http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Tue, 13 May 2008 16:21:33 GMT http://neotrope.com en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-005.shtml Transportation HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Transport - the nation's premier auto and freight transport provider - walked away from this year's event with the 2008 Winner of Distinction, the award presented in recognition of Momentum Transport's superior commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and quality in the workplace. Tue, 13 May 2008 13:31:06 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-005.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-004.shtml Private Practice and Medical Groups SUNRISE, Fla., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest combined provider of home care and healthcare staffing services, announced the completion of conversions of the San Diego/Escondido, Fresno, Sacramento and Modesto/Stockton branches into franchise operations. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:35:57 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-004.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-003.shtml Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality MIAMI, Fla., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gourmet Cuisine enthusiasts may now enjoy some of the finest Italian food and delicacies in Miami. At Bellini you will find delicious and simple Italian food that hopefully tastes as good as you remember from your last trip to Italy. The restaurant owner, Diego Ucciferri's philosophy is as easy as it is straightforward - 'use the best local ingredients as simply as possible and serve them with flourish and pleasure.' Tue, 13 May 2008 11:31:48 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-002.shtml Biometrics and Bioware DALLAS, Texas, May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Biometric Signature ID (BSI) and Quick Business Operating Systems (QBOS) today announced a strategic alliance that will enable BSI's dynamic biometric authentication and verification solutions to seamlessly operate within QBOS's Business Process Automation Suite of products. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:35:23 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-001.shtml Alliances and Partnerships NEW YORK, N.Y., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnQii, a global leader in the digital out-of-home market, is taking aim at the future of digital signage networks by partnering with LocaModa, a mobile social platform provider. By joining forces with LocaModa, EnQii is optimizing the 'new media triad' of digital signage, mobile devices and the web while becoming part of the largest growing network of connected places. Tue, 13 May 2008 07:32:57 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0513-001.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-008.shtml Management Changes LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SolarReserve, the Los Angeles-based solar thermal power company, has announced the hiring of Tom Georgis as Vice President of Development. Georgis will be responsible for developing solar power projects in the United States and internationally. SolarReserve holds the exclusive license for the breakthrough molten salt power tower technology with energy storage developed by United Technologies Corporation subsidiary, HS Rocketdyne. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:28:50 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-008.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-007.shtml Electronics AUSTIN, Texas, May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bantam Electronics, Inc., a leading provider of high-mix electronics manufacturing services, including custom systems manufacturing and supply chain management for emerging OEM companies and electronic products, today announced a product manufacturing agreement with JBM Electronics. JBM is a leading provider of solutions that interface legacy protocol devices to modern LAN/WAN networks. Mon, 12 May 2008 11:02:57 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-007.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-006.shtml Travel and Tourism SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As TV viewers saw on Oprah's Big Give, it does not take a lot to make a difference in someone's life. The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel. Beginning travel philanthropists need to know where to start and how to donate their time and money in a safe and effective way. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:11:31 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-006.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-005.shtml Business NEW YORK, N.Y., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Farecrawler.com and its sole fulfillment travel agency provider All Continents travel inc in Los Angeles have been awarded a BB rating with the Better Business Bureau(R). The rating BB is described by the Bureau as a high rating. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:32:45 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-005.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-004.shtml NonProfit and Charities PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eisenhower Fellowships has announced that it will present the 2008 Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell. Eisenhower Chairman General Colin L. Powell USA (Retired) will present the award to Senator Mitchell at its annual board of trustees' dinner in Philadelphia on May 15, 2008. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:50:12 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-004.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-003.shtml Networks and Encryption LEESPORT, Pa., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Ethernet is a rapidly growing network infrastructure, and Kazio Networks recently launched a new business to fill the market's niche by providing Industrial Ethernet expertise. Mon, 12 May 2008 07:23:19 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-002.shtml Drugs and Pharmaceuticals TOKYO and LONDON, U.K., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Andree Bates, president of the New York and London-based pharmaceutical analytics company Eularis, will be delivering a presentation on how to tell if you are making the wrong marketing decision. The Pharmaceutical Marketing Excellence conference takes place in Tokyo, Japan. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:25:00 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-001.shtml Jewelry and Diamond HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A decade ago, only the most risk-tolerant consumers would consider making diamond engagement ring purchases through online channels, says Whiteflash. In those early days, the internet was hailed as a revolutionary way to buy small-ticket items, but most wouldn't have dared to buy something as emotionally and financially significant as an engagement ring online. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:05:33 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0512-001.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-005.shtml Education and Schools SEATTLE, Wash., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sister Schools, a Seattle based non-profit that partners schools in Washington State with Schools in Uganda, East Africa, will host a group of nine Ugandan students on the 2008 Suubi Tour of the Seattle area. The tour will run from Thursday, May 8 through Tuesday, June 10. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:45:12 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-005.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-004.shtml Food and Beverages PRINCETON, Mass., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- X Cafe LLC, a manufacturer of coffee extracts, has received the 2008 Award for Innovation in Business by the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE). The company was recently honored at a dinner on May 7 in Waltham with the prestigious New England Award. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:18:54 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-004.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-003.shtml Regional Events HOUSTON, Texas, May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Last year's Tour de Champagne Houston was such a hit with local wine lovers that the event is back for round two! This spring, Tour de Champagne will once again bring together champagne from more than 20 prestigious champagne houses like Perrier Jouet, G.H. Mumm and Piper Heidsieck; cuisine from some of the city's most talented chefs and entertainment such as chef demonstrations and live music. It all takes place at the Hotel Derek on May 30. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:29:06 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-002.shtml Mobile Computing and PDA PHOENIX, Ariz., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SelectRadio data shows that listeners using its Windows Mobile smartphone software are taking full advantage of recently added features to discover new music while enjoying their favorite Internet or satellite radio channels. Fri, 09 May 2008 07:07:55 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-001.shtml Software ORANGE, Calif., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow Inc, innovative leaders in deploying Microsoft Exchange 2007 solutions, today announced that renowned Exchange 2007 expert Andy Grogan has joined the company. Andy Grogan has been deploying messaging solutions with Microsoft Exchange since the products beta. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:24:02 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0509-001.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-003.shtml Books and Publishing SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or laptop understands the hunger for new content. Now, with the launch of Sniplits.com, there's a new source for entertainment on the Internet. Sniplits(SM) is publishing audio short stories, packaged as DRM-free MP3 files and playable on virtually any device capable of playing digital music. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:43:16 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-002.shtml Management Changes ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Affinity Healthcare, LLC is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new physicians to its Internal Medicine clinical staff. Nancy V. Koch, MD. and Robert J. Kapicka, MD, FACP. Affinity Healthcare treats approximately 100,000 patients at offices located in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling, IL. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:34:31 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-001.shtml New Locations and Growth TAMPA, Fla., May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Telovations Inc., a leading provider of hosted voice services to small and medium businesses and branch locations of large enterprises, today announced it has expanded its all-IP Real-Time Network(SM) to the Jacksonville, Fla., metropolitan area. The company has opened a branch office to provide the highest-quality support and service on a local level. Thu, 08 May 2008 06:51:08 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0508-001.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-004.shtml Employment, HR and Outsourcing DENVER, Colo., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Once a job offer is made, a lot of people think they have no basis for negotiating,' said Bob Gerberg at the Denver headquarters of ITS, 'but they would be surprised, with the right approach, that they can often secure compensation packages beyond what they thought was is possible. A key point to remember is that negotiating more at the start of a job can turn into a substantial amount of increased earnings.' Wed, 07 May 2008 09:04:48 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-004.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-003.shtml Retail and Franchise ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Relios Jewelry, America's major manufacturer of designer sterling silver and natural stone jewelry is planning to expand into over 900 locations this year. The company plans to meet this goal by significantly increasing both marketing and sales services to their retail partners. This level of customer service allows retailers to differentiate themselves. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:39:24 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-002.shtml Management Changes NEEDHAM, Mass., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Van Millwork, New England's leading millwork supplier and interior specialist, located in Needham, Massachusetts, announced the addition of six professionals to their team: Jennifer Driscoll, Marketing Director, John Coulombe, Territory Manager for Essex County, Southern NH and Southern ME, William McIntosh, Territory Manager for CT, Debra Skelley, Business Development Manager, Judy Walzer, Showroom Manager, and Karen McDonald, Executive Assistant. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:02:45 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-001.shtml Books and Publishing OMAHA, Neb., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, 'The Natural World' (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth's diversity of life but for the human spirit as well. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:31:44 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-05-0507-001.shtml