Send2Press Newswire Daily News Desk - Page 505

NORRIS, MT – July 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Raven Publishing, Inc., which specializes in children’s issues and fiction that features life in the western United States, introduces ‘FERGUS, THE SOCCER-PLAYING COLT’ (ISBN 0-9714161-7-6) coinciding with National Recreation and Parks Month. This witty, tongue-in-cheek novel about a very unusual young colt will encourage children to dare to be different and follow their dreams. By launching the book mid-summer, FERGUS offers children vivid characterizations and page-turning adventures while away from classroom pressures and free to explore and expand their identities.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Company renowned for outrageous advertising is at it again. GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino that helped turn eBay into the ultimate online advertising vehicle, has spent $10,000 to permanently tattoo their website address on a woman’s forehead.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bitblasters Gargantus Incorporated (www.BitblastersDVD.com) has just published CHICKEN POOP FROM THE HOLE (ISBN 0-9768004-1-1) by Lavanimal, The Repulsive One, King of Disgust! Retail price is $11.95. Lavanimal defines toilet humor like Elvis defined Rock and Roll. Absolutely unplugged and unstoppable, this book is beyond offensive!

KIRKLAND, Wash. – June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Americans worry about being incapacitated for long periods, they should head straight to their bank or brokerage office. This odd-seeming advice comes from LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation’s leading long-term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers. ‘Today, health care is about the money, not just health,’ says Dan Cahn, Senior Vice President of Business Development. ‘And the biggest financial risk is long-term care, which can drain off all your assets — everything you’ve accumulated over a lifetime.’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For those that have always dreamed of breathing the air of the rich and famous comes the one and only ‘Celebrity Jar’ containing the air of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The Jar was sold for $529.99 on eBay to notorious collector of pop culture merchandise GoldenPalace.com.

NYACK, NY – June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For nearly four centuries the Shakespeare sonnets of 1609 have posed the greatest puzzle in the history of English literature, but author Hank Whittemore claimed today that the age-old riddle has been solved. The solution, he said, is demonstrated in his new 900-page edition The Monument: ‘Shake-Speares Sonnets’ by Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford (ISBN: 0-9665564-5-3, Meadow Geese Press), for which he will receive the Distinguished Scholarship Award of 2006 at the Shakespeare Authorship Studies Conference in Concordia University, Portland, Oregon.

NEW YORK, NY – June 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mass Transmit, a leading interactive marketing company, has entered into an agreement to merge with Web Zeit, a privately held Internet strategy company based in New York. Web Zeit was founded in 1997 and specializes in Internet strategy and development for the financial, not-for-profit and pharmaceutical/consumer health sectors.

SEAFORD, NY – June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A piece from one of the most infamous and tragic events in American history has been auctioned off to Internet casino GoldenPalace.com for $32,664.47. The white picket fence from the famous grassy knoll where the supposed second shooter assassinated President John F. Kennedy was sold through Lelands.com, an auction site specializing in sports and Americana memorabilia.

ORLANDO, Fla. – June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Auditel Inc. of FL (www.auditelinc.com) announced today that it’s becoming more common for companies to outsource their phone and telecom bills to bill processing companies for bill payment and audit services. While it can be efficient and convenient you have just become once removed from what’s really happening with your telecom expenses. Now you must rely on reports and your BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Provider. All the CFO receives is a list of reports and the BPO is in control of all your phone bills.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.), a leading provider of data protection and computer recovery, is making headlines across the country by recovering stolen computers at a record pace. Within the past 10 days, recoveries of stolen computers were made in Memphis TN, Charlottesville VA, Indianapolis IN, and St. Cloud MN, all 4 a result of office break-ins. The files on those computers were a mix of confidential business and client information, some containing sensitive financial and medical information. With The CyberAngel Software protecting that information, no threat of compromise ever existed.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alien Apparatus Company, Inc. releases Solo Performer Show Controller version 2.4. Solo Performer Show Controller is a system for controlling the background music, lyrics displays, MIDI effects, and light shows for musicians. The system consists of a six-button foot controller that connects to a computer via USB, and software that runs on Windows and Macintosh.

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. – June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘A form of insanity grips modern, consumer-oriented cultures; it is a nature-deficit sickness that can only be cured by genuinely reconnecting with the natural world that nurtures us,’ reflects Dr. Charles Yaple, Editor, in his June column in ‘Taproot,’ the Journal for Education in the Outdoors at SUNY, Cortland. Disputing noted science writer Alan Caruba, Yaple and his experts say that we have lost the sanity to bond with things of lasting value in nature so we stressfully pursue endless temporary fixes.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ashtray for the ‘outside’ of vehicles is the smokers’ solution to flicking butts. As we’re entering a severe dry/fire season and last summer’s four hurricanes put more kindling on the ground the X-tray (www.x-tray.com) from inventor Mark Sloan is ‘an idea whose time has come.’

BOSTON, Mass. – June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arclinea Boston (www.arclineaboston.com), the first flagship showroom in the United States for kitchens designed and coordinated by the acclaimed Italian architect Antonio Citterio, will provide custom designer kitchens for three upcoming condominium developments throughout Boston, including Yoo D4 by Starck in the South End, 360 Newbury in the Back Bay, and First+First in South Boston.

BAR HARBOR, ME – June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Several endangered right whales have been found dead in recent months, prompting federal officials to move quickly to propose sweeping new regulations on fisheries and shipping. Whale advocates and fishermen are again at odds in the debate over the critically endangered whale. In her new book, ‘Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen,’ Tora Johnson digs into the conflict over whale protection and lends insight into new developments. On tour this summer, Johnson will offer background on the issue and discuss recent developments.

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino famous for outrageous eBay purchases, has acquired a water-stained piece of plaster from a Pittsburgh man’s bathroom that bears a remarkable resemblance to the image of Jesus Christ. GoldenPalace.com spent $1,999.99 for the divine stain.

KANSAS CITY, MO – June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lumen Software (www.lumensoftware.com) announced today the creation of the next generation in Portal Technology; the Hyper-Portal. Lumen Software defined this new term within the Technology Industry to capture the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Lumenation(tm) Hyper-Portal that expands well beyond standard portals.

ATLANTA, GA – June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric technology research and development, announced today that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in Atlanta, GA has selected the M2SYS fingerprint recognition solution for use within its 3,636-bed detention center. The biometric system is integrated into DeKalb’s correctional facility management software provided by Digital Solutions Inc. (DSI), an M2SYS strategic partner.

CHICAGO, Ill. – June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a mid-year update, iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announces the list of ‘Top Ten World Travel Destinations’ in 2005 (to date) as determined by bookings of its adventure and experiential travelers between January 1, 2005 and May 31, 2005.

PHOENIX, AZ – June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brainchild Software, Inc. (www.NuTrak.com), a computer consulting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, today announced the launch of NuTrak 1.0, a unique lifestyle tracking and nutritional analysis program designed to help users keep track of nutrients, supplements, medications, and activities in order to achieve their health and fitness goals.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — East-West Understanding Press today announced the publication of ‘Iran and America: Rekindling a Love Lost’ (ISBN: 0974217204) by Dr. Badi Badiozamani, an Iranian-American scholar who has lived half of his life in the United States. The book is a historical analysis of the relationship between these two great nations. It calls for a rejuvenation of the friendship between Iran and America.

LOS ANGELES. Calif. – June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Hispanic live mortgage lead provider, Spanish Lead Services announced today they have officially launched their automotive lead product to provide auto dealers with local brand-specific Hispanic auto buying leads. This service is perfect for dealerships that are looking for a new and cost effective way to build more sales to Hispanics. Spanish Lead Services offer car dealers two different methods of receiving leads. A live direct telephone connection to local Hispanics who want to buy their brand of car, and e-mail or fax as a lead delivery method.

MALVERN, PA – June 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Reaction Biology Corporation (‘RBC’) today announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop its new microarray kinase screening technology for testing compounds in nanoliter reactions.

FRESNO, Calif. – June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kaizer Diamonds International, Inc., an industry leader in quality wholesale diamonds and diamond jewelry, today announced that they are beginning another Mystery Auction on eBay (eBay user ID – kdi-inc) to benefit research into new treatments for Primary-Progressive MS. The hidden treasure chest, prepared by Kaizer Diamonds, is guaranteed to contain items worth at least $100,000. All mystery items will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as well as an appraisal.

CULVER CITY, Calif. – June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Actor and comedian, Tom Arnold, will address the Class of 2005 graduating from the Kayne Eras Center (KEC) School on June 22. All 23 graduates are youngsters challenged by learning, developmental or emotional disabilities who have overcome many obstacles to arrive at this significant milestone. Of the graduating class, 15 students are already enrolled for the fall term in area colleges and trade schools.

BOSTON, Mass. – June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A three-day exhibit of Historical Figures(R) by artist and historian George Stuart will open on Friday July 1, 2005 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The sixteen sculptures are quarter life-sized, highly detailed, three-dimensional portraits of history’s most famous as well as notorious military figures. Stuart’s work will be featured as part of the World Model Soldiers Exposition. At a seminar on Saturday July 2, the California artist will discuss his work and techniques.

ROCHESTER, NY – June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the addition of Jim Graf as VP and Partner, the Sharrow Group (www.sharrowgroup.com) is expanding its homebuilder services to include all aspects of profitable in-house mortgage programs. According to Graf, ‘A well-designed mortgage program can reduce construction cycles by up to four weeks and give builders more control over closing dates, carrying costs and customer satisfaction. That’s in addition to increasing total profits by at least one percent per home.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — History is a Hoot, Inc. (www.historyisahoot.com), has announced that noted espionage historian, and Emmy winner, Linda McCarthy, will be a featured speaker during the National Archives’ June technology month. Her presentation ‘From Pigeons to Predators: How SIGINT Helped Shape American Espionage’ will be held in the McGowan Theater on June 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Keith Thompson will play music including popular composers, Elgar, Pachelbel, Brahms, Gershwin, Rodgers and Buck on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on the June 25 – 26 weekend, Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, (www.echoesofheaven.com) announced today.

NEW YORK, NY – June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FIRM today announced the appointment of Henning Hansen as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Hansen will take the helm of the world’s leading provider of survey & reporting software for Market Research (MR) and Enterprise Insight Management (EIM).

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DynaPump, Inc. has announced the newest addition to its line of innovative pumping systems; the Natural Gas DynaPump Power Unit. It allows all producers of fluid from the ground to pump fluid more efficiently than with current systems. Thousands of oil and gas wells can be operated more efficiently and cost effectively by using the natural gas power unit instead of an electric unit freeing up electricity for other needs. The DynaPump natural gas power unit provides the best solution for producing the maximum flow at the lowest lifting cost.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — THE MACX LLC (www.themacx.com) has formed an alliance with ProCell LLC of Foley AL. for the exclusive distribution of their ‘new generation’ composite dock and deck products in South and Central Florida. Caloosa Yacht and Racket Club in Fort Myers, an upscale yachting community, recently selected ProCell for a complete renovation of their marina.

ATLANTA, GA – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — M2SYS Technology, an innovator in biometric technology research and development, announced it has finalized a long-term partnership agreement with Digital Solutions Inc. (DSI), a criminal justice and public safety automation industry leader, to integrate the M2SYS patent-pending fingerprint recognition solution called Bio-Plugin(TM) into DSI’s Offender Management System(TM). The technology is now available to DSI’s growing customer base of detention centers throughout the U.S., and has already been adopted by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention center; the largest in the southeast, processing 80,000 to 100,000 inmates annually.

KIRKLAND, Wash. – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation’s leading long-term care insurance brokerage representing multiple carriers, announced an early-bird cost minimization program. The aim is to help millions of Americans secure the best long-term care coverage while preserving assets, and eventually deduct the entire premium expense on their Federal tax returns.

IDAHO FALLS, ID – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brooks Internet Software, Inc. (www.brooksnet.com) today announced the immediate availability of INTELLIscribe(R) 3.2, a program designed to make document distribution and printer management simple and inexpensive.

CHAPEL HILL, NC – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Know a distracted driver… chatting on a cell phone, eating a fast food meal, or reaching into the back seat to deal with kids? Recommending ‘Disciplined Attention: How to Improve Your Visual Attention When You Drive’ (ISBN: 0-942267-29-X) from Profile Press could save their life (www.disciplined-attention.com).

LONG BEACH, Calif. – June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vanity Tel Corp. (www.vanitytel.com) today announced the launch of their new online service, designed to connect people who have valuable and desirable telephone numbers with the people, professionals or corporations who want to buy them.

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The special temper copper for the ‘Impactor’ on the ‘Deep Impact’ spacecraft was supplied by Schuur Metals Inc. (www.schuurmetals.com) in San Clemente, California. The Impactor on the Deep Impact vehicle is scheduled to collide with Comet Tempel 1 80 million miles from Earth on July the 4th, 2005. The Impactor and the Tempel 1 will collide at a relative speed 23,000 mph and will impact at a force of 4 1/2 tons of TNT.

LITTLETON, Colo. – June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — XTREME Performance Inc., the designer and developer of innovative, safe, and natural performance enhancing nutritional products, today announced the formal endorsement of strength and conditioning Coach Tom Shaw.

NEWBURGH, NY – June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mary Davidian, M.D., of Highland Ophthalmology Associates, a leading ophthalmic surgeon in Newburgh, announces the offering of Alcon’s AcrySof(R) ReSTOR(R) Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients.