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Biometric Signature ID CEO Jeff Maynard to Speak at InnoTech San Antonio

DALLAS, Texas -- Biometric Signature ID ("BSI") announces that its CEO, Jeff Maynard, will be a featured speaker at InnoTech, the Business & Technology Innovation Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Maynard is scheduled to speak on a very popular topic entitled "Biometric Signatures for Identity Authentication and Reduction in Identity Fraud."

Stephen W. King Joins LocaModa via Facebook, Monster and Dotomi

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- LocaModa Inc., a leading out-of-home social platform provider, announced today that Stephen W. King has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Mr. King has over 10 years of experience selling interactive advertising and social media at Dotomi, Monster and Facebook.

Ditka 'Da Coach' Promotes New Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and Runaway Beach Club Resort

ORLANDO, Fla. -- "Da Coach" Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, will soon celebrate his latest victory with the official grand opening of the first two Mike Ditka Resorts in Orlando, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and Runaway Beach Club Resort.

Boston HR Company, KGA Inc., Faces Pandemic Potential Head-On, Tests Crisis Plan During Storm

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- It's the worst-case scenario: a dangerous outbreak, a devastating man- or nature-driven disaster. KGA Inc., a Greater Boston human resources consulting firm, appreciates the potential for a crisis to affect not only its clients, but also its own internal operations. On January 14, KGA Inc. tested a plan to ensure the company remains operational in the event a pandemic or catastrophe prevents employees from accessing its headquarters.

LocaModa Jumbli Game Interacts with Times Square Visitors

BOSTON, Mass. -- LocaModa Inc., pioneers of mobile and web-based interactive out-of-home media, have announced their platform integration with Clear Channel (NYSE: CCO) Spectacolor's giant 40' by 40' digital screen in New York's premier Times Square location. LocaModa's platform enables out-of-home signage to be controlled by mobile consumers and visible from the web.

Neotrope(R) Selected to Provide Internet Marketing Solutions for Direct Mail Firm, The Ballantine Corporation

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Neotrope(R), a leading advertising, PR, and Internet Marketing firm established 1983, this week announced it has been chosen by a leading direct mail printing firm, The Ballantine Corporation, to provide promotion and brand development for their company and Website.

John P. Casciano Joins OMNIPLEX as President of OMNISEC International Investigations

CHANTILLY, Va. -- OMNISEC International Investigations, Inc., the trusted leader in personal security investigations services, today announced that Major General (USAF Retired) John Casciano has joined the company as President of its wholly owned subsidiary, OMNISEC International Investigations, Inc.

Manhattan LAMN Jam: Music Artists Perform, Industry Listens

MANHATTAN, N.Y. -- The Los Angeles Music Network's "LAMN Jam" heads for the Big Apple. Launched three years ago in Los Angeles (where performances continue), LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts. This year, artists will perform for $20,000 in prizes.

Oregon Men, Eric Pepin and Jamison Priebe, Cleared of all Sex Charges

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- Washington county judge Steven L. Price said he had questions regarding the accuracy of the accuser's testimony. The judge's statement came after 5 days of trial (case #C061748CR) where he found Eric Pepin and Jamison Priebe not guilty of all charges.

Patent Pending Insulated Electrical Box from IBC Expected to be Incorporated Into New Homes

BREVARD, N.C. -- Insulation Business Consultants announced today that the firm has developed a means of maintaining the thermal integrity of exterior walls, eliminating the voids in the insulation where electrical boxes (switch and receptacle boxes), create significant holes in the residential thermal envelope.

TenthGate International Retains Sandler Communications for Investor Relations

BRADENTON, Fla. -- TenthGate International, Inc. (OTCPK:TGTI / TGTI.pk), ("TenthGate"), an innovative medical holding company uniquely positioned to acquire and for development of life changing technologies (www.TenthGate.biz), announced today the engagement of Sandler Communications, LLC ("SC"), a financial communications company, to assist TenthGate with its public and investor communications.

The Corporate Phone Bill to Hit $133 Billion in 2008, says Insight Research

BOONTON, N.J. -- Spending by businesses on wired and cellular calling will hit $133 billion by the close of 2008, says a new market research report from Insight Research. The study predicts that cellular calling will account for nearly 39 percent of the corporate phone bill for telecommunication services in 2008, and is the fastest growing expense area.

1-800-SKI VAIL Wins Trademark Suit with Vail Ski Area

DENVER, Colo. -- On February, 7th 2008, a small business from Fort Collins, Colorado won in the Court of Appeals against skiing giant Vail Associates, Inc. (VA) over the right to use 1-800-SKI VAIL. In the appeal, the Tenth Circuit Court affirmed that Vail Associates could not use its registered trademark VAIL to prevent Eric Hanson from using his registered trademark, 1-800-SKI VAIL.

Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova Coming to N.J.

SUMMIT, N.J. -- Internationally acclaimed Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova is coming to Summit, New Jersey. He will be in Summit on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 to unveil a new collection of Plein-Air paintings. The masterworks collection is featured in the new book of his paintings entitled "Miradas"; the third monograph published featuring the works of this phenomenal artist.

Deficit Reduction Act Makes Long Term Care Planning a Must for Small Business Owners

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- In February 2007, "President Bush signed into law a significant piece of legislation, the Deficit Reduction Act," says Todd Grove, Maine-based Partner of LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agency. "This one act is causing the majority of small business owners to seriously evaluate the financial risks posed by an extended illness -- to themselves, their families, their assets and their companies."

Martha Rose Construction Joins DOE Builder Challenge

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Martha Rose Construction, Inc, joined today with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to announce a new national energy-saving initiative - the U.S. Department of Energy's Builders Challenge. Martha Rose was at the Builders Challenge kick-off event held at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida.

Telovations, Tech Data Partner for Managed Voice Services

TAMPA, Fla. -- Telovations Inc. and Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq GS: TECD) today announced a strategic partnership designed to extend Telovations' Managed Voice Services to select Tech Data resellers in 16 U.S. markets. Tech Data will offer its resellers the ability to promote Telovations' Managed Voice Services to their customer base.

Zigback Blocker Browser Enhancement Protects Kids Online

DALLAS, Texas -- Kids are now safer while surfing the Web thanks to Zigback .com's Zigback Blocker. The Zigback Blocker is an Internet browser enhancement that creates a kid-friendly, condensed Internet by blocking millions of unverified, unknown, and potentially harmful and inappropriate web sites.

Version 2.1 of the Chemistry Labacus(R) Mobile Laboratory Assistant Released

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Abacalab, Inc. releases Version 2.1 of the Chemistry Labacus(R) mobile laboratory assistant for chemists. Labacus(R) fills a key gap in laboratory information management between the notebook or desktop computer and the physical laboratory environment where chemistry actually happens.

Wacky-Wacky Parking Fees at Waikiki Hotels Revealed in Latest Hawaii Travel Survey

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- You might get a great deal on a rental car on the island of Oahu. But if you stay in Waikiki, as almost all visitors to Oahu do, you may pay as much as $25 (plus tax) to park your car for the night, according to a survey of Waikiki hotels conducted by Travel Hawaii LLC in Honolulu, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service.

Florida Private Investigator Reveals Tricks of P.I. Trade

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Is your inner P.I. waiting to be released? Do you question your neighbors, rent Magnum P.I. reruns and have an obsession with dark corners and disguises? If so, John Krause's recently re-released, "The Private Investigator's Guide" (ISBN: 978-0-615-13411-6), may be just what the doctor ordered.

CorEdge Networks Introduces Cavium Networks' OCTEON Option for its 20Gbps AMC

BARCELONA, Spain -- At the Mobile World Congress show, CorEdge Networks Inc., the industry's leading developer of essential building blocks for MicroTCA solutions, introduces a Cavium Networks' OCTEON(TM) Multicore MIPS64 processor powered daughter card option for its CEN-RL20(TM) 20Gbps AdvancedMC (AMC) line card.

Broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr. Joins KDHD-TV as Automotive Expert

VISTA, Calif. -- NASCAR racing legend Wally Dallenbach Jr, motor sports broadcaster for NBC, ABC, TNT and USA Network, joins KDHD-TV, LLC's team of broadcasters providing live content to national and local news programs around the country. Dallenbach rounds out the roster of broadcast savvy experts covering the dynamic tech, gaming, travel and toy industries for the satellite tour/broadcast news content provider.

Shaved Britney Spears Image Challenges Pop Art World

NORMAN, Okla. -- Last year, images of Britney Spears' shaved head were splayed all over the media. And, in celebration of Spears, Mainsite Contemporary Art in Norman is exhibiting an appropriated image for public viewing through March 28. Los Angeles artist, known as XVALA, set out to define Spears' spiritual, emotional and economical value.

Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group Tech Fit Fair Feb. 12, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Brand teams at a leading New York healthcare communications group are taking their digital skills to the next level at a day-long Tech Fit fair on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group (SSHCG) headquarters in lower Manhattan.