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TORRANCE, Calif., March 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope today announced updated 'food for content marketing' available on Free News Articles(TM), an online resource launched in 2005 providing no-cost idea starters for bloggers, newsletter editors, and modern content marketers.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, is pleased to announce that Gregg Holsapple has joined as Product Strategist. In this role, Holsapple will have responsibility for product and program analysis, developing requirements and building out our product design process.

CENTENNIAL, Colo., March 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Service Refreshment Systems, Inc. has entered the single serve coffee market by introducing its popular Bel Etage Napoli dark roast coffee packed in a new, innovative single serve coffee filter. The filters are compatible with many popular home and office single serve or K-Cup(R) coffee systems and are recyclable.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A four-month legal battle ended this week in victory for the families of three New York area workers stricken by mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The verdict, announced Tuesday by a New York Supreme Court jury, brings closure to the fight for justice of three workers unwittingly exposed to toxic materials on the job. Weitz and Luxenberg filed suit more than a year ago on behalf of the three men.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) and MortgageFlex Systems, an established technology provider of mortgage loan software, announced the development of a joint 'lights out' interface between IDS's flagship mortgage document preparation system idsDoc and MortgageFlex's LoanQuest loan origination system (LOS).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced at the MBA's National Technology Conference that Florida-based Sabadell United Bank, N.A. has realized superior results along with supporting metrics since implementing its multi-channel lending automation platform.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announced it has realigned its sales territories to provide more specialized and focused service to clients and prospects.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beau Brothers, founder of Sitters Etc. knows firsthand that children of aging parents live with a certain dread. They often jump when their phone rings late at night, or when they recognize the phone number or area code as originating from where their elderly loved one lives.

CHICAGO, Ill., March 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), is pleased to announce its expanded presence in Illinois in response to significant Federal, state and local regulatory oversight affecting mortgage lenders and mortgage servicers in the state.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lakewood College is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the Best Employers in Ohio for 2014 by the Best Companies Group (BCG)! BCG is an organization dedicated to establishing 'Best Places to Work,' 'Best Companies' and 'Best Employers' programs in an effort to distinguish companies who demonstrate and are superior in workplace excellence.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, an innovative software developer, known internationally for its full-featured solutions, always keeps providing cost-effective solutions for data backup, disaster recovery and storage management since its inception. This time, EaseUS brings a professional system deploy tool which is needed urgently. EaseUS Deploy Manager provides a powerful solution for system deployment on laptops, desktops and servers quickly and easily.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare Inc., a leading global provider of professional data recovery software, today announced that Tenorshare iPhone Data Recovery and Tenorshare iPhone Data Recovery for Mac have been improved to recover lost and deleted iPhone photos. It is the world's first software that overcomes the obstacles to recover lost iPhone photos without backup. In only a few seconds it will help you find hundreds of precious images to save from loss.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announces its Collector's Choice 25th Anniversary Celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the main campus, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, CA, 92651.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a heavy winter, parents of small children all around the country may be in a celebratory mood as they anticipate letting their children once again enjoy the great outdoors. Adding to the fun is the availability of many songs and albums from the Ruth Roberts children songbook collection, including 'St. Patrick's Day Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone,' 'Easter Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone,' 'Spring Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone,' and 'April Fools' Day Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone.'

ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced at the 6th Annual CaseAware(R) Users Conference in St. Louis, Mo., that it has added new functionality to its existing bankruptcy search interface with KMC Information Systems, L.C.'s (KMCIS) CaseAware application.

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a broad expansion of its strategic partnership program. 'We're opening our doors to seasoned senior-market professionals who want to expand their service offerings through a turn-key process,' says Denise Gott, Executive Vice President for LTCFP.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the world's leading data recovery solution provider, EaseUS Software recently announced its newly-developed data recovery software for Android devices - EaseUS MobiSaver for Android. The software offers users the easiest and most efficient way to find and get back their lost and deleted data from Android phones and tablets.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, Inc. is pleased to announce that 360 Mortgage Group LLC (360 Mortgage Group), a privately-owned mortgage banker with a primary focus on third-party origination, has joined the growing ranks of reverse mortgage lenders and will be using ReverseVision's reverse loan origination system, RV Exchange.

PALM BEACH, Fla., March 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it has been named to HousingWire magazine's new HWTECH 100(TM) list. OpenClose is among twenty three companies recognized in the lending category of the Top 100 Innovative Technology Vendors list.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Gratuity Not Included' (ISBN: 978-0979675539), a new book authored by Ricardo Estrada, will strike a chord with any reader who has ever questioned best-laid plans, been inspired by love, or bound by loyalty.

MUMBAI and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE code: 532748) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DAX, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry for a base consideration of US$ 9.1 million in a uniquely structured performance linked transaction.

SEATTLE, Wash., March 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Spreading goodness and happiness in the world' - that's the heart of Global Green Light Day (GGLD). This new growing global movement is initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, of Seattle, Washington. Creator of the Green Light system, the foundation of GGLD, features a new model of communication. It introduces a unique and powerful way to think, speak and take expansive, benevolent action.

CHICAGO, Ill., March 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Executive and AandR Rep's from major and reputable independent record labels along with other music industry power brokers and insiders will be in Gurnee, Illinois June 27-29, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center for the Chicago Music Conference.

PALISADES PARK, N.J., March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chillbox Greek frozen yogurt chain of stores is expanding its presence outside Europe, with a strategic partnership with LYMEL HOLDINGS LLC that has acquired the exclusive master franchise for development across the USA. After a rapid expansion in the highly demanding European market, with recent store openings in Russia, Austria and Hungary, Chillbox is now present in over 73 locations in 11 countries. An additional 220 stores are committed to open in 2014-2015.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of PC data mover/transfer, backup and disaster recovery strategy and storage management software, always develops innovative PC tools. As for the end of tech support and updates for Windows XP, most XP users choose to upgrade the system to Windows 7 or Windows 8 in order to avoid unpredictable security risks.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced that it earned a spot on HousingWire magazine's new HWTECH 100(TM) list. Quandis is among 23 companies recognized in the servicing category of the list.

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Pantheory Research Organization, a new study of type 1a supernova data has concluded, for the first time, that dark energy probably does not exist. The paper is entitled 'An Alternative Universe-Scale Analytic Metrology and Related Cosmological Model.' The paper was published in the February 2014 issue of the journal of Applied Physics Research, by the Canadian Center of Science and Education.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, is pleased to announce that industry expert Mark Johnson has joined our team in the role of Customer Service Manager. Johnson, who brings more than twenty years of reverse mortgage expertise, replaces Joseph Rinner who has moved into the role of Product Manager.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global health initiative leader, Njekwa Lumbwe, national coordinator of the Palliative Care Alliance of Zambia, is the guest of honor at a Hendersonville premiere film screening of 'A Unified Presence,' on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at Hendersonville High School Auditorium. Lumbwe will host a 'talk back' session for audience members following the viewing. A V.I.P. welcome reception for Lumbwe will precede the event from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Palliative Care Clinic.

LANSDALE, Pa., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that HousingWire magazine designated the company to its new HW TECH100(TM) list. The list honors the 100 most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy. Global DMS is one of only six companies to be recognized in the valuations category.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bugatta Supper Club, which has been hosting wrap parties for hit TV shows, movies, extravagant weddings and even the Academy Awards, has announced that it hosted the wrap party for the famed and hilarious CBS hit comedy, 'The Crazy Ones,' starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar on Wednesday, March 5.

PALISADES PARK, N.J., March 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As fascination with Greek yogurt continues to sweep across America, Chillbox SA has recently announced it has earned exclusive franchising rights to open and operate Greek yogurt stores nationwide.

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Julie Otzelberger shows the bully what it's like to be on the other side, while showing the victim how to overcome obstacles through volunteer work. 'The Cat That Went To Homecoming' (ISBN: 9781612358215; paper) published by Fire and Ice Young Adult Books, was released on Amazon as a Kindle edition, and on Lulu in both paperback and ebook on February 24, 2014.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and TORONTO, Ont., Canada, March 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ellen DeGeneres was sent a selfie machine two years ago, she could have made history with it. The Quik Pod, from Fromm Works, Inc., the 'ultimate selfie machine' as described by the inventor, is an extendable smartphone holder with a built in selfie mirror.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and BERLIN, Germany, March 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Record Industry Professionals led a delegation on a mission of commerce, culture and copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin during September 2013 and since to stimulate entertainment economic activities in both countries. The mission resulted in music placements in American productions, including a German artist, and renewed interest in international creative collaborations.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kamen George Kamenov, a U.S. inventor, today announced that he has patented a new way to support windmill blades and to triple the amount of energy extracted from the wind. Patent #8629570 has been assigned to these wind turbine blades with reinforcing, supporting and stabilizing components and enlarged swept area.

BARSTOW, Calif., March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation,' says Linda Slater, Chief of Interpretation, 'because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millennia of history.'

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Cheryl Doege as a senior consultant to their national employee benefits consulting practice. Doege brings 23 years of experience in human resources and benefits consulting to EPIC with specialties in benefit program design and funding strategies.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Lakewood College the designation of a Top Military-Friendly College in its 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities, just released in print, and available online.

MIDLAND, Mich., March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HVS Capital Corp has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Every one of us has been through the emotional roller coaster leading up to a first kiss and all of those sensations are presented in 'Good Night Kiss,' the latest country song from Shady Hill Records artist Sandra Piller.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'When the deep freeze of February is slowing everything down, that is when my business starts to pick up,' says John Volkmann, owner of North Twin Builders. 'With my mobile app I am better able to help those interested in a new home or a remodel in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan find design ideas as they start planning for their summer get away to the Northwoods.'

MONROVIA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Five young women from Monrovia High School and their rhinestone-encrusted robot won the top Inspire Award at the Los Angeles FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Regional Championship Tournament held at Monrovia this past Saturday, the Monrovia High School Robotics Program announced today. Along with six other teams from cities ranging from Santa Barbara to San Diego, they advance to compete with top teams from eleven western states, Alaska and Hawaii in McClellan, Calif., near Sacramento on March 20-22, 2014 at the West Super-Regional FTC Championship.

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stunningly gifted vocalist, educator and founder of the progressive programs Vocal Musicianship Academy and Vocal Jazz Online, Lenora Zenzalai Helm has received the coup honor of an invitation to be a featured singer in the program 'Durham Symphony Orchestra and All That Jazz.'

DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it has added Sean Leonard to the employee benefits consulting practice in their Southeast division, The McCart Group. Leonard brings more than 19 years of managerial experience in human resource and benefits, including 12 years spent in benefits consulting, insurance sales and client relationship management.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Feb. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The number of Americans seeking help for dental-related pain at hospital emergency rooms is at a record high, says Delta Dental of Oklahoma. Dental ER visits increased from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2010 and cost the healthcare system more than $2 billion annually.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, has added Jason Meches as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Meches will have responsibility for the development and operations of ReverseVision technology products.

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned correspondent lending subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., announced it has achieved significant growth in 2013, signing on 65 clients in its first full year of operations.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announced its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured loans.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will share his insight on an upcoming panel assembled by the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (CMLA), which is designed to address legislative issues and trending that will impact mortgage lending in 2014.

TROY, Mich., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right now, loan officers at Shore Mortgage - one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states - are counseling clients on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never before imagined.

RED BANK, N.J., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spring Forward in Joy and Light Event with over 50 Vendors, Holistic Natural Energy Healers and Readers, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Red Bank Elks Lodge 40 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Entrance fee $25 includes 4 free 15 minute healing/spiritual modalities, Shamanic Ceremonies, Drumming, Singing Bowls, Door Prizes, 50/50 Prize, Silent Auction and much, much more.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One Virtual Source (OVS), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) presented to a crowd of entrepreneurs, startups and technology managers, discussing best practices in leveraging international software companies as a way to reduce costs and drive business growth.

LANSDALE, Pa., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch offices covering 40 major metropolitan areas across the country.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Galorath, Inc. is excited to announce that it has reached an agreement with Dassault Systemes, to integrate SEER for Manufacturing with CATIA, the world's leading application for product design and innovation. For many companies, cost estimating is a very fragmented activity and the inclusion of SEER's Cost Estimator in CATIA will allow manufacturers to initially model and test composite manufacturing processes and tradeoffs during the earliest and most preliminary stages of design.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ever Irish Gifts, an e-commerce site, today announced a distinctive way to celebrate a loved one's birthday, anniversary or marriage or to memorialize someone's life - plant a tree in Ireland in their honor or memory.

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. In addition to Gillette, Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KiwiG PhonTunes, launched by KiwiGeeker - the pioneering music transfer and data management solution provider - is the only lifetime free music transfer software for users that require a need for music transfer across multiple devices and platforms (iOS / iTunes / PC / Android / External disk).

TROY, Mich., Feb. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation's largest wholesale lender, announced that it developed and launched a proprietary mobile application for its broker community. The application arms brokers with robust functionality and easy access to loan information while in the field.

LONGPORT, N.J., Feb. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Facebook's $16 Billion acquisition of startup WhatsApp is the latest example of how the mature voice market is being challenged by alternative communications mediums. While the $500 billion US telecommunications service market will continue to grow over the next few years, Insight Research forecasts that voice revenues - wireline and wireless - will decline at a 4.8 percent annual rate as consumers continue to 'cut cords' and businesses migrate to VoIP platforms.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Partition Master Free, the most awarded partition manager software developed by EaseUS Software, is an ALL-IN-ONE FREE disk partition management tool brought together with three main functions including: Partition Manager, Disk and Partition Copy Wizard, and Partition Recovery Wizard. Now, EaseUS Partition Master wins TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award!

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced at the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Servicing Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida that it made significant enhancements to its automated searches of PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), the United States Courts bankruptcy locater system.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Treadstone 71 announced today its partnership with SYNCSTATE, Inc. The partnership utilizes the cyber intelligence methods, and structured analytic techniques of Treadstone 71 in supporting the newly announced SYNCSTATE Cyber Threat Targeting Center. The partnership combines the collection, organization and analysis expertise of Treadstone 71 with the operational execution and in depth technical prowess of SYNCSTATE delivering one of the most potent offensive cyber programs on the market.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eAgile, Inc., a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announced today the U.S. Patent Office has granted a patent for the company's eSync(TM) technology. eSync(TM) has been proven to solve many of the vexing problems which have plagued the RFID industry for years by identifying individual RFID tags then, in real time, uniquely encoding and validating data to a 99.9999 percent degree of accuracy.