Send2Press® PDF Archive 2007Click any headline (story title) to view news story in Acrobat PDF FormatTech and Entertainment Industry News Summary for Week Ending June 1 Sun, 03 Jun 2007, 16:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: CURLS LLC voted one of the Top 5 Multi-Cultural Hair Care Companies; Rock Festival on June 24th in Anaheim will benefit Heart Transplant Fund for Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman; and TeamF1 introduces Managed Access Point for Wi-Fi devices. Paving the Way for a Safer Internet Fri, 01 Jun 2007, 16:51:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons PITTSBURGH, Pa. - June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spyshakers.com, a new web service, helps Internet users protect and safely manage their favorite web sites and passwords from any computer. Spy Shakers uses a patent-pending technology to protect Internet users from spyware as they log-in to their email accounts and other web sites. Virtual Star Search Contest Provides Forum to Showcase Talent and Get Discovered Thu, 31 May 2007, 18:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan CHARLOTTE, N.C. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Winning the Game, LLC, a full service software and Internet marketing company, announces the launch of TheTalentQuest.com, a web site for people who want to be a star, discover a star, or wish to help create a star. What Your Habits Say About You and You Don't Even Know It! Wed, 30 May 2007, 23:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander OAKLAND, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Esteem Now is announcing that Tamir Qadree will be appearing on The Ronnie Duncan Morning Show, News Talk 1300 WERE AM. According to Qadree, a best selling author, speaker and Life Coach, 'You can tell a lot about a person by the little things they do,' and he says he will break it all down in his own 'charismatic and inimitable style.' MICROPACK Announces New Generation Visual Flame Detector Wed, 30 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons DENVER, Colo. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MICROPACK, globally recognized experts in hazard detection technologies and innovators in the design and manufacture of optical flame detectors announces the launch of their new 3rd generation Visual Flame Detector, Model FDS-301. The new flame detector provides all the benefits of MICROPACK's 'True Flame' Visual Flame Detection technology. Rock Festival to be Held on June 24th Wed, 30 May 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons ANAHEIM, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A benefit concert in the name of original Iron Butterfly bass player Lee Dorman will be held Sunday June 24th at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, next to the Honda Center. Iron Butterfly shook the music world in 1968 with the release of the monumental LP, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' featuring the 17 minute side-long track that outsold every record in the history of recorded music. My Hound Media Announces Launch of MyHound.com - Site Gives Users Customized Entertainment Alerts On Demand Wed, 30 May 2007, 17:52:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- My Hound Media, Inc. announced today the launch of the beta version of MyHound.com, a website where users sign up for e-mail notifications of new CD and book releases, concerts, tour dates, and other events related to their favorite artists - from famous rock stars and bestselling authors to indie bands, unknown actors and niche writers. Cruising Down the Highway of Success - Recovery Motivated by Her Desire to Help Others Succeed Wed, 30 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LAS VEGAS, Nev. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Meckley and Associates announces that near-death survivor and company founder, Ilene Meckley forms new division of her company, Highway of Success. A business dedicated to providing the tools necessary to navigate through the bumps and roadblocks along the way and continue cruising down the highway of success. Interim HealthCare Inc. Names Senior Care Professional as 2007 HomeStyle Hero Wed, 30 May 2007, 14:51:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons SUNRISE, Fla. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation's largest provider of home care and health care staffing, announced the winner of the national HomeStyle Hero Award for 2007. Leona Holley, Homemaker/ Companion, from Windsor, Connecticut was the recipient of the national award which recognizes senior care professionals who best represent the character traits that make up a hero such as honesty, experience, integrity and dependability. Maine-based Bar Harbor Camping Resorts' $4.5 Million Renovation Responds to Growing RV Population Wed, 30 May 2007, 13:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons BAR HARBOR, Maine - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent Recreation Vehicle Industry Association study, more than 7 million U.S. families own RVs. That number is expected to grow to 8 million by 2010 as baby boomers age into their prime RV-buying years - ten percent of all Americans 55 and older are RV owners. CURLS Voted as One of the Top 5 Multi-Cultural Hair Care Companies Wed, 30 May 2007, 06:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander SACRAMENTO, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CURLS, the hair care experts for naturally curly hair for multi-cultural women and children, is excited to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 5 Finalists for 'Favorite Multi-Cultural Company' in the 7th Annual Stylist Choice Awards! Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2007 Top 100 and Leadership Alliance Wed, 30 May 2007, 05:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With gas prices hovering above $3 a gallon and expected to creep higher throughout the summer, it is critical now more than ever that boating consumers find reputable dealers to buy from and service their boats. Thanks to Boating Industry magazine and its soon-to-be-published list of the 2007 Top 100 Dealers, consumers will soon have the definitive list of the best-of-the-best dealers at their fingertips. Arctic Elders Invite All to Join 'Mother of All Earth Prayers' May 31 Tue, 29 May 2007, 22:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander ARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On May 31, the Arctic Elders invite you, as a member of our Earth Family, to join them, in the following Prayer of love and appreciation to Mother Earth. On that day also, Indigenous Elders will lead ceremonies at Northern Mexico's mystical Mt. Kushumaa during Earthdance8(.org). 'Our intent is to further rebalance Mother Earth and Her weather for our children,' said Olympian Suzy Chaffee, co-founder of Native Voices Foundation, the orchestrator. deverus, Inc. Named one of Central Texas' Best Places to Work Tue, 29 May 2007, 20:26:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander AUSTIN, Texas - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- deverus, the leader in background screening technology, today announced that it has been recognized by the Austin Business Journal for being one of the 2007 Best Places to Work in Central Texas. The Austin Business Journal holds the contest annually. Public Forum on Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests Tue, 29 May 2007, 19:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BILOXI, Miss. - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) announces a public forum in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 6, 2007 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. 'Speak Up, Plan & Protect' Audio Media Briefing on May 30, 2007. TeamF1 Introduces Managed Access Point Solution for Production-Ready Wi-Fi(R) Devices Tue, 29 May 2007, 15:46:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons FREMONT, Calif. - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software, today announced its Managed Access Point Solution (MAPS), a new comprehensive turnkey software package that combines the latest 802.11 wireless standards with field-proven networking and security components. Your Personal, Automated Blog Reporter Tue, 29 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander CHICAGO, Ill. - May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Free Auto Blogger, a new software application from Advanced Interactive Marketing, allows bloggers to quickly and easily build power blogs on any subject. If you've always wanted your own personal reporter to filter and post relevant news stories on your blog, Advanced Interactive Marketing's Free Auto Blogger is your software dream come true. Entertainment and Technology News Summary for Week Ending May 25 Mon, 28 May 2007, 17:21:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: Pitch Control TV launches Internet video show for southern hip hop; new book by biographer Brad Lewis tells the story of Celebrity Gangster Mickey Cohen; and D'Accord Music Software launches iChord audio transcription program. Minnetonka Audio Ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM) Thu, 24 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons MINNETONKA, Minn. - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnetonka Audio Software ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM), an out-of-the-box application that will revolutionize the way audio assets are managed and processed. Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets. Senator John F Kerry and Four Olympic Athletes Sign Book to go on Auction Block at WGBH-TV Boston Thu, 24 May 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LENOX, Mass. - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boston's annual WGBH-TV auction, the largest community-driven event in New England, has a book with notable signatures on the auction block this year signed by Senator Kerry, Billy Rodgers, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit and Catherine Ndereba, notes Kathleen Cleary, author of 'If This Is Heaven, I Am Going to be a Good Boy, the Tommy Leonard Story' (ISBN-13: 978-0595356980). Innovative Transcription Software Recognizes Chords From Any MP3 Music File Thu, 24 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander RECIFE, Brazil - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- D'Accord Music Software, the Brazilian leader in music software, announces an innovative software - iChords - that recognizes and presents chords from any MP3, WMA files or CDs. iChords was also recently nominated for the 'Best Sound Program' at the 2007 Shareware Industry Awards (SIA) and is competing with three other software programs, including Winamp. Children's Picture Book Series 'Here's What I Know So Far' Launches at BookExpo America Wed, 23 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Here's What I Know So Far' is both the concept and the title of a new book series that tells the first year in an animal's life from a unique point of view - that of the animal. Ocean Publishing debuts the first book in the series, Doc's Story (ISBN: 9780976729174), at BookExpo America on June 1 in New York City. Latino Author the Subject of Controversy Wed, 23 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander DAYTON, Ohio - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raul Ramos y Sanchez, the author of 'America Libre' (ISBN: 0-595-42606-9), a novel that contemplates a Hispanic insurrection fueled by mainstream backlash, is discovering just how volatile the immigration issue has become. Right wing bloggers in particular have taken aim at the author. Hollywood and Madison Avenue Find New Way to Network Wed, 23 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the old Hollywood adage goes, it's not what you know, it's who you know. This could be the reason Productionpoint.com has become one of the fastest growing online networks for the Advertising and Entertainment Industry. VA LOAN PROGRAM Leaves Benchmark Mortgage and Unites with First Community Bank Wed, 23 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander PLANO, Texas - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This unity will allow VA Loan Program to service all 50 states and add additional loan programs to their current product line. VA Loan Program is a national leader in providing VA Mortgages to veterans. VA Loan Program recently launched VALoanAssistant.com for online consumer research and online VA Loan Assistance. Pitch Control TV Exposes the Best in Southern Hip Hop Tue, 22 May 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan HOUSTON, Texas - May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pitch Control TV launches two new DVDs and announces a new and exciting Internet television show that is designed to entertain and entice Hip Hop music lovers, nationwide. Based in Houston, the focus is primarily on southern artists, but Pitch Control TV also showcases independent and major-label artists, coast-to-coast. Murder, Conspiracy, and Las Vegas ... New Book Reveals True History of Los Angeles Mob Tue, 22 May 2007, 14:35:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new book by a celebrity biographer finally tells the story of Celebrity Gangster Mickey Cohen, the Robin Hoodlum to the poor and dispossessed. 'Hollywood's Celebrity Gangster, The Incredible Life and Times of Mickey Cohen' (ISBN: 1-929631-65-0), by Brad Lewis, examines the mixed morality life of the Los Angeles-based mobster. The Food Network's 'Unwrapped' to feature Java Juice(R) Liquid Coffee Extract Mon, 21 May 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons VENICE, Calif. - May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for camping season, the Food Network's series Unwrapped features Java Juice(R), a 'machine-less' liquid coffee essence. On the upcoming Unwrapped segment titled 'On the Go,' foodies will discover why the liquid concentrate was an immediate hit with the outdoor industry. Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Advanced Engine Diagnostic and Prognostic System for Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft Mon, 21 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons POWAY, Calif. - May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), leaders in combat-proven aviation diagnostics and conditions-based maintenance technologies, has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and develop a next-generation engine diagnostic and prognostic system for the F-35 Lightning II's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. Technology and Entertainment News Summary for Week Ending May 18 Sat, 19 May 2007, 16:25:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: LaserSoft develops first automatic IT8-Calibration tech with SilverFast scan software; Friendster founder's new site Socializr threatened by Evite; and Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC announces annual Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America. Liberty Alliance, Inc. Nationally Certified as Safe Harbor Compliant Fri, 18 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons YORBA LINDA, Calif. - May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Alliance, Inc., a leading provider of pre-employment and background screening services announced today it is among a select group of organizations who have achieved the U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor Certification. deverus, Inc. Announces the Launch of the TrueDocs(TM) Document Management Tool for the Background Check Process Thu, 17 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons AUSTIN, Texas - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- deverus today announced the launch of their TrueDocs(TM) document management tool for the Ziptuit line of software. Combined with deverus' powerful zHire(TM) Applicant Tracking System and electronic consent, deverus continues to leverage technology and industry expertise to provide for a better and faster screening process. Summer Savings: Visionsoft Announces Software that Helps the Environment and Saves Money Thu, 17 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Visionsoft, a U.K.-based software company announces the launch of a new software product - PowerOut - with a specially-enhanced feature that allows companies to automatically switch off multiple computers at a specified time. Value of Eco-Friendly Homes Heats Up With Discussion of Global Warming Thu, 17 May 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander SEATTLE, Wash. - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With global warming at center stage in the current political debate, many homeowners are debating over ways to make their own homes more environmentally friendly. 'The good news for buyers and sellers who is that green homes cost less to operate and maintain,' reports real estate expert Adrian Willanger. Online Daters Get Schooled with Matchdoctor's New Test and Quiz Site Thu, 17 May 2007, 13:56:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - May 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is easy for members to test other members on a particular subject or see if they're a potential match by creating a quiz on Matchdoctor.com. Quizzes serve as a unique, quick and fun way for members to get to know each other. A member can create a multiple choice quiz on any topic from Racing to James Bond to Marriage. Color Correct Scans with Only Two Mouse Clicks - LaserSoft Imaging Develops Fully Automatic IT8-Calibration Wed, 16 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons KIEL, Germany - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The latest SilverFast v6.5 by LaserSoft Imaging now includes a unique feature: the automatic IT8-calibration which ensures maximum color correctness of the scanner. For years SilverFast has been a proven and successful platform for scanning, reading, processing and editing digital images. Insurance Adjuster Training Course Teaches Ways to Save Property Owners Money During Hurricane Season Wed, 16 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander GREENVILLE, S.C. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hurricane season is fast approaching and JELCE.com, a 20-year old insurance training school, is at the ready to provide practical, adjuster-training classes that will help save property owners thousands of dollars in unpaid damage costs. 30th Annual Fall Pilgrimage, September 29 - October 13, 2007, Historic Natchez on the Mississippi River Wed, 16 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NATCHEZ, Miss. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natchez Pilgrimage Tours' 30th annual Natchez Fall Pilgrimage showcases eighteen of the most splendid historic homes to be found anywhere in America from September 29 through October 13, 2007. For thirty years, Natchez has opened it arms to lovers of history, architecture and decorative arts during Natchez Fall Pilgrimage. Ticketmaster/Evite Threatens Friendster Founder's New Website Socializr Wed, 16 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Socializr, Inc. is a three person San Francisco startup founded by Friendster creator Jonathan Abrams. Ticketmaster(R), owner of event invitation service Evite, has threatened to sue upstart competitor Socializr for alleged copyright infringement. mTraks Music Community Launching Public Beta Website Wed, 16 May 2007, 05:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- mTraks, Inc. announces the official launch of its public beta website, now open. mTraks(TM) is a killer social music community and digital music marketplace. mTraks has raised $550,000 from a consortium of private angel investors and is represented by Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati. Limousine Company Combines Virtual Customer Service and New Jersey Expansion to Meet Client Needs Tue, 15 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MTC Limousine and Corporate Coach, Inc., one of the largest ground transportation companies in the New York metro area, continues to expand its operation to accommodate client growth. Adding to its previously established operations in New York and Connecticut, is a new facility in Lodi, N.J. Automobile Safety Foundation Addresses Unsafe Mirror Crisis with the Introduction of 'Maxi View Mirrors' Tue, 15 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LA JOLLA, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly every minute of every day, there is an accident on the road as a direct result of a defective standard equipment side view mirrors, that harbor a blind spot that prohibits safe lane changes. 160,000 people per year, many of them young and inexperienced drivers, are injured as a direct result of blind spot related accidents. Text Messaging Reduces Restaurant Wait Time Tue, 15 May 2007, 15:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons BOSTON, Mass. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LocaModa Inc., pioneers of interactive out-of-home media, today announced their web-enabled mobile game platform for the hospitality industry. LocaModa's interactive platform reduces perceived wait time for customers by engaging them in games using their cell phones as controllers. The games are designed to be played on large digital displays in cafes, mall food courts, fast food restaurants and theme parks. Web users can join into the same games being played in locations. Austrian Airlines Presents Award to Travelong Tue, 15 May 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Austrian Airlines presented its annual sales achievement award for 2006 to Travelong. Travelong.com is a regional mega agency dedicated to providing travel services to corporate and home based agents. Travelong is the recipient of the Outstanding Sales Achievement Award for Austrian Airlines NYC District 2006. Epeius Biotechnologies to Present the Advent of Tumor Targeting Technology and the Clinical Development of its Lead Anti-Cancer Agent, Rexin-G(TM), at Upcoming Bioventure, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Conferences Tue, 15 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons SAN MARINO, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick L. Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies, has accepted an invitation to speak during the 9th annual C21 BioVentures Conference. On May 23 at 11:15 am, Dr. Hall will present the scientific principles, clinical validation, and global development status of the company's innovative tumor-targeting technology embodied in its lead product, Rexin-G. 2007: The Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America Tue, 15 May 2007, 07:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a Southern California-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, released today its 2007 ranking of 'The Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America.' Local Pharmacy is First in New Jersey to Earn Top Quality and Safety Endorsement Mon, 14 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Belvidere Pharmacy is the first pharmacy in the state of New Jersey to earn the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board's Seal of Accreditation - a new system of standards created by some of the leading organizations in pharmacy. The accreditation demonstrates that Belvidere Pharmacy meets the highest quality and safety standards in its profession. Planet Billard Wins for Best Personal Web Site at the 11th Annual Webby Awards Mon, 14 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today named Planet Billard as the People's Voice Winner for the Best Personal Website of 2007. Planet Billard is the web site for George Billard, a leading Producer, Director and Cinematographer. The web site is a showcase of Mr. Billard's video and photography from around the world. The site was produced by Mass Transmit Libya Opens Up to Foreign Investment; Strongly Supports National Private Sector And FDI Mon, 14 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons TRIPOLI, Libya - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Phoenicia Group, the leading U.S.-Libyan diversified business and consultancy group, and a strategic partner to several multinational corporations in Libya, business confidence has reached an all time high among the Libyan private sector and foreign companies looking to invest in Libya, a result of astute government policies in streamlining the business and legal regulatory framework and government support of private sector and entrepreneurial growth. Curtiss-Wright Partners with Seaweed to Bring High Performance OpenGL Graphics to Rugged, Deployed Defense and Aerospace Platforms Mon, 14 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons BURLINGTON, Mass. - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seaweed Systems, Inc., the leading developer and supplier of OpenGL(R) and X Window System embedded graphics solutions for safety-related embedded markets, today announced that it will partner with Curtiss-Wright Controls (NYSE: CW) Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products. Atreus Achieves OSS/J Certification, Helps Providers Simplify Back-office Integration Mon, 14 May 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons OTTAWA, Canada - May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Atreus Systems(TM), the leading supplier of provisioning and activation software for VoIP and user-centric IMS services, today announced that its xAuthority provisioning platform has been certified as compliant with the OSS Through Java Initiative's Service Activation API. This certification ensures that xAuthority will integrate rapidly and cost-effectively with compliant Order Management and Customer Relationship Management OSS systems. Business and Technology Industry News Summary for Week Ending May 11 Sun, 13 May 2007, 15:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: Leaders in the Space Community will be recognized at the non-profit Federation of Galaxy Explorers annual Galaxy Ball in D.C.; author and TV producer Jon Rubin releases book, 'Bars Suck! Internet Dating Doesn't'; and U.S. Air Force selects Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) to develop engine vibration monitoring system for C-17 Globemaster III. New Book Concerning Possible Impact of Illegal Immigration Gets Mass Appeal Fri, 11 May 2007, 23:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons DAYTON, Ohio - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'America Libre' (ISBN: 0-595-42606-9), a fictional book by Raul Ramos y Sanchez, highlights the growing social tension caused by illegal immigration and shows a possible outcome of the crisis - a civil war that leads to the redrawing of America's borders Florida International University Selects Southern Bleacher and Odebrecht to Build Their Dream Stadium Fri, 11 May 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons MIAMI, Fla. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, Texas, is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with lead contractor Odebrecht of Coral Gables, Florida, Southern Bleacher will provide seating for Florida International University's vast stadium expansion. 'This will be the crown jewel of FIU's athletic department,' Athletic Director Pete Garcia said. 'The stadium will be the vehicle that will take the athletic department to the next level.' Silicon Publishing Solutions and Training Based on New Adobe InDesign CS3 Server Fri, 11 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Publishing is announcing important updates to its custom Adobe(R) InDesign(R) Server solutions which now incorporate the latest features of Adobe InDesign CS3 Server software. Silicon Publishing is also expanding its services to include development training for clients who wish to build their own solutions based on Adobe InDesign CS3 Server. Space Leaders Gather to Support Science Education Fri, 11 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons SILVER SPRING, Md. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in the Space Community will gather at the Federation of Galaxy Explorers annual Galaxy Ball at the Westin Hotel, 1400 'M' Street, N.W. Washington DC on Saturday, June 2, 2007, from 6:30pm until 11:00 pm. This year Galaxy Explorers will present awards to recognize space community leaders and the many devoted volunteers who have made Galaxy Explorers' educational programs a success. Intellikey Labs Launches DVD Quality Assurance Podcast Series Fri, 11 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons GLENDALE, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellikey Labs announced today the launch of their podcast series 'Intellikey Tests' now available on the Intellikey corporate website. The podcasts are designed for content providers who want to learn how to apply quality assurance testing to their products to avoid errors that may upset customers and clients. Limousine Company Goes Green and Launches Plan to Reduce Environmental Footprint Fri, 11 May 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MTC Limousine and Corporate Coach, Inc. is taking a proactive approach to global warming. They have launched a comprehensive program that addresses climate-change issues and reduces their impact on the environment. According to MTC President, Trevor Franklin, the plan is based on the belief that global warming uncertainty and risk are too great to wait for a 'fix.' New White Paper Describes an Innovative Way to Communicate Policies and Procedures Fri, 11 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons LAS CRUCES, N.M. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ROK Southwest, Inc. has just released a new, free white paper, 'An Innovative, Low Cost Approach to Communicating Highly Effective Policies and Procedures,' that explains how line-of-business managers can use existing simple tools and techniques to improve employee productivity and quality of work by more effectively communicating the organization's 'process knowledge.' 'Reform in Law' Awarded for First Plain-Language Rewrite of Federal Civil Court Rules in 70 Years Thu, 10 May 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Burton Awards has named the project to clarify the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, used in federal trial courts, as the winner of its 2007 'Reform in Law' award. The awards program is run in association with the Library of Congress and the Law Library of Congress, and the ceremony will be held at the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C. New Economical and Innovative Plenum Rated, 2 Channel Mixer/Amplifier for Classrooms, Boardrooms, Conference and Training Rooms for Enhanced Audio Thu, 10 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons DALLAS, Texas - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Roemtech, LLC has announced the availability of their innovative PlenumAmp (PMA-240). It is designed and approved for above-ceiling installations. It allows the end-user to have an audio amplification system that is easily concealed in commercial environments such as school classrooms and business meeting rooms. Summer is Just around the Corner - So are Thieves; NBFAA Offers Tips for Home Security Thu, 10 May 2007, 04:25:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons IRVING, Texas - May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly every 15 seconds a burglary is committed in the United States, and the busiest burglar season is summer. So before you pack that suitcase, board the family pet and say goodbye to everyday chores, make sure you've planned ways to keep your home and valuables safe. To help with that planning, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers these tips. New York Musician Commemorates Bob Dylan's Birthday at Infamous Greenwich Village Hangout Wed, 09 May 2007, 23:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m., Steve Urban, native New Yorker and ground-breaking musician, will celebrate the 66th birthday of musical legend, Bob Dylan, at Kenny's Castaways, a well-known Dylan hangout on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. Urban will honor classic Dylan tracks combined with original instrumentation. Send2Press Newswire Joins Sponsors of the A&R Select Battle of the Bands at BB King's Hollywood Wed, 09 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander TORRANCE, Calif. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Send2Press(R), a leading targeted newswire service, announced today it has joined the sponsors of the 12-week Battle of the Bands, hosted by A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform for an industry panel of well-known record labels, music supervisors, managers, music directors, and publishers. Other sponsors for the event include Music Saves Lives and Sam Ash. Purplenova 3.0 - Novel Web Server Software Released Wed, 09 May 2007, 15:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BOMBAY, India - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Purplenova has announced the release of Purplenova 3.0 - The Easy Web Server, which allows users to web-host any content directly from an Internet-connected PC. By making content web-accessible directly from where it resides, Purplenova 3.0 provides an alternative to hosting with Hosting Services, ISPs or Blog sites. New Book 'Bars Suck! Internet Dating Doesn't' - Chronicles TV Executive Producer's Incredible Internet Dating Journey Wed, 09 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander MIAMI, Fla. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 'Bars Suck! Internet Dating Doesn't' (ISBN: 9780979514401) published by VMC Press, Jon Rubin takes the reader along on his wild, six-year Internet dating journey. Rubin, who ruefully adopted the title of "Internet Dating Expert," is an executive producer of network television, founder of Major League Figure Skating, and the owner of a software consulting firm. U.S. Army Shadow UAV Program Orders More SuperHUMS(TM) from Intelligent Automation Corporation Wed, 09 May 2007, 14:04:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons ATLANTA, Ga. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AAAA 2007 Convention - Booth 519 -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), a proven leader in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), has been awarded a production contract for ten IAC 1474 SuperHUMS(TM) for the U.S. Army's RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS). theCityList.com, a Next-Generation User Powered Local Guide to Food, Nightlife, and Other City Attractions, Launches Beta Version in Washington D.C. Wed, 09 May 2007, 05:32:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- theCityList.com, a user powered local guide to food, nightlife, and city attractions, launched a beta version for Washington DC today. Celebrating the best in local dining and nightlife across Washington, D.C., theCityList provides weekly rankings for over 100 different categories. New Invention Provides User with Super Hero Abilities Tue, 08 May 2007, 20:28:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LAS VEGAS, Nev. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LUMA Entertainment has patented a device - the Slingerzz(TM) - that promises to replicate some of the coolest aspects of a certain wall-crawling, web slinging, crime fighter. Not only does it snare and retrieve objects like the hero's webbing, but it can be shot up to a distance of 25 feet, securing itself to a chosen target. The CyberAngel(R) Rescues Stolen Laptop - Stolen Computer Recovered by The CyberAngel with Wi-Trac Tue, 08 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons DALLAS, Texas - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CyberAngel(R) Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.) has helped facilitate the recovery of another stolen laptop in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Recently, a businessman had his company computer stolen when his car was burglarized in Midlothian, TX. Fortunately, his company uses The CyberAngel(R) with Wi-Trac to encrypt and protect sensitive data. EBAN Mass Data Destruction Software Selected by GEEP International Tue, 08 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons DALLAS, Texas - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GEEP International, one of North America's leading electronics recyclers, has chosen EBAN 2.0 for Mass Drive Wiping as their volume data overwriting utility. The deal is one of the largest licensing agreements yet for the developers of EBAN, Techway Services, and is expected to cover 400,000 hard-drives over the life of the agreement. MyHearPod.com - A New Hearing Aid Concept Tue, 08 May 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander CORNELIUS, N.C. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- So what's so different about HearPod, than any other hearing aid out there? To the average person looking at all the hearing aid ads not much. To an astute person who understands technology, there is a huge difference. Leading Streaming Media Company Provides Advanced IPTV and Internet TV Content Delivery Solutions Tue, 08 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons BRASSCHAAT, Belgium - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the help of Streaming Group's streaming technology and software solutions for Video on Demand (VoD), IPTV, and live broadcast over broadband networks, telecommunication networks and advertisers are able to deliver the finest quality content to their customers all over the world. Study Concludes Indoor Water Fountain Cleans Air Better Than Most Air Cleaners Tue, 08 May 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Accents In Water, an Englewood based manufacturing company, invested in a study to see if any health benefits would result from having an indoor water feature. The study's conclusion is surprising. It shows water features cleaning air better than most air cleaners. U.S. Air Force Selects Intelligent Automation Corporation to Develop Advanced Engine Vibration Monitoring System for C-17 Globemaster III Tue, 08 May 2007, 05:10:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons POWAY, Calif. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), were selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop a next-generation Engine Vibration Monitoring System (EVMS) for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's F117-PW-100 engine. Paradigm Multimedia Offers New Product that Gives Health Care Providers LCD TV Screen Size Choice Mon, 07 May 2007, 19:45:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan EUGENE, Ore. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LCD technology is making its way into hospital-patient rooms. Until now, screen size options have been limited, but Paradigm Multimedia now offers choices while the competition offers limitations. Prior to Paradigm's new product offering - a patented tuner interface box (HT22E) - hospitals were primarily limited to a 20-inch LCD TV. RegentsTutor.com Offers New Way for Students to Study for Biology and Chemistry Regents Exams Mon, 07 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's that time of year again! The time where almost every high school student in New York is stressing about Regents Exams. Administered statewide, Regents Exams assess student aptitude on a variety of subjects, and passing is a requirement for students to receive a Regents diploma. Senior Systems Receives 'Electronics' Supplier of the Year Award from Boeing Mon, 07 May 2007, 17:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons PALMDALE, Calif. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Systems Technology, Inc., a premier provider of high-end electronic manufacturing services, today announced that it has received the prestigious Boeing Supplier of the Year award in the Electronics / Hydraulics / Mechanical category. Senior Systems was one of 11 companies honored recently at Boeing's annual supplier award ceremony. The Original Patent Troll Returns Mon, 07 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- All of the fuss about Patent Trolls is driving coalitions of technology sector leaders to Washington, D.C. with their support of this year's Patent Reform Legislation. With all the fanfare, it is perfect timing for the Original Patent Troll to make his comeback in the recent re-release of 'The Patents Video,' from Intellectual Property Videos, LLC. Technology and Entertainment Industry News Summary for Week Ending May 4 Sat, 05 May 2007, 17:06:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young joins advisory board of Penny PAC; First PokerBot World Championship, 'man vs. machine,' to be held in September in intl. waters; new book 'The Candy Diet' uses candy as a tool to lose weight; and Black Lawyers for Justice oppose Jamestown's 400th Anniversary. BETA Records Partners with Synthesis to Provide a Digital Indie Music Magazine Fri, 04 May 2007, 23:20:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Synthesis to provide a captivating digital indie music magazine for their users. Synthesis will publish a digital multimedia magazine on a regular basis featuring select BETA artists. BETA Records Partners with In Touch Technologies to Provide Video Features and Desktop Interactions Fri, 04 May 2007, 19:58:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with In Touch Technologies to provide rich video-enabled tools and windowless desktop interactions for their artists and listeners. Author Finds Unique Way to Market Children's Story - eBay Auction Includes Manuscript and All Media Rights Fri, 04 May 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A North Carolina author has found a unique way to market his writings to potential publishers. Steven Blood has put the manuscript for his children's book 'The City of Lost Socks' on the online auction website eBay in what seems to be the only auction of its kind. BETA Records Partners with Fliptrack to Provide Music Video Creation Tools Thu, 03 May 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Fliptrack to provide music video creation tools for their artists and listeners. Fliptrack's technology will enable BETA artists to easily create music videos of their songs to express themselves in a simple way and with a wide reach. BETA Records Partners with MyStrands to Provide Personalized Music Recommendations Thu, 03 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with MyStrands to provide personalized music recommendations for their listeners. MyStrands' behavior-based recommender engine and community building technology will be used to create a customized experience for each individual user of BETA's upcoming social music community. Jamaica Flux Inaugural Seminar: On the Boundary of the Freedom Between the Practical and Aesthetic Practices Thu, 03 May 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander JAMAICA, N.Y. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is pleased to present the inaugural seminar of Jamaica Flux 2007, inviting Kathleen Goncharov, Independent Curator, and Tom Finkelpearl, Executive Director of the Queens Museum of Art. The seminar takes place Saturday, May 12, 2007 5 - 8 pm. Media Advisory: Jamestown Settlement Denies Free Speech Permit to Black/Indian Jamestown Opponents Thu, 03 May 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander JAMESTOWN, Va. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black Lawyers For Justice (BLFJ) announces news conference Mon. May 7th, 5pm. Rally organizers to file lawsuit in Federal court for 1st amendment demonstration rights to oppose Jamestown's 400th Anniversary on May 11th and 12th. BETA Records Partners with Digonex Technologies to Provide Dynamically Priced Music Thu, 03 May 2007, 18:45:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Digonex Technologies, Inc. to provide dynamically priced music downloads for their listeners. Evening at Emory: Emory University Welcomes Erica Glasener of HGTV's Gardener's Diary Thu, 03 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan ATLANTA, Ga. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Evening at Emory, a program of Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, is providing a unique opportunity for people to have a behind-the-scenes peek at the 'Gardener's Diary' - a daily program appearing on Home and Garden Television (HGTV); the first class will be held on May 15 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and is entitled "Outstanding Ornamentals for Your Georgia Garden." MPLS Now Offers Frame Relay Users Faster More Cost Effective Point to Point Solution Thu, 03 May 2007, 06:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LAS VEGAS, Nev. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) gives network users better performance for existing applications and flexibility to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and bottlenecks at 10-40% savings over Frame Relay, according to Alain Nguyen of ShopforBandwidth.com. Wireless Enterprise Applications Will Generate $66 Billion Over Five Years, Says Insight Research Corp. Thu, 03 May 2007, 05:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BOONTON, N.J. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The transformation of various enterprise applications from fixed to mobile access technology will generate more than $66 billion in carrier service revenue over the next five years, says a new market research report from Insight Research Corp. Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young Joins the Advisory Board of Penny PAC Which Addresses Americans' Top Concerns Wed, 02 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Young, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and civil rights leader, has joined the advisory board of Penny PAC. Penny PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that focuses on education, energy, economic development, health care and homeland security, issues that consistently rank among the top concerns for Americans on public opinion polls. Recent BOOSTKIDS Study Shows 70-percent of Career Success Attributable to People Skills Wed, 02 May 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study of Human Resource Managers by BOOSTKIDS has shown that 70-percent of an individual's career success is a direct result of his or her 'People Skills' versus only 30-percent of a person's career success is attributable to their technical knowledge of the job. Letter from Father to Son Blossoms into a New Book and Publishing Company Wed, 02 May 2007, 20:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander EUREKA, Mont. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnDeavours Publishing LLC, a newly founded (est. 2006), independent book publisher, recently released its first book titled 'Letters from Home - Thoughts to Carry with You Upon Leaving the Nest' (ISBN-13 978-0-9791293-7-7). EnDeavours Publishing LLC is owned and operated by husband and wife team David C. and Jennifer Deavours. Win Diamond Earrings with 'The Waitress' from FOX-Searchlight and Whiteflash.com Wed, 02 May 2007, 19:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons HOUSTON, Texas - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When 'The Waitress' opens in theaters on May 2 the first 22,000 audience members will receive an exclusive coupon from online boutique Whiteflash.com. Movie-goers using that coupon are automatically eligible to win a pair of beautiful diamond stud earrings, valued at $1000. The grand prize winner will be randomly selected from eligible registrants on June 1. Drug Development Costs Exceed $802 Million: Global Pharmas Use Clintelligence to Do Something About It Wed, 02 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons KENILWORTH, N.J. - May 2, 2007 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3C Company, Inc., a leading provider of Business Performance Optimization (BPO) solutions to the Life Sciences Industry, announced today that it has aligned with yet another Global Pharmaceutical Firm to implement Clintelligence - 3C Company's Business Intelligence Solution for strategic and tactical oversight of their Research and Development portfolio. Local Company Out-innovates Silicon Valley; Launches Collaboration Software Wed, 02 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons LEXINGTON, Ky. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on their commitment to help companies 'beat mediocrity,' Lexington, KY-based Mercury Grove today announced the release of their Team Collaboration software, a full-featured Web 2.0 application superior to the most innovative products coming out of Silicon Valley. New Diet Plan Uses Candy as a Tool for Losing Weight Wed, 02 May 2007, 16:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander TULSA, Okla. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most conventional wisdom would exclude or limit candy in the diet of anyone wanting to lose weight. In his new book, 'The Candy Diet - Taming the Hunger Monster' (ISBN 978-1-58736-766-3), author Mark Underwood says that candy does in fact have a place in your diet and can serve as a good-tasting tool for weight reduction. New Book Reveals Ways to Avoid Being a Medical Mishap Victim Wed, 02 May 2007, 16:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HCR Publishing just released a new book that will enable the health care consumer to take charge of his or her health care while preventing medical errors and poor quality health care - 'Health Care Responsibility: The Older Adult's Guide to Surviving the Health Care System' (ISBN: 978-1-57087-697-5). Virtuous Woman Has New Fashion Accessory; Subtle Companion to Help Enhance a Woman's Life - Redefines Virtue Tue, 01 May 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander ORANGE, Calif. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Our new perfume is the perfect fashion accessory for a woman of virtue,' said Rick Larimore, CEO, of IBI, a niche fragrance company based in Orange, CA. 'Our perfume's presence in the market helps bring into focus the real essence of what 'virtue' is really about.' Man Versus Machine: PokerBot World Championship on the High Seas Tue, 01 May 2007, 17:59:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan ATLANTA, Ga. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HixoxiH Software, parent company for Pokerbot.com, is about to change the poker-playing field. It is scheduled to host the first-ever, live digital real money Texas Hold'em tournament - akin to the World Series of Poker - on a Carnival Eastern Caribbean Cruise - September 23-30. CheapoAir.com is a Hitwise Top 10 Award Winner! Tue, 01 May 2007, 17:01:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapoAir.com, a top budget travel website dedicated to leveraging the latest technology to deliver cheap airline tickets, is proud to announce that it has won the Hitwise Top 10 Award by Visitors among all U.S. Websites in the Travel Agencies Category for the Quarter Ending March - January 2007. OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation Updates Website, Launches Job Portal for Expert Background Investigators, Protective Security Personnel Tue, 01 May 2007, 14:50:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons CHANTILLY, Va. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, a leading U.S. government contractor providing contract background investigative services and protective security services to U.S. government agencies and global corporations, has launched a new and updated corporate website that is focused on attracting and recruiting experienced and new candidates, including former law enforcement and military personnel. Know Mold Corporation Introduces New Product to Protect Builders and Homeowners Tue, 01 May 2007, 14:26:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan CHICAGO, Ill. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While mold damage continues to be a growing problem, the Know Mold Corporation, an Illinois-based corporation, is taking a proactive role by offering a new product - KnowMold(TM) - to prevent mold before it becomes a pest. According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona, mold is present in every home; Illinois has the highest count of mold spores in the nation. A Crystal Clear Future, Glass Plus(R) in Water Soluble Bags Tue, 01 May 2007, 14:10:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aicello today announced commercialization of a new water soluble film utilized in Reckitt Benckiser's Glass Plus(R) Dissolvable Refills. The Glass Plus(R) package is the first North American consumer application of refill pouches. It allows both cost and source reduction, while consumers will find price savings in a convenient, user friendly package. M2SYS Accepts Frost and Sullivan's Prestigious 2007 North American Biometrics Technology Innovation of the Year Award Tue, 01 May 2007, 13:53:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons ATLANTA, Ga. - May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frost & Sullivan presented M2SYS Technology with its 2007 North American Biometrics Technology Innovation of the Year Award at the 2007 North American Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards Banquet. M2SYS honored for its innovative developments and outstanding performance in the biometrics industry. 'Marketing for Accountants' Workshop Moves to New Jersey Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 21:39:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Accounting Center will present the Universal Practice Builder (UPB) workshop in Secaucus, New Jersey on June 14th and 15th. The two-day workshop was held exclusively in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2006. The effort marks Universal Accounting Center's first initiative to make the UPB workshop more accessible to financial experts nation wide. BETA Records Partners with Javien to Provide a Complete Commerce Solution for Music Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc. to provide a complete solution for the sale of music, merchandise, and other content from their artists within BETA's upcoming social music community. MosaicTileSupplies.com Introduces New Virtual Mosaic Designer that Customizes Client Color Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 17:24:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan HOUSTON, Texas - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mosaic Tile Supplies, LLC, a Texas-based producer and importer of high-quality mosaic tile, announces the addition of a new design tool - 'The Maximizer' - an online, Flash-based application that offers customers the ability to create custom mosaic tile blends for interior design and new building projects. Alma Lasers(TM) Receives FDA Clearance for the Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 15:44:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alma Lasers a global leader in laser, light-based, and radio frequency (RF) technologies used in aesthetic medicine announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System in the United States. Celebrant Graduates from All Walks of Life to Officiate at Ceremonies for People to 'Live the Art of Life' Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 05:33:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Under a band of multi-colored ribbons and accompanied by live yodeling, fifty graduates received certificates and joined the growing ranks of Celebrants during ceremonies Sunday at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, N.J., it was announced by Celebrant USA Foundation & Institute. Long Term Care Insurance Fights African Poverty; Campaign Gains Momentum as Four Organizations Join Team of Industry Contributors Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 03:58:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander KIRKLAND, Wash. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Can long term care insurance indirectly improve the lives of AIDS-plagued Africans? Many in the LTC industry seem to think so. Five organizations have pledged contributions to the Rabuor Village Project, a comeback model for villages throughout Africa. They join LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP), the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, which announced on December 1 that it would contribute 2-percent of its profits each year to the Rabuor Village Project. Entertainment and Technology News Feature Summary for Week Ending April 27 Sat, 28 Apr 2007, 18:18:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: Controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards' latest creation warns of the dangers of drunk driving after prom with the 'Paris Hilton Autopsy' display in N.Y.; HERS Foundation launches campaign to educate on issues of unconsented hysterectomy; and Becoming Tile LLC takes first place Spectrum Award for largest glass tile mural in America. Cherished Photos Transformed into Wearable Art for Mothers Fri, 27 Apr 2007, 22:28:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BabyFaces.com brings sentimental photos to life by creating three-dimensional charms that can be worn and treasured forever. Just in time for Mother's Day, moms will be delighted to learn that they can literally keep their loved ones close to their heart with an original BabyFaces 3-D photo or First Footprints charm. Novel Inspired by True Events Explores The Resurrection of Jesus Christ through DNA Technology Fri, 27 Apr 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander PALM BAY, Fla. - Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fictional stories are often inspired by what is seen and heard in the lives of the people that write them. This concept is as true as ever with the new novel, 'Kidnapping Jesus' (ISBN 978-1-4243-4381-2), by David B. McQueen and Samuel L. Brodie. Creating Win-Win Internship Programs Fri, 27 Apr 2007, 14:20:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons WELLESLEY, Mass. - Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intern Bridge Inc., a college relations and intern staffing firm, released today their 2007 Internship Data Report, based on the largest survey to ever be conducted solely on the topic of internships. More than 6,200 students and 240 organizations participated in the research. Company Used Handwriting Analysis to Prevent an Attack on College Campus in 2000 Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander TEMECULA, Calif. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California based company, Written Inc., says it used handwriting analysis to prevent a similar situation to the Virginia Tech massacre from occurring 7 years ago at a major university in Europe. In the summer of 2000, a former student of the university was hired by the financial aide department soon after graduation. It wasn't long after he began, that the staff realized something was very wrong with this individual. 'Paris Hilton Autopsy' Educates New York City Teens - Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 23:09:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paris Hilton's naked 'corpse' could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton's forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art. Boston 2007 Americas Innovation Winner, New York Places 2nd - Both Top 5 Global, in Independent Report Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 21:51:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander BOSTON, Mass. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boston was named as the 2007 Americas Innovation Winner, in the Global Innovation Review 2007, an independent comparative report by the first Global Innovation Agency, 2thinknow(TM). New York, America's 2nd place, scored equal with Boston as an inspiring city, and excels Boston in depth and breadth of creative industries. Tired... Distressed... Unhappy? All Natural 'Feel Good' Pill Strikes a Chord with Millions of Women Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 20:44:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This provocative opening line from a television commercial for a 'mood elevating' pill has really struck a nerve. If the overwhelming response to the Libutol(TM) ad is any indication, it seems American women are more tired, distressed and unhappy than most experts (and women themselves) are willing to admit. That's the logical conclusion drawn from the phenomenal reaction women are having to Libutol, 'The Little Yellow Pill That Makes Life Better' from Blackett Pharmacal(TM). Otto Bauer Purchases Movie Catalog from Mach 2 Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 19:08:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning adult movie director, Otto Bauer, founder of Supercore Productions, is pleased to announce that he has obtained the full rights to his catalog of Supercore movies that were previously distributed by Mach 2 Entertainment. Ballantine and DME Host Free One-to-One Marketing Thought Leadership Breakfast < |