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National U.S. Business, Entertainment, and Technology News sourced from the Neotrope® News Network.

US National News

US National News
National U.S. Business, Entertainment, and Technology News sourced from the Neotrope® News Network.

Four Days GIVEAWAY: Download New Updated Aomei Partition Manager – Partition Assistant Professional Edition 3.0 for Free

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aomei Technology, an up-and-coming provider of reliable and professional partition management solutions for the Windows-based environment, today announced the release of Aomei Partition Assistant 3.0, a new version of its powerful partition manager. At the same time, Aomei is now giving away its Partition Assistant Professional Edition for four days from 01/25 to 01/28/2011.

WEDA Governor’s Conference to Host Industry-First Web Portal

MADISON, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eau Claire GIS firm Applied Data Consultants, Inc. (ADC), and Minnesota Web development firm Golden Shovel Agency will present Economic Gateway during the Wisconsin Economic Development Association's (WEDA) 2011 Governor's Conference on Economic Development Feb. 9-11 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison.

Eric Gagnon of We Sell Restaurants Named President of Georgia Association of Business Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Association of Business Brokers has elected Eric Gagnon of Atlanta, President of We Sell Restaurants as 2011 president of the state's only professional organization and Multiple Listing Service dedicated to buying and selling businesses and franchises.

Boston Design Center Now Open to Homeowners

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moda Cucina, the award-winning Boston based manufacturer of premium kitchens and custom cabinetry, now offers complete turnkey design and construction services specifically designed for homeowners without a designer or architect. The design center used to be an intimidating place for some homeowners, as it was mostly geared towards design trade only clients.

AAI Releases Solid State Purge Controller

CONCORD, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Applied Analytics, Inc. (AAI) unveils the ePurge X, a next-generation solution for air-purging electronic enclosures. Unlike conventional purge controllers, this new offering is entirely solid state and much more in line with the design of AAI's highly automated process analyzers. The ePurge X is slated to be available both to distributors and the general public in March

Only Two Days Remain to Support Your National Parks in Bid for $1 Million Grant from Lowe’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two days remain to support America's national parks with just one 'click.' Each click will cast a vote directly benefiting America's national parks through a grant to the National Park Foundation in the ongoing $1 million Lowe's Community Giving Campaign.

Nothin’ Wrong with The Adam Craig Band

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adam Craig Band announces the video release of their hit song 'Nothin' Wrong.' The talented four young men who make up the band have evolved since their first time in the spotlight but their trademark harmonies and passion for music are still as strong as ever.

CommunityJourney.com Launched on January 14, 2011, and is Now Available to the Public

SUGARLAND, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jaime Viancos is the owner and operator of the website Community Journey, as well as a devoted world traveler. For those seeking advice and insight on traveling the world, his site provides all that and more. He hopes to enlighten those who desire to travel, but simply cannot.

‘There’s Gold In Them Hills,’ According to Marketers: Joe Kerr and Others Trek to Sundance

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joe Kerr, composer for film and television, is making his way to the plush Utah resort this week for the annual festival. As many people with things to market are on their way to Sundance to hock there goods. Sundance is one of the more popular events in the film festival season.

Anytime Collect Certified by Leading Independent Application Testing Service Provider

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b software, a business application developer based in Chardon, Ohio, announced today that its Anytime Collect management software has been independently certified by VeriTest, an independent application testing service provided by Lionbridge. Anytime Collect automates credit management and accounts receivable collections activities.

Backbone Security Awarded Windows 7 Compatibility Logo – Demonstrates Commitment to Providing Highest Quality Software

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the global leader in digital steganalysis, is proud to announce the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) Management Console has earned the Windows 7 operating system compatibility logo.

Griffin Pest Solutions Wins Bed Bug Marketing Award

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Pest Solutions has won a Bed Bugsy Award from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for its educational direct mail bed bug campaign. The NPMA created the Bed Bugsy Awards to recognize creative excellence in the marketing and advertising of bed bug services executed by pest control companies across the nation.

Residents of Shelby County May Be at Risk for Mine Subsidence

TOWER HILL, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) is expanding its consumer education campaign to make residents of Shelby County aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence.

New Self Transformational Book Demos How to Achieve Peace in a Turbulent World

DETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Dr. Laurie Pappas announced the release of her new book, 'The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace' (ISBN: 978-0-578-06054-5). It's also accompanied by an interactive journal - 'The Loving Heart Companion.'

CMI Promotes Three Client Services Team Members in the First Quarter of 2011

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, today announced three promotions within its client services team: Mike Mabey was promoted to vice president of client solutions from his previous position as account manager. Alisa Hamilton was promoted to research manager from her previous position as project manager.

Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC to Provide Strategic Marketing Advisory Services to Oasis Solutions Group

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg Consulting, an integrated marketing services firm based in Austin, Texas, announced today it has been retained by Oasis Solutions Group, a business management software consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sandra Piller Celebrates ‘Days Like These’ on her New Album

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sandra Piller's third album, 'Days Like These' (Shady Hill Records), is released today, and Sandra met with press, industry and fans in a special performance at The Mint in Hollywood. Making the week even more eventful, Sandra was just named Female Country Music Artist of the Year by New Music Weekly magazine.

MISMO Elects Del Mar DataTrac Director of Integrations Sandra Martz-Griebe to Residential Governance Committee 2011-2012 Term

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) Director of Integrations Sandra Martz-Griebe has been elected to the MISMO Residential Governance Committee for the 2011 - 2012 term of office. According to MISMO, Griebe received the most votes and will serve as the committee's representative in the category of Origination Technology. DMD is the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools.

Eight Days Remain to Support Your National Parks in Online Voting Campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Now through January 21, one 'click' will directly benefit America's national parks by casting a vote for the National Park Foundation in the $1 million Lowe's Community Giving Campaign. With only eight days remaining, the national parks need your help. The Foundation encourages supporters to vote daily. The National Park Foundation is one of four charities competing for the grant from the Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation.

New Leader Phone iPhone Audio Conferencing App featuring innovative Call Now! Group Call technology now available

COLUMBUS, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leader Phone Chairman & Founder Michael McKibben announced today the launch of the Leader Phone iPhone Audio Conferencing App, which he calls 'the only app that offers multiple, cutting-edge audio conferencing features that turn your iPhone into a mobile conference calling center.'

Business & Decision Joins the PTC Channel Advantage Program as an Enterprise Solution Partner

PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing focus in the Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Industry, Business & Decision, international Consultant and Systems Integrator (CSI), is delighted to announce a partnership with the PTC, Product Development Company® (NASDAQ:PMTC). This collaboration will enable Business & Decision to expand upon the solution footprint of its core ERP offerings and ensure a fully integrated business solution is delivered to clients.

Ely Winter Festival Slated for February 3-13, 2011 in Ely, Minnesota

ELY, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preparations are underway for the 17th annual Ely Winter Festival slated for February 3-13, 2011, in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a schedule of events with something for all ages and interests, ranging from the annual Mukluk Ball, Sled Dog Rides, and historic Voyageur Encampment, to a crafts fair, ice fishing contest, food events, and the Ely ArtWalk taking place over the Festival's 10-day period.

Marketing Trend Alert: Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Use ‘Electronic Business Cards’ to Build Relationships

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) reveals one of its marketing secrets: 'electronic business cards' that supply an agent's name, address, and phone number, just as old-fashioned business cards do, but with a difference. The electronic variety 'can't be misplaced, and they establish credibility by providing helpful, detailed information,' says Jonas Roeser, LTCFP's Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations.

2011 Global Strategic Management Institute Presents: Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit San Francisco April 26-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2011 GSMI Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit will educate businesses on the most advantageous, cutting edge, tactics in mobile marketing. Whether your business needs are B2B or B2C, this conference has it all. Combining hands on workshops with speakers who are experts in their field sharing the best practices in practical formats, GSMI's Mobile Marketing Strategies Summit can't be missed.

Community Comes Together to Help Seniors in Need

SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Silicon Valley community came together to help Comfort Keepers® collect 2000 lbs. of food through its STOP Senior Hunger food drive for local seniors in need during September, Hunger Action Month and 2010 Holiday Season.

Growing Pediatric Device Nonprofit DesignWise Medical Adds Three Board Members

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DesignWise Medical, a growing nonprofit pediatric medical device organization, announced today that it has added three new members to its board. With the addition of Tom McGoldrick, Ann Johnson and Jim Hartman, the DesignWise Medical Board of Directors has grown to six members, joining current board members, Jodi Raus, Alec Johnson and Brad Slaker.

Shake’d Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce its teaming with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Shake'd Technologies, Inc., a New York based firm engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced rotary wing technologies has teamed with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu to support its efforts and contract management to deliver a unique solution to actively reduce helicopter vibration for rotary wing users in both the defense and commercial marketplace.

Baltimore-based Reverse Mortgage Expert Receives Highest Professional Certification

BALTIMORE, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fidelis Mortgage, a veteran-owned reverse mortgage business, announced this week that Eric Rittmeyer, president Fidelis Mortgage, was one of the first in the nation to receive the designation of Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP) created by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA).

EPIC adds Adam Heher as Vice President in Petaluma – California’s Fastest Growing Insurance Broker Continues Building North Bay Team

PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of North Bay business professional Adam Heher in the company's Petaluma, Calif. office. Heher has deep ties to the North Bay, having lived and worked in the community his entire life.

Edupoint’s New LessonVUE™ Curriculum Management System Selected by Arizona’s Largest School District, Mesa Public Schools

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint™ Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected to implement its newest solution, LessonVUE™ curriculum management, at Mesa Public Schools (MPS). LessonVUE is designed to empower educators and administrators to drive classroom achievement through better management, alignment and analysis of curriculum while providing data to inform instructional decisions.

Animal Control Officer Receives Unique Reward for Freeing ‘Rebel’

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to a recent national news story, Best Friends Care LLC is gifting two PetPeek™ units to Riverside County Animal Services for their diligence in freeing Rebel, a German Shepherd puppy, who got his head stuck while trying to look out of a hole in a wall in Desert Hot Springs, Calif. Rebel was helped to wiggle out of his predicament by Riverside Animal Services Officer James Huffman.

Copy Protect eBooks, Documents and Your Livelihood using DRM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protecting documents and eBooks from copy and redistribution can be a daunting task when having to choose from a myriad of protective solutions that cannot thwart the simplest of bandits. But now authors can rest assured that their livelihood can be secured, by using an ArtistScope document solution to control exactly who and how those documents can be accessed.

Planning a Trail Riding Vacation and Want to Avoid the Routine ‘Nose to Tail’ Debacle?

ROUNDUP, Mont. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sound familiar? You're looking forward to a week of riding in the wide open spaces, the feeling of freedom, fresh air on your face and the sounds of wildlife all around you. Instead you find yourself limited to routine rides with your horse's nose firmed fixed in another horse's butt! Top50Ranches.com feels your pain and has the 'no surprises' solution with complete riding details for each of their ranches.

Sandra Terrell of Huckstep & Associates LLC was appointed to MSCPA Not-for-Profit committee chair

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sandra Terrell CPA has been named to serve as chair of the Not-for-Profit Committee for the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, or MSCPA, for the 2010-2012 term. Terrell is an accounting professional at Huckstep and Associates, LLC, a CPA and software technology consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri. She has been a member of the MSCPA since 2001.

Infertility Treatment Specialists California IVF Pass Institute of Medical Quality Inspection

DAVIS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Northern California infertility treatment specialists at California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. have been awarded a 3 year accreditation by the Institute of Medical Quality. IMQ, a San Francisco based non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care.

All Green Electronics Recycling Expands on Both Coasts and Celebrates Grand Opening

TUSTIN, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- All Green Electronics Recycling announces its new national headquarters' grand opening on January 13, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - a Green Carpet Event - followed by a free, three-day electronics recycling event aimed at giving back to the local community in Orange County. Both are open to the public and are located at: 15561 Del Amo Ave. in Tustin.

Haitian Community Remembers January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti Activities

BOYTON BEACH, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS) announced today that Major Joseph Bernadel, US Army (Ret.), and the Delray Beach Interfaith Clergy Association are pleased to invite you to remember with the Palm Beach County Haitian community the loss of lives and the great disaster caused by the Earthquake on January 12, 2010 in Haiti.

International Document Services Builds New Interface with Del Mar DataTrac’s Software for Mortgage Lenders

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, and Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, have rebuilt their partner interface to improve mortgage lenders' experience with the idsDoc platform and the DataTrac loan origination system of record.

Nonprofit PR Grants Program for 2011 announced by Neotrope

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope, a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm established Jan. 1983, is donating $36,000 in free public relations and newswire services to worthy non-profit and charitable organizations to celebrate its 28th anniversary. Neotrope previously donated $25K worth of services in 2009, 2005 and 2000. Organizations may apply for this program starting today.

West Auctions Announces Industrial Rack Manufacturing Bankruptcy Sale

LODI, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- West Auctions, a commercial and industrial auction company, announces the bankruptcy auction of Excel Storage Products to take place on January 19, 2011. Interested bidders may register to bid from now until 9:00 a.m. PST that same day.

Yale Appliance Brings New Year’s Resolutions to Life – Boston Appliance and Lighting Retailer to Assist with Customers’ 2011 Renovation Plans

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The beginning of every new year is a chance for many to resolve to improve their lives. Most decide to get healthier or start a new career, goals they must accomplish by themselves. For those looking to upgrade their homes with a new appliance or lighting fixture in 2011, however, support is a click away: Yale Appliance and Lighting is helping their Facebook fans with their home-renovation resolutions.

Southeast Computer Solutions Hires Fernando Lollini, CPA, Continues to Expand Operations in Latin America

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), a Sage Select Business Partner, has announced that Fernando Lollini, CPA, has joined the SCS team as Senior Implementer of MAS 500 to serve SCS customers in Latin America.

Gingrich Foundation Honors Catholic Charities USA as Charity of the Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This January, as part of its ongoing Charity of the Month program, the Gingrich Foundation honors Catholic Charities USA for its outstanding legacy of service to those in need.

Virtual Law Partners LLP Welcomes Denise Zack to its Commercial Lending Practice

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that Denise Zack has joined the firm's Commercial Lending practice. Ms. Zack joins VLP from the Virginia office of Cooley LLP, where she served as special counsel in the Credit Finance and Leasing Finance practice groups and represented both institutional lenders and company borrowers in debt financings.

Job Expert Bob J. Gerberg Reveals How Stories Help You Succeed in a Job Interview

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People don't remember numbers or excessive facts, but they do remember a good story. So it makes sense that if you're telling and using stories in your job search and interviews, people are going to remember you too. Pioneered by Robert J. Gerberg, senior consultant at SET, a personal marketing firm working with executives, professionals and managers seeking $100,000 or more, the technique is something SET teaches clients to use.

Lift361 Begins Development of Retail Decision Analytics Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lift361, LLC, a leading marketing analytics firm dedicated to empowering retailers' strategies and tactics with data, today announced its intent to develop Retail Decision Analytics solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. These solutions will enable retailers to leverage their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) investment to drive sales lift and maximize customer lifetime value, using its advanced algorithms, predictive modeling and reporting.

CMI Adds Two New Individuals to its Client Services and Technology Teams in Fourth Quarter

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added two new professionals to its team: Laurie Gaby, project manager, and Juan Hernandez, network administrator. As one of the fastest growing marketing research firms in the nation, CMI continues to expand its client services and technology support staff in order to satisfy CMI's growing client base.

Cogent Technology Group offers Market-Data Distribution Service in ERCOT Service Region

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cogent Technology Group announced today that they are now offering a Data Distribution Service (DDS) of ERCOT Nodal data to market-participants in the ERCOT service region of the Texas electricity market. The service utilizes Cogent's Data Flow Manager (DFM) software to manage the extract data made available to market-participants on the ERCOT MIS portal. Cogent will maintain databases containing extract data for each market-participant client.

Neotrope Celebrates 28th Anniversary by Offering PR Grants and Discounts Program for U.S. Charitable Organizations

TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope today announced it has, as part of the company's 28th anniversary this year, expanded its discount program for U.S.-based non-profit organizations 'doing good,' and also pre-announced the 2011 Neotrope PR Grants program. California-based Neotrope will provide discounts of 28% off to those charitable organizations needing assistance with public relations and online marketing.

Business & Decision and New Strategies Partner in Order to Bring Industry Leading ERP Solutions to the Pharmaceutical Industry

PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As a part of Business & Decision's ongoing focus in the Life Science market, we are delighted to announce a partnership with New Strategies, the creators of 'AX for Pharma' an industry leading Enterprise Resource Planning solution for the Pharmaceutical industry. This solution, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, has been designed to address the primary business process needs of a Life Science / Pharmaceutical organization.

Publishers Newswire Announces Q4-2010 ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 12 Interesting New Books to Start New Year

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the fourth quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 12 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, reality television 'stars,' or other 'big name' authors.

UN Launches 2011 Ocean Healing Strategy with Aztecs on New Years Dawn

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'This New Year's Dawn, 7-8 a.m., January 1st, Mexico's renowned Aztecas, Mayans and Huichols, on behalf of the United Nations, will dance humanity back into our ancient earth-honoring way of being in 2011, at Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Pier,' said Olympic skier Suzy 'Chapstick Chaffee, co-chair of Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF).

New Upgraded EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0 Available for Advanced Backup and Recovery Solution!

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management and data backup and disaster recovery solutions for Windows-based environments, today announces the availability of EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0. With more powerful and advanced features added, EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0 is an all-in-one backup and recovery solution that makes it easy to protect your PCs from disasters.

GIV-N-GET LLC Announces Launch of EGIVA.com

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When the closet holds more things you don't use than things you do, when the garage is so full of stuff that you can't put a car in it or the basement is too full to hold another box, a new web site: EGIVA.com launched by three people to promote local generosity and giving (Company Name: GIV-N-GET LLC) offers a way to give your things away directly to others for FREE.

New Book – A Patzer’s Story – Draws Parallels between Chess and Depression

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MBD Consulting announced this week the release of 'A Patzer's Story' (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer, and published by PublishAmerica. In the book, Sawyer outlines his battle with depression and draws parallels between that and his passion for chess.

New Android App Features Pin-Up Girls You Can Interact With

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Ring Collective, an Atlanta based interactive development company, today announced the launch of its new Fliptease app for the Android. The app celebrates pin-up girls with beautiful photography and adds a modern twist. The app encourages fans to suggest what they want to see in future updated versions and also invites women to model for the app by simply submitting photos via email.

PuroGold.com Launched on December 13, 2010, and is now Available to the Public

BEULAH, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barrie Watson is the owner and operator of the website PuroGold.com, as well as a devoted bookseller and gold investor. For those seeking advice and insight on gold collecting, gold investing, book collecting, or great literatures, his site provides all that and more.

SmartStops Equity Risk Indicators Now Available to European Investors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SMARTSTOPS.net announced today that Cortal Consors S.A., a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has incorporated SmartStops equity risk indicators into their website delivering powerful new risk management capabilities to their clients.

Foreclosure Filings 2010 Statistics Show No Shortage of Foreclosed Homes

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Record numbers of foreclosures hit the market in 2010, as well as record numbers of people looking to buy them, reports Foreclosure Deals, a leading online provider of foreclosure news and information, in a year-end Foreclosure Filings 2010 review. The record-breaking trend of 2009 continued throughout the year, as foreclosures have remained high and many experts are expecting them to climb even higher in 2011.

‘3 in 4’ Campaign Addresses Boomer Long-Term Care Insurance Mind Gap

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the 3in4 Association, when it comes to long-term care insurance (LTCi), there's a big gap between what Baby Boomers (46 to 64 years old) believe and what they do. The association points to a recent survey by Mathew Greenwald & Associates showing that most Boomers highly value long-term care insurance, but that fewer than 10 in 100 have gotten around to buying it.

Net Safety Monitoring Now Offering Innovative Ultrasonic (Acoustic) Gas Leak Detection Solution

CALGARY, Alberta (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Net Safety Monitoring has extended its advanced flame and gas detection product portfolio with the release of our Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector. The product is designed to provide reliable, wide-area gas detection (toxic and/or combustible) coverage in any hazardous-area application where pressurized gas is present.

Debit Transactions, Mobile Payments and Branch Item Capture to Drive 2011 Bank Technology Investments, says CONIX Systems, Inc.

MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After hunkering down throughout 2010 recovering from a sobering 2009, banks will resume technology investments in 2011, in part with an eye toward meeting new demands on their payments operations, according to CONIX Systems, Inc.

William Wegman Photographs Starting at $50 Featured Exclusively on 20×200.com

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- William Wegman collectors will be pleased to know that the affordable art website 20x200 released not one but two editions of William Wegman prints on Thursday, Dec. 16. Avid collectors of the William Wegman Weimaraners will have a chance to purchase 'Game Board' and 'Blizzard,' available in three limited edition sizes.

New Research Into Investing Psychology Yields Odd Connection: What Do Stock Picks and Mullet Haircuts Have in Common?

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Plenty it turns out, according to Drs. Richard Peterson and Frank Murtha, whose behavioral finance consulting firm, MarketPsych LLC, has been analyzing data on the investor personalities of thousands of professional and retail stock pickers.

Backbone Announces High Speed Real-Time Steganography Detection System

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the availability of a 1Gbps version of their network security appliance for detecting insider use of digital steganography to steal sensitive information.

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