State: Washington

SEATTLE, Wash. -- CNT Technologies, Inc. announced today its recent carbon nanotube fiber award from MICRO NANO 25 as "one of the most innovative products of 2007" selected by the editors of R&D Magazine and MICRO/NANO Newsletter. CNT-Technologies is the leading producer of carbon nanotube fiber.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Seekers of long term care insurance need to make three key decisions: (1) whether the insurance is right for them in the first place, (2) what company they should buy it from, and (3) what specific policy best fits their needs. "When most people make these decisions, they go about it all wrong," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Manga have become popular in the U.S. and many translated Manga books are on the shelves in major book stores. It's one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. publishing industry. Orange Lighthouse, Inc. has just launched Ad-Manga.us as a U.S. site of Ad-Manga.com to offer Manga contents for advertising, to U.S. companies.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- An updated national web site with new satellite sites, spanning America, will help seekers of long term care insurance sidestep two problems: unnecessary expense, and less desirable carriers with a record of precipitous rate increases or poor customer service. The updated national site is ltcfp.com, run by LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Protingent Staffing, a Pacific Northwest leader in technology staffing today announced plans to expand service in select markets through franchise ownership. This expansion model was chosen to leverage the franchisee owner's familiarity with their local labor market and business climate, giving them a competitive edge.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Most American companies provide health and other benefits including retirement savings programs. But many employees may not enjoy their retirement for long. "When they or a family member encounter a long term care need, it can eat into their 401K's fast," says Mario Sestito, MultiLife Specialist for LTC Financial Partners LLC.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Improving one's golf game has a lot in common with improving one's life, especially in the senior years, according to golf legend Billy Casper. The pro has teamed with the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, LTC Financial Partners LLC, to spread his views. And he's offering a free online golf lesson to drive the point home.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- PlanHeaven.com announced today that it has launched an online marketplace showcasing video pitches from early stage companies to a nationwide audience of angel investors. The focus on online video combined with other communication tools differentiates PlanHeaven from similar services.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Will you or a family member need expensive long term care someday? Almost for sure, and you could pay big-time if you're not properly insured. You probably know you should look into long term care insurance, but if you're like most people, you don't want to think about it just yet.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Escape Plan, the new extended play album by Stretching Madness. The first single off of Escape Plan, entitled "Lies in My Head," is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Stretching Madness will be launching a new website for the band.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Alfa Tec Inc., a 14-year-old Seattle-based marine sales and service distributor, has announced it will open a second location in Tampa, Florida, by June 2007. "This will allow us to offer expanded operations to cover the East Coast and Gulf Coast regions," says Kevin Oakley, President. Alfa Tec was founded in 1993 as Alfa Laval Inc.'s exclusive distributor to the marine industry on the West Coast and in Alaska.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Jeremiah's new album, "Love Notes," on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The first single off of Jeremiah's recording, entitled, "Did I tell you," is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Jeremiah will be launching a new website at www.jsongz.com with the recording.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- When people start shopping for long term care insurance, they invariably ask, how much does it cost? "It's an excellent question," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, "but it's off-target and could lead you astray."

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Hop Productions proudly announces the release of Fodakis, the new album by Das Vibenbass on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The Seattle quartet that is, "crushing the borders of Jazz," presents Fodakis - a collection of songs that consciously challenge cultural assumptions about the jazz medium.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- With global warming at center stage in the current political debate, many homeowners are debating over ways to make their own homes more environmentally friendly. "The good news for buyers and sellers who is that green homes cost less to operate and maintain," reports real estate expert Adrian Willanger. "And even modest eco-friendly improvements can significantly increase the value of a home," he says.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Can long term care insurance indirectly improve the lives of AIDS-plagued Africans? Many in the LTC industry seem to think so. Five organizations have pledged contributions to the Rabuor Village Project, a comeback model for villages throughout Africa. They join LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP), the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, which announced on December 1 that it would contribute 2% of its profits each year to the Rabuor Village Project.

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.

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.

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.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- This month LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, will pay its agents, support staff and investors over $1,000,000 in dividends. "This is a long term care industry first," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO. "And it has two big implications."

REDMOND, Wash. -- Respondus Inc., a leading provider of assessment tools for learning management systems in higher education, and Desire2Learn Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise eLearning solutions today announced the integration of Respondus LockDown Browser with the Desire2Learn Learning Environment to offer increased security for online testing.

SEATTLE, Wash. -- In April, 2007, Seattle-based Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. (TMPS) plans to open a second service and sales facility in Tampa, Florida, giving added convenience to ship owners, offshore operators, power plants, mechanical industries, and ship and engine builders in all parts of the world. The new facility will operate as a subsidiary called Trans Marine Tampa (TMT).

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Incredible glamour, amazing intrigue, and a worthy cause are back for another round in one of Seattle's most popular fund-raisers, the Columbia Tower Club's 4th annual Monte Carlo Casino Night on Saturday, March 24th, 2007.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A "web of websites," announced today, will dispense factual information about a form of protection that puzzles many Americans: long term care insurance. Developed by LTC Financial Partners LLC, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance brokerage, the websites will offer the information in textual, graphic, video, and live format. Each website will be manned by a state-licensed field underwriter who is ready to answer questions by phone or email.

SILVERDALE, Wash. -- Squarerigger, Inc., a market leader of fleet maintenance information systems, today announced the release of version 7.0 of its popular SQ.7(TM) software. "Customers are excited about the productivity gains they see from our new PocketPC handhelds," said Ed Cooper, CEO. "With our other enhancements, version 7.0 is our most significant new version yet."