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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest grassroots organization in the U.S. that is entirely focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), announced today the hiring of Dr. Giovanna M. Spinella as its medical director and its plans to create a systematic approach to the clinical management of boys with DMD.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Invented in Berkeley, California by Dale Klahn and Gary Upham, both of whom hold advanced degrees in aeronautical and nuclear engineering, the Toobee (www.toobee.com), from Toobee International Inc., appears to be nothing more than the top third of a beer or soda can.

DENVER, Colo. – Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — InnocentEnglish.com, a humor website which collects funny English mistakes from around the world, announces the release of ‘The Top Ten Bushisms of 2006’ as well as the release of a new seamless compilation of Bush misstatements, ‘Where Wings Take Dream: An Inspirational Speech to the Nation.’

NEWARK, N.J. – Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Charles Elephant believes that people are responsible for their own destiny. In his recently released devotional guide book, ‘Echoes of Heaven’ (ISBN: 1412089751), he discusses the personal nature of religion and encourages people to nurture their individual relationships with God.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — JamesAllen.com, one of the leading online jewelry companies has just announced the release of their Signature Ideal Cut ‘Hearts & Arrows’ Collection. This exclusive inventory of perfectly symmetrical diamonds represents the ‘creme de la creme’ of diamond cutting and is available only through the JamesAllen.com website.

CORNELIUS, N.C. – Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HearPod Hearing Aids president Randy Wohlers, BC-HIS, today announced the introduction of HearPod Directional Mic Open Fitting hearing aid. This behind the ear aid is designed to cater to the hearing industry’s hottest trends – directional microphones, open fitting and cosmetically discrete design. Directional microphones improve the wearer’s ability to understand speech by focusing correction on voices in front of the wearer while reducing noises from behind.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tibersoft, the leading provider of trading partner intelligence solutions for the foodservice industry, announced that Perkins Restaurants will rollout the Tibersoft IQ solution across all their 480 locations. The Restaurant Company, Operator and Franchisor of Perkins Restaurants, recently acquired Marie Callender’s Pie Shops, Inc. and will expand that already successful Tibersoft rollout.

MIAMI, Fla. – Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The ‘deathbed’ portrait of Fidel Castro that outraged Cuban exiles everywhere in part for a scheduled display in Miami this weekend has been replaced with ‘Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston.’ The renowned nude of Britney Spears giving birth atop a bearskin rug appears at Fountain Miami, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art, from December 7th to 11th in Wynwood Gallery district during Art Basel Miami.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ascentia Biomedical Corporation (‘Ascentia’) (OTC: ASCE / ASCE.pk) today announced that, effective November 28, 2006, it has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding common stock of Fortress Technology Systems, Inc. (‘Fortress’), pursuant to a share exchange agreement. Ascentia acquired all of the outstanding shares of Fortress common and preferred stock in exchange for 254,531,004 shares of Ascentia common stock and 8,000,000 shares of Ascentia Series A Preferred Stock.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. – Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CyberTouch is pleased to announce the introduction of FlexTouch, an unbreakable and flexible line of new touch screens designed for flat-panel or rear-projection displays. Utilizing polymer-on-polymer construction, FlexTouch incorporates four-wire resistive analog technology offering up to 86% transparency. The user-surface is abrasion-resistant and anti-glare.

SAN MARINO, Calif. and TOKYO, Japan – Dec. 6, 2006 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the first results of an independent study conducted in Japan that further documents the safety and efficacy of intravenous Rexin-G(TM) in a broad spectrum of patients with chemo-resistant metastatic cancer. Although the study began in October, only two months ago, the initial reports are both encouraging and noteworthy.

SANDPOINT, Idaho – Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new book from Logical Expressions, Inc. aims to demystify the often-confusing world of ecommerce. In ‘Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web Sites That Work’ (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-0-2; LCCN-2006909228) authors James Byrd and Susan Daffron share practical tips and strategies to help business owners make good choices when they put a Web site online.

SEDONA, Ariz. – Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the 10th Anniversary of Native Voices Foundation, the board held an election and celebrated some phenomenal progress for Indian youth. As newly elected Co-Chairman, Gary Lake (Shasta Vice Chair) said, ‘A single tribe cannot get their youth to the Olympics, but together we can.’ ‘Thanks to key leaders of Indian Country uniting behind the Indian Olympic Bid, these dreams for their youth are within their grasp,’ according to re-elected Co-Chair, Suzy Chaffee, an Olympic skier.

SAN MARINO, Calif. and TOKYO, Japan – Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Epeius Biotechnologies announced today the first results of an independent study conducted in Japan that further documents the safety and efficacy of intravenous Rexin-G in a broad spectrum of patients with chemo-resistant metastatic cancer. Although the study began in October, only two months ago, the initial reports are both encouraging and noteworthy. The lead investigator of the Japanese study, Dr. Takaki Imamura, will be presenting his findings and clinical recommendations at a special medical conference to be held in Tokyo, Japan, on December 16, 2006.

BOSTON, Mass. – Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Foodler.com, a leading online service for ordering restaurant take out and delivery meals, today announced the addition of its 130th partner restaurant in the Boston region. A wide selection of cuisines from some of the Hub’s most popular restaurants, combined with interactive menus and accurate online ordering, have all contributed to Foodler’s 220% growth rate over the past 6 months.

RESTON, Va. – Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — nPulse Networks LLC, a leading integrator of hardware acceleration tools for open-source network monitoring and security applications, and Napatech Inc, the world’s leading vendor of high-performance, programmable Ethernet network adapters, today announced they are entering into an OEM agreement enabling nPulse Networks to use Napatech adapters in delivering their advanced network appliances to the market.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gen-9, Inc. announced today that, as a result of a recent Microsoft announcement restricting the use of the 2007 Microsoft Office User Interface to non-competing products, Gen-9 will be no longer be implementing the 2007 Microsoft Office User Interface in NOAH. Gen-9 was one of the first companies to implement the new interface in one of its products.

ATLANTA, Ga. – Dec. 4, 2006 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M2SYS Technology announced today it has formed a relationship with Kodak’s Dental Systems Group to integrate M2SYS’ patent-pending fingerprint software into the KODAK ORTHOTRAC Practice Management Software. As a result, Kodak’s customers will be able to secure sensitive patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements, while improving productivity and user experience by eliminating the time, hassle, and headache associated with password management.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Having trouble deciding on just the right gift for a friend or loved one? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of Designing Spaces for the Holidays. The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature beauty expert Kathy Kramer on their holiday show to show viewers how to customize a gift set for everyone on your list.

IRVING, Texas – Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the holiday season approaching, most Americans turn their thoughts to home, family and friends. To make sure that you stay safe and sound this holiday season, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers numerous home safety and security tips.

DALLAS, Texas – Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, Texas, is excited to announce that they recently won the Request for Proposals from Heery International, Inc. to be a subcontractor in the undertaking of the renovation of the historic 75-year old Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park in Dallas.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CADFORCE, the Los Angeles-based global leader in outsourced architectural services, today announced that it has raised $3.1 million in a Series B funding round. Louisiana Ventures, LP, of Bossier City, Louisiana led the round with a $1.5 million investment. This follows Rincon Venture Partners’ August 2005 Series A, bringing the total capital investment in CADFORCE to just under $5 million. Rincon and the Tech Coast Angels also participated in the Series B. In addition, CADFORCE’s Board of Directors has chosen to keep the Series B round open for additional investment of $1.4 million.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Average-sized women with larger busts often meet challenges when it comes to finding that perfect cocktail dress or that professional-looking jacket for an important meeting; Eris Apparel has designed not only a solution, but also an attractive clothing line that rises to fit any occasion.

WHIPPANY, N.J. – Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the first time, health care professionals and consumers can benefit from the comfort and convenience of silicone heel cups and wedges, as well as a complete selection of insoles, constructed with anti-microbial top covers. Together with its newest line of silicone foot orthotics, foot care innovator GEL SMART is introducing Fabric Smart(TM) anti-microbial top covers.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is your home office or craft studio in need of some serious organization? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of ‘Designing Spaces for the Holidays.’ The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature Lynda Musante from Generations showing viewers the newest trends in storage for scrap booking, home offices, and craft studios.

TORRANCE, Calif. – Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neotrope(R), a 24 year old entertainment, publishing, brand marketing and content company, announced today the formal re-launch of its online news and lifestyle magazine, eNewsChannels(TM). The publication (at www.eNewsChannels.com) features articles on social issues, personal well being, and entertainment. Selected news stories from the offbeat to the fascinating are included. The publication is edited by veteran journalist Christopher Laird Simmons, with a varied list of storied contributors.

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starting this year, long term care insurance, which enhances the security of longer-living Americans, will indirectly improve lives in AIDS-plagued Africa also. Today LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, announced that it would contribute 2% of its profits each year to the Rabuor Village Project, a comeback model for villages throughout Africa.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Does Holiday baking seem like a daunting task? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of ‘Designing Spaces for the Holidays.’ The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature guest pastry chef, Kathleen Robbins from Entenmann’s on their holiday show to teach viewers some delicious and easy ways to make baked goods a part of their holidays.

HOUSTON, Texas – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Infrastruct Security, Inc. acquires Monarch Security and purchased the systems and the service account base from Kimmons Security Services. The leading critical infrastructure and convergent security solutions integrator on the Gulf Coast, Infrastruct Security continues to expand its presence.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Detector Electronics announced today the debut of xWatch(TM), a video surveillance system that provides high-resolution monitoring from within Det-Tronics(R) X-Series flame detectors. xWatch also can operate as a stand-alone device to monitor hazardous areas typical to petroleum and chemical manufacturing. Detector Electronics, a manufacturer of flame and gas detectors and systems, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Do all the new Bluetooth applications have you boggled? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of ‘Designing Spaces for the Holidays.’ The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature Mike Foley from Bluetooth Technologies showing the convenience of Bluetooth Technology both in and out of the home.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AZO Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of VisiWave(TM) Site Survey 1.6, the latest version of its very successful wireless site survey product. With this release, GPS is now supported as a new method for keeping track of the surveyor’s location while conducting a site survey. Using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, the surveyor can track his or her movements while outdoors to automatically create maps of the area’s 802.11a/b/g wireless coverage.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Will you be using your credit card this holiday season? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of ‘Designing Spaces for the Holidays.’ The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature an expert from Chase Bank USA who will make viewers aware of what they can do to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A specialized protocol for ovarian stimulation that can essentially eliminate the risks of Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) in egg donors and IVF patients is currently in use at a Las Vegas infertility practice.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Does your holiday shopping list include a family vacation? Then you shouldn’t miss the special episode of ‘Designing Spaces for the Holidays.’ The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature Chris Jurasas from Celebrity Cruises showing how cruising can be comfortable, upscale, and include activities for everyone in the family.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — GeckoSystems, Inc. (OTC: GKSY / GKSY.pk) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Neil T. Wallace to the position of Vice President, Legal and Public Affairs. Mr. Wallace holds a J.D. and an economics degree and has held several senior management positions domestically.

SUDBURY, Ontario – Nov. 29, 2006 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ConceptShare Inc., a new innovator in the design collaboration market, announced today that they are launching their new web application ConceptShare to the public. ConceptShare is a web-based tool that allows for the creation and management of interactive workspaces to present visual designs to others to communicate design intentions and capture visual feedback from team members, managers and customers.

SANDPOINT, Idaho – Nov. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vegans may not have many options when it comes to convenience foods or dining out, but a new cookbook released by Logical Expressions, Inc. can help get dinner on the table quickly – ‘Vegan Success: Scrumptious, Healthy Vegan Recipes for Busy People’ (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-1-9; LCCN-2006907834).

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Nov. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — City Network, Inc. (AMEX:CSN) a company that designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of broadband and wireless Internet access solutions and consumer electronic products, announced that on November 22, 2006, the Company received notice from the American Stock Exchange (Amex) that it is not in compliance with certain Amex continued listing standards, as a result of the Company’s failure to file in a timely manner a Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nov. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Would you like to work with a professional that only asks you to describe your business objectives once? Well, that is what you can expect from Indigo Business Solutions, a new company that is not like other consulting firms. Indigo Business Solutions provides most of the legal and business services that your business needs, and that saves time, money, and frustration.