http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0210-001.shtml Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:10:54 GMT Public Companies Retail Neptune City New Jersey NASDAQ:CENT Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0210-001.shtml Nylabone NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Feb. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leave it to Nylabone®, the makers of safe, healthy chews since 1955, to combine a dog's two favorite pastimes - playing and eating - into one great new product line: Romp'n Chomp™ Treat Toys. The new line, available in pet specialty stores this spring, makes treats last longer while keeping dogs entertained and promoting safe, healthy chewing.

"Pet parents have made it clear that they want quality, value and safety in their dogs' play products," says Mike Connelly, Vice President of Marketing for Nylabone® Products based in Neptune City, N.J. "The new Romp'n Chomp™ Treat Toys are essentially toys which offer unlimited play value, and can also be filled with our natural, made-in-the-USA treats. The marriage of treat and toy helps to extend the value and life of the treats over a longer period of time."

He adds that filling the durable and long-lasting toys with treats or kibble allows pet parents to use the toys as rewards for training and behavior reinforcement. Furthermore, healthy chewing helps keeps a dog's teeth in tip-top shape.

Treat Toys Varieties:
The new Freezer Bone features a snap-in Nylabone treat shaped like Nylabone's classic Souper. Great for teething puppies as well as dogs of all sizes, the bone has fill n' freeze corners for added fun. Available in two sizes and made in the USA, it encourages appropriate chewing and its ridges help to clean teeth.

The fun and inventive Shish-Ka-Bone is an interchangeable treat holder with chicken flavored nylon ends and nylon center. It features chew disks that slide on to the middle of the toy for added chewing fun. Dogs can't get the toys apart thanks to the safety lock mechanism that holds the chew disks in place. Providing longer-lasting fun and chewing for powerful chewers, this innovative toy has textured nubs for added dental benefits. It is available in two sizes to suite all size dogs, and replacement disks are available.

The Souper Treat Toy is made to look like Nylabone's popular Souper, but features a snap-in treat bar. Designed with power-chewers in mind, this new made-in-the-USA treat toy satisfies a dog's natural chewing instincts.

It spins, it wobbles, it helps clean teeth and massage gums: it's the rubber Triple Treat Toy! Featuring snap-in Nylabone exclusive treats shaped like the popular Nylabone Souper, this ingenious three-armed toy will keep dogs occupied longer! Made in the USA, it encourages independent play and helps promote good dental health.

What says dog more than fetching a stick? Dogs love retrieving and chewing on sticks, so Nylabone created the rubber Hollow Stick Treat Toy. Like a stick found outside, it's an easy shape for dogs to grasp, and it provides hours of interactive play and retrieval. This stick, however, has a hollow core that can be filled with a Nylabone Treat Bar. And, like other Nylabone products, chewing on this stick will massage gums and help clean teeth.

The rubber Treat Ball is a versatile toy that's great for toss-and-play fun. It has shape pockets that can be filled with peanut butter and interior spaces for a variety of Nylabone treats like the Treat Bars, Healthy Edible Chews, or Treat Bits.

Finally, the rubber Wobbler Treat Toy is sure to please all dogs! Fill the center with Nylabone Treat Bars or Healthy Edible Chews. Or, smear the hollows with peanut butter and freeze it for longer-lasting play. With a weighted-bottom, the toy wobbles and is easy to grip yet its space-capsule shape makes for erratic bouncing fun. This is one treat toy that is sure to please!

The new Nylabone® Romp'n Chomp™ Treat Toys and refill treats, disks, bars and treat bits will be available in pet specialty stores this spring, with suggested retail prices ranging from $4.09 to $30.99.

About Nylabone® Products:
Nylabone® Products is a respected producer of premium dog products, and the Leader in Responsible Pet Care for Over 50 Years®. Nylabone is a division of T.F.H. Publications, Inc., the world's most distinguished publisher of high-quality care and training books for pets, and a founding member of the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA). Nylabone is recognized for its excellence, quality, innovation and leadership in today's pet industry. Its patented and patent-pending products are frequently industry award-winners. T.F.H./Nylabone is a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT). For more information, visit http://www.nylabone.com .

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TAGS: Nylabone, Veterinary, Animals, Pets and Zoos, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0209-002.shtml Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:59:02 GMT Real Estate Advertising Atlanta Georgia Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0209-002.shtml Georgia Association of Business Brokers ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sales of Georgia businesses should be much stronger in 2012, predicts C. David Chambless, a top-selling broker and the incoming president of the GABB, the state's only professional association dedicated to buying and selling businesses.

"For a number of reasons, we expect a strong increase in 2012 in the number of businesses sold," says Chambless, president of Abraxas Business Services, Inc. "For instance, many business owners have delayed selling their business and retiring for several years; with the stronger economy, many of these owners will sell.

"Further, buyers are working hard to identify, assess, and acquire businesses that will improve their operations, marketing, and cash flow," observed Chambless. "And, there is some uncertainty about changes in tax laws, given the tightly contested presidential election."

GABB members represent owners of Georgia businesses and help them determine the value of their business, create a marketing plan and strategy, and identify and qualify buyers while keeping the sale confidential from employees and customers. Many of today's business buyers are individuals who have decided not to re-enter the work force, but are ready to control their own destiny by purchasing and operating a Georgia business. Many business buyers are also current business owners who saw 2011 as an opportunity to grow their revenues through purchases of a competitor or a strategic partner.

Other 2012 GABB officers are:
- Vice President: Matt Slappey, owner of the Decatur branch of Murphy Business and Financial Corporation;
- Secretary: Tom Burdick of BEK Brokers, LLC;
- Treasurer: Gareth Young a principal with Abraxas Business Services, Inc.;
- Directors: Mike MacManus, a business transaction specialist with ConsultKAP;
Paul Cushman of Cushman & Associates;
Dominique Maddox with We Sell Restaurants, Inc.; and
Eric Gagnon, GABB Past President and President of We Sell Restaurants and wesellrestaurants.com .

GABB Million Dollar Club Member and GABB President C. DAVID CHAMBLESS is the president of Abraxas Business Services, Inc., which focuses on businesses with revenues between $5- and $30-million in the manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology, and services industries. An inactive CPA, Mr. Chambless has served in sales, marketing, and executive roles in technology firms; as CFO for public and private companies; and as a management consultant. He has served or is serving in various roles in the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), including as a member of its board of directors, chair of its Leadership Council, chair of TAG-Finance, and chair of TAGFinTech. He also serves on the boards of the Grant Park Conservancy and the Southeast Atlanta Business Association. Mr. Chambless is actively involved in All Saints' Episcopal Church. His other community investments include service on the boards of The Samaritan House of Atlanta and the Resource Opportunity Center of Atlanta, and on the Advisory Council of 24/7 Gateway, a homeless-services center. Mr. Chambless has an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. Mr. Chambless and his family live in historic Grant Park.

GABB Million Dollar Club Member and GABB Vice President MATT SLAPPEY is the owner of the Decatur branch of Murphy Business and Financial Corporation. Mr. Slappey was the top broker in Murphy Business & Financial Corporation of Georgia from 2008-2011. Mr. Slappey has ranked in the top 10% of the GABB each year of his membership. In 2011, he helped clients acquire or sell businesses with revenues ranging from $250,000 to more than $40 million. Mr. Slappey, a native of Decatur/DeKalb County, draws from his experiences in previous business transactions, his Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), degrees in Accounting, Economics and Business from Presbyterian College and 12 years of experience in management for a Fortune 100 healthcare company. A seven year active duty veteran, Mr. Slappey was a pilot and military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He is an active member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, playing in a band, and enjoying the great outdoors.

GABB Secretary TOM BURDICK is broker and principal of BEK Brokers, LLC., of Alpharetta; his company helps entrepreneurs buy and sell their businesses. Mr. Burdick enjoys and specializes in ownership changes of main street businesses. Mr. Burdick is also a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS(R) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), where he earned the designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI). Burdick, a licensed Georgia real estate broker, was on the 2010 and 2011 GABB Board.

GABB Treasurer GARETH YOUNG of Abraxas Business Services, Inc., has extensive experience in business and corporate development, finance, and the nuts and bolts of running a small business. In 2006, Mr. Young founded finanSight LLC, a professional services providing financial and operational services to start-ups and small businesses, including services such as training, organizational consulting, and assistance with state tax credits. Previously, Mr. Young was Executive Director of Corporate Development for BellSouth Corporation, where he was responsible for developing and executing business expansion strategies through mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other transactions. Mr. Young began his career at Deloitte, where he spent seven years serving diverse clients in industries including banking, retail, paper and printing, and light engineering. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the United Kingdom and worked as an audit manager in the U.K. and the U.S. He has received a number of awards, including the Elijah Watt Sells Award for the C.P.A. exam. A graduate of Jesus College, Oxford, in the U.K., with an M.A. in mathematics, Mr. Young is married and lives in Atlanta with his wife and two teenage children. His is also an author of novels and interfaith works.

GABB Board Member MIKE MACMANUS is a business transition specialist with ConsultKAP, Inc. His career experiences have included business planning, marketing and sales positions within a range of companies including Fortune 500 corporations such as Glaxo SmithKline, BellSouth, Anheuser Busch and the Coca-Cola Company. Mr. MacManus has also worked extensively in the telecommunications and technology industries where he was active in a number of start-up operations and small niche service companies. Prior to joining ConsultKAP in 2007, Mr. MacManus owned a business that provided marketing services to Commercial Real Estate firms specializing in multi-family sales. Mr. MacManus is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University. Mr. MacManus, his wife Judy, their twin children live in Peachtree Corners and are active members of the Simpsonwood United Methodist Church. He enjoys coaching volleyball, photography and has the occasional triathlon.

GABB Board member PAUL CUSHMAN is the founder and managing partner of Cushman & Associates, LLC; the CEO of CM Payroll & Business Services, founded in 2001; the founder and managing partner of Lawnscapes of Georgia, LLC., a landscaping firm; and is the General Manager of CM Properties, a property management firm. With the exclusion of the landscaping firm, the sum of the businesses manage over $20 million in commercial and residential real estate. Prior to real estate, Mr. Cushman was an Aerospace Engineer with several firms including McDonnell Douglas and Boeing, and spent several years subcontracting for NASA in the design of the Space Station. He received his BSEE and graduate degrees in Engineering Management from University of Alabama, Huntsville, where he also played intercollegiate soccer and basketball. He is also a member of the IBBA, where he received the Certified Business Intermediary designation and is also a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS(R). Mr. Cushman served in the Air Force for four years, attends First Redeemer Church in Cumming and enjoys singing in the church choir, volunteers for local and national political campaigns, and volunteers in the assistance of disabled veterans.

GABB Board member DOMINIQUE MADDOX is a licensed Georgia Real Estate agent who has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Morehouse College. Mr. Maddox attended Morehouse on a football scholarship and brings that competitive spirit and energy to the field of restaurant brokerage. He has worked in mortgage financing, real estate, and business to business sales. Mr. Maddox is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and enjoys spending time with his wife, Veronica, and their 5-year-old daughter, Amaya.

GABB Million Dollar Club Member and 2011 GABB President ERIC GAGNON became a Business Broker in 2001 after a successful career in the financial services industry for Bank of America, Bank of New York and KPMG. He founded We Sell Restaurants in the Atlanta marketplace, headquartered near Centennial Park and serving most of the southeastern United States. Mr. Gagnon has served several years as an executive board member and officer for the GABB, and is also a multi-year recipient of the GABB Million-Dollar Club recognition. Mr. Gagnon is a graduate of Francis Marion University and the University of Montreal. A frequent speaker and writer about the restaurant brokerage industry, he is co-author of the recently released book on restaurant brokerage, "Appetite for Acquisition." Mr. Gagnon has been designated a Business Industry Expert by Business Brokerage Press and is a member of the International Business Brokers Association. He is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), and is the preferred broker for Georgia Restaurant Consulting Group. Eric is a licensed Broker in both Georgia and Florida.

More information: http://www.gabb.org .

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TAGS: Georgia Association of Business Brokers, Business, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0208-002.shtml Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:54:08 GMT Health Pharma Austin Texas Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0208-002.shtml Bio-Medical Services AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Medical Services has received USDA approval and is now offering allergy drop immunotherapy as an alternative method for administering allergy treatment for pet allergy patients. An in-house pilot study is now underway, and preliminary findings are expected in the Fall of 2012.

"With two options for immunotherapy, we can now better tailor treatment to the temperament of the patient, and lifestyle of the pet owner," says Dr. Susan Keesee, Chief Scientific Officer at Bio-Medical Services. "This will allow more patients to receive the allergy treatment they need."

Bio-Medical Services has been following the use of sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) in humans as an alternative method for administering allergy treatment. Allergy drops have been widely used in Europe, and are now gaining favor in the U.S.; the first randomized trial in humans was conducted in 1986 with proven efficacy. In a 2010 study conducted by the University of Wisconsin Veterinary School, sublingual immunotherapy was shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and allergen-specific IgE levels in dogs as well (*Note 1). Allergy drops are now being offered for canine allergy treatment by a select few veterinary teaching hospitals. "Because of its proven efficacy in humans, and early success shown in canines, we feel confident that sublingual immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment modality," says Keesee.

As the gap between human and veterinary medicine narrows, Bio-Medical Services remains in the forefront of serum allergy testing and treatment, providing the most current and effective medicine for pet allergy patients. Bio-Medical Services has achieved many "firsts" in the care of pet allergies. They were the first to offer ELISA serum testing for canine, feline and equine patients.

In 2004, Bio-Medical services was the first to introduce the practice of separating mold, mite and insect allergens into separate treatment from pollen, fiber and epithelia allergens to the veterinary field - following the convention used in human allergy treatment. Currently, Bio-Medical Services is the only laboratory to offer five treatment protocols based on the patient's age, weight, breed, species, and clinical history. And now with two options for administering immunotherapy, patients receive even more customized and effective care for pet allergies.

About Bio-Medical Services:
Bio-Medical Services is a veterinary reference laboratory specializing in allergy testing and treatment for dogs, cats and horses. Founded in 1989, Bio-Medical Services was the first laboratory to develop a commercial application for in vitro allergy diagnostics in the veterinary industry. Bio-Medical Services is based in Austin, TX. Visit http://www.bmslab.com to learn more.

*(NOTE 1) D.J DeBoer, 2010. Pilot trial of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in mite-sensitive atopic dogs. Veterinary Dermatology: Volume 21, Number 3, Page 325.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jenna Overbeck
Steel Brand Communications
800.681.8809 x102
direct: 512-354-1120
Jenna.Overbeck@Steelbranding.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Bio-Medical Services
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TAGS: Bio-Medical Services, Veterinary, Animals, Pets and Zoos, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0208-001.shtml Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:41 GMT Technology Product Launches Ludwigsburg Germany Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0208-001.shtml Pintexx LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Feb. 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pintexx, an international company that focuses on sophisticated software solutions for the processing and optimizing of text, has announced today that it has released the Microsoft Add-In of the 4D Wording Optimizer.

Countless written communications are created without much thought because of deadlines and other pressures, even though most companies know that understandable, reader-friendly, and targeted communication is essential.

Customer-friendly letters and emails are a goal for most companies. Corporate language and communication have become extremely important in the marketplace. Companies today strive for customer friendly communication. The goal: Quality documents across the board. How can that be realized?

Legibility, standardization, diversity, and emotional content determine the success of written communication. Pintexx, a software publisher, has developed a unique Microsoft(R) Word Add-In that includes these four dimensions. The software is for all areas of communication and all sectors, including manufacturing, retail, schools and universities, insurance and finance, and government agencies.

The 4D Wording Optimizer informs the user about strengths and weaknesses of a particular text and evaluates the text according to the four quality dimensions. The software delivers suggestions and alternatives. Company requirements and standards for written communication can easily be included in the software and thereby implemented more effectively. A multitude of useful functions helps to write more effective and efficient communication. Clear visualizations provide information about repetitions, the use of passive words, long sentences, comprehension, and if the communication reaches the reader on his or her level, among other things.

Pintexx has been able to create a unique and helpful tool based on the proven standards of the Corporate Wording(R) strategy and the 4-Color approach, as certified by Hans-Peter Forster, founder of Corporate Wording(R) and expert for corporate communication. For that reason the 4D Wording Optimizer has received the "CW Inside" certificate.

Please visit our website - www.pintexx.com - for further evaluation of the 4D Wording Optimizer and our other state-of-the-art tools. You can download a trial of this tool and any of our other writing tools.

NEWS SOURCE: Pintexx
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TAGS: Pintexx, Software, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-005.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:47:37 GMT Business Energy Laguna Beach California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-005.shtml EnviroIngenuity LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro(R) to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California. Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems. It offers stacked towers to suit large-scale commercial production needs which can be downsized for residential use and Community Supported Agriculture.

"Southern Californians are more focused on the benefits of locally-grown food and the holistic health and well-being that come from eating un-processed raw food," said Tim Carpenter, founder of Verti-Gro, Inc. "With ample sun and temperate conditions, these systems present an immediate and affordable opportunity for families and communities to eat healthy."

Verti-Gro(R) hydroponic systems employ insulated stacked pots with an automated drip system that circulates nutrients through the plants. The company offers a simple economical and pesticide-free system, and supports it with a wealth of information and training for entry level home gardeners and large scale commercial farms.

"Verti-Gro's system reduces energy and water use by more than 85 percent and saves space," said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. "It also virtually eliminates greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need to transport produce across long distances, and it doesn't use soil which is becoming a very limited resource."

EnviroIngenuity recently launched is vertical farming division to bring hydroponic vertical farming processes to Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food within urban areas. Through this new partnership, the company will develop job training programs for youth.

"Our curriculum and products will allow youth to develop valuable life-skills, grow their own food and ultimately start their own business in urban agriculture," said Cutter. "This is one very healthy job opportunity that cannot be outsourced."

About Verti-Gro(R):
For 20 years, Verti-Gro, Inc., has developed tools and methods for vertical growing and vertical gardening to efficiently utilize space and energy. These methods use hydroponics which allows gardeners to grow produce without soil. Verti-Gro is based in Summerfield, FL on a 12-acre farm with a learning center. Verti-Gro(R) products are sold worldwide.

Tim Carpenter, the founder of Verti-Gro, Inc., has been involved in hydroponic research, development and production for more than 40 years. An internationally recognized consultant, he has traveled the world as an educator in the greenhouse industry using vertical plant production technologies. Carpenter specializes in hydroponic production of fruits, vegetables, greens, large-scale commercial and vertical home growing systems. Carpenter has partnered with EPCOT and NASA to develop hydroponic projects including the garden display, Living With the Land. More information: http://www.VertiGro.com .

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. EnviroIngenuity's mission is "advancingreenergy" and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. More information: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

NEWS SOURCE: EnviroIngenuity
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TAGS: EnviroIngenuity, Agriculture and Farming, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-004.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:32:30 GMT Advertising Internet Houston Texas Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-004.shtml Softway Solutions HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the evolution of technology continues to roar forward, one technology company is ensuring that business owners stay ahead of the curve and know how to efficiently utilize the growing number of important online tools. Softway Solutions, located in Houston, is dedicating 2012 to engaging its local community, and worldwide pool of online viewers as a whole, with helpful information on online marketing.

This valuable information is free to the public and has been developed through many years of successful business and countless satisfied customers that have called upon Softway Solutions for their online marketing needs.

After beginning its efforts in January 2012 and slated to continue through the rest of the year, Softway Solutions will release tutorials called White Papers through its website - www.softwaysolutions.com . These White Papers will both outline important issues tied in with online marketing, as well as placing forth unique ideas and tips to help any business thrive an increasingly digital world. All the information has been compiled by Softway's industry-leading experts and contains savvy hints and tricks to online marketing that many company leaders would pay big money for. But, Softway Solutions is offering the information for free in their continued efforts to not only serve the community, but also educate it.

Some of these White Papers will be dedicated to matters paramount to success in the online market, such as using Twitter, the best e-commerce practices and online marketing as a whole. Oceans of information on such topics already exist and are floating around the Internet, readily accessed by viewers. However, the knowledge contained in the forthcoming White Papers come from the general expertise of the Softway Solutions staff and are based off the company's regular business practices. Adding these White Papers to the already plentiful collection of information helps to enhance the knowledge of the online community.

The professionals at Softway Solutions also share the digital secrets that have made them an institution in the profession for years. The educational efforts of Softway Solutions are rather unprecedented; very few privately owned companies have sank these types of resources into ensuring the community is armed with the knowledge it needs to be successful online.

About Softway Solutions:
Established in 2003, Softway Solutions has been a go-to source for website design, web and mobile application development and countless other multimedia needs. The Houston-based company employs over 115 associates both in the United States and abroad. Softway's clients range from healthcare companies to architects. As already proven, Softway Solutions is equipped to meet the technology and multimedia needs of virtually any client or profession.

For more information, and media queries, contact:
Diana Zavala
281-914-4381
marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com .

NEWS SOURCE: Softway Solutions
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TAGS: Softway Solutions, Web Development and Outsourcing, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-003.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:57:34 GMT Public Companies Electronics Fremont California NASDAQ:CAVM Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-003.shtml TeamF1, Inc. FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced it will support the new state-of-the art OCTEON® III MIPS64® family of 1 - 48 core multicore processors from Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, and the digital home.

With this announcement, TeamF1 builds on its success in deploying advanced security and connectivity software for SMB, SOHO and residential devices on earlier generations of Cavium's OCTEON® and ECONA® families. By providing this support very early in the processor's lifecycle, network equipment providers using TeamF1 software will benefit from the seamless migration and scaling up of solutions optimized for existing OCTEON families.

As a Cavium PACE (Partnership to Accelerate Customer End-solutions) member, TeamF1 develops and markets highly integrated, hardware-accelerated embedded networking and security software solutions targeted towards manufacturers of SMB security gateways, service provider home & business gateways, and network storage devices. TeamF1's turnkey software solutions are pre-optimized for Cavium silicon and help bring OEM products to market speedily and cost-effectively without sacrificing performance and quality.

"We expect Cavium's OCTEON III processors to be an excellent fit for our high-end networking OEMs. Comprehensive support for this advanced family of processors is a key initiative for our development team," said Mukesh Lulla, president of TeamF1. "We are confident that our ongoing strategic efforts with Cavium will provide our mutual customers with the high-quality solutions that they have come to expect of both companies, while reducing integration risk and development costs."

"TeamF1 and Cavium have a long history of combining best of breed software and hardware to maximize performance and speed time to deployment," said Steve Klinger, director of product management at Cavium. "By working closely with TeamF1 from planning to delivery, Cavium enables its customers to rapidly take to production advanced applications integrated and optimized for our latest high-performance OCTEON III processors."

The recently announced Cavium OCTEON III family delivers breakthrough performance and application-aware features for OEMs and ODMs in SMB, enterprise, access and service provider segments which require support for converged data, voice and video. Cavium OCTEON III processors are optimized for use in cloud computing, high-end core and edge routers, metro Ethernet, enterprise switches, 3G/4G/LTE base-stations, enterprise security gateways and appliances, storage networking and mobile core infrastructure equipment.

The OCTEON III family integrates 1 to 48 MIPS64 cores, at up to 2.5GHz, providing up to 120GHz of industry-leading 64 bit compute power per chip. Multiple chips can be combined into a single logical high-performance processor using Cavium's innovative new chip interconnect architecture. All OCTEON III processors also incorporate new dedicated hardware engines to speed search, protocol parsing and traffic management as well as enhanced cryptography, compression and deep packet inspection engines. For more information about OCTEON III please visit: http://www.cavium.com/OCTEON-III_CN7XXX.html .

About TeamF1:
TeamF1, Inc., a privately held corporation headquartered in Fremont, California, is a leader in high performance embedded networking and security software. TeamF1's products enable secure networking of telecom/datacom and industrial equipment. For more information visit the company's website at http://www.TeamF1.com or contact TeamF1 Public Relations at 510-505-9931 or email pr@TeamF1.com.

NEWS SOURCE: TeamF1, Inc.
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TAGS: TeamF1, Inc., Hardware and Peripherals, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-002.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:59:04 GMT Real Estate Business Lake Forest California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-002.shtml Professional Community Management of California, Inc. LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Community Management (PCM) proudly announced General Manager Jerry Storage, Towers Director Judie Zoerhof and Government and Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Wendy Bucknum at Laguna Woods Village were honored at the California Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter Excellence in Community Awards Dinner on Friday, February 3.

"Every year that I attend the awards dinner, I am so honored and proud of the people I call my clients, colleagues and friends," said Donny Disbro, Chief Executive Officer of PCM. "The winners and nominees exemplify the passion and dedication to service that has made our company and industry what it is today."

This year's PCM winners are:
* Jerry Storage, Vice President of PCM and General Manager of Laguna Woods Village, received the Manager of the Year Award (large-scale management category) for his success on meeting the needs of the client, open communication, and for keeping abreast of industry developments;
* Judie Zoerhof, Manager of Rossmoor Towers in Laguna Woods, received Manager of the Year honors (high-rise category) for initiating and overseeing a marketing strategy that resulted in sales inventory at Towers decreasing by half in 2010, and leases increasing by 35 percent over the same time period;
* Wendy Bucknum, Governmental and Public Affairs Manager, received the Committee of the Year Award as a part of the CAI Public Relations Committee. In 2011, the Committee created YouTube videos and created press releases for events and accomplishments, successfully increasing awareness about the chapter.

Additionally, several board members from PCM-managed communities as well as PCM team members received nominations for their service and dedication to the community association industry.

Board Members Catherine Brians and Roger Turner of Laguna Woods Village's United Mutual were nominated for the Community Association Board Member of the Year in the Rookie Category, which is presented to a newer board member who demonstrated a high level of commitment and participation in their community.

The following were nominated for the Community Association Board Member of the Year in the Veteran Category which is presented to long-term members of their association board of directors:
* Ross Chun, President of the Aliso Viejo Community Association;
* Jeanne Kerr, Chair of the Landscape and Chair of the Rules and Regulations Ad-Hoc committees at Huntington Landmark;
* Jack Walley, Board Member at La Mirada Landmark.

Community Association Board Member of the Year nominees in the Hall of Fame Category:
* Wendy Fox, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Woodbury East Community Association;
* Ruth May, Member of the Board of Directors for the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods;
* Joyce Saltzgiver, Member of the Board of Directors for the Casta del Sol Homeowners Association.

Community Manager Tawni Carpenter was nominated for the Community Manager of the Year in the Portfolio Category.

Debbie Alvarez, General Manager of Talega Galleries, was nominated for the Community Manager of the Year in the Large Scale Category.

About Professional Community Management of California:
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, specializes in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations for family oriented master-planned developments, resort-style master-planned communities, active-adult master-planned communities, condominium associations and boutique communities throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada.

With headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif., PCM and its companies employ a staff of more than 1,500 people. PCM has offices in serving all of Southern California and Southern Nevada and is recognized by the Multi Housing Council as one of the county's largest managers of common interest developments. Management services by PCM are backed by state-of-the art Internet technology and comprehensive financial and management systems. For additional information, please contact PCM at 800.369.7260 or at http://www.pcminternet.com .

NEWS SOURCE: Professional Community Management of California, Inc.
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TAGS: Professional Community Management of California, Inc., Awards and Honors, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-001.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:58:58 GMT Internet Opinion Grand Junction Colorado Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-001.shtml PETAP LLC GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PETAP, LLC (www.petap.org) has discovered recent reports on the subject of online education showing that not only are more students taking advantage of classes offered via the internet, but that the opinions of teachers and administrators regarding online education are changing as well.

According to a report entitled "Going the Distance - Online Education in the United States, 2011" published by the College Board and the Babson Survey Research Group, over 6 million students are currently taking at least one class online. This number indicates that almost one-third of higher-education students in the U.S. are now taking at least one course over the internet, over 560,000 more than in 2010.

The report data also demonstrates a significant shift in the way teachers and school administrators feel about online programs. In 2011, 67 percent of academic professionals polled were of the opinion that online classes can be equally as effective as face-to-face classes. In 2003, only 50 percent responded this way. Therefore, as more institutions are offering classes online, those working in the industry are becoming more open to the idea. While two-thirds of educators believe online education is a worthwhile pursuit, only one-third believe otherwise and many of them work in institutions that do not offer online learning options.

It is important to note that many of these educators teach curriculums that are not conducive to online studies. Chemistry and art for example often require physical interaction from students, making it difficult for these subjects to be taught online effectively. Others, however, such as business administration, lend themselves to the platform of online education because of how crucial online interaction is in today's business world. Subsequently business administration is commonly one the most popular online degree programs pursued, along with online degrees in nursing and online criminal justice degrees.

There are several factors believed to have an effect on the overall shift in the mentality of educators. However, the most common is the technological capabilities now available to teachers and students, making it possible to achieve a highly interactive, educational experience, much like they could in a traditional classroom. The computers, tablets, and smartphones available, along with the ever-evolving software capabilities and network options, make online degree opportunities too convenient to ignore.

The statistics prove that perceptions regarding online education are beginning to shift, including those of educators, along with the fact that new online degree programs are popping up all over the place. Degree programs can be found in virtually every area of study, and websites like PETAP.org make it easier than ever to read about available programs and make a truly educated decision.

More information: http://www.petap.org/distance-learning-online-schools-directory.cfm .

About PETAP:
PETAP.org offers complimentary no obligation information pertaining to campus based and online schools, creating an education plan, and career testing for those looking to take advantage of online learning.

NEWS SOURCE: PETAP LLC
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TAGS: PETAP LLC, Education and Schools, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0206-001.shtml Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:34 GMT Construction Business Plainville Connecticut Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0206-001.shtml Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. PLAINVILLE, Conn., Feb. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. announced this week several in-house promotions; it's all part of its long-term, strategic-growth plan.

Since 1975, Loureiro Engineering has provided the north Atlantic region with engineering, construction, EH&S, energy and waste management services. And with these newly-appointed positions, it is now poised to offer greater penetration of its services and seeks continued expansion in this region.

In-house promotions are as follows:

Jeffery J. Loureiro, P.E., L.E.P., Chief Executive Officer: Loureiro has more than 34 years of experience in management, planning, design, permitting, construction and operation, maintenance and monitoring of a wide variety of projects in civil and environmental engineering. He has worked on projects throughout the U.S. and internationally for some of the world's largest corporations.

Brian A. Cutler, P.E., L.E.P., President: Cutler has extensive expertise in the development, planning, engineering, evaluation, design and construction administration of various projects in civil and environmental engineering. He is recognized as a leader in the integration of remediation and redevelopment and has worked on some of the largest Brownfield redevelopment projects in Connecticut.

Peter T. Susca, Senior Vice President: Susca brings more than 30 years of environment, health and safety (EHS) leadership and technical expertise to the firm. He has served in an array of EHS executive leadership positions in Fortune 500 multi-national corporations and consulting firms.

David Fiereck, P.E., L.E.P., Vice President: Fiereck has more than 13 years experience in planning, engineering, design, and supervision of environmental projects for private sector and government clients.

Kevin J Bitjeman, L.E.P., Senior Project Manager: Bitjeman has more than 22 years experience in site investigation, remedial-action planning, regulatory support, hazardous building materials, and preparation of related reports.

"I am confident in Cutler's abilities to lead the day-to-day operations of the engineering, construction and waste management businesses," says Loureiro. "He has demonstrated creative intensity, ferocious ambition and the courage to take risks without the fear of failure - all of which are critical to our firm's future success."

Cutler comments that he is thrilled to see the promotions of Susca, Fiereck and Bitjeman.

"All of these gentlemen have clearly demonstrated excellence in their fields," says Cutler. "We now have a structure in place that will facilitate organic growth and leverage more opportunities."

About Loureiro:
Loureiro has been providing engineering, construction, EH&S, energy and waste management services to a wide variety of public and private clients throughout the Northeast since 1975. Engineering service offerings include: environmental; site; transportation; water and wastewater; underground utilities; land surveying; structural; mechanical; electrical; plumbing; fire protection; and facilities engineering.

Construction capabilities include: heavy and highway; bridge; site development; underground utilities; remediation; demolition; concrete and general contracting.

EH&S services encompass: multi-media consulting and permitting; auditing; training; emergency planning and response; management systems consulting; professional resource support; and transportation compliance.

Energy services include: assessing energy reduction opportunities; energy modeling; training; alternative energy; and energy metrics and reporting.

Waste management capabilities address: management, transportation, and disposal of industrial, construction and universal waste.

Loureiro's corporate office is in Plainville, Connecticut with satellite offices located in Rockland, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Wakefield, Rhode Island.

For more information, visit: http://www.Loureiro.com .

NEWS SOURCE: Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.
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