result in penalties up to $37,500 per day/per violation. Effective training is the best line of defense to assure regulatory compliance.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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, has added three lenders for DataTrac Commission. Formerly referred to as CommissionTrac, DMD’s commission management tool helps lenders maintain commission accuracy, and accountability for RESPA-related fee compliance.

OAKLAND, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In today’s flailing economy, if business owners wish to survive, they must find ways to set their services and products apart from the rest. That’s just what Citizen Canine – an innovative dog daycare facility and hotel – has done. Citizen Canine has not only survived, it has thrived and continues to grow by improving its quality of care and services. In fact, this high-end dog hotel recently applied for and was awarded the highest level of dog care and customer service in the field.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jewelry Central, a leading retailer of engagement rings and fine jewelry has entered into an agreement with Nickelodeon to provide prizes for the ParentsConnect sweepstakes. Nickelodeon is the most watched television network for kids in the United States, and a division of MTV Networks and Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). For the grand prize, one lucky contestant will receive a heart-shaped diamond and garnet necklace from Jewelry Central.

MADISON, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CT Bed Bug Dogs announces this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut residents and businesses. It’s important to note that this sheriff does not wear a gun – he wears a dog collar! More specifically, Ruby, Pasha and Willie are adorable rescue dogs who have been highly trained and certified to find these critters wherever they are hiding which allows an immediate and focused extermination effort based on their findings.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EASEUS Partition Master, which is recognized as a reliable partitioning tool, now includes Partition Recovery Wizard version 5.0.1, a more comprehensive solution for partition recovery. With Partition Recovery Wizard, EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1 extends its portfolio of partition management towards a more accomplished partition solution with three main features: Partition Manager, Partition Recovery and Disk and Partition Copy.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whether it’s text donations, celebrity telethons, or gifts of food and clothing, Americans’ generous giving and support to relief efforts in Haiti has been front and center in the headlines. To make the most of your earthquake relief donations and take advantage of the special tax breaks freshly enacted by Congress, consider these tips provided by the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, Inc.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Birthday Party Reservations provides a free service and fun solutions to make your special day memorable. Year after year it seems like there are more people to invite, there’s more work to be done, and less time to do it. Planning a birthday has become a task only the very patient can overcome. However, with the help of Birthday Party Reservations (BPR), your birthday party planning just got a whole lot easier.

WAYNE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Direct marketing continues to be an effective method of reaching potential customers. And, as outside factors such as technology and the economy change, so do direct marketing trends. That’s why the Ballantine Corporation has assembled a direct marketing white paper that reveals what’s likely in 2010. This report is the result of compiled research from reputable industry resources.

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Smoked Goldeye Press today announced the release of a children’s picture book that aims to explain how new money from the Federal Reserve inadvertently causes cycles of economic downturns in the United States economy – something embattled Fed chairman Ben Bernanke would rather people not know about, says the author. In 32 color illustrated pages ‘The Scary Story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Box of Free Money’ (ISBN: 9780615337432) attempts to simplify the complexity of central bank monetary policy.

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Already well known for their trend setting abilities in technology, fashion, and design, Japanese consumers are now making headlines of the green persuasion, putting the Toyota Prius at the top of their lists. In 2009 the Toyota Prius was the top-selling car, period, in Japan – the first time ever a gas-electric hybrid has clinched the spot. For Randy Sassone of Toyota of Watertown, the news of the Prius’ success in Toyota’s homeland of Japan comes as no surprise.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After a year of steady declines in home remodeling, the Spring 2010 RemodelorMove U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13 percent increase in the number of homeowners who say they will remodel in the next 12 months. This increase follows a 5 percent increase in last year’s Spring 2009 report. The continuing upward swing in remodeling sentiment indicates that 2010 will show a strong increase in remodeling activity.