National News Desk

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b software, a business application developer based in Chardon, Ohio, announced today that its flagship credit management and accounts receivable collections software Anytime Collect is now available for such popular accounting applications as Intuit QuickBooks and Peachtree by Sage.

ENCINITAS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Event Media Inc., organizers for the fifth annual San Diego Century Bicycle Tour, announce the availability of expo and sponsorship packages for the event on May 21, 2011. Set to start and finish at MiraCosta College the event offers plenty of intriguing promotional opportunities for businesses.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of American Heart Month this February, the Gingrich Foundation, founded by Callista and Newt Gingrich, has selected the American Heart Association as its Charity of the Month for its commitment to improving cardiovascular health for all Americans.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown is on! Ten days remain to enter CheapOair's 'Crazy in Love' video contest. In celebration of Valentine's Day, grab your sweetie, push the record button and make a 30-second video that demonstrates how crazy in love you are and what makes you unique as a couple - it could be a hobby or a special talent or anything that shows how your love for each other is distinctive.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sample Digital Holdings LLC announces today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for a system and method for media content collaboration throughout the media production process. The patent was issued as U.S. Patent No. 7,660,416 (the '416 Patent).

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.8 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 900 steganography applications.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, is going for the gold. 'Among agencies specializing in LTC, we're already out in front,' says Cameron Truesdell, CEO, 'and we're determined to widen our lead.' To highlight this point, LTCFP engaged Olympic legend Bruce Jenner to speak at the company's annual meeting, held this year in Austin, Texas, January 14-16.

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles Michaels of Ezilon Inc. announces the company's drive and dedication to supplying the foremost local and regional directory listings is now increased through the launch of its newest site at http://local.ezilon.com covering major cities in the United States. With this in mind, Ezilon Inc. doesn't use auto listings as a way to fill its directory.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With employment slowly picking up in 2011, a survey shows that there are still very few job seekers using websites to market and promote their skills - when they certainly should be. 'Using a website to market experience and skills can drastically impact your job search,' Robert J. Gerberg, CEO of SET, said.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, January 31st on Cala, journalist Ismael Cala will interview Ravi Singh, a young Indian marketing guru who has been behind several digital political campaigns around the world.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emerge Scholarships, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides academic scholarships to deserving women, welcomes the members of its 2011 Advisory Board. Emerge provides scholarships to women whose educations have been interrupted, who have overcome significant challenges and who give back to their communities.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite a sluggish economy and little or no hiring in many industries, the US telecommunications industry revenue prospects appear bright with total spending by all US businesses on telecommunications services forecasted to exhibit double-digit growth over the next five years, says a new market research report from Insight Research.

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Extraordinary! This is the only word that comes to mind upon seeing Whiteflash's newly unveiled 'Lotus Halo' design from their floral inspired 'Lotus Collection' co-created by master craftsman Leon Mege.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Camp Jam, the nation's premier provider of rock music camps and educational rock 'n' roll music programs, is now accepting discounted early registrations for its Summer 2011 camp series. Students rehearse, record, and perform like rock stars during curriculum-based day camp and overnight camp programs.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- February 4, 1841 - from Morgantown, Berks County (Pennsylvania) storekeeper James Morris' diary...'Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate.'

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to The Associated Press' monthly analysis, higher unemployment and foreclosure rates, especially in South Atlantic and Mountain states, raised the nation's economic stress in November. This supports the findings from Foreclosure Data Online that confirms Colorado and Florida have more of the top 10 cities listed for the number of foreclosures because these states rely on hard hit tourism, and have recently lost drilling, mining, or construction jobs.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2011 models of LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers, made by PCE Health and Fitness, were highly praised in fitness equipment reviews of best elliptical trainers for 2011. The LifeSpan EL1000 and EL3000i elliptical trainers received positive reviews from fitness equipment review groups Treadmill Doctor and Fitness Professor Review.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The foreclosure trends are again in today's news, and according to data compiled by Foreclosure Warehouse, this situation seems as though it is not going to get any better regardless of how much the government tries to help, until more jobs are created and sustained.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that international law attorney Fred Ariel Rodriguez has joined the firm as a partner. Mr. Rodriguez specializes in international legal matters involving the transfer of personnel, goods, intellectual property and services across borders.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Extending its solutions from its proven Windows OS data recovery experience and expertise, MiniTool Solution Ltd announces another free data recovery application - MiniTool Mac Data Recovery 2.0. Designed for Mac OS and once again FREE for home users to restore Mac OS data up to 1GB.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recently released free backup and recovery software - EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0, EASEUS Software today announces the availability of its backup and recovery solutions for Windows workstations and servers. The newly introduced versions are mainly for business use including Workstation Edition, Server Edition and Technician Edition.

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Building Engines, provider of a comprehensive web-based operations management solution for owners and managers of all property types, and eSight Energy, developer of a sophisticated energy management software platform, today announced a partnership that enables real estate and facilities managers to measure, track, and act on energy related data.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's job market, the waiting game is a game most can't afford to play. Those seeking a job in a stagnant economy must act quickly and aggressively. 'Even in difficult times, employers believe good talent doesn't last long in the market. So job seekers can give themselves a week or two at most, then they have to get into action,' Robert J. Gerberg, chairman of ERI, said.

TIPP CITY, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, located in Tipp City, Ohio, is assisting the Eaton Community School District, located in Eaton, Ohio, to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN, Money. The school district is enhancing their school facility's HVAC systems, lighting systems, and implementing renewable energy projects, including solar thermal systems, to reduce their annual energy costs by more than $225,000 per year.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen and Lucky Technology are pleased to announce a technology and marketing partnership to bring physical access control to North American educational institutions. Lucky Technology's iGuard Access Control device is integrated with SecuGen's SDA03M fingerprint module and is the world's leading Internet connected, biometric device for school security.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Kabul in Flames' (ISBN: 978-8799295227) was such a success in Denmark that Danish International Edition announced this week its release in the U.S. The author, Masood Baluch, writes from the heart. He is an Afghanistan refugee who has been living in Denmark since the age of 15.

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg Consulting, an integrated marketing and public relations services firm based in Austin, Texas, announced today it has been retained by e2b teknologies, a business software and consulting services company based in Chardon, Ohio.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ABCD Publishing announced this week the release of RemodelOrMove.com's U.S. Homeowner Sentiment Report for Spring 2011. It reveals that homeowners who are interested in remodeling or expanding their homes have limited options. Of the 5,000 homeowners surveyed, today the average amount of home equity is $106,000 compared to $176,000 in 2009.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DesignWise Medical, a nonprofit pediatric device organization, announced today that it has appointed DealPen, a professional corporate development advisory firm to guide DesignWise Medical on growth and capital formation strategies. With DealPen's leadership, DesignWise has established its Charter Campaign, a one-time sponsorship opportunity for individuals and organizations.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the leading provider of affordable, scalable partition management, data recovery and disaster recovery utilities, today announced availability of its newly upgraded hard disk and partition manager - EASEUS Partition Master 7.0.1. It comes with new features to support managing hard drive up to 4TB, including GPT drive and RAID, this version is the first hard disk manager software supporting disk over 2TB.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.