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CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report providing benchmark information about how Learning and Development (L&D) and Human Resources (HR) organizations utilize Training Needs Assessments to improve the development of their employees.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The LifeSpan TR1200i folding treadmill was named 'Best New Treadmill' by Treadmill Doctor in their 2011 fitness equipment reviews. Fitness Professor Review also selected the LifeSpan TR1200i, made by PCE Health and Fitness as its choice for 'Best Treadmill under $1000.'

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading provider of student information systems (SIS) to the national K-12 education market, has launched a comprehensive mobile initiative designed to improve the access to student and classroom information for teachers, administrators, parents and students. The company's GENESIS product suite has been enhanced with mobile-friendly applications for the iPhone and iPad.

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loan-Score Decisioning Systems, an enterprise-class pricing and automated underwriting solutions provider, announced that its SVP of marketing and strategic alliances, Joe Bowerbank, was named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's 2010 Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals list.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Society of Actuaries, the leading cause of U.S. long-term care claims is Alzheimer's. Who cares? Evidently President Obama does. 'We praise the President for his words and the legislation behind them,' says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Savannah will see 100 new jobs by 2011, due to Dermody Properties'/DP Partners' sale of a 689,400 square-foot building in its LogistiPort Industrial Park to JLA Home for an East Coast assembly and distribution center, SEDA announced today. The Class A industrial property is being sold for an undisclosed price to JLA, a subsidiary of E&E Company.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, a leading provider of storage management and data backup & disaster recovery solutions for the Windows-based environment, today announces public availability of EASEUS Todo Backup 2.0 Beta.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Image Publishing, Inc. has announced that its latest book, 'Alabama Home Sweet Home' (ISBN-13: 978-0974703732), which profiles some of the states most famous natives, is now available for sale throughout the state.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, is showcasing his latest exhibit at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco December 3-31, 2010. 'RECONSTRUCTION' will be his first solo exhibition and will take place at The McLoughlin Gallery at 49 Geary Street in San Francisco, located just off of Union Square.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has designated the Alzheimer's Association as part of the Gingrich Foundation's Charity of the Month program. Each month the Gingrich Foundation selects a charity, which is recommended to over 700,000 readers of the Newt Gingrich Human Events weekly newsletter.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The welcome sign is out and the doors are now open at leading software provider TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. for government agencies seeking telecom expense management and call accounting solutions. TTI was recently awarded its US General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, and is now an official Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Vendor.

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (MARCAM) and CheapOair are playing Santa this year and delivering sand and sunshine to a holiday village near you. The two organizations have partnered for a jubilant '12 Days of Travel' holiday sweepstakes, giving away hotel stays and airfare vouchers daily via Twitter.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Make the holidays happier for three worthy causes, while enjoying cash back rewards as you shop and dine at hundreds of South Florida establishments. If 1,500 new people join Zavee.com by December 31, 2010, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, The Milagro Center and the Delray Miracle League will each receive $500. Zavee LLC is a community-based Web site that offers cash back rewards to shoppers and diners who visit Zavee merchants.

WALL, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Market and economic commentator Peter Grandich has long stated that one of the biggest maladies with the American economy is our obsession with 'stuff.' The boom in the self-storage industry, he says, is symbolic of our addiction to excess.

LASALLE, Quebec (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 4RoadService.com Inc., the online road service directory, helping the trucking and RV communities since 2004, has rolled out a new smartly designed iPhone app, made specifically with truck drivers and Rv'ers in mind, to help locate the nearest service providers on the road. After several months of beta testing the app is now being introduced to the public.

EUGENE, Ore. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Noble Vision Group, LLC, a research and development organization, today announced the success of its first LIVE Webcast broadcast by SoundQue Multimedia Services, a unique multimedia production facility that specializes in video and audio streaming.

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JMT Consulting Group CEO Jacqueline M. Tiso will be one of six presenters at the 3rd Annual Private Foundations Tax and Accounting Symposium, Thursday, December 9, at The Yale Club of New York City. This event is hosted by O'Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP.

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Scott's Insights, a publication of the Progressive Media Group, named Miami-based Southeast Computer Solutions as a 2010 VAR Star, a group of 100 organizations honored for their growth, industry leadership and innovation in the mid-market financial software sector.

AMES, Iowa (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sometimes a hero is found at the local animal shelter. Moses, a three year old yellow lab/golden retriever, who is a certified search and rescue dog, found a missing Alzheimer's patient earlier this month. 'It takes a dog with the right stuff,' said Robin Habeger, of Paws of Life Foundation, and Moses' handler and trainer.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pending release, 'A Patzer's Story,' by Timothy A. Sawyer, managing director of Morristown-based MBD Consulting, uses chess as a metaphor for life. In 'A Patzer's Story,' Sawyer draws comparisons between his passion for chess and his ongoing battle with depression.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pareto announces a new guidebook that integrates the internationally proven PMBOK® project management knowledge areas and process into construction management to bring construction managers' skills to the next level: 'Construction Project Management - A Managerial Approach' (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-1-7) by J.F. McCarthy.

NAPLES, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DomRey Cigar, Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded by Heavenly Cigar Company, Inc. the exclusive U.S. distribution of its Heaven and Red Lion brands of premium cigars. The transition is scheduled to take effect December 1, 2010.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As seen in the Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman movie, The Bucket List, EarthBee Foods is proud to announce its launch of 100 percent Civet Coffee - KapePur - undeniably the world's finest coffee.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At ZebraDingo you can purchase an iPod or iPad for $25? Or how about the new Xbox for $10? These are the kinds of deals that have made penny auctions such a hot offering. Unfortunately, many penny auction sites are now the purview of professional bidders and site owners who sell only highly specialized items. ZebraDingo is changing all that.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released the Autumn 2010 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter is a talent development reporting and analytic system.

PARIS, France (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In July 2010, Business & Decision, International Consultant and Systems Integrator (CSI) was awarded QlikTech France's 'Challenge Prize.' QlikTech (NASDAQ:QLIK) is the vendor responsible for QlikView, a range of Business Intelligence (BI) software.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Big Bay Brewing Co. is introducing a signature line of hand-crafted beers to consumers throughout Wisconsin. The craft brewer, based in Shorewood, Wis., recently received its federal and state brewing licenses and will be launching two craft beers through select retailers, bars and restaurants across the state this month.

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This year's theme, 'Get Seizure Smart,' encouraged Dominick and Kristina Toresco of Readington, New Jersey, to share their son's experience with his neurological impairment. The Torescos are generous fund raisers for the Epilepsy Foundation, through their New Jersey auto dealerships.

COVINGTON, La. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SYGNVS Integrated Solutions, Inc. a Sage North America business partner specializing in the sales, installation, and support of Sage ERP MAS 90, Sage ERP MAS 200, and Sage MIP Fund Accounting has been named to the Sage America President's Circle for the 2010 business year.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) announces the availability of 'true cost' estimates for long term care insurance policies from multiple carriers. According to LTCFP, the actual out-of-pocket expense of any LTC policy is usually less than the stated premium. Why?

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for their partnership on the Civil Rights Digital Library (CRDL). This marks the second time the Georgia Humanities Council has won the Schwartz Prize. Their first prize recognized their success with the online New Georgia Encyclopedia.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, is now offering its services globally in the hopes of making affordable degree attainment a reality for students everywhere.

CARSON, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Document Systems, Inc., the industry's leading technology provider for compliant mortgage loan document preparation, announced that its executive sales manager, Steve Ribultan, has been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 list for 2010.

DIGHTON, Kan. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Northwest Kansas Regional Energy Collaborative is the first organization to choose Economic Gateway, an innovative Web site system featuring a site selector map, as its new online tool for retaining and attracting business and industry to its area. The first of its kind in the industry, Economic Gateway is a joint venture between Minnesota-based Web development firm Golden Shovel Agency and Applied Data Consultants, Inc.

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second time in its history, Belvidere Pharmacy of North Plainfield has secured the coveted Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board's (PCAB) Seal of Accreditation. Registered in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Belvidere was the first and is still the only accredited PCAB pharmacy in the New York metro area. It has held this distinction since 2007.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Want to rate your experience with an IRS employee? Have an IRS complaint? This is your chance to tell the world. Originally designed as an IRS profile database, IRS Doghouse has evolved into a free and anonymous web site where anyone can rate - negatively or positively - their personal and professional experiences with IRS employees.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dominex LC, the leader in specialty eggplant products for over 25 years has launched another delicious frozen delight: 'Veggie Fries: Breaded Italian Style Eggplant Fries,' now available at Publix and coming to other retailers nationwide soon. The Veggie Fries offer a unique and healthy alternative to traditional French fries and onion rings.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Specifically designed for CPAs, attorneys and enrolled agents, PitBullTax.com - a Web-based IRS tax resolution software - gives practitioners the tools, confidence and support to take control of difficult cases. Whether clients owe years of back taxes or have fines and penalties that they cannot pay; PitBullTax is the answer.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reports of the death of long-term care insurance are highly exaggerated, according to LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced LTCI agencies. Last Thursday, when MetLife announced it would stop selling new LTCI coverage, 'It wasn't the end of the world,' says Cameron Truesdell, LTCFP's CEO.

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just released this week by Good Gets Better Publishing, is a new Christmas song, titled 'Haley's Christmas,' performed by 13 year old Haley Mann. Haley's Christmas tells the story of a young girl who looks forward to seeing her father on Christmas day who only visits her once a year.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selling a business is much easier when business owners have accurate and organized records, say two Georgia financial experts. They will discuss how due diligence can help or hinder a business sale during the Nov. 30, 2010 meeting of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As a thank you to its new and existing users who love EASEUS products, EASEUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, is now unveiling a Thanksgiving Day Special Offering. Starting from Nov 15th to Nov 30th, 2010, all users are entitled to get specific bundle products with a 30 percent discount.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- So, what do Microsoft's new Xbox Kinect, Nintendo's Wii and SimplyHome have in common? SimplyHome's assistive technology is bringing its clients to the next level in independent living and underlying innuendos in Wii and Kinect may also have impacts on helping seniors and those with developmental disabilities to age in place more gracefully and independently.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, announces the opening of a brand new office in Singapore in January 2011. Continuing the expansion of its global footprint, its Singapore office will represent its Asian-Pacific hub of business activities.

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What's the best way to celebrate entering your eleventh year of successfully delivering the finest quality, and most comprehensive selection of spectacular diamonds on the Internet. Whiteflash has decided to pour on the good karma and pass on the savings with their exclusive 11th Heaven Promotion.

NORCROSS, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Disk Doctors released a new version of its most popular photo recovery software just before the beginning of the holiday season when people indulge in taking photos and videos. The software now offers a new interface with more advanced options, recovery support for more photo, audio and video file types.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS released its free 32-bit and 64-bit partition manager software for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 early this Monday. EASEUS Partition Master Home version 6.5.2 is available for all home users, both 32-bit and 64-bit OS machines are supported.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation has named Jacqueline Ibrahim its new chief executive officer. Ibrahim comes to Starlight with 22 years of experience in the financial sector in roles that included Division General Manager at Household International, SVP/Group Head at Wells Fargo and SVP at Neuberger Berman.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Americans planning to buy long-term care insurance in 2011 may deduct a larger portion of their premiums than ever, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finding an apartment in Manhattan just got easier. Real Deal Solutions Inc. announced today the release of its innovative Web site, located at RealDealNY.com, which gives buyers, renters, and agents a real time search platform for locating apartments for rent or sale in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and the Tri-State area.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Humanities Council, in partnership with the PBS series American Experience, joins organizations in Albany, Atlanta and Savannah to screen 'Freedom Riders,' a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rob Katz, president of 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, says that the most important lesson learned by mortgage lenders in 2010 is that loan origination has become the focal point for quality control, salability, and overall loan performance.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zavee LLC (zavee.com) has today announced their executive team, a dynamic group of attorneys, raised in the small business dynamic, who have created a social living website designed to stimulate local economies. The company recently made its debut in the South Florida market.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Huckstep and Associates, a Sage North America business partner specializing in the sales, installation, and support of Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Abra HRMS, and Sage FAS, has been named a Sage North America Million Dollar Club achiever for eclipsing a million dollars in revenues during the 2010 business year.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BTF Enterprises, an association management company, announced that it has recently been awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today Dr. Michael F. Uschold of Seattle, Washington joined Semantic Arts as a Senior Ontology Consultant. Michael is an internationally recognized expert with over two decades experience in developing and transitioning semantic technology from academia to industry.

LYON, France (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gourmets Passions announces the arrival of a new range of southern Rhone wines to hit shelves in the United States for the 2010 holiday season. THE VINS (THE WINES) is a direct response to the growing sentiment from young wine consumers that French wines, although well-respected, are seen as specialty items and can be overly complex.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moscow Circus on Stage rolls in on December 11, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, TicketsR.com announced today. Tickets are $40 to $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.TicketsR.com.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries International, Inc. headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces the introduction of ValuStair, a 22-foot long unitary, self-supporting stairway made of recyclable thermoplastic. ValuStair will be showcased by Water Safety Products in booth 2736 at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, Nov. 16-19, 2010.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KPJ Productions, Inc. announced today that Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering candidate Brittany Poteet was crowned 2011 Miss Virginia USA this week at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

TIPP CITY, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, a company dedicated to increasing the energy efficiency and sustainability of K-12 school districts, today announced that it is partnering with ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary program that offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions to help save money while protecting the environment for future generations.

CARROLLTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Another CMBS special servicing assignment has been awarded to U.S. Residential Group, Inc. through its Real Estate Services division. The assignment is for management services on Eagles Landing, a recently foreclosed 200 unit garden style apartment community located in Garland, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.