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Renowned Fertility Advocate Pamela Madsen Launches Blog and Website
Tue, 07 Oct 2008, 16:20:41 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela Madsen, one of the nation's most outspoken and recognized fertility educators and patient advocates, returns to the public stage with the launch of her new website and daily blog, The Fertility Advocate. The founder and former executive director of the American Fertility Association (AFA), Ms. Madsen has spent more than two decades on the cutting edge of policy and public education about infertility issues and treatment.

Business Leaders See Local Expertise and Sound Operational Plans as Key to Success in Emerging Markets, says McKinney Rogers
Tue, 07 Oct 2008, 13:07:26 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging markets offer increasing growth of purchasing power and greater opportunities for establishing market leadership, as long as investors have local expertise and sound operational plans, according to an international survey of senior business executives launched today by global business performance consultancy, McKinney Rogers.

Jimmy Jazz Announces Third Store Opening in Philadelphia Market; New Store Location Based in Roosevelt Mall
Thu, 02 Oct 2008, 11:14:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BROOKLYN, N.Y. and PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jimmy Jazz, a leading urban apparel and footwear retailer, announced today the opening of it's latest retail site, located in the Roosevelt Mall, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The new store opening is now the third Jimmy Jazz location in the city.

Million Dollar Expansion at Syntec Optics Supports Focus on Innovation
Tue, 30 Sep 2008, 12:16:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PAVILION, N.Y., Sept. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics, recipient of the prestigious 2008 Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Award in the North American polymer optics market, announces new manufacturing capacity that directly correlates with its focus on innovation. Syntec is also actively seeking more staff. To quote the Frost and Sullivan award, 'Syntec Optics, through its commitment to innovation and consistent focus on profitability, is rapidly growing at an average annual growth rate of 16-percent."

Gym Innovation: Cor-Mark Announces a Gym Germ Fighting Device
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 01:02:58 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BAYVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As summer fades into fall, more and more people move indoors for physical fitness. Whether it is a local gym or tennis bubble - these are places where germs love to live. As a result, Cor-Mark Incorporated announces the release of a new product - the GYM-HANDY - designed to focus on personal hygiene while making life a little more organized. (VIDEO - VNR)

Worldleaders Expands Executive Search Services for Emerging Growth Companies
Thu, 18 Sep 2008, 12:21:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Worldleaders, an innovative executive search firm for building great businesses at every level, announces that Robert Park, JD will head a new practice with special expertise in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital markets and related strategies.

Michelle Obama's Sexy Mannequin Bust: NYC Gallery's 'First Lady' Fashion Makeover
Wed, 17 Sep 2008, 11:23:41 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama receives an 'Inaugural Ball' makeover for providing a makeover to the face of the U.S. The sexy, bare-shouldered style-enhancement highlights Obama's ethnicity to create a new fashion template for the 21st Century First Lady, and is the latest installment of sculptor Daniel Edwards' 'Inspire America' series, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Eularis Releases First-Ever Study on ROI of Pre-Launch Named Patient Programmes
Tue, 16 Sep 2008, 15:07:49 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K., Sept. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eularis today announced the release of a first-ever study on the ROI of named patient programmes (NPP), also known as compassionate use programs. The paper, "Implementing a pre-launch named patient programme - evidence of increased market share," provides pharmaceutical companies with insight and mathematical justification into the cash market share and revenue impact of pre-launch NPPs on brands, while outlining the benefits and challenges that they create.

Syntec Optics Granted U.S. Patent for Innovative HRDT Technology
Tue, 09 Sep 2008, 10:29:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PAVILION, N.Y., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics, the largest independent manufacturer of custom plastic optics in North America, has been granted a U.S. patent for its HRDT(TM) (High Refraction Diamond Turning) technology, in production use since late 2005. Most Syntec HRDT projects have been defense-related. However, HRDT holds promise for other markets, such as datacom, that require asymmetric, low-cost optics with high wave sensitivity and strong heat resistance, and share with defense an imperative to shave development cycles.

Napco Asset Management and Packman Financial Finalize Merger
Tue, 02 Sep 2008, 11:31:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SYOSSET, N.Y., Sept. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Napco Asset Management Inc. and Packman Financial Inc. announced that they have completed their merger. The combined company will be known as PNiGlobal Partners Inc. Vincent Napolitano, Chief Executive Officer of Napco Asset Management and Michael Packman, Chief Executive Officer of Packman Financial will share responsibilities and serve as Co-Chief Executive Officers of PNiGlobal Partners.

Libera Acquires Pintexx
Tue, 26 Aug 2008, 13:25:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libera, a software company based in Jamestown, New York, is proud to offer a number of .net internet thin client customizable off the shelf (COTS) solutions built using the Libera System 7 Framework. These include products such as System 7 Survey Builder, System 7 Issue Tracking System (ITS), System 7 Time Tracker (TT), System 7 Project Manager & Scheduler, as well as customized information management systems

Roll Away Wrinkles with Sera Anti-Aging Technology
Mon, 18 Aug 2008, 13:09:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smart women won't have to let a tight economy take its toll on their skin this fall - Sera Anti-Aging Technology brightens, smoothes, hydrates and heals skin at an affordable universal price of $39.95 per product. Sera contains a proprietary blend of dermatologist grade peptides and active ingredients proven in clinical trials to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Today, Fare Buzz is Proud to Announce the Launch of Buzz Rewards - a New Rewards Program for Fare Buzz Members
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 11:57:07 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buzz Rewards is an appreciation program whereby travel professionals accrue points for every air and hotel booking made with Fare Buzz. Each point translates into $1. Upon accruing 15 points in purchasing power, the member will automatically be sent a co-branded Buzz Rewards Card, pre-loaded with a $15.00 value from American Express Incentive Services.

Jump Start for Nonprofits Challenged by the Current Economy
Fri, 15 Aug 2008, 10:28:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Resource Development Counsel, a fundraising leadership consultant company established in 1996, has announced a special low-cost program for nonprofits, the Jump Start Intensive, designed to create income and cost-saving action planning for organizations feeling the current economic squeeze.

'(why) I Hate to Date (online)' Challenges Cultural Dating Phenomenon
Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 10:05:14 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DC-101, Inc. announces the publication of a new book by MaryAnna Donovan: '(why) I Hate to Date (online)' (ISBN: 978-0-981-7068-0-1). This hilarious new book offers an insider's view of the world of online dating in a format that is fun to read and educational, all at once.

Wordingham Technologies Adds Online Support for Supply Chain Management
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 13:04:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wordingham Technologies, specialists in custom machined parts for optics, photonics and precision instrumentation, announces online customer access for tracking orders and managing releases, 24/7. The Wordingham Quality (WQ) Portal, the first of its kind in this industry, demonstrates Wordingham's commitment to 'quality delivered.'

EMRG Media, LLC Launches Hotel Division to Meet Growing Event Planning Demand
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 20:24:12 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media, LLC, New York's leading event planning and marketing company, announced today the launch of its hotel division in New York City. This new division is in response to a growing hotel-industry clientele. Over the last eight years, EMRG Media has conducted event planning and marketing for New York's premier restaurants, event spaces, nightclubs and lounges. Now, they will be adding hotels to their exclusive client roster.

CheapOair Launches Travel Affiliate Program
Mon, 28 Jul 2008, 11:35:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair is proud to announce the official launch of their new travel affiliate program. The affiliate program is a major value-add to Web sites and bloggers, as payouts to affiliates are based on bookings, not travel consumed. Unlike most other travel affiliate programs, CheapOair affiliates will benefit from all of CheapOair's travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals, activities, events and travel insurance.

TravelCell Celebrates Summer Travel with Sizzling Cell Phone Services
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 14:50:27 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelCell, a leading provider for global cellular and satellite phone rentals, announces special summer cell phone services for international travelers. Many people will find that their U.S. cell phone will not work abroad and if it does, it can be costly.

Invest in People Power to Fight Recession
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 12:14:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North American business leaders believe that putting their faith in developing the skills and abilities of their workforce is the best way to reduce an organization's exposure to the risk of recession, according to an international survey of senior business executives launched today by global business performance consultancy, McKinney Rogers.

ClusterSeven Releases New Version of its Spreadsheet Monitoring and Control Software
Mon, 21 Jul 2008, 13:11:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K., July 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ClusterSeven, a developer of spreadsheet monitoring and audit control software, today announced the immediate availability of its Enterprise Spreadsheet Manager 5.0 software. Enterprise Spreadsheet Manager's new version includes file discovery, risk analysis, logic checking and enhanced version comparison functionality, all from one common platform. These enhancements in improving user productivity extend the proven ability for business controllers and auditors.

Red Canyon Pictures Announce a Sneak Peek of Film 'Red Canyon' at HBO Presents: NYLIFF
Fri, 18 Jul 2008, 11:37:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Red Canyon,' a feature film by Puerto Rican director, Giovanni Rodriguez, will screen at the Helen Mills Theatre, 137-139 West 26th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue), at 10:30PM on Saturday, July 26th, as part of the HBO Presents: International Latino Film Festival.

World's Greatest Endurance Man Attempts Record Breaking Feats in New York City
Thu, 17 Jul 2008, 15:59:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MANHATTAN, N.Y., July 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thienna Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is sponsoring Paddy Doyle from the U.K. as he attempts several record-breaking physical strength endurance tests. The event is scheduled to be held at the famous Equinox Fitness Club on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street near Times Square on August 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (VIDEO - VNR)

Popular Orthopedics Medical Handbook Now Available in Portuguese
Tue, 15 Jul 2008, 11:45:28 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Due to high demand in Brazil, a popular medical handbook, Fracture Classifications in Clinical Practice (ISBN: 978-184-628-0252), has recently been published in Portuguese by DiLivros Publishing company. Authored by Dr. Seyed Behrooz Mostofi, FRCS (Tr&Orth), the book benefits an array of orthopedic medical professionals and helps them to communicate with greater accuracy and precision.

CheapOair and Hotels.com Sign Preferred Partnership
Mon, 14 Jul 2008, 13:34:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair is proud to announce a partnership with Hotels.com, a trusted name in travel for more than 15 years. Beginning today, travelers can book Hotels.com inventory directly through CheapOair.com and benefit from Hotels.com's in-depth and current information about each property.

Eularis Analyzes Most Effective Generics Defense Strategies with New Pharmaceutical Industry Report
Sun, 13 Jul 2008, 11:23:50 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. and TOKYO, JAPAN, July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Branded Pharmaceutical companies are painfully aware of the astronomical growth of Generics competition. By the end of this year, Branded drug patents accounting for sales of more than $80 Billion will expire, resulting in major losses in company profits. In the United States, the Generics Industry claims more than 50 percent of all prescriptions filled. Even in Japan, where Generics penetration is notoriously low, changes are afoot.

Zip-Ez(TM) HVAC Fasteners are GreenSpec Listed
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 16:57:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WARWICK, N.Y., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- J.T. Products' Zip-Ez(TM) the revolutionary fastener for H.V.A.C. insulation has been GreenSpec Listed and will be featured in BuildingGreen Inc.'s GreenSpec Directory(R). The GreenSpec Directory lists environmentally preferable products with an objective to list only the top 5-10 percent environmentally preferable products.

'Family Friendly Employment Policy' Award for Jon A. Dorf
Thu, 12 Jun 2008, 17:50:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MAMARONECK, N.Y., June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday June 11, 2008, Jon A. Dorf, founder of The Dorf Law Firm, LLP, proudly collected the 2008 'Family Friendly Employment Policy' Award. Presented by the Westchester Women's Bar Association, this award honors and recognizes Jon's commitment for creating and instilling countless family friendly employment policies within The Dorf Law Firm, LLP.

McKinney Rogers Appoints Sir Robert Fry as Non-Executive Director
Thu, 29 May 2008, 17:11:58 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International business performance consultancy, McKinney Rogers, whose American operation is headquartered in New York City, announced today the appointment of Sir Robert Fry KCB CBE as a non-executive director.

Cracking the Glass Darkly: In a Helter-Skelter World, There is a Way Out
Wed, 28 May 2008, 10:58:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WATERTOWN, N.Y., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Have you ever watched yourself as you suffered? Perhaps hurting through jealousy, anger, fear, boredom, insecurity, stress or worry. If you had done so, and watched yourself impartially without judgment, criticism or comment, something very interesting would have happened. The suffering would start to diminish. In an instant, you would have discovered a miracle: that escape from the Mechanical Mind, the Conditioned Mind, the suffering that millions unconsciously and needlessly subject themselves to every day, is possible and within your grasp. Robert Egby's book 'Cracking the Glass Darkly' (ISBN: 978-1-4343-4901-9) shows a way out.

New Garage Solves Storage Problems
Wed, 21 May 2008, 10:18:59 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Architect Donald J. Berg, author of 15 books on building and landscaping, has just designed plans for a new expandable garage to help solve home storage problems. The Oakville Garage Plans can be downloaded for free. 'Are there too many cars and bikes in your driveway and too many boxes in your attic?' asks Berg. 'Build the Oakville Garage to add value to your home and solve your storage problems once and for all.'

New Trend in Purchasing Fine Jewelry - Online Retailers Versus Brick-And-Mortar Stores
Fri, 16 May 2008, 09:49:36 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Topasio.com, in the old days, folks went down to the local jewelry shop to purchase diamond engagement rings, wedding sets, or other pieces of fine jewelry. And many still do, as they prefer to see the actual physical pieces before making a purchase. But more and more people are turning to online jewelry retailers nowadays, for many different reasons.

Oprah Winfrey Depicted with Late Dogs in Puppies' Memorial - New York Gallery Appeals to Pet Lovers with Exhibit
Wed, 14 May 2008, 11:49:21 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibit dedicated to the memory of Oprah Winfrey's late dogs opens in Manhattan's West Village, helping to promote pet safety awareness. A life-size monument depicts puppy versions of Oprah's Cocker Spaniel Sophie and Golden Labrador Gracie atop the head of the talk show icon by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards. The Puppies' Memorial will be exhibited at Leo Kesting Gallery on May 22nd.

EnQii Signs Partnership with LocaModa
Tue, 13 May 2008, 07:32:57 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
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.

Farecrawler.com Recognized with BB+ Rating of Better Business Bureau
Mon, 12 May 2008, 09:32:45 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
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.

May is Prime Time to Plant Home Vineyard
Mon, 05 May 2008, 09:31:41 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For those dreaming of installing a small vineyard at their home, Vinescapes Inc. announces May is rush time. Plants must be in the ground before June 2, which makes this the busiest time of the year for the home vineyard industry. Those who miss this crucial window can prepare the vineyard this season by installing the trellising, testing and amending the soil.

Net Rate Hotel Program for Travel Agents
Mon, 28 Apr 2008, 14:07:57 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Fare Buzz launched a new, dynamic, web-based hotel booking engine - an industry first - allowing travel professionals to book hotels at net rates in over 100,000 hotel and resort properties.

Modern-day Seuss Writes New Book Series Emphasizing Character Development in Children
Thu, 24 Apr 2008, 10:55:28 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ALBANY, N.Y., April 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Crownberry announces the release of three great stories. His Poetic Adventures series offers children and adults the opportunity to explore the worlds of Bobby Bumble, an acrophobic bumblebee in 'Bobby Bumbles Afraid to Fly' (ISBN: 978-1-4357-0049-9), a goldfish with a life changing decision in 'A Fish with a Wish' (ISBN: 978-1-4357-0050-5), and a spooky night in the life of 12 year old boy in 'The Willies' (ISBN: 978-1-4357-0051-2).

9/11 Moves Firefighter to Protect Public from Bioterrorism with Patent for Air-Shield
Mon, 14 Apr 2008, 08:57:50 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TONAWANDA, N.Y., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weeklong experience of retired N.Y. firefighter Jim Thomsen after 9/11 at Ground Zero volunteering to search steaming dust and rubble for survivors, made him determined to develop a protective Air Shield that might someday reduce the danger of inhaling toxic dust. Just outside Buffalo, N.Y., he found the small workshop of Ted Arts, and as partners developed new technology able to protect against anthrax or other airborne terrorism attacks.

New Website Lays Bare the Unintended Consequences of Genetic Engineering
Mon, 14 Apr 2008, 07:13:11 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GHENT, N.Y., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nature Institute has unveiled a new website designed to set the public debate about genetic engineering upon a more accessible scientific foundation. Distilling a voluminous technical literature, the website gathers together -- often in the researchers' own words -- information about both the intended and unintended consequences of transgenic experiments.

Business Leaders Expect No Growth from the Private Equity Market Over the Next 12 Months, Shows New Research
Tue, 08 Apr 2008, 10:14:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An international survey launched today by global business performance consultancy, McKinney Rogers, finds that senior business executives believe the private equity market will remain stagnant for at least the next 12 months.

Baseball Mementoes Remain Strong in a Weak Economy
Mon, 07 Apr 2008, 11:48:56 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BRONX, N.Y., April 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Baseball memorabilia guru Brian Cataquet, who runs Tobeeecat Auctions, a well known online sports card and memorabilia company, has received hundreds of emails from baseball fan collectors who are a little wary about their sports investments, asking the same question. 'Has the weak economy hurt the baseball card and memorabilia industry?' To answer this question in one word, the answer is, No!

Looking for Child to be Cover of a New Book; Nationwide Casting Call Runs April 1-30
Thu, 27 Mar 2008, 08:30:49 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you think your child has potential to model and you are looking for a big break to launch their career? Would you love to see your child grace the cover of a national modeling book? Would you like to win a trip to the Big Apple with your child including meetings with some of the top modeling industry professionals? TheModelChild.com, an online resource for child models and their parents, is seeking photo submissions to find the cover model for a new guidebook on child modeling by Nathan Yungerberg.

Metrofunk.com Launches into Public Beta
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 12:40:53 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk, the first online social network devoted to nightlife, fashion, film, and music announced today that Metrofunk.com has officially launched into public beta. All the content of the site will now be freely available for public viewing when non-members go to the site.

RentMyCar.com Announces a Solution to the Rising Price of Gas
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 12:10:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RentMyCar.com has created a solution to counter the rising gas prices. This solution is based on the idea of person to person car rentals. With the ability to verify the trustworthiness of the person renting the car and to buy short-term car insurance online, RentMyCar.com has made person to person car rentals a viable solution in cutting down the cost of rising gas prices.

Pope Visit to U.S. Prompts Peaceful Protest March for Protection of Religions from Exclusivism
Fri, 14 Mar 2008, 14:47:46 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 18th, Pope Benedict XVI will address the United Nations General Assembly as part of his first visit to the United States as leader of the Catholic Church. In response to this event, the Forum for the Protection of Religious Pluralism (FPRP) is organizing a peaceful march, which will proceed at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18 from the United Nations building to the Gandhi statue in Union Square Park.

Metrofunk.com Launches Club Metrofunk
Wed, 12 Mar 2008, 13:48:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk (Metrofunk.com), the first metropolitan based online social network built by trendsetters for trendsetters, announced today that they will celebrate the company's launch into public beta on Wednesday, March 19th at Club Metrofunk, located at 532 West 27th Street. If the address sounds familiar, that is because it is the address of the popular Manhattan nightclub, Home.

Eularis Exposes Hidden Barriers to Patient Adherence with New Pharmaceutical Industry Report
Wed, 12 Mar 2008, 13:16:18 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K., March 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Costing the global pharmaceutical industry an estimated $30 billion per year and causing an estimated 125,000 deaths per year in the United States, patient non-adherence is a looming issue in the healthcare industry. Eularis has responded to this problem with a new report, available today, titled, 'Ensuring Profitable Patient Adherence Programs.'

MEDIA ALERT: Eularis to Address Marketing Return at Measuring Marketing ROI in Pharma Conference in London
Mon, 10 Mar 2008, 12:50:35 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Andree Bates, president of the pharmaceutical analytics company Eularis, will be delivering a presentation on meeting the challenges of measuring ROI within the changing dynamics of the pharma industry.

Backstage Broker, A New Meta-Site for Ticket Brokers and Buyers Hits The Web
Fri, 07 Mar 2008, 01:00:30 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BackstageBroker.com is proud to announce the launch of their event ticket comparison website. Backstage Broker does not sell tickets, it 'brokers' ticket buyers with the best providers in the secondary ticket industry.

Men's Fashion Springs Ahead with Ryan Rowe - New Luxury Men's Footwear Brand Launches March 2008
Mon, 03 Mar 2008, 10:49:40 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A breath of fresh air enters men's fashion with the launch of Ryan Rowe, a new luxury men's footwear brand available in March at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and fine retail outlets nationwide. Ryan Rowe is on target with the current shift of men's increased focus on style. "As men grow more style savvy, their attentions will branch out into all aspects of their appearance, including footwear.

Recent Studies Suggest Popular 'Diet Pill' Reduces Acne Breakouts
Fri, 15 Feb 2008, 09:55:36 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Feb. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As crazy as it sounds, recent studies conducted at Stanford and Wake Forest Schools of Medicine suggest there's a connection between stubborn stress-related belly bulge, unsightly acne flare-ups and the so-called 'Belly Fat' pill, Relacore(R)... and that link is stress. Well, now it seems that stress also increases both the frequency and the severity of acne breakouts. While this may be terrible news for millions of us who seem to be stressed-out even on the best of days, it turns out to be great news for the Carter-Reed Company.

Google, Yahoo! 'Personal Trainers' Strengthen Digital Delts, Partner with Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group Teams in Tech Circuit Training
Thu, 07 Feb 2008, 09:24:18 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brand teams at a leading New York healthcare communications group are taking their digital skills to the next level at a day-long Tech Fit fair on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group (SSHCG) headquarters in lower Manhattan.

JSM Music Celebrates Its Top 10 Super Bowl Ad Featuring Justin Timberlake
Thu, 07 Feb 2008, 07:45:40 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JSM Music, the largest commercial music production company in America, scored a major touch down at the Super Bowl having provided music for one of the top ad-spots during the game. JSM's music was featured on Pepsi's 'Magnetic Attraction' advertisement which showcased the musical and acting talents of superstar performer Justin Timberlake. (VIDEO)

Imus Remarks Damage Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford
Mon, 28 Jan 2008, 14:14:53 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Don Imus' disrespectful and disparaging remarks about President Gerald R. Ford a month after his death carried a weight of historic proportions, according to FlatSigned Press, Inc.'s Chairman of the Board Tim Miller. 'Because of Don Imus' actions, much of the public never heard about the new information President Ford left the world regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy,' says Miller.

'Stem Cell' Creams Revolutionizing Anti-Aging Skin Care Market
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 13:51:41 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you haven't heard that 'Stem-Cell' technology is revolutionizing skin care, you're probably one of those people who still thinks her supermarket moisturizer is just as good as the 'expensive stuff.' According to the skincare experts at Voss Laboratories(TM), makers of Amatokin(R) Emulsion For The Face, 'Stem Cells' are the future of skin rejuvenation

Kentucky Derby Horse a 'Champion' for Right To Die
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 11:18:07 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbaro, the euthanized champion racehorse, is an emblem for the Right To Die and Death With Dignity movements in a monument to be unveiled in Central Park this April, before the 134th Kentucky Derby. 'The Barbaro Memorial for the Right to Die' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is a tribute to the late Triple Crown contender and is dedicated to the institution of euthanasia, announced Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Travelong Receives Award from Delta Airlines
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 10:33:04 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Airlines presented its yearly sales award to Travelong.com in recognition for its Outstanding Performance in 2007. A spokesperson from Delta noted that the award is rarely granted and Travelong is one of only seven companies this year to receive this notable achievement.

Kate Hudson's Nephew is on the Front Cover of 'The Baby Schedule Ruler', a New Book by Author and Baby Whisper Dee Rule
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 00:00:45 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In her new book, Dee Rule gives advice on baby scheduling, parenting, and breastfeeding. She wrote 'The Baby Schedule Ruler' (ISBN: 9780980126105), in the nursery, in the dark on her Palm Pilot. She is now announcing the availability of her new book at babyscheduleruler.com.

Barbaro to be Remembered with Statue in Central Park
Wed, 23 Jan 2008, 12:35:23 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A statue of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will be unveiled at the Central Park South location where a carriage horse was tragically killed last year. The unveiling will correspond with the introduction of a proposal titled Barbaro's Law, urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities. 'The Barbaro Memorial' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 30th, the week of the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Perfect Climate Control Puts Money in the Pocket and Heat in the Home
Wed, 23 Jan 2008, 10:52:42 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With oil prices spiraling out of control, people are seeking ways to save money while still staying warm this winter. Perfect Climate Control, a smart energy green company, has the answer. On January 2, 2008, oil broke the $100 mark. As of December 31, 2007, home heating oil cost $3.54 per gallon in New York City.

New York Cruise Site Unravels Cruise Travel
Tue, 22 Jan 2008, 10:15:36 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new web site, Cruising From New York, providing all the information travelers need to plan a cruise from the three New York area ports, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty (Bayonne), N.J. was launched today by Anne Campbell, a veteran cruise industry journalist.

Fareportal and Sam Jain Donate Two Air Tickets to Covenant House
Mon, 14 Jan 2008, 13:05:52 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FAREPORTAL is a technology solutions provider to the travel industry. Strategically located in 'Silicon Alley,' in the heart of New York City, their group of consultants is dedicated to harnessing the future of online travel technology for FAREPORTAL customers and partners. Covenant House New York is the nation's largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.

Implementation Solutions Celebrates its Newest Office
Mon, 14 Jan 2008, 09:35:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Implementation Solutions LLC, a technology consulting firm that services global investment management customers, announced today that it has formulated a subsidiary organization in Australia named Implementation Solutions PTY LTD. Simultaneously it also announced the opening of its seventh office, this time on Kent Street in Sydney, Australia.

CNBC Stocking Stuffer List Begins with Quik Pod(R)
Fri, 14 Dec 2007, 11:11:42 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quik Pod(R), created by Fromm Works Inc., the world's first handheld extendable tripod, begins the list of CNBC's 'Pogue's Holiday Gadget Picks List' as selected by David Pogue, the personal technology columnist for The New York Times.

Win a Home: Win a House America Encourages Brighter Real Estate Future
Thu, 13 Dec 2007, 10:16:27 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Dec. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Television, newspapers, radio, the Internet, and more - media coverage and speculation over the dismal housing market is inescapable. That is why, today, Win a House America LLC announced plans to give away homes across the country. Their mission is to renew real estate hope and to provide people with opportunity.

Voice Coaches Partners with Voices.com to Build Successful Voice Acting Careers
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 08:00:53 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voice Coaches, a voice over educational institution based in Schenectady, NY, has implemented a perfect way for their graduates to start their voice acting careers off by partnering with Voices.com, the industry's online marketplace. Already trained and armed with a voice over demo, the grads from Voice Coaches will be able to manage their own website at Voices.com.

Ring in the New Year with Celebrities and Socialites in New York on New Year's Eve 2008
Mon, 10 Dec 2007, 11:27:40 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ring in the new year in style this year at some of New York City's hottest clubs and venues. BestNewYears.com will be producing over 35 New Year's Eve parties in New York where some of the city's most successful people, socialites and celebrities mingle. Why not add your name to the VIP list?

James Allen Launches Video Contest Promoting $3K Diamond Giveaway
Wed, 05 Dec 2007, 09:01:37 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JamesAllen.com, the online diamond retailer, has announced the first in its series of video based contests to be held over the next twelve months. The Best Video Proposal contest invites participants to submit a video explaining or showing their marriage proposal idea. The winner of this contest will collect a diamond engagement ring valued at $3,000. (VIDEO)

AtPrime.com Empowers All With Free PENSION INSPECTOR Resource
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 07:59:45 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AtPrime Media, Inc. the sponsor of www.AtPrime.com, one of the top age 50+ web services, announced today an addition to its highly valued consumer resource THE PENSION HELPER, a new free service entitled THE PENSION INSPECTOR.

Talula's Got It and Kids Are Going to Want It
Tue, 27 Nov 2007, 13:05:38 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. - Nov. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Talula Goes To New York' (ISBN: 9781432705381), a new book by Jeanine Altreche, has a little of everything to entice a young reader. Adventure, suspense, fun and excitement including puzzles and clues making it an interactive story. Children will be learning without even realizing it, because the story touches upon interesting trivia and facts about some of the worlds most famous historical places.

Revolutionary New Baby Sleep and Playwear is Guaranteed to Change the Baby Garment Industry
Tue, 27 Nov 2007, 10:57:26 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. - Nov. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This is the new must have item for babies. Stuk On U has created the first ever, patent-pending baby sleep and playwear that opens and closes with the softest-to-the-touch Velcro(R). No more pinchy zippers and snap buttons to button. This is what moms everywhere have been waiting for.

New Report Examines Pharmaceutical Sales Force Effectiveness
Tue, 20 Nov 2007, 16:18:41 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONDON, U.K. and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the ever-increasing pressure to ensure maximum return on investment, sales force effectiveness is becoming a high priority in the global pharmaceutical industry. Reports have shown that while sales forces represent the largest spend in pharma sales and marketing, return on this investment has declined sharply in recent years.

MEDIA ALERT: Eularis to Address Marketing Return at Pharmaceutical Marketing Society Half-day Conference: ROI or RIP?
Tue, 20 Nov 2007, 09:45:54 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K. - Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Andree Bates, president of the pharmaceutical analytics company Eularis, will be delivering a presentation on marketing return at the Pharmaceutical Marketing Society Half-day Conference: ROI or RIP. At 2:30 p.m. on Monday 26 November 2007, Dr. Bates will deliver a presentation titled, 'What Can Be Measured?'

Metrofunk.com Launches Bringing Together Celebrities and Trendsetters
Fri, 16 Nov 2007, 17:48:22 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk announced today that their invite-only social network built by trendsetters, Metrofunk.com, has officially launched. Metrofunk.com, a site devoted entirely to the genres of nightlife, fashion, music, and film will provide a centralized place for people to gather information on what is hot and trendy in the genres of their interest.

Metrofunk's Red Carpet Launch Party at Stereo
Thu, 15 Nov 2007, 18:41:25 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk announced today that their invite-only social network built by trendsetters, Metrofunk.com, has officially launched. Metrofunk.com, a site devoted entirely to the genres of nightlife, fashion, music, and film will provide a centralized place for people to gather information on what is hot and trendy in the genres of their interest.

CheapOair is a Hitwise Top 10 Award Winner for the Third Time Consecutively!
Fri, 09 Nov 2007, 07:11:54 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair, a top budget travel website dedicated to leveraging the latest technology to deliver cheap flights, is proud to announce that it has won the Hitwise Top 10 Award for the third time consecutively; ranking #9 by visitors among all U.S. Websites in the Travel Agencies Category for the Quarter ending July - September 2007.

CRNC and Digital Providers Form Service Provider Atlantic Metro Communications
Thu, 08 Nov 2007, 08:30:38 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Cornman and Stephen Klenert, two well-known executives on the New York technology scene, have joined forces to create a new managed internet services provider (ISP) known as Atlantic Metro Communications. All services previously provided will continue uninterrupted and will benefit from the merged network infrastructure and increased operational support staff.

Young Pop Singer Claims Songs Stolen, Distributed Online
Mon, 05 Nov 2007, 12:08:34 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Killian Wells, an up-and-coming young pop singer, songwriter and producer, has allegedly become the target of a stalker from British Columbia, Canada, according to his label Inferno Records. Wells claims the overly zealous fan has e-mailed and made multiple phone calls to his Manhattan recording studio posing as a DJ from a phony radio station in an attempt to obtain unreleased tracks and to set up an interview.

Memoir of Top Chinese Rights Lawyer Published as His Whereabouts Unknown
Thu, 25 Oct 2007, 16:46:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Broad Press USA announced this week the release in English of 'A China More Just' (ISBN: 1-932674-36-5), an autobiographical account by Chinese lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Gao Zhisheng. The announcement comes one month after Gao was abducted by the Chinese authorities.

Metrofunk.com, The World's First Invite-Only Social Network Built by Trendsetters FOR Trendsetters ... Are you invited?
Thu, 25 Oct 2007, 15:50:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Metrofunk Corporation announced today that on November 15, 2007 they will launch Metrofunk.com, the world's first invite-only social network devoted entirely to nightlife, fashion, film, and music. Metrofunk was created specifically to allow industry trendsetters such as nightclub promoters, fashion designers, music artists, and filmmakers, the ability to create, build, and monetize their individually branded online social networks.

Premier Coach of NYC Extends Hospitality On-Line for Their Charter Bus Services
Wed, 24 Oct 2007, 18:15:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
BRONX, N.Y. - Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you need small or large group ground transportation, but want the ease of on-line shopping without sacrificing personal service? Well Premier Coach of NYC is pleased to announce their newly expanded on-line service at - Premiercoachny.com.

TripMama Raises the Bar in Travel Comparison: Expands Its Technology and Ad Partners
Mon, 22 Oct 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TripMama, a leading travel comparison website, has announced several new upgrades to further improve the extremely popular web site, including new advertiser, Expedia.com. The New York based travel company works with the largest travel websites online to provide bargain hunters with the widest selection of discounted airfares.

'Cognos 8 BI for Consumers' - User-Friendly Software Guide Educates in BI Tools
Thu, 18 Oct 2007, 16:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Technology Partners Books announces today the release of a new guide: 'Cognos 8 BI for Consumers: A Step-by-Step Introductory Guide to Cognos Connection' (ISBN 0979692008); it analyzes how the Business Intelligence (BI) tools work and teaches people how to use them

Anna Wilding, Actress, Producer and Director of Buddhist Film Takes Dangerous Fall in New York City
Mon, 15 Oct 2007, 22:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prominent, former Hollywood based, international actress / director / producer, Anna Wilding, was injured while walking on West 40th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Wilding sustained a broken finger, torn left shoulder rotator cuff, sprained elbow and other associated injuries when she fell due to a pavement grating defect. A notice of claim has been filed by Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro against NYC Transit Authority and the City of New York as result of the injury.

Tumi Publishing Launches First Novel in Uplifting Series that Celebrates the Human Experience
Thu, 11 Oct 2007, 18:10:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People's lives are filled with constant challenges and adversities. That's why author Ricardo Estrada, founder of Tumi Publishing, has launched the first in a planned series of books that celebrates the human spirit - 'Sticks of Fire: The Turning Point' (ISBN: 978-0979-675508).

Artist Protests 'Iraq War Apathy' with Prince Harry Statue - Sculptor Daniel Edwards to Unveil Latest Political Spectacle in London
Thu, 04 Oct 2007, 00:07:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK and LONDON, England - Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prince Harry is the symbolic hero of a monument encouraging empathy for the Iraq War in the latest work by controversial New York sculptor, Daniel Edwards. The statue featuring Prince Harry will be unveiled at London's Trafalgar Hotel October 11th during the Bridge Art Fair, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

A Mysterious Cargo on the Top of Mount Everest
Mon, 01 Oct 2007, 15:22:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of March 2008 from the Himalayas in Nepal will start a special expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The participants of the Himalayan Message Project expedition will be carrying the most precious cargo in the History of Mankind - the Book of human dreams, hopes and joys, the words of commitments, prayers and messages sent by people from all over the world

Intuitive Health in SoHo Teaches and Provides Healing Methods to Restore the Physical Being
Tue, 25 Sep 2007, 20:42:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's world of stress and illness, people continue to seek ways to improve and restore health. Intuitive Health offers custom-designed wellness programs to incorporate their clients' inner awareness into a comprehensive health program. Soaring healthcare costs also contribute to clients seeking alternative ways to maintain health and wellness.

Eularis Announces New Corporate Name and Expanded Product Offerings
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 17:09:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LONDON, U.K. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Campbell Belman, an established pharmaceutical analytics company, today introduces its new name: Eularis. This announcement reflects the significant growth the Company has achieved across its full range of pharmaceutical analytics products, which have helped tailor the advertising and marketing programs of its global top-tier clients.

O.J. Simpson and Crackhead Jesus Reveal Paradox of U.S. Justice System
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 16:31:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The legal trials and tribulations of sports legend O.J. Simpson and multi-media artist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. have raised awareness amongst the general public about the litigation vortex which exists in the U.S. Justice system. The two celebrities have forced legal experts and media to analyze allegations that justice can be selectively applied and manipulated with money and skilled attorneys.

New Snowplow Feature Provides Cutting-Edge Safety During Dangerous Winter Weather
Thu, 20 Sep 2007, 14:44:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acela, LLC, a company with a mission to keep people safer on the roads, is excited to announce a new safety product - the Edge-O-Lite(TM) - a snowplow reflector designed so drivers can easily identify blade edges and avoid accidents.

Nemesys Clothing Goes Bananas: Will Give iPhones, iPod Touches to Chimps
Wed, 19 Sep 2007, 04:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. chimps will be cooler than most humans, thanks to high end men's street wear label, Nemesys Clothing. The Company announced today the launch of its charitable program, Project iChimp. The program will focus on donating Apple iPhones and iPod Touches to chimpanzees in need across the United States. Nemesys Clothing pledges to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of its 2007 Beginnings Collection, officially releasing September 26th, to fund the effort.

Advantage Trim and Lumber Announces the Release of Tigerwood Decking
Tue, 18 Sep 2007, 18:05:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Sept. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Trim & Lumber today announced the release of Tigerwood Decking to finally give homeowners a low maintenance and long life deck material at a cheaper price than other hardwoods like Ipe. Tigerwood Decking gives homeowners an exotic hardwood deck that will last 25 years or longer.

Jamaica Flux: Workspaces and Windows 2007
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 23:35:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jamaica Flux: Workspaces & Windows 2007 is a contemporary public art project which includes the commission, creation, and exhibition of 24 multidisciplinary, site-specific artworks. These works will be displayed at a variety of locations along Jamaica Avenue (Queens, NY) including banks, stores, restaurants, street corners, phone booths, parks, and other public spaces from September 29 - November 17, 2007.

Go Back to Cool with Career and Corporate Cool(TM)
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 20:09:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CELEBRATE the first week of autumn on September 25, 2007 with an all (work) day long promotional event that will include exclusive online content, hourly giveaways and more from Rachel C. Weingarten aka Ms. Biz Manners, author of 'Career and Corporate Cool(TM): How to Look, Dress and Act the Part - At Every Stage of Your Career' (Wiley; ISBN 978-0-470-12034-7).

CheapoAir Unveils 24/7 Customer Support
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 17:55:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapoAir.com, a leading budget travel website catering to customers in cheap travel, has announced a sweeping overhaul to its customer service department, a spokesman from the company said yesterday. 'Our customers spoke and we heard! We discovered that our customers were genuinely pleased with our products, but preferred reduced hold times.'

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Presents the 35th Anniversary Fall Open House
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 17:07:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
JAMAICA, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) will host their Fall Open House, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, where families can sample for free its culturally and educationally enriching workshops offered year-round. On Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests of all ages are invited to take advantage of free dance, music, theater and art workshops, speak to instructors and find out more about JCAL programs.

TripMama Expands Travel Search with the Launch of Hotel Comparison and Car Comparison
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 16:15:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TripMama, a rising star in the airfare comparison arena continues to expand. TripMama launched August 7, 2007 to rave reviews and with some of the most notable travel sites online. TripMama has provided an optimum flight comparison shopping experience to our swelling consumer base.

BadFun Introduces Sexy Lip Glosses That Do More Than Pay You Lip Service
Wed, 12 Sep 2007, 16:15:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOBOKEN, N.J. - Sept. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sugar Lips is a collection of high-quality, long-lasting lip glosses from BadFun.com that let you unleash both your nice and naughty sides. These moisture enriched glosses with deliciously flirty names like 'Kiss My Cinnabuns' and "Ride 'em Raspberry" are the perfect accessory for a polished yet sexy look.

'CIA CELL TOWER' Monitors Local Internet Users' Wireless Transmissions
Tue, 11 Sep 2007, 18:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Sept. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capla Kesting Fine Art announced plans to build a 10-foot-tall cell tower designed to capture, monitor and rebroadcast wireless signals in the internet-savvy neighborhood of Williamsburg Brooklyn. The tower, named 'CIA Cell Tower' will be constructed at 121 Roebling Street and unveiled during the Conflux Festival.

Low Cost Loans from Credit Cash vs. 100-percent Interest Rate Cash Advances
Mon, 10 Sep 2007, 20:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Cash LLC saw a need for lower cost financing for companies that accept credit cards, and has entered the cash advance industry. All of Credit Cash's advances are structured as loans so clients can know exactly what rate they are paying. Alternatively, the industry norm is to structure transactions as a 'purchase of future credit card sales.'

Sphinx Brings Diversity to Carnegie Hall
Thu, 06 Sep 2007, 21:23:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Approximately 25-percent of Americans are Black or Latino. In our nation's professional orchestras however, Blacks and Latinos combined comprise approximately 4-percent of the musicians. On September 25, The Sphinx Organization, the non-profit organization dedicated to building diversity in classical music, will present the all Black and Latino Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Harlem Quartet at Carnegie Hall.

Young Philanthropists Stand up in Fight Against Cancer
Thu, 23 Aug 2007, 19:16:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - Aug. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Facto Non Verba, Inc., a national grassroots philanthropic organization, will host its fifth annual charity cocktail party to benefit the American Cancer Society on Thursday, September 20 at The Loft Restaurant & Lounge in New York City. Comedian Ron G of Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes fame hosts.

Little Scoops Dishes Up Three New Franchises
Fri, 17 Aug 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NANUET, N.Y. - Aug. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children's birthday parties spell success for Michelle Violetto and Tanya Ehrlich, the co-founders of L.S. Franchise Corp., announcing today the opening of three more franchised units located in Rye Brook, NY, Aberdeen, NJ, and Happy Valley, OR. There are 8 Little Scoops party businesses open in the NY and NJ area, with the Happy Valley location representing their first West Coast location.

CheapoAir is a Hitwise Top 10 Award Winner for the Second Time!
Thu, 09 Aug 2007, 15:47:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 9 (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 for the second time by Visitors among all U.S. Websites in the Travel Agencies Category for the Quarter ending April - June 2007.

TripMama, a New Airfare Comparison Travel Website and Travel Forum Hits the Web
Wed, 08 Aug 2007, 16:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TripMama is proud to announce the launch of their travel comparison website and travel talk forums, TripMama.com. Our airfare comparison tool empowers consumers to book the cheapest airfare from the top established brands online today.

Nokia Celebrates Career and Corporate Cool(TM)
Mon, 06 Aug 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NOKIA the global leader in mobile technology is partnering with style and marketing maven Rachel C. Weingarten on the launch of her new book 'CAREER AND CORPORATE COOL(TM): HOW TO LOOK, DRESS AND ACT THE PART - AT EVERY STAGE OF YOUR CAREER' (Wiley; ISBN 978-0-470-12034-7; $21.95; August 2007). To celebrate the launch, Nokia will sponsor a private book party at the Nokia Flagship Store in New York on Wednesday, August 8th.

Rockwilder Pays Out $100K to Indie Producers and Launches New Web Site to Continue Success
Wed, 01 Aug 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After the overwhelming success of Rocbeats.com and Rocbattle.com, Grammy award-winning producer, Rockwilder, is ready to take his online success to the next level; he has launched a third site that is currently in beta phase - RocMP3.com.

Century 21 Department Store Makes Fashion History and Extends Hours Until Midnight August 2nd
Mon, 30 Jul 2007, 19:21:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Everyone knows Century 21 Department Stores has 'Fashion worth fighting for.' On August 2nd, Century 21 Department Store's Manhattan location only will be extending its store hours and staying open until Midnight to give all their loyal customers a chance to shop for their favorite fashion - without the fight.

The Marketing of Crackhead Jesus
Thu, 26 Jul 2007, 14:22:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Fenix Marketing Media LLC campaign announcing: 'CRACKHEAD JESUS IS COMING! Watch the story unfold on victorhugogallery.com' is raising eyebrows and questions. Multimedia artist and dark horse presidential candidate, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. is turning the wisdom of never discussing politics or religion in public, on its head with his controversial modern art graphic novel, 'Capicua 3-1-3: The Long Arm of the Law.' The planned seven book series is based on real characters and events.

BadFun.com Announces Addition of Innovative Sex Toy to its Erotic Product Line
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 23:36:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vortex Vibrations is an innovative adult toy that harnesses the power of the household vacuum to increase sexual sensitivity. Invented by a mother of three, the Vortex Vibrations was designed as an alternative treatment for women suffering from sexual dysfunction. BadFun.com has been chosen as one of the first U.S. retailers of this product.

OrganicDirect.com Start Organic Food Home Delivery Services to New York and New Jersey Customers
Tue, 17 Jul 2007, 15:45:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Organic food is the new buzzword among people concerned about health and the environment. And, a newly launched web site, OrganicDirect.com, makes eating better easier than ever while promoting consumer consciousness. Their online shopping and delivery service supplies New York and New Jersey with certified organic groceries.

JamesAllen.com Announces the Sale of a $412,000 Diamond Ring
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 15:10:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading online diamond and jewelry retailer, JamesAllen.com has announced the sale of a $412,000 diamond ring, making it the largest sale in the Company's nine-year history. This is a very significant sale as it represents one of the most expensive diamond rings ever to be sold via the internet.

WNY FSBO Company Helps Homeowners Sell Commission-Free
Tue, 10 Jul 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO, N.Y. - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What the internet has done for travel, it's about to do for real estate, says enTrust Home Marketing. Travelers used to go to travel agents when they wanted a vacation. Now they go online, where the same work can be done more efficiently on one's own; educated consumers know how to negotiate the best deal and the same can be said for home sellers.

JSM Music Produces Music for New Chevy Tahoe Ad Campaign Featuring Mary J Blige
Mon, 02 Jul 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JSM Music owner and executive producer Joel Simon and his studio will have their own cause to celebrate at this week's BET Awards. Tuesday night's awards will include the world premiere of a new TV commercial featuring Mary J Blige - part of a campaign for Chevy Tahoe - for which Simon and JSM Music played a key role.

Live Earth as a Living Breathing Work of Modern Art
Fri, 29 Jun 2007, 22:54:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. and SYDNEY, Australia - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark horse U.S. presidential candidate and controversial modern artist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr., Founder of the Modern Art Music Movement, sees Live Earth as a living breathing work of Modern Art. How can the world participate in the largest self-destructing Modern Art Project ever created?

New Product Development and Portfolio Management Software
Tue, 26 Jun 2007, 14:58:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Innovation Framework Technologies (IFT) announced today that its New Product Development and Portfolio Management software solution has been officially certified by Stage-Gate Inc, a recognized market leader in product innovation methods and best practices.

The 5th Annual Bronx Independent Film Festival opens June 29, 2007
Wed, 20 Jun 2007, 17:33:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BRONX, N.Y. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bronx Stage & Film Company presents Part 1 of the 5th Bronx Independent Film Festival Friday, June 29 & Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 8:00 pm in the 500-seat Lovinger Theatre on the Lehman College Campus. The honorable Earl Brown, Deputy Bronx Borough President will help open the two day festival featuring twenty one films from around the world.

CheapBooks Personality Makes Appearance on America's Got Talent
Mon, 18 Jun 2007, 15:27:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rich Natole, a voice talent for CheapBooks.com, made an appearance on America's Got Talent on the Tuesday, June 12, 2007 episode. Natole, a master impressionist, showed off his skills while doing a John Travolta impression. Natole began lending his voice to CheapBooks in 2005 with the start of a national radio campaign.

Concrete Masonry Building Products in New York State Offer Quality Assurance Certification
Fri, 15 Jun 2007, 16:16:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ALBANY, N.Y. - June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE -- Builders in the state of New York can now rely on a unique quality assurance program for concrete masonry building products. Nicholas F. Carparelli, Executive Director of the New York State Concrete Masonry Association (NYSCMA) said, 'We're raising the bar for building construction products and posing a major hurdle for other products that don't meet the same high standards.'

Mondial Books Proudly Announces Reprinting of 'Lost' Carl Van Vechten Novel
Thu, 14 Jun 2007, 20:47:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with the Carl Van Vechten Trust, Mondial is set to republish the late author's long-unprinted novel, 'Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel' (ISBN: 978-1-59569-068-5). In what must be considered a milestone, the book will be published after being out of print for over eighty years; thereby poising to become a lost find for readers and literary scholars alike.

Leading Online Cruise Ship Travel Agency Announces Cruise Giveaway in Conjunction with News Talk 1470 AM KUTY in Palmdale, Calif.: The 1470 News Cruise
Wed, 13 Jun 2007, 19:32:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- icruise.com announces that twice each day KUTY listeners will be given a cue to call to qualify for the cruise giveaway. This will happen each weekday between June 4th and June 22nd. icruise.com, The World's #1 Cruise Specialist, is a Lynbrook, New York-based on-line cruise travel agency.

Citysearch.com Voters Speak: SmartServ Solutions Ranked in Top Ten
Mon, 11 Jun 2007, 04:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BRONX, N.Y. - June 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bronx based SmartServ Solutions announced today that it has been ranked ninth overall for financial service firms in Citysearch.com's annual 'Best of' reader's poll. The list included 4,946 companies within the entire New York area, and also included nationwide firms and agencies such as Washington Mutual, Citibank, Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley.

Career Fitness Test Boosts Mental Health and Physical Well Being
Fri, 08 Jun 2007, 20:25:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fitness tests may evoke images of sweaty gym shorts and shouting coaches, but the Oxford Program promises to change all that. The Oxford Program has created the Oxford Career FITness Test - a painless test designed to create happier and healthier people and may even save lives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.'

'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 t