PALM BAY, Fla. — Fictional stories are often inspired by what is seen and heard in the lives of the people that write them. This concept is as true as ever with the new novel, “Kidnapping Jesus” (ISBN 978-1-4243-4381-2), by David B. McQueen and Samuel L. Brodie.

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — Alma Lasers a global leader in laser, light-based, and radio frequency (RF) technologies used in aesthetic medicine announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System in the United States.

BOSTON, Mass. — Boston was named as the 2007 Americas Innovation Winner, in the Global Innovation Review 2007, an independent comparative report by the first Global Innovation Agency, 2thinknow(TM). New York, America’s 2nd place scored equal with Boston as an inspiring city, and excels Boston in depth and breadth of creative industries.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Author Anthony Riche, Ph.D., announces today, “Five Tips on Finding Love This Summer.” In his newly released book, Finally! How To Stop Dating Losers Forever (ISBN: 978-0-595-41418-5, iUniverse), Riche offers tips on finding the right guy while avoiding Mr. Wrong. He states that any woman can find true love by following five easy steps.

TEMECULA, Calif. — Southern California based company, Written Inc., says it used handwriting analysis to prevent a similar situation to the Virginia Tech massacre from occurring 7 years ago at a major university in Europe. Founded in 1998, Written Inc. provides corporate clients with pre-employment personality testing and reporting.

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Award-winning adult movie director, Otto Bauer, founder of Supercore Productions, is pleased to announce that he has obtained the full rights to his catalog of Supercore movies that were previously distributed by Mach 2 Entertainment.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — If the overwhelming response to the Libutol(TM) ad is any indication, it seems American women are more tired, distressed and unhappy than most experts (and women themselves) are willing to admit. That’s the logical conclusion drawn from the phenomenal reaction women are having to Libutol, “The Little Yellow Pill That Makes Life Better” from Blackett Pharmacal.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Paris Hilton’s naked “corpse” could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton’s forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — While most organizations celebrate their 25th anniversary, we at the HERS Foundation would like nothing more than for this to be our last. You are invited to join us at what we hope to be our final anniversary party. Why? Can you imagine a country where the sex organs are removed from 622,000 mothers, sisters, daughters, lovers, and friends each year?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A certified Pilates Instructor with a passion for fitness and an artful eye for style, Linda Moeller is launching her 2007 Pilates accessories brand, Core Links by Completely Fit For Life. This jewelry line expresses Ms. Moeller’s love for beauty and function in twelve distinct pieces and eleven unique pose charms.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — After months of planning, the Women’s Law School Coalition (WLSC) announced its launch as the first inter-law school women’s advocacy organization today. The coalition’s mission is to represent a common voice for women’s law school organizations that will empower these formerly unconnected groups to raise awareness about issues affecting women in the legal profession at the national level.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — In cooperation with Xerox and XMPie, on May 22, direct marketing experts, Ballantine and DME, are hosting a free one-to-one marketing thought leadership breakfast in New York City at the New York Merchandising Mart Building from 8:30 to 11:30. Getting marketing messages noticed and generating responses will be the main focus of the free seminar.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – CA WORLD — HostBridge Technology, the provider of HostBridge software for XML-enabling CICS, today announced that CA has certified the HostBridge integration software as interoperable with CA Telon Application Generator (CA Telon) and CA Gener/OL, enabling organizations to integrate their mainframe applications with Web services platforms, application servers, or other host applications.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dominic and Brennan Latkovski are entertainers at heart. The brothers are the brains behind BirdZerk! and ZOOperstars!, both popular traveling sports entertainment shows that perform at venues across the United States and the world. So it was no surprise that they decided to make their afternoon at Wrigley Field one to remember a few years ago.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Rev. Maria Mejias, founder of Chosen Beings of Light, is expanding her Children & Teen Healing Program to include a summer energy camp scheduled for July – Sept. 2007, as well as morning and after-school energy programs for the gifted children and teens (ages 3 – 18).

IPSWICH, Mass. — Organizational communicators know that managers are the most credible, preferred source of company information for employees. As such, managers are well-suited to engage and align employees around company priorities. But how do you first motivate and engage managers for such a task? asks Yankee IABC.

IRVING, Texas — The air was electric as central station operators at HSM Electronic Protection Services worked tirelessly to help police apprehend three would-be thieves that had broken into a customer’s store. Their persistence and dedication to their customer was what earned HSM the 2007 First Line of Defense Award.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — CheapoAir.com, a top budget travel website dedicated to leveraging the latest technology to deliver cheap airline tickets, is proud to announce Werner Kunz as their new Chief Strategy Officer. CheapoAir.com is growing at an accelerated pace.

DENVER, Colo. — The Spectrum Awards acknowledge and reward the most creative and amazing uses of ceramic tile in residential and commercial projects; this year, Keith DeWald, founder of Becoming Tile, LLC, takes first place for the exterior mosaic mural on the Hong-Kong based, Wing Lung Bank, in the busy financial section of Alhambra, CA.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — If you are an unsigned music artist, BETA Records invites you to a special event May 1st at the Sunset Strip Key Club as part of MUSEXPO 2007, the annual gathering of the world’s leading music executives, producers, managers, and new media content experts.

JAMAICA, N.Y. — In recognition of National Dance Week, the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) will offer Master Classes in dance and a live performance on Saturday April 28, 2007 from 12 PM to 6:30 PM. This year, JCAL celebrates National Dance Week by traveling the globe with the dances of Africa and the African Diaspora.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — BETA Records Mexico announces additional international expansion which follows the success enjoyed by U.S. and German sites of the online record company headed by founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel. “Beginning the first of May, BETA Records is opening its online portal to singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and bands based in Mexico,” states Honetschlaeger.

MIAMI, Fla. — Bella Bella Boutique is about more than just lingerie, it’s about lifestyle; the virtual lingerie lounge caters to clients seeking unique, upscale, flirty, feminine, and modern designs in a sexy and chic setting. Bella Bella Boutique sells gorgeous lingerie, luxurious bath and body products.

SALEM, N.H. — Customers shocked, owner and staff amused. Ever since being voted Salem’s “Best Italian Restaurant” last August by the readership of the Salem Observer, there has been a buzz surrounding Salem’s own Paradiso Italiano, and one need look no further than the crowded deli to see why. Everyone is talking about Naked Romans.

MARTINEZ, Calif. — There has been much recent press about the decline in new homes sales for the first part of 2007, but Altamont Homes, Inc., a licensed general contractor, has not been negatively affected; the company has recently expanded to seven western states – California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

TEHACHAPI, Calif. — The Tehachapi Hospital Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, is actively seeking funds to build a new hospital in a region between Lancaster and Bakersfield, CA – Tehachapi. The present Tehachapi Hospital is unable to meet state-mandated earthquake safety requirements; the existing structure cannot be retrofitted.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — FlatSigned Press, a publishing house and rare books distributor, has released exclusive new writings by the late President Gerald R. Ford. The book, entitled “A Presidential Legacy and The Warren Commission” (ISBN-13: 978-1-934304-02-0), provides a fascinating look into the mind of a great American leader in the final years before his death.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Award-winning adult performers, Otto Bauer and Audrey Hollander, have struck a deal with AmericanVice.com to offer their secret stash of Otto Bauer’s Supercore adult clips to the innovative streaming video newcomer, it was announced today by Rebel Enterprises.

FISHKILL, N.Y. — Misk.com announces a new web hosting service that includes powerful technology, unique and innovative features, and an incomparable price point. So, what sets Misk.com apart from the rest? It is their ability to expertly apply technology and provide services to customers that no other web hosting company offers.

TRIPOLI, Libya — Phoenicia Group Libya LLC, the leading U.S.-Libyan diversified business and consultancy group, today announced plans to offer BGAN satellite Internet solutions to corporate and government clients across Libya, marking the deployment as the first time the technology will be used in the country.

ELM SPRINGS, Tenn. — The Sons of Confederate Veterans, one of the oldest veterans organizations in the United States, have publicly challenged NBC’s “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno over comments he recently made on the program.

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — The 9th Annual Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament being held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, July 24th – July 29th, 2007, is proud to announce that even the Middle East will be represented. The American School of Dubai will be participating this summer.

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — The three members of the popular online show Huge In Asia were robbed of their camera and film equipment yesterday in central Chiang Mai, the trio claims. Local officials have not yet identified any of the culprits but say that an investigation is underway.

BOSTON, Mass. — LuraTech, Inc., a leading provider of open, ISO-compliant JPEG2000 and PDF/A technology, launched new enterprise content and document management products at the AIIM Conference & Exposition, April 16-19, 2007. PDF/A (or PDF/Archive), enables organizations to archive documents electronically.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A&R Select, the music industry’s benchmark in independent promotion and marketing, is currently hosting an online Battle of the Bands competition held at BB King’s Bar and Grille, located at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, Calif. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Athletes and sports enthusiasts seeking to bring their athletic relationships and careers to the next level will find an appropriate platform at SportsGist.com – the Internet’s leading sports social network. SportsGist is a premier provider of web services supporting the success of serious athletes.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — On April 24th, LTC Financial Partners, the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, will sponsor a webcast titled “Helping Employees and Pre-Retirees: Managing Productivity and Finances.” As the American workforce continues to mature, the inevitable increase in the need for long term care services threatens to undermine the productivity of many of our nation’s employers.

AUSTIN, Texas — deverus today announced Employment Screening Services (ESS) as the Client of the Year for 2006. This high honor is announced annually and is based on growth, innovation, and industry leadership. ESS’s formula for success is simple: they leverage technology and focus on delivering the right screening products to HR, and then back it by great customer service.

ELM SPRINGS, Tenn. — “An outrageous lie” was the response of Chris Sullivan, Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, to a recent report by Fox Channel 59 portraying the SCV as “racist” and “supremist” (sic).

SPOKANE, Wash. — Foxy Horse and Hound congratulates Jeremy Steinberg and Parocco! Jennifer Smith’s horse, Parocco, has been invited to the Federation Equestrian International (FEI) World Cup Invitational. Jennifer and Brent own Marshland Equestrian Center in Cheney Washington, a university town just outside of Spokane.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — “We no longer need to dream of the ideal treatment to correct sunken cheeks, hollow eye, deep indentations associated with facial fat loss brought on with age,” explains Mark Berkowitz, a Detroit-area Cosmetic Surgeon. SCULPTRA(TM) is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible cosmetic treatment.

DALLAS, Texas — How do you make staying sober ‘cool’ during America’s biggest teen party season? BuzzFree Prom, part of a cause-marketing effort dedicated to teen safety and responsible behavior, announces its successful third year of offering safe alternatives to substance abuse and driving.

IRVINE, Calif. — Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Maurice Price, the nations leading receiver in 2006, has impressed NFL scouts. His agent, Bert Briones of Hip Athletics, reports that a number of clubs have invited him to visit their facilities and hope to draft him. Next week, Price will visit the Kansas City Chiefs and also attend an additional individual workout.

WHEATON, Ill. — ACSP members Mike Carson (Closet Works, Chicago) and Steven Mann, (Crowne Closets, Las Vegas) have announced the merger of their businesses. The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) bylaws allow for only one member from a company to sit on the board. Since both principals hold offices, Steven Mann has respectfully resigned as President-Elect. The ACSP has announced Diana Augspurger as President-Elect.

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The Houston Astros Major League Baseball(R) team, under the direction of Dewey Robinson, director of pitching development, are using custom and prototype designs of the Pitcher’s Eye(R) training aid, made by 4 Seam Inc., at all levels of the organization. The newly launched, patent pending product helps a pitcher see the catcher’s target and also helps the catcher set the target in the right location.

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Healthcare industry veteran and Managing Principal of Patient AdvoCare Ken Farbstein launches PatientSafetyBlog.com today. The website is a collection of real-life stories and lessons on staying safe in the healthcare system. Each story includes expert analysis from Farbstein to educate readers on what went wrong and what people can do in their own lives to prevent similar medical errors.

PORTLAND, Maine — X Cafe LLC, a Portland Maine based coffee roasting company founded in 1999 has never sold one coffee bean! X Cafe is recognized nationally as the originator of shelf-stable coffee extracts. Paul Kalenian, President, notes, “Our liquid coffee extracts have made Coffee on Demand possible and that is revolutionizing the coffee industry, providing a continuous supply of fresh and great tasting coffee on demand.”

KIRKLAND, Wash. — On March 15th LTC Financial Partners, the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, paid its owners over $1,000,000 in dividends. So? Consider who the owners are: the agents who place the business! “Our producers not only have a say in running the operation, they get dividends,” says Cameron Truesdell, CEO.

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Three young entrepreneurs searching for capital for their startup business are taking a unique approach to fundraising; and they are calling on all Americans to help them out. What does America get in exchange? The opportunity to help write a book detailing what Americans want to see changed in America. Jason Timm, Nick Ewing, and Michael Brown of Vancouver, Washington have launched HelpWithChange.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, launches his latest exhibit “REINCARNATION” at District in San Francisco on Thursday April 12th. This exhibit ties history, pop culture, and surrealism into a colorful display of American iconography. “REINCARNATION” shows the affect of a former president’s “reincarnation” on the economy.