WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the launch of the Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Program. Through international exchanges, seminars, and collaborative research, Fulbright participants from the United States and other countries [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R- California) has signed AB 1732 into law by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), which will facilitate the construction of a new …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Michael Ferguson, owner of World Food Association, and Henry Oliver Ford, president, along with 2 other managing partners just returned from a month-long outreach trip to Accra Ghana where they helped distribute food to 15 orphanages and schools. Ford, along with his team at WFAO, has been supporting the facilities for the last 3 years, providing over 4,000 orphans with 3 meals a day.

SEATTLE, Wash. — ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ (ISBN: 978-1-935359-33-3) is now available from author Loren Weisman. The book is a detailed analysis of the subjects that all musicians should understand and apply in order to pursue a successful and sustainable career in music. Full of ideas and practical advice, this book provides comprehensive details on how to optimize success and achieve sustainability and self-empowerment in today’s music business.

MIAMI, Fla. — Henry Oliver Ford, president of World Food Association Organization S.A. Inc., (WFAO), is teaming up with aid organizations in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Santiago, Dominican Republic, to help with immediate assistance in Haiti. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the island nation Tuesday, January 12, nearly destroying its capital Port-au-Prince and affecting a third of its entire population.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — The MagniFund Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Lacny to its organization, as its Chief Strategy Officer. This is an important advancement in the company’s desire to aid customers and clients in meeting all of their financial needs and continuing our strategy of becoming one of the West Coast’s largest lenders.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — If you have partitions on your computer’s hard drive, then it is not exactly the same but serves same purpose as having different hard drives. According to Aomei Technology, one of the primary objectives to have a partition in your hard drive is to distinguish an operating system from user work and data files.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Time and Gems, the #1 U.S. online Rolex dealer, has released the world’s first two two-tone Rolex watch coated using a process called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) that transforms their appearance while making them up to 20 times more scratch resistant.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — EASEUS Partition Recovery is newly released free partition recovery software for all users by EASEUS Software. It is available for free download now. EASEUS Partition Recovery helps completely recover deleted and lost FAT, NTFS, EXT2/EXT3 partitions with easy-to-use wizard guidance.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Backbone Security, the global leader in digital steganography detection tools, is pleased to announce availability of a Steganography Detection Policy (SDP) for enterprises protected by Fidelis Security Systems’ flagship session-level network security solution, Fidelis XPS.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Ron Wilk, author of the thriller ‘Papal Rogues’ (ISBN: 978-1936183029), will be appearing on Lifetime Television’s, The Balancing Act, on Monday, August 30, 2010. The national morning show, which airs from 7-8 a.m., will feature Wilk’s inspiring transition from neurologist to novelist and offer his compelling tips on how to create a successful and fulfilling ‘second act’ of your life.

BLAINE, Wash. — What you throw away may come back to haunt you. Original bottles were discovered by workers while excavating in an old landfill site and artist Thoma Hall embraced the opportunity to incorporate them into ‘Journey of a Water Drop.’ A dozen original glass bottles are among the 325 bottles in the art installation and visitors are challenged to locate them.

Washington, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State is providing $1 million to support Peace Corps volunteer efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and a task force of federal and regional law enforcement agencies to announce the results …

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Cognitive Behavior Associates, a group practice specializing in the delivery of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, is pleased to announce a new treatment program for individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Going Well(R).

DALLAS, Texas — Businesses that generate hazardous waste in Texas must assure their operations comply with both the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the additional mandates imposed by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Annual training is required by law.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Author Konrad Ventana today announced, through his agent, the release of two new e-books now available through Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. These new releases represent the first books of a series known to the literary cognoscenti as the Post-Lux Trilogy: ‘Book 1, A Desperado’s Daily Bread’ (ISBN: 9780595622177); ‘Book 2, The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch’ (ISBN: 9781440158254); ‘Book 3, Questing for Uberjoy’ (ETA: 2011).

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, would like to recognize and congratulate four IDS lenders for appearing on Mortgage Technology Magazine’s 2010 Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lenders list.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Candidate Gail Goode (D-NY) will hold a press conference on Friday, August 27, in Saratoga Springs to discuss a range of issues, including the impact of hydraulic fracturing on the state’s watershed, job creation and rebuilding New York State’s infrastructure.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) continues to expand rapidly in spite of a sluggish economy. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,366 among all companies, and No. 29 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com has set a new standard when it comes to buying diamond engagement rings. Through the development of never-before-seen technology, James Allen has found a way to recreate the magic of shopping for fine jewelry. In fact, their new site makes it so easy and convenient to buy engagement rings that other e-commerce businesses have started to take notes.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — US Senate Candidate Gail Goode (D-NY) yesterday supported a six-month ban on hydraulic drilling for natural gas near upstate watersheds that supply drinking water to the New York metropolitan region.

TAMPA, Fla. — Inc. magazine ranked Telovations NO. 213 on its 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Elite Pacific Properties, a fast-growing boutique Oahu real estate firm specializing in mid- to high-end real estate, added Kelly Mitchell as Partner on August 24, 2010. Mitchell, who ranks among Oahu’s top 3 percent of real estate agents, is a nationally recognized social media enthusiast.

DALLAS, Texas — Ever wonder why people pay a dating coach hundreds or even thousands of dollars? Otter Creek Motion Pictures announces the release of a new DVD – ‘Secrets of Successful Dating.’ This new DVD is designed to give the advantage of a dating coach and provides positive reinforcement in the privacy of the client’s living room.

MIAMI, Fla. — Southeast Computer Solutions, a Miami based consulting firm specializing in Sage business software and implementations, has made it to 75 on the VAR 100, which is a ranking of the top 100 business software consulting firms in the nation by revenue.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Samurai Cop Self Defense and InControl announce The Bully and Me, a new, comprehensive course that will train children how to handle bullies and avoid becoming bully-targets. The Bully and Me will be offered through Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation starting October 4, 2010 for ten weeks, and will be open to children ages 9 to 17. Sensei Richard Milenkovich will be conducting the class at Shuyokan Dojo.

POWAY, Calif. — Cary G. Burch, a 23-year veteran of the financial services and technology industries, has been named one of three finalists for SourceMedia’s prestigious Steve Fraser award, a distinction conferred to a technology innovator, visionary and evangelizer.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The latest advancements in astronomy, the availability of 3D maps of the galaxies, reveal a new structure for our universe. These maps show patterns in the distribution of the galaxies indicating a universe that is not expanding at all. The discovery was made by a small team of independent scientists, led by researcher Richard Moser

MONTREAL, Canada — LogoBee, Inc. has decided to provide a free logo design package for one green non-profit organization as an extension of its logo design makeover. Companies from all over the world may profit from the offer.

MANCHESTER, Vt. — CONIX Systems Inc., a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry, was selected by Symcor Inc., a leading North American financial processing company, to provide its Enterprise IRD (EIRD) solution – a system designed to print IRD documents from X9.37 files.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, congratulates Inlanta Mortgage for being named a finalist in the Customer-Focused Lender category for the 2010 Mortgage Technology Awards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Oracle Group announces that, on Sept. 9, 2010 New York Times Best Selling Author Terry McMillan will discuss her highly anticipated sequel to Waiting to Exhale titled: ‘Getting to Happy’ (ISBN: 978-0670022045) in the only official book signing event planned for Washington D.C. Guests will enjoy an exclusive evening of readings and receive signed copies of her extraordinary follow-up novel.

DENVER, Colo. — Mortgage lending fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp, has received its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council – West Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

WATERLOO, Canada — RoweBots Research Inc. announced today the Unison Operating System Version Five with IAR Embedded Workbench. Using Unison V5 with Embedded WorkBench, OEM developers can deliver intelligence for TI, ST and NXP ARM Cortex-M3 devices at a fraction of previous development costs.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Ph.D., 55, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee. Since 2007, she has …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department released employment numbers for the month of July:
“In order for California to experience a full recovery, …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department released employment numbers for the month of July:
“In order for California to experience a full recovery, …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A local corporation is feeding an African country. World Food Association Organization S.A. Inc. (WFAO), will be shipping over 285,000 meals to Ghana thanks to the efforts of the 45 member team here in West Palm Beach and their leading management team based in Sao Paulo Brazil.

AUSTIN, Texas — Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC in Austin, is one of a growing group of entrepreneurs nationwide selected to participate in John Jantsch’s Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coach program.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt revisions to the Heat Illness Prevention standard:
“These amendments will better …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced the first of 224 soldiers and airmen have completed their training to go operational in the field with border patrol agents, with expectations of becoming …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement after it was announced that California was awarded over $200 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) grants by the …

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — In a statment issued today, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, said, “We at the Department of State join citizens around the world in paying tribute to the heroes who provide assistance to victims of conflict and natural disasters, and in [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — In a statement today from Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, “Currently more than 20 million Pakistanis have been affected by the worst natural disaster in Pakistan’s history. That is more than the population of New York State. The enormity of [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced today that his measure, Assembly Bill 2167, the Social Worker Loan Repayment Act, passed the State Senate with bipartisan support.
“California social workers will …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Athletes who heard the rumor said it couldn’t be done. How could a 5-foot woman, barely weighing in at 95 pounds compete with professional weightlifting men to set a new world record? On August 14, at St. Emydius Gym in San Francisco, Dr. Thienna Ho showed them how as she set the new Guinness World Record for the heaviest sumo deadlift in one hour.

TIPP CITY, Ohio — The Tipp City Exempted Village School district wanted to reduce its energy expenses and engaged Greg Smith, President of Energy Optimizers, USA to do just that. According to a report released this week, the public / private partnership has provided the district with $11K in energy savings during the first 5 months of 2010 on electric and gas utilization.

POWAY, Calif. — HELM Analytics, a global business intelligence and analytics technology company, announced that G. Shay Tengan has been named executive vice president and general manager. Previously, Tengan held the position of vice president of business development.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday joined U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and a diverse group of statewide health care and technology agencies at the University of California (UC), Davis Cancer …

DENVER, Colo. — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp (TLC), and ComplianceEase, the nation’s leading provider of regulatory compliance and risk management solutions, have been named one of three finalists for the coveted 2010 Synergy Award from Source Media’s Mortgage Technology magazine. The pair was nominated for their proprietary automated loan review process for the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Dynamic Disk Converter is professional disk conversion software released by Aomei Technology. Its outstanding feature is to change or convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk on the basis of ensuring data integrity protection. It is easy to convert a basic disk to dynamic by using Windows’ built-in disk management utility, but difficult to convert back unless you choose third-party software, like Dynamic Disk Converter.

DALLAS, Texas — For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today’s environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation’s leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management. Students will learn how to comply with new requirements, including new reporting responsibilities under the 261-page greenhouse gas rule.

TAMPA, Fla. — Telovations, a leader in innovative business communications solutions, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Vanneste as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Elizabeth will be responsible for driving Telovations’ continued business success, building on the company’s existing strong position in the Hosted PBX market.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Speaker John A. Pérez (D- Los Angeles) today named Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization.
The Assembly …

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. Undeclared shipments of hazardous materials are predominately aerosols and flammable liquids, as well as batteries, fireworks, dry ice, perfume products, and cigarette lighters.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Fines and penalties are on the rise for Illinois facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 cited an Illinois recycling facility for the improper management of hazardous waste and proposed a penalty for non-compliance with the EPA Hazardous Waste Regulations in excess of $700,000.

PLAIN CITY, Ohio — Ohio Laser LLC is adding a new 3600 Watt Trumpf TruLaser 7000 laser tube cutting system to its high-tech metal fabrication business. Industry experts consider this laser tube cutting system to be one of the most advanced in the world. It is the first system of its kind in Ohio and the Midwest.

DAVIS, Calif. — California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. proudly announces a new contract with NorthBay Healthcare, a plan administrator for Western Health Advantage insurance. This contract expands infertility treatment options for NorthBay Healthcare members as well as members of other Western Health Advantage medical groups.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency, in partnership with South African Airways and Lonely Planet, has announced that they will hold a 10-day contest via Twitter. Starting on August 17, 2010 and ending on August 30, participants will have the opportunity to enter the contest where they can win a grand prize of airfare to South Africa.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, the professional and free data recovery software for both commercial and home users, is now widely accepted and highly recommended by its users. Apart from the large amount of letters rushed in to show their thanks for it, its download on famous IT site Download.com reached about 20 thousand per week shortly after its release — that is 2-3 times as many when compared to other free or commercial data recovery software solutions.

BOONTON, N.J. — In 2010, telecommunications carriers worldwide are expected to generate just over $1 billion in new revenue by helping build and deploy mashups, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. ‘Mashups are all about reusability, which is a magical word in any business context,’ says Robert Rosenberg.

SHORT HILLS, N.J. — DoubleTake, a world-famous designer consignment boutique, will open three new stores throughout New Jersey this summer after posting double-digit sales increases the past two years, and wants to see you profit as well. Marci Kessler and other expert employees have flown across the globe as part of the store’s unique consignment concierge service.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Engines and Power Products Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., which recently announced a distributor and dealer service-oriented change to its warehousing and distribution system, has indicated it will be relying on software from Baxter Planning Systems, Inc. to help manage the new process.

MIAMI, Fla. — Southeast Computer Solutions announced today that it has retained the marketing strategy and consultancy firm Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC to assist with the strategic growth of the business in Florida and Latin America.

WALL, N.J. — Peter Grandich, founder of Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Company, Atlantic Avenue, announced that Super Bowl XLII hero and former New York Giant David Tyree has joined the company’s advisory board.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — On Monday, August 16, 2010, the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas, Jr., participated in the donation ceremony of four police patrol boats to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group Special Boat Unit (SBU) headquartered in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. [...]

SEATTLE, Wash. — Despite today’s woeful economic climate, one of the most dynamic global markets is emerging in a most unlikely place: the Russian Far East. A key player in that region, Marcon International Trading, Inc., is actively and successfully engaged in the export of automobile parts, lubricants, diagnostic equipment and tires.

HOUSTON, Texas — Foreclosure-Support, a market-leading source of foreclosed home listings and foreclosure market analysis, reported today that bank repossessions during the second quarter of 2010 topped out at 269,962 properties, the highest ever quarterly total since the foreclosure crisis began. The figure was up 5 percent from the previous quarter, and 38 percent from the second quarter of 2009.

AMARILLO, Texas — Texas prison inmate, Eric Remerowski, is receiving much attention lately for his blog, ‘Saints Inside,’ where he discusses his life behind the walls and razor wire. His goal is to raise awareness about the many people with excessive sentences who have changed for the better and deserve a second chance at life.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — According to a statement from Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs, “The United States stands with the people of Russia as they fight to contain the destructive spread of wildfires, which have taken lives and displaced many from [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Starting with nudie-cutie footage from the 1950s, the music video to ‘Explosive Chill’ by Jonny Harmonic proceeds to travel the world both literally and figuratively. The wide variety of imagery perfectly suits the eerie and pulsating music on ‘We All Love Bright Shiny Things’ album.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Bank Foreclosures Sale, an online leader in the bank owned homes listings and foreclosure information industry, announced today that bank foreclosures were up 5 percent in the second quarter of 2010. With 269,960 bank repossessions recorded, a new quarterly record was set for bank repossessions, which are up a staggering 38% from the second quarter of 2009.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymembers Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and Juan Arambula (D-Fresno), announced today that their measure (Assembly Bill 867) to address a severe nursing shortage in California was approved by the Senate …

LONDON, Ontario — Voices.com was honoured with a ‘Best in Class’ Interactive Media Award (IMA) for professional services. ‘The Best in Class’ award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards, representing the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.

MALVERN, Pa. — Reaction Biology Corporation (RBC) announced today that it has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant from the National Cancer Institute to expand the reach of its Methyltransferase HotSpot drug discovery platform. The $1.2 million, two-year grant will help fund an expansion of RBC’s methyltransferase screens from 14 to 35 or more.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — EASEUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, today announced that it is now offering business cooperation in Source Code and a software development kit (SDK) for developers to meet the unique needs of different organizations.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Recently, James Allen introduced a one-of-a-kind Facebook application that makes finding the perfect diamond engagement ring easier than ever. James Allen’s ‘Which Diamond Engagement Ring’ Facebook application lets you engage your friends in a fun, interactive and useful way.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner regarding an approximately 30 percent increase in the workers’ compensation claims cost benchmark that the Workers’ Compensation …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend the temporary enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Payment (FMAP) for states:
“The need for this …

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The United States is responding generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that started on July 29. Our response is consistent with our humanitarian values and our deep commitment to Pakistan. Support to Pakistan includes both [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — On August 9-10, 2010, U.S. Department of State Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, led a U.S. interagency delegation to Dar es Salaam. In consultations with Tanzanian officials, they discussed a range of topics including uranium mining and milling [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Yesterday (Monday), California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice issued the following statement after over $156 million in education funds from the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) were made available …

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Yesterday (Monday), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was joined by Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca to announce the 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) …

MIAMI, Fla. — Foreclosure Listings Nationwide, a leading provider of foreclosure listings and foreclosure investment information, announced a nationwide 5 percent decrease in foreclosure properties over the past six months. Much of the decrease occurred during the second quarter of 2010, when foreclosures fell 4 percent from the previous quarter and were up only 1 percent from the second quarter of 2009.

DAVIS, Calif. — California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc., working in conjunction with Gene Security Network leads the field in bringing a new test to patients that combines the detection of single-gene genetic disorders with a 24 chromosome screening.

CANTON, Ohio — Ohio Gratings, Inc. (OGI) is celebrating 40 years as a leader in the aluminum and steel bar grating industry. Founded with the motto, ‘Make It Right and Ship When Promised,’ OGI continues to expand while providing the highest level of customer service.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Huckstep and Associates, LLC, a professional consulting and CPA firm based in Springfield, MO, will be co-sponsoring the 4th annual High Road to Success Conference in St. Louis, MO, October 20 – 22, 2010 for nonprofit and human resource professionals using Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Abra HRMS, FAS, and Sage Fundraising 50.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — The rising cost of long term care, abetted by depressed home values, is taking a bigger bite out of American homes today than in 2005, according to LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recognition of her outstanding contributions to civil rights, Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of Black Women’s Roundtable, received the National Urban League’s ‘Women of Power Award’ last week at a star-studded luncheon held during the NUL’s Centennial Conference in D.C.

MARSHALL, Mo. — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship is proud to announce that the Final Round of the Inaugural 2010 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition will occur at the Missouri State Fair on August 19th, 2010. The event will include a trade show – open free to the public – which will highlight the new businesses and their accomplishments.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Affordable elegance is the buzz word on everybody’s lips when they visit Vivo Partenza in Boca Raton. The incredibly gorgeous restaurant is making it easy to enjoy the ‘best of the best’ everyday. With the launch of lunch, Vivo created the amazing ‘Ten for $10′ concept. Each week there will be at least ten starred items on the menu that will be offered at the incredible price of just $10.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rob Katz, president of Del Mar DataTrac, Inc., and a 19-year mortgage lending process automation and technology veteran, has emerged as a Finalist for the 2010 Lasting Impact Award, sponsored by Source Media’s Mortgage Technology magazine.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Time and Gems, an independent Rolex(R) retailer offering premium Rolex customizations, today announced a diamond Rolex watch giveaway valued at $7,000 as a thank-you to all new visitors of their Web site that sign up for their bi-weekly newsletter.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Today, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, stated: “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bolivia on the 185th anniversary of the founding of your country on August 6.” The vibrant [...]

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, is among the 2010 Top 50 Service Providers listed by Source Media’s Mortgage Technology magazine.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — For Microsoft Windows 2000 and later operating systems, you could always use FAT32 or NTFS to format your partition, but NTFS is being recommended for file systems by Microsoft for its more advanced features than FAT32, such as support of file-by-file encryption and compression, support to create partitions much larger than 2TB and support to store big files of more than 4GB in size.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Event Media, Inc., producer of Bike the Coast – Taste the Coast, a new event scheduled for November 6, 2010, announces partnerships with the City of Oceanside Bicycle Committee, Main Street Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. These groups, along with the Oceanside Visitors Bureau, are bringing together the cycling and business communities in Oceanside to promote bicycling and offer a festival at the Oceanside Pier with food, drink, music and fun.

IRVINE, Calif. — Loan-Score Decisioning Systems, an enterprise-class pricing and automated underwriting provider, announced that Stearns Lending, Inc., a national wholesale and retail mortgage banker, has grown its business by more than 65 percent since going live with its solution in early 2009. Stearns utilizes Loan-Score’s platform to automate pricing and underwriting for each of its 18 wholesale branches as well as its new affiliate branches.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued an executive order providing additional assistance to those affected by the wildfires in Kern County, including suspending fees to replace important documents such as birth …