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TeamF1 Awarded VPNC Certification for Embedded IPsec and IKE Stack – Customers Can Bank On Cross-Vendor Interoperability

FREMONT, Calif. -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded security, today announced that V-IPSecure - its high-performance implementation of IPsec and IKE protocols for IPv4 and IPv6 - successfully passed all the Virtual Private Network Consortium's (VPNC) interoperability tests for IPsec VPN systems. This certification continues the company's long-standing commitment to provide the embedded market with lean and robust security software complying with stringent industry standards.

ConceptShare Launches its Web-Based Design Collaboration Solution for Designers, Marketers and Creative Firms

design collaboration toolSUDBURY, Ontario -- 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.

Prime Companies, Inc. Acquires Mount Logic, LLC's Assets

YUBA CITY, Calif. -- Prime Companies, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: PRMC) announces that it has executed an agreement and has consummated the purchase of certain strategic assets from Mount Logic, LLC, including Mount Logic's Manufacturing Patents of ergonomic arms and mounts.

Chick Lit Turns Hip in New Novel: The Kids at Latimar High

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Deborah J. Copeland announced today the release of her first Young Adult Novel, "The Kids at Latimar High" (ISBN: 0-595-40381-6), published by iUniverse. School reporter, Lauren O'Neil, a.k.a. "news girl" and her best friend, drop dead gorgeous cheerleader, Rosalyn Brown, are breaking all the rules when they discover they're competing for the same guy at school - Kevin Johnson, Latimar High's star quarterback.

HD Film Festival Schedule Released for HDFEST Los Angeles – Last Stop on the HDFEST 2006 World Tour

Elephant's Dream, Directed by Bassam KurdaliLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The schedule was released today for HDFEST's Los Angeles event which will be staged at Dolby Laboratories in Burbank. This December event is the final stop on the HDFEST 2006 World Tour, which also included HD Festival events this year in Seoul, New York, Finland, and London. HDFEST Los Angeles will include screenings of high-definition movies, panels on HD moviemaking and digital cinema, festival parties and the HDFEST 2006 Deffie Award Ceremony.

Brilliantly Illuminating our Inner Dark – SARCOPHAGUS, the Novel

Sarcophagus the novelLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jean-Pierre Chevalier, a leading authority on genetic medicine, and iUniverse, Inc., a leading provider of publishing technology solutions announced today the long-awaited publication of "Sarcophagus," the novel. In this stunning work of contemporary fiction, Chevalier has succeeded in illuminating one of the unspeakable tragedies of our age: the institutionalized exploitation of illness. Now available in stone-cold print, the appalling dilemma of the cancer patient is laid bare like never before.

Rexin-G, The World's First Tumor-Targeted Gene Therapy Vector, Stymies Metastatic Cancer

Epeius BiotechnologiesSAN MARINO, Calif. and MANILA, Philippines -- Epeius Biotechnologies today announced the publication of clinical data from studies conducted at the University of the Philippines, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, Manila, Philippines and Lutheran Medical Center, New York, USA, revealing the safety and single agent efficacy of Rexin-G(TM) for the treatment of a broad spectrum of chemotherapy-resistant cancers.

Holistic Pet Care Can Help Address Cat Kidney Disease

Susan Blake DavisDANA POINT, Calif. -- "Cat kidney disease and feline renal failure can be helped using holistic pet care," says Susan B. Davis, veterinary nutritionist for Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist. Diet, nutritional supplements and acupuncture can help increase longevity and overall quality of life. Kidney disease is very common in older cats. Owners need to be mindful not only of the kidney disease but of the other complications that can arise such as anemia, dehydration and potential hyperthyroidism, all of which can affect the cat's diet.

MediQuin Credentialing Announces New Service that Increases Medical Practice Profitability and Productivity

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- MediQuin Credentialing Services, Inc. currently serves the medical community by providing credentialing and automated-application processing. By outsourcing, the company allows their clients to focus on successfully growing their practices.

60s Rock and Roll Icon Dee Dee Phelps Introduced at the Book Publicists of Southern California Awards Dinner

Dee Dee PhelpsLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Dee Dee Phelps, author of "Vinyl Highway," singing as Dick and Dee Dee in the Sixties was introduced to a sold out audience by Book Publicists of Southern California founder Irwin Zucker, with comedian Fred Travalena and game show host Wink Martindale, at the 12th Annual IRWIN Awards dinner and program for Book Publicists of Southern California on October 11th in Studio City, California.

Forbidden Romance Blossoms for Two Executives in 'Lemon Curd' Novel by Homa Pourasgari

Lemon Curd bookLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Linbrook Press today announced the publication of "Lemon Curd" (ISBN 10: 0-9779780-0-1), a fictional tale of love and loyalty by first time author Homa Pourasgari. The author infuses Lemon Curd with morals and ethical standards as demonstrated by the internal struggle of the main characters, taking place in two transcontinental cities, Los Angeles and London.

John Waguespack Donates Original Paintings at the Annual SF Four Galleries Event in Honor of Larkin Street Youth Services

John Waguespack - WinterSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, donates a portion of the proceeds for two original paintings in honor of Larkin Street Youth Services. A private reception and art sale is being held at The Four Galleries in San Francisco today, Thursday October 12th, and Friday October 13th. Waguespack's "Landscape" was painted in 2005 and "Winter" was added to the portfolio in January 2006.

Epeius Biotechnologies Affirms Leadership Role in The Development of Genetic Medicine: Accepts Invitations to Speak At Two Prestigious Industry Conferences

SAN MARINO, Calif. -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies, has accepted an invitation to speak at the upcoming Global Pharmaceutical Research & Development Summit held on Oct. 24 at 4:10 p.m. (PT) in Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Hall will present the current status of global development and the broad pharmaceutical indications for the company's innovative targeting technology platform.

Prime Companies, Inc. Enhances its Balance Sheet

YUBA CITY, Calif. -- Prime Companies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PRMC) announces that it has entered into an agreement with the Rural Utilities Service, a branch of the U. S. Department of Agriculture to retire a certain loan obtained by its subsidiary LMDS Communications, Inc. and therefore relinquishing itself of its position of guarantor on said defaulted loan.

Wildfire Inc. to Light Up Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Wildfire, Inc.LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Wildfire, Inc. of Los Angeles, known for providing UV effects and materials to the entertainment industry for 17 years, will be joining the set of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in an episode to be aired Sunday, October 15 at 8/9 pm CST.

Gen-9 Announces Beta Release of NOAH PIM Software

NOAH PIM softwareMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Gen-9, Inc. (www.gen-9.net) announced today the Beta release of a new personal information management (PIM) software application called NOAH. NOAH integrates the management of email, Web pages, RSS feeds, contacts, scheduling, application files and other data into a single, customizable, easy to use client interface. The product will initially be available in a limited Beta release, to be followed by a general release by the end of the year.

Beauty Expert Gloria Martel Gives Lecture for Learning Annex

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Beauty at the speed of light! The tools of the Martel Beauty System for natural results. Gloria Martel, author and speaker, as well as a licensed cosmetician and esthetician and the creator of the innovative "Gloria Martel Beauty System," is lecturing at The Learning Annex Health, Beauty and Wellness Day, September 30th.

Cyberonics CEO to Keynote 2006 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco

2006 Neurotech Leaders ForumSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Robert P. "Skip" Cummins, chairman and CEO of Cyberonics Inc., will keynote the 2006 Neurotech Leaders Forum, to be held September 28-29, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza San Francisco International Airport. The free-speaking neurotechnology industry pioneer will share some of his experiences dealing with regulatory, technical, and marketing issues during his tenure at Cyberonics.

Stauber Names Jim Freeman as Director of Sales and Marketing

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Stauber Performance Ingredients, Inc., announced today the appointment of Jim Freeman to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. The position reports to John Milazzo, President of Stauber, and became effective on August 30, 2006.

Pharmaskincare Researchers Discover an Alternative to Needles

SUN VALLEY, Calif. -- Don't like needles to combat the signs of aging? You're not alone. And here's the best part: there's no need to undergo costly and often painful treatments to restore the look of youthful skin. Modern research has led to some remarkable breakthroughs and extraordinary formulations that not only take the place of needles and knives, but often surpass them in long-term results.

Mike Clary, former VP Sun Microsystems, Joins Radar Networks Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Radar Networks announces the appointment of Mike Clary to its Board of Directors. Radar Networks is building technology for enriching content that will catalyze the evolution of a new dimension of the Web. This new dimension is the next frontier in search, advertising, content distribution and commerce.

Fantasy Producer Lands Epic Adventure in Hollywood

John Frank RosenblumSTUDIO CITY, Calif. -- John Frank Rosenblum has exited Lighthouse Productions after fifteen years as a Producer to become a partner at Epic Level Entertainment. While at Lighthouse, Rosenblum produced the series Trailer Park for the Sci-Fi Channel.

Firefighter Romance Novel Heats up the Literary Market

James H. Pasternak LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Flying Embers" (ISBN: 0-9774017-0-7), published by Visual Horizons Publishing Group, LLC, is a newly-released romance novel authored by James H. Pasternak - a Newport Beach, Calif. firefighter (Ret.).

The Active Network Named Inc. 500 Company for the Third Consecutive Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Active Network, Inc. ("Active"), a provider of application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations and the leading online community for active lifestyles, was named to Inc. magazine's 25th annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country for the third consecutive year. This year, the company ranks No. 303 with three-year growth of 442.9 percent.

Dog Cancer: Holistic Pet Care Can Help

Susan Blake DavisDANA POINT, Calif. -- "Dogs with cancer can be helped using holistic pet care," says Susan B. Davis, veterinary nutritionist for Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (www.AskAriel.com). Diet and nutritional supplements can help boost a dog's immune system, increase longevity and overall quality of life. Dogs and cats with cancer need a diet that is high in quality protein, low in carbohydrates and rich in enzymes and Omega 3 fatty acids.