National News Desk

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its vertical farming division, which is developing vertical farming processes in Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food in urban areas.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What happens when a global superpower imposes its social conventions and political practices on a smaller, less 'civilized' nation? 'Utopia Limited,' Gilbert and Sullivan's shockingly relevant satire of imperialism and globalization, tackles this question in a fresh new edition by the Blue Hill Troupe, April 20-28, 2012 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street).

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher Gardner, played by Will Smith in 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (Columbia Pictures, 2006), was jobless and homeless with a baby boy to support. He bounced back, gaining wealth and a future for his son. Inspired by this example, LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) invited Gardner to speak at the company's annual meeting, held this year in New Orleans, January 13-15.

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ClanGistics(TM) announces the launch of their ClanGistics.com website which includes a first time ever e-product called the ClanGistics Planning System(TM). The planning system utilizes secured 'cloud' server technology and data file encryption allowing users to login through a secured web portal and enter personal information safely and securely for instant access in cases of medical or family emergencies.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. ('Lightway') has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard's unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer is the season for unlimited adventures, and the 'Summer Show' is the place for unlimited choices! Fun seekers of all ages will discover hundreds of new and creative summer fun ideas, activities, active sports, and hobbies under one roof at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 4 - 6, 2012.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Masterseek.com is a B2B search engine offering the ability to search for businesses across the globe while eliminating 'clutter' inherent in consumer-based search engine results. Though Masterseek is a B2B based search engine, Masterseek also receives traffic from consumers seeking specific businesses.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apparel Deals announced this week the launch of its new wholesale clothing website - ApparelDeals.com. Apparel Deals has been providing quality goods and competitive pricing to hundreds of thousands of customers for nine years and decided it was time to create an online presence.

DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Law Sourcing has chosen WellStar Health System as its 2012 charitable engagement. The firm will help the healthcare system reduce annual costs through strategic vendor negotiations. Each year, Third Law Sourcing provides pro bono services to a non-profit organization located in the Southeast with over $500 million in revenue. The philanthropic program was established with the awareness that each dollar of savings directly supports the non-profit's mission.

SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing leading-edge risk management and insurance solutions nationally, announced that they have expanded the menu of coverage available in their newest program for Pizza Restaurants and Delivery Operators. Dubbed 'SLICE' (safety, loss control, insurance, coverage, expertise), the program now includes customized Commercial Excess Liability Coverage designed specifically for Pizza Delivery Operators.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. AAUP is an organization grounded in a tradition of service, whose members engage in forward-looking publishing programs and innovations. Both the history of the association and the future of scholarly communications will provide focus for a series of events, including a 'University Press Week' in November 2012, to mark the occasion of the AAUP 75th anniversary.

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner (www.RestaurantOwner.com), a membership website for independent restaurant operators, has released, on their website, the results of a detailed survey of their members' experiences with their current point of sale systems. Over 1,500 individual independent operators participated and provided detailed feedback on over 100 different POS systems.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading hedging and risk management firm, announced that its COO, Philip Rasori, will speak on a panel session on the subject of risk management advisory in the secondary market at the Texas MBA's Southern Secondary Market Conference. The panel is being held at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center in Woodlands, Texas on Wednesday, January 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that in 2011 it significantly expanded its business in all functional areas, hired top executives, increased its workforce, implemented new technology and launched several new products. UWM plans to continue with its aggressive growth strategy as they remain focused on originating high quality loans in excess of $3.5 billion in 2012 and upwards of $8 billion by 2014.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- White Glove Transportation, a leader in fine furniture logistics and delivery for the design community, is holding the first annual Winter Fine Furniture Designer Warehouse Sale, for two days on January 28 and 29. Located at The Metropolitan Pavilion at 110 West 19th Street in New York, the sale is offering over 500 pieces with a discount of up to 75 percent on select items.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Telovations announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Speech Assist as a recipient of the 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award.

FREWSBURG, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JIT Toyota-Lift is proud to announce that Patricia Mitchell is the first woman in the U.S. to achieve the Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) 3rd Gear status. Recognizing the valuable role that Customer Service Support Reps (CSSRs) play in customer satisfaction and the overall growth of a Toyota forklift dealership, TMHU created a program that provides them with ongoing training and education.

WALL, N.J., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two NY Rangers fans who were attacked and beaten outside a Philadelphia bar on January 2, 2012, after the Rangers vs. Flyers match up are about to receive the star treatment thanks to a business owner with ties to former team members. Peter Grandich, founder of Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Co., LLC, will host the two men, Neal Auricchio Jr. and Michael Janocko at the February 12th Rangers game.

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free encore presentation of 'Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond' on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While most New Orleanians have been focused on LSU and Saints football, one local resident has put football aside for the moment to help a family in need. Devoting a portion of his company's time and resources through the recent Christmas holidays and new year, Ciro Pennino, owner of Trinity Electric, LLC is helping one local couple final get back into their home by providing complete electrical rewiring services and making the home ready to pass city code inspections.

CLIFTON, N.J., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FastUpFront plans to make waves with its newest infographic: 2012 Presidential Candidates for Small Businesses. The infographic details the positions of the top 2012 presidential candidates on major issues facing small businesses such as taxes, minimum wage, and business expenses.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of storage management and maintenance, focusing on providing quality, innovative Mac software for better Mac system performance, today launches a time limited offer for Mac users to get CleanGenius Pro ($2.99) for absolutely free on the Apple Mac App Store.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voices.com, an online marketplace connecting businesses with voice actors, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of The VoiceOver International Creative Experience (VOICE 2012). Voices.com supported VOICE 2007 and 2010 in previous years through sponsorship, social media reporting and editorial coverage, extending the reach of the conference to a global audience hungry for the latest news, information and trends observed during the industry conference.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to The Futon Shop, conventional mattresses are very likely to contain chemicals, some potentially toxic to humans and/or harmful to the environment. Most of these chemical compounds have a cloud surrounding the information on the possible harms they can cause. The way to go green is to choose a mattress with fewer chemicals or no chemicals. The ideal mattress would have low VOCs, no PBDEs, no formaldehyde, and no phthalates.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. as its January Charity of the Month. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation cares for two of America's most iconic historical sites - Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since 1974, Dr. Marc Spitz of the Foot Pain Center has been helping patients to beat peripheral neuropathy. After observing epidemic numbers of people developing peripheral neuropathy in their feet, he decided to make this his practice's focus.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Restaurant Recruiters, a restaurant manager recruiting firm in Ohio and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that Max and Erma's; KFC; and Taco Bell have chosen its professional restaurant management recruitment group to assist with its management recruiting needs.

TAVARES, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you've always wanted a close-up view of a boat like James Bond's or an exciting ride in a seaplane, cruise over to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012. Those are just a couple of the highlights planned for the 25th anniversary of the largest antique and classic boat show on America's East Coast.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fare Buzz, a travel company based in New York City, has recently launched a vacation rental option in a move to set the company apart from other online travel companies. It also looks to improve the company's revenue within a crowded travel industry.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading solar manufacturer, Talesun, has joined the growing number of global solar panel manufacturers to choose PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

CHARDON, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b software announced today that Anytime Collect, a cloud-based credit and collections management solution, is available for banks and financial institutions to private label and offer to their business customers to help them automate accounts receivable collections.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hendrieth has created unprecedented special effects by a Black Filmmaker. A preview running time of four minutes and forty eight seconds is available on YouTube. Anyone can search by typing: King Kong Horror Comedy by dinosaurmoviefans. A Mini Trailer Movie Clip will appear.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope, a California-based brand identity, internet marketing, and PR firm established in 1983, today announced an extension on the deadline for its 2012 PR Grant program for nonprofit orgs to January 31.

VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LiveView GPS announced this week the launch of its new GPS tracking device - the Live Trac EZ GPS Vehicle Tracker - that takes only seconds to install and provides 10-second vehicle-tracking position updates.

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the somewhat stagnant business economy in Georgia, six members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers helped entrepreneurs buy and sell more than $42 million worth of small businesses in 2011.

DENVER, Colo. and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) today announced formation of a strategic business relationship with BioJet International. CERT is comprised of 57 sovereign Indian tribes as members. CERT members collectively own and manage more than 30 percent of the coal west of the Mississippi; 40 percent of domestic uranium; and 10 percent of known national oil and gas reserves in the United States.

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While the economy was grim for many in 2011, Bowen Media, a leading Long Island web design firm, reports that it tripled its number of employees and was also voted the number one best web services company by the Long Island Press. This nomination was for the third year in a row.

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Houston-based technology company Softway Solutions is giving students an inside look at the fast-paced profession of game development. In an ongoing effort to help educate the Houston community, Softway Solutions Director of 3D Animation Nathan Smith is teaching an 'Introduction to Game Design' class at LoneStar College System. With one semester already under Smith's belt, another one is slated to kick off on Jan. 21, 2012. The classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) is pleased to announce the recruitment and hire of industry heavyweight Mark Ridder as executive vice president and general counsel. Ridder brings more than 31 years of experience in advising in-house corporate clients in areas ranging from regulatory compliance and operations to corporate acquisitions.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading Chinese solar manufacturer, LONG ENERGY (Shenglong, Suzhou Shenglong PV-Tech Co., Ltd.), a client of Marsh Los Angeles, has joined the growing number of China-based solar panel manufacturers to adopt PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2 p.m., former USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian and the 2011 VISA USA National Qualifier Heather Chan from the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (LASG) will perform at UCLA's Women's Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge at The John Wooden Center (221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095). The John Wooden Challenge honors all competing teams' academic and athletic achievements.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leader in hedging and risk management services, announced that it has been named a 2011 Medallion winner for the annual Workplace Excellence Awards held by the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SD SHRM). Each year, the SD SHRM honors local companies having exceptional HR practices that become instrumental to their success and profitability.

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Jan. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Consumers in the Southeast United States are the first in the country to gobble up the new, all-natural GRAIN-FREE DOG BISCUITS from Nylabone, the makers of safe, healthy chews since 1955. Nylabone has partnered with Costco Warehouses from Florida to North Carolina and Tennessee to market the new treats on a first-come, first-served limited basis.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smith McKenna, LLC announced this week that 2012 is the time to invest in silver. Stephen M. Smith, managing member Smith McKenna, has 20 plus years of experience in commodity-market analysis and advises that silver will emerge as king.

RENO, Nev., Jan. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Fog, Inc. announced this week that its top seller - a commercial and industrial humidifier - the ES100 - is 90 percent more energy efficient that steam for building and duct-mount applications.

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interactive Market Solutions, Inc., the parent company for LeadStorm.com, a lead provider, announced today that its fourth quarter numbers were up 18 percent compared to the same quarter in 2010.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In what may prove to be a significant day in the development of B2B search technology, today Masterseek, the world's fastest-growing B2B search engine platform, announced an important milestone: The business search engine giant has now reached 100 million business profiles.

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash is proud to present the latest collaboration with AGS Laboratories: The New AGS Proprietary Light performance Diamond Quality Document for Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE(R) Diamonds. As a company committed to providing diamond shoppers with the largest selection of ideal diamonds in the world together with the most comprehensive diamond information available, this new document is the latest step on the Whiteflash path to providing their customers with a Brilliant Diamond Buying Experience(R).

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Destination Earth (destination-earth.org) has announced the launch of their unique Voluntourism Travel concept with a tour to Cambodia and Vietnam. This adventure highlights their business model, which offers fun, safe adventure tours to those who would like to travel responsibly and give back while enjoying their vacation.

PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Why should the American taxpayer care about people who are incarcerated in our prison system? Simple, it is a true cost-saving measure that should be discussed. In 'EDUCATION BEHIND BARS' (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press; January, 2012) author Christopher Zoukis makes the case for why all Americans should support education in our prison system. Most Americans do not realize that the United States could save upwards of $60 billion each year by simply educating prisoners.

PLACENTIA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Association of Professional Ball Players of America (APBPA) announces the selection of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) to offer long-term care education and long-term care insurance coverage to their 11,000 Members. For members that choose to purchase the insurance, applications for individual policies will be completed by LTCFP and underwritten by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, January 14, 2012, 12 Noon, Haas Entertainment will be unveiling its state-of-the-art 3D video projection system in time for the end of the football postseason playoffs. Haas Entertainment will also be showcasing the latest in home automation controls from Crestron for your iPad. The public and media are invited to see first-hand how projection system can enhance the viewing experience of the upcoming divisional playoffs.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The global telecommunications industry continues to expand as spending by consumers and businesses for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. According to the new industry market study, telecommunications services revenue on a worldwide basis will grow from $2.1 trillion in 2012 to $2.7 trillion in 2017 at a combined average growth rate of 5.3 percent.

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 28, 2011, President Obama issued a proclamation designating January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. He stated: 'Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation's youth for a bright future.' Themed 'Invest in the Future: Mentor a Child,' January 2012 marks the eleventh annual National Mentoring Month.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that Chinese solar manufacturer, ZNShine, has joined the growing number of international solar panel manufacturers adopting PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aomei Technology, an innovative hard disk partition management solution provider, today announces the release of new Partition Assistant 4.0, an ALL-IN-ONE partition manager software and reliable hard disk management toolkit with user-friendly interface and enhanced data protection.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Limited edition, signed 'Pin-Ups for Ron Paul' 2012 calendars will be available for collectors and Ron Paul supporters in Houston, Texas at the Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford Street from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., from January 12 - 14, 2012.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gogiro Internet Group announced this week the opening of a new regional office in the Phoenix area. 'The Gogiro Phoenix East office will introduce Gogiro products to small businesses in the East Valley and provide local support,' says Connie Grennan, Phoenix East co-owner.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2012 is coming, but it's not the end, it's a new start. At the beginning of the New Year, EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, announces general availability of EaseUS Todo Backup 4.0. Exchange 2010 backup is available in this version. Moreover, the new release of EaseUS Todo Backup Central Management Console enables you to deploy backup plans to multiple clients.

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 29, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan), has entered into a strategic relationship with one of the nation's top-five residential mortgage originators and the largest non-financial mortgage servicer in the country PHH Mortgage Corporation, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation.

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 29, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foley Group, Inc., a leader in the commercial and industrial lighting industry is celebrating their 50th year in business.

DULUTH, Ga., Dec. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Law Sourcing managing partners Brad Birdwell and Scott Drobes were chosen by Business to Business magazine as two of metro Atlanta's Top 25 Entrepreneurs. Third Law Sourcing is a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company. Third Law Sourcing revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010, earning them the #4 spot on the annual ranking of metro-Atlanta's Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IDS, a mortgage document preparation vendor, has installed a SaaS-based social customer service platform from Assistly, a recent acquisition by Salesforce.com, into its back-office operations to improve responsiveness to customer inquiries.