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SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, has announced the hiring of Ben Itkin as Senior Trade Desk Executive. In this role, Mr. Itkin will be responsible for co-managing MCT's Trading Desk operations along with Head Trader and COO, Philip Rasori, as MCT continues to expand its team of mortgage traders due to growth in new client engagements.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced today that it has successfully implemented the government's enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP 2.0) that went into effect December 1, 2011.

CHARDON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) was named to the Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 List. This is the fourth time that e2b teknologies has made the list of the fastest growing companies in Lake and Geauga counties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has released the Tenth Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety. The report summarizes the actions and accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program, including the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program, the world's largest such operation to help countries safely dispose of landmines and excess arms and munitions.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- Drumbeat Networks, a Buffalo, N.Y.-based service provider of digital lifestyle services, including internet, video and voice services to the multi-family industry, announced today that it has completed its second round of funding.

TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Neotrope, a California based brand identity, internet marketing, and PR firm established in 1983, today announced it has expanded the deliverables of its 2012 Non-Profit PR Grants Program. All recipients of the 2012 program will now also receive up to $2,500 in additional services; specifically free online text and banner advertising on Neotrope(R) News Network sites. This brings the dollar value of the grant to each chosen recipient to $5,000, or $50,000 total value in donated services for 2012.

ORLANDO, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- ThePeoplesVote.com is pleased to announce that George Jensen, Jr., current President and CEO of Jensen Expansion Capital, Inc. has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Jensen will be advising the company on strategic planning and long term expansion, and will also be investing in the company.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- Ohio Restaurant Recruiters, a restaurant manager recruiting firm in Ohio and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, Hyde Park Grille, and Piqua Country Club have chosen its professional restaurant management recruitment group to assist with its management recruiting needs.

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Tis the season to be green! We are right on track for yet another record year in online holiday shopping sales. GreenEarthMall.com officially launches its portal today. The site boasts a massive array of eco friendly products, making it the largest all green shopping site in the world.

ELKHART, Ind. /eNewsChannels/ -- REMIS AMERICA has installed its first black RemiSafe doors on 24 feet of previously open Hill Phoenix cases at a ShopRite in New Rochelle, NY. These are the first black RemiSafe doors anywhere in the world.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with the Institute of International Education, marks the tenth anniversary of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- What's blonde, blue-eyed, six-feet tall and looks like a leading actress? She's Aloha Wanderwell - the first woman to travel around the globe in a car; she was 16. And, AlohaWanderwell.com is dedicated to preserving her nitrate films, books and more.

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another end-of-year holiday, long-term care insurance just might be the best present you could possibly give. 'That may sound crazy,' says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP).

CHARDON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) was named to the Weatherhead 100 list of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio for the fifth straight year. e2b ranked #30 on the 2011 list with a sales growth rate of nearly 160 percent.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Whiteflash Inc. announced free Saturday delivery this December. Already known for free overnight weekday FedEx delivery on everything they sell, Whiteflash will help last minute shoppers this season by providing free FedEx Priority Overnight Saturday delivery on all orders of in stock merchandise purchased as late as 4 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Based in the USA, Softway Solutions has been innovating web design and multi-media services for more than eight years. These services, along with their Internet marketing and mobile solutions background, have helped many businesses get off the ground. With a satisfied customer base, Softway Solutions has expanded its business to encompass more than a 100-employee workforce.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today the EraNova Institute announces the publication of a special report, Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave. 'It offers a win-win-win strategy that can enrich three constituencies while helping America thrive again,' says Richard W. Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- The name of Brian Gavin is known by diamond specialists far and wide. His company's creative take on diamonds paved the way for the introduction of several innovative interpretations of this precious gemstone by implementing his specialized Princess, Hearts and Arrows and Quadex cuts.

TEMPLE, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing 'better burger' restaurant, brings their fresh approach to burgers to Temple when they open their first location on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 3008 S. 31st Street. Smashburger(R) brings their juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local palates to the heart of Temple.

CHARDON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) has been named a 2011 Pacesetter by Accounting Today magazine. This is the second consecutive year that e2b teknologies has been selected as a Pacesetter. Accounting Today magazine awards the Technology Pacesetter award annually to 100 organizations that market financial midmarket applications.

BETHESDA, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- M3 congratulates David Grant PhD and his team at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research for their landmark November 2011 study outlining California's unmet Mental Health needs. Consistent with an earlier nationwide survey, this new study found that only half of Californians with mental illness receive treatment, while just one in four receives adequate treatment.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Revenue Cycle Inc. has again been named the official billing/coding consultant to the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), according to Ron DiGiaimo, CEO of Revenue Cycle Inc.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- In response to the continued growth in Ohio's demand for energy savings solutions, Energy Optimizers, USA has brought on new talent with the hiring of Mr. Bob Hausmann and the promotion of Mrs. Belinda Kenley to Vice President of Business Development.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Gingrich Foundation is proud to honor the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as its December Charity of the Month. Toys for Tots distributes millions of gifts each Christmas to brighten the holidays of our nation's less fortunate children.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Using music as a means to engage audiences worldwide, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that the American Music Abroad program is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 season.