FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Technology and Entertainment Feature Summary for Week Ending Jan. 12 LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 14, 2007 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: JuryTest creates first on-demand and Internet mock trials; PC World names VideoSift 'Best Video Aggregator'; and Retex, the largest corporate purchasing consortium in the U.S., partners with World Business Services. Selected News Stories for Week Ending January 12th, 2007: * to read these and other stories in complete detail, with images, please visit: www.send2press.com/newswire/ * Broadband Productions Inc. Launches Global Book Portal CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jan. 12 -- Broadband Productions Inc. Launches Global Portal premiering the Science Fiction Thriller: 'The End of Time' (ISBN 1-4116-3846-8). The book is a creative new look at a persistently old theme: good versus evil. But instead of adding yet another cookie-cutter story to the gristmill, author Randall Towe has created a fantastic world in which two lovers are torn apart by enormous evil. * Sizzling Hot Sex (Just in Time) for Valentine's Day SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 11 -- With a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Human Sexuality, Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman can help make anyone's sex life sizzle. They use a powerful combination of talk and body-based coaching methods to support people in overcoming sexual concerns, expanding comfort, and joy in their bodies, and achieving their highest pleasure potential. * BandCon Turns up a National 10 Gigabits Per Second (10 Gbps) Backbone IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 11 -- Irvine-based BandCon announced today it has turned up a national 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbps) backbone to help large Internet content companies connect diverse data centers, server farms and peering points. BandCon's new network enables companies to purchase layer 2 Ethernet connections between cities on a pay-for-use basis. * PC World Names VideoSift 'Best Video Aggregator' SYDNEY, Australia - Jan. 11 -- VideoSift (videosift.com) has been named the best 'Video Aggregator' in the February edition of PC World magazine. VideoSift was contrasted against other video sharing websites like Digg, Vdiddy and Dabble. * GeckoSystems UK Ltd. Created to Target UK Security Markets with Mobile Robot Solutions ATLANTA, Ga. - Jan. 11 -- GeckoSystems, Inc. (OTC PK: GKSY / GKSY.pk) announced today the formation and opening of its new UK office located in greater London, England. The new subsidiary, GeckoSystems UK Ltd., will be responsible for manufacturing, sales, and support in the commercial security and defense marketplaces. * Collector Systems Positions Itself as Industry Leader in Art Collection Management Software NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 11 -- Collector Systems, LLC today announced the release of 'Collector Systems' version 3.0, an enhanced edition of its powerful, flexible art management software solution, helping individuals, collectors, curators, designers, artists, estate managers, insurers, and museums to organize and track their treasures. * Natural Salt Products Boast Healing Benefits That Cannot Be Ignored CHICAGO, Ill. - Jan. 10 -- According to Solay Wellness Inc., natural salt is not just for healthy flavor. Boasting 84 minerals, unrefined, crystallized, natural salt delivers an array of health benefits, with users finding relief from respiratory ailments, improvements in skin condition, increased energy levels, pain relief, stress relief and more. * CADFORCE, Inc. Announces Additions to Management Team LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 10 -- CADFORCE, the Los Angeles-based global leader in outsourced architectural services, today announced that it has added three new people to its management team. They are Paul Fielding, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer; Jeffrey Matzek, AIA, Vice President of Quality; and Catrina Gregory, Vice President of Client Care. * New Keyboarding Trivia Game Adds Entertainment Dimension to the Way Students Learn How to Type WARWICK, R.I. - Jan. 10 -- Business Education Publishing announces the release of a new, interactive and fun board game - Keyboarding Trivia - designed to take students temporarily away from the keyboard while reinforcing letter-key memory. * Phoenicia Group Consolidates Libya Operations; Plans Further Expansion TRIPOLI, Libya - Jan. 10 -- Phoenicia Group Libya LLC, the leading U.S.-Libyan diversified business and consultancy group, today announced acquisitions of several Libyan companies in key growth sectors in Libya and spearheading the establishment of Libya's first private equity fund. * 'Hearts & Arrows' Diamonds are A Cut Above on Valentine's Day HOUSTON, Texas - Jan. 10 -- Like true love, a diamond is forever, and online boutique Whiteflash.com offers a specialized round brilliant that's perfect for Valentine's Day. 'Hearts & Arrows' diamonds are cut so precisely that facet reflections overlap; creating distinct heart and arrow patterns when seen through a special viewer. * Timely and Accurate Research on the $150 Billion Security Market CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jan. 9 -- Lehman Brothers' 2006 Security Industry Annual Report, providing useful information on the security industry, is now available through Sandra Jones and Company. Authored by Jeff Kessler, Sr. VP at Lehman Brothers, the report is invaluable when measuring the market, developing business plans, updating valuations and getting new perspective on the industry. * ActionCOACH Cornerstone Announces Expansion in Northern Georgia DULUTH, Ga. - Jan. 9 -- ActionCOACH Cornerstone, a local, independently-owned licensee of ActionCOACH, the world's #1 business coaching franchise, announced today that it will be expanding it's business presence in Georgia through a merger with two other established ActionCOACH Business Coaches. * Onlyinboards.com Allows Wakeboard and Ski Boat Buyers and Sellers to Surf the Waves Rather than the Web DAVENPORT, Iowa - Jan. 9 -- Are you buying or selling a ski or wakeboard boat, but lacking the time to surf the Web? Onlyinboards.com eliminates the need for buyers and sellers to search multiple sites by compiling all listings on one user-friendly Web site. * JuryTest Creates First On-Demand and Self-Service Internet Mock Trials BOSTON, Mass. - Jan. 9 -- JuryTest.net, the leading provider of online mock trials since 2002, launched on-demand access to its suite of online case presentation and evaluation tools. Adding to its industry leading services, which combine audio presentations with visual evidence, JuryTest on-demand now provides unprecedented convenience and cost-savings to law firms and insurance clients. * Retex, the Largest Corporate Purchasing Consortium in the U.S., Partners with World Business Services to Save Businesses Money PETALUMA, Calif. - Jan. 9 -- World Business Services, Inc., founded in 1994, has contractual agreements with a myriad of vendors who provide one-of-a-kind programs designed to help businesses save money, improve efficiencies, and increase sales. By having several service providers available, World Business Services, Inc. is able to custom tailor a specific program to help any sized company, in any vocation, in the United States. * Ballantine Adds One-to-One Marketing to its Roster of Direct Mail Services through New Partnership WAYNE, N.J. - Jan. 9 -- The Ballantine Corporation, a New Jersey-based direct mail company, has recently formed a strategic alliance with direct marketing specialist, DME, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ballantine is excited to announce the addition of personalized one-to-one marketing to its roster of direct-marketing solutions. * American Freight Companies Finishes Strong in 2006 CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jan. 8 -- American Freight Companies (AFC) and its web site, FreightCenter.com, continued its unprecedented growth during fiscal year 2006. AFC arranges freight services with major U.S. trucking companies and freight carriers. * Think Pink Snow GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - Jan. 8 -- Hope for snow and look for pink at this year's John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. In an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer the Blacks from Black Magic Kennels started a dog adoption program. They have partnered with Susan Prom of Pink Paddles and through their partnership they hope to raise $1200 for the National Breast Care Foundation. * Schoolhouse Software Selects M2SYS Fingerprint Software to Provide Integrated Biometric Identification System for School Lunch Line POS ATLANTA, Ga. - Jan. 8 -- M2SYS Technology announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolhouse Software, a leading provider of K-12 lunch line management systems. This partnership will benefit school customers by enabling Schoolhouse to integrate M2SYS' market revolutionizing fingerprint software technology, Bio-Plugin(TM), within their Touch-n-Serv(TM) K-12 school lunch line POS solution. * HVT Triples DLP Light Engine Repair and Recycling Capacity NORCROSS, Ga. - Jan. 8 -- Hong Video Technology, Inc. (HVT) is pleased to announce the completion of its expanded and renovated electronics display repair facility, including construction of a large darkroom that more than triples its capacity for alignment and testing of digital light processing (DLP) light engines. * New Uncensored Book Gets Inside the Minds of Men and Reveals to Women What Men Want DETROIT, Mich. - Jan. 8 -- Harper Arrington Publishing announces the publication of its first book in a new series - 'The Little Back Book Exposed' (ISBN: 0-9764161-8-2) - that delves into the minds of men and reveals their innermost secrets to women. * Winzy Makes Searching the Web Fun MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Jan. 8 -- Is your search engine boring? Try Winzy (www.winzy.com) for great search results and a fun way to win free prizes with friends. Since Winzy's launch in April 2006, Winzy has given away almost 200 iPods, 2,000 Amazon.com and iTunes gift certificates, and monthly grand prizes including Xboxes and $500 in cash. * HVT Showcases Expansive Clean Room within Upgraded LCD Panel Services Facility NORCROSS, Ga. - Jan. 8 -- Hong Video Technology, Inc. (HVT), a leading provider of custom services for LCD panel displays and digital light engines, today announced that it has remodeled and upgraded its services facility, including the addition of a showcase class 10,000 clean room. * World's Craziest Music Video Launched for First Single from The Crazed + Dazed Album LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 8 -- As befits anything from an album by DJ Insane and The G-Man, the first music video is one of the strangest ever posted online. The opening track, entitled 'Trans Addiction,' from the U.S. album CRAZED + DAZED (Delvian Records, UPC 6-75604-10252-0), has prompted an advertising copywriter in India to use open source film footage by an avant-garde German director to create the 'Trans Addiction Wine Symphony.' ** NOTE TO EDITORS: to view each of the above stories in detail, including contact info and images, please visit: http://www.send2press.com/newswire/headlines.shtml Any and all trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective mark owner and are acknowledged. Send2Press(R) is the originating wire service for these news stories. # # # /END/ MEDIA CONTACT(S): [ not for publication online or in print ] Christopher Simmons of Neotrope for Send2Press Newswire +1-310-373-4856 media @ neotrope.com /Note to editors: please contact each company directly regarding their news item, not Send2Press. ......... 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