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| Yesterday's Home Designs may be the Answer for Today's Battered Builders |
(Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Has today's economy made you put off your dreams of a new home? The new book, "Prosperity Plans" (ISBN: 978-1450559645), just published by architect Donald J. Berg, might get you dreaming again.
Berg's new book proposes that today's architects, builders and prospective homeowners can all learn from a series of fascinating "Growing House" designs created in 1934. That was the time of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl droughts, when Americans faced economic horrors that make today's problems seem mild. It was a time when very few people thought that they'd ever be able to afford a new home.
The designs, first published in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's booklet, "Farmhouse Plans," show how tiny, low-cost houses can be planned to grow into larger, more comfortable homes over time. The idea helped homeowners spread the cost of construction over many years as houses were expanded in two, three or more stages.
The Growing Houses all started as attractive cottages, each with a kitchen and one or two multi-purpose rooms. Carefully planned additional stages of construction added bedrooms and more formal living spaces with very little demolition and little or no disruption of family life. Each stage created a new home that looked as good or better than the one before it.
"Prosperity Plans" includes a complete reprint of the original 1935 booklet with forty home designs, floor plans, a new forward by Berg, photos of the homes and the times, and links to Internet sources of free downloadable copies of the houses' original construction drawings. Although the plans are not suitable for today's building codes, they are a great source for design ideas and attractive construction details.
Softcover copies are available at Amazon.com and other booksellers. An inexpensive, downloadable e-book edition, as well as links to the free construction drawings, are available at www.ProsperityPlans.net.
About the Author:
Donald Berg is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Society of Architectural Historians. He has published fifteen books on American building and landscape design. His designs, articles and interviews have appeared in Home Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Life, Traditional Building, The Old-House Journal and many other publications. He was a guest on, and consultant for, HGTV's special, The American Farmhouse.
NEWS SOURCE: Donald J. Berg
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| Tax Reminder: A Big Portion of Your Long Term Care Insurance Premiums May Be Deductible |
(Sun, 07 Feb 2010)
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Taxpayers May Overlook Hundreds to Thousands of Dollars Per Year, Industry Leader Advises.
KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Want to keep more of your money in these challenging times? Then check with your tax advisor if you have long term care insurance. You may be able to deduct a big chunk of your 2009 premiums. What if you don't have long term care insurance? Then consider getting it NOW to lock in tax benefits next year. Uncle Sam may in effect pick up the tab for much of your premiums for 2010. This reminder comes from LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.
"For the 2009 tax year, an individual with a qualified policy may be able to deduct up to $3,980, depending on age," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTCFP. "For a couple, the maximum amount doubles, to nearly $8,000." According to the Internal Revenue Service, for individuals the amounts of long term care insurance premiums that are deductible as medical expenses in 2009 can be as high as --
• $3,980 if you're 70 or over.
• $3,180 if you're over 60 but not over 70.
• $1,190 if you're over 50 but not over 60.
• $600 if you're over 40 but not over 50.
• $320 if you're 40 or under.
"Those who don't have policies, but want them, can set themselves up for substantial deductions next year," Truesdell says. For individuals, the amounts deductible as medical expenses in 2010 can be as high as --
• $4,110 if you're 70 or over.
• $3,290 if you're over 60 but not over 70.
• $1,230 if you're over 50 but not over 60.
• $620 if you're over 40 but not over 50.
• $330 if you're 40 or under.
"These deductions are not a one-time thing," Truesdell says. "They recur. You can take them each and every year that you pay premiums; and the deductible limits have been increasing annually."
Truesdell strongly urges individuals and companies to investigate ALL the tax advantages that may be available to them. Additional potential benefits, beyond the above federal deductions, include --
• If your state offers tax deductions or rebates, and you qualify, these are additive to your federal deduction, if you qualify.
• When a policy is designed to pay on a per-diem basis, a limited portion of the benefits may be excluded from taxable income.
• When a policy is paid for out of a Health Savings Account (HSA), there can be tax advantages.
• For businesses, there are tax breaks that can be especially attractive. For example, opportunities exist for some business owners to deduct premiums without having to satisfy the 7.5% medical expense threshold amount.
"With so much government support, we often wonder why more people don't get LTC policies," says Truesdell.
LTCFP does not offer tax advice but teams up with accountants and other tax experts to help their clients get all the deductions or other benefits available to them. "We've formed strategic alliances with banks, accountants, other financial advisors and tax preparers, and organizations such as the National Association of Estate Planning Attorneys," says Truesdell.
How can you make sure you don't miss out? "Ask your tax expert to check into every deduction that may apply in your case," Truesdell advises. "We're glad to help. We'll consult with anyone's accountant, tax attorney, or other advisor -- now or closer to the tax deadline."
In Truesdell's national organization, hundreds of experts are available by phone or Internet. Requests for help, at no charge, may be made at www.ltcfp.us/ltcfp/taxbreaks.htm.
NEWS SOURCE: LTC Financial Partners LLC
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| Backbone Security Launches Online Digital Forensics Course |
(Fri, 05 Feb 2010)
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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) is pleased to announce their popular Certified Steganography Examiner (CSE)(TM) course is now available online. This two-day advanced digital forensics course raises awareness of the threat from use of digital steganography to conceal evidence of criminal activity or use by insiders to steal sensitive information.
The course features an introduction to the history of steganography along with in-depth technical information on the various methods employed by digital steganography applications to hide information in a way that cannot be perceived by the human senses.
During the second day of the course, students learn about the Analytical Approach to Steganalysis while using advanced steganalysis tools developed in the SARC. Hands-on laboratory exercises simulate a realistic computer forensic examination. Students learn how criminals can easily use anti-forensic tools such as digital steganography applications and how it's impossible to find and extract hidden evidence without highly advanced special purpose digital forensic tools such as those developed in the SARC.
The first online CSE course was held in December 2009 for staff of the AllSouth Federal Credit Union. Carol Dobbs, Vice President of Information Technology, said "The training was very informative and that it appealed to their organization because it allowed them to save money on travel, lodging, and other expenses."
 According to Bart Guerreri, Chairman and CEO of Backbone Security, "Being able to provide our highly successful steganalysis training in an online format allows us to reach customers who may not be able to travel to digital forensic conferences or our facilities for training. And, it gives us additional flexibility to customize our course for both large and small organizations."
The next class is scheduled for March 10-11, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST. For additional information or to reserve your seat, please call 1-877-560-7272 or send Email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. On-site and closed-session training is also available. Contact the SARC for details.
About the SARC:
The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security established to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures for use in forensic examination of seized media. The SARC has created the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications and the world's first commercially available network security appliance capable of detecting steganography in real-time.
About Backbone Security:
In addition to hosting the SARC, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor that provides automated PCI DSS compliance assessment services with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, certification and accreditation, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery planning services.
More information: www.sarc-wv.com or www.backbonesecurity.com.
Media Contact: Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC; Voice: (877) 560-SARC (7272), Fax: (304) 366-9163, or E-Mail: jwingate@backbonesecurity.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Backbone Security
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| Sofon and Business & Decision Sign Partnership Agreement for North America |
(Fri, 05 Feb 2010)
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PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sofon and Business & Decision today announce that they have signed a partnership for the marketing, sales and implementation of Sofon Guided Selling by Business & Decision in the North American market. Business & Decision, an international Consulting and Systems Integration company with over 2,700 employees worldwide, has added Sofon Guided Selling to its portfolio.
Sofon Guided Selling is a standard software solution for accelerating, simplifying and improving the sales and quotation process. Business & Decision will market this solution with focus on the Infor and Microsoft Dynamics AX market.
Ian Thurbon, VP Sales Strategy & Marketing from Business & Decision comments: "Sofon Guided Selling offers significant value in addition to our current ERP and CRM portfolio, especially in the area of customer specific sales. Sofon has proven its value in the North American market and has many references in combination with existing Infor and Microsoft ERP implementations". As Sofon provides a complete and standard solution for sales calculation, pricing, configuration and quotation generation, Sofon completes the business process coverage for our customers from first contact until maintenance and service."
Otto van der Tang, Managing Director at Sofon comments: "Our partnership with Business & Decision will help us to strengthen our position in the North American market. Their network and expertise offers us a significant opportunity to expand our customer base in our largest geographical target market. We view the partnership with Business & Decision as an important proof point that our software meets a significant market need."
About Business & Decision:
Business & Decision is an international Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) company. B&D is a leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence (BI) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and a major player in e-Business and Enterprise Information Management (EIM). Business & Decision contributes to the success of customer projects by driving maximum business performance. The company has a reputation for functional and technological expertise and has forged partnerships with all of the key technology vendors. Located in 19 countries, Business & Decision currently employs more than 2,700 people worldwide.
Additional information is available at www.businessdecision.us.
About Sofon:
Sofon supplies sales support software under the name Sofon Guided Selling. Using Sofon, quotations, contracts, orders and other sales documents can be generated quickly, simply and accurately. Sofon Guided Selling supports needs analysis, calculation, configuration, pricing, visualization and document generation in any language needed. This reduces sales costs, shortens sales cycles, increases scoring rates, simplifies sales processes and improves cooperation between clients, dealers, sales, engineering and production. Sofon can be seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, SAP, Salesforce and other market leading ERP and CRM solutions. Sofon users are middle-sized to large internationally-oriented companies who supply client-specific products or services, such as Philips Healthcare, Ricoh, Elekta Oncology Systems, and Aebi Schmidt. Sofon is located in the USA, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium and supports customers in over 50 countries.
Additional information is available at www.sofon.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Business and Decision, Inc.
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| We Know How to Cure Cancer, But it's Taking Too Long to Hit the Target |
(Thu, 04 Feb 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marty Niedelman (www.martivation.com), a pharmacist from New York, claims he has the answer which will lead to the cure of Cancer. He feels that all the research scientists are leaning toward his conclusion, but are taking too much time to succeed. He has written an article explaining what he knows about the subject. The purpose of this article is to motivate all the researchers to perfect the cure now.
Through the years, Marty has seen scattered articles and news alerts about the cure for Cancer. These usually state that it will take several years to perfect the cure of a limited type of Cancer. Then, he doesn't hear anything more. Marty feels that the time for action is now.
Being a Pharmacist for over forty years, Marty is familiar with the pharmaceutical industry and the state of disease. There are scientists, researchers, and doctors who are more knowledgeable in the subject than he is.
But, sometimes simplicity has a way of eluding all of us.
By going to www.martivation.com and clicking on articles, the "Theory On Cancer Cure - Fact or Fiction," can be printed for free.
Then, by e-mailing it to everyone you know, Marty feels "we will get the attention of all those people who have the expertise to make the cure for Cancer a reality."
NEWS SOURCE: Marty Niedelman
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| Updated Steganography SearchPak for ADF Solutions Triage Tools Now Available - Latest Version Detects 768 Steganography Applications |
(Thu, 04 Feb 2010)
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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the global leader in advanced digital steganalysis tools, in conjunction with ADF Solutions, the global leader of forensic triage tools, is pleased to announce the availability of an updated Steganography SearchPak for use with ADF's revolutionary digital forensic triage tools currently deployed at law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and commercial corporations worldwide.
The Steganography SearchPak was created from hash values extracted from the latest version of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) created and maintained in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC). SAFDB is the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to steganography applications. Digital forensic examiners around the world are using hash values from SAFDB to detect the presence of steganography applications on seized media.
First responders and digital forensics lab examiners can use the Steganography SearchPak with Triage-ID™ and Triage-Lab™ to quickly detect any files associated with 768 steganography applications. The tools are designed to be used by both technical and non technical users and are widely deployed for both field and lab investigations.
Triage-ID™ is a field tool for first responders to perform automated on-site analysis of suspect computers, with a bootable CD-ROM and USB drive. Triage-Lab™ is a Windows based tool that performs automated analysis of drive images, network drives, stand alone suspect computers, DVD's, CD's, and other digital media.
Detecting the presence of steganography applications is a strong indication the application may have been used to conceal digital evidence. When files associated with steganography applications are detected, users have the option of contacting Backbone for further assistance with finding and extracting the hidden evidence using advanced steganalysis tools developed in the SARC.
Contact ADF Solutions at info@adfsolutions.com or the SARC at sarc@backbonesecurity.com for information about obtaining the Steganography SearchPak.
About ADF Solutions:
ADF Solutions, Inc. is the global leader of forensic triage tools for rapid evidence recovery and intelligence extraction from computers and peripheral devices. The tools have a proven track record at reducing forensic backlogs, securing fast convictions, and identifying suspects who are a threat to national security.
About Backbone Security:
In addition to hosting the SARC, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Approved Scanning Vendor that provides automated PCI DSS compliance assessment services with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, certification and accreditation, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery planning services.
About the SARC:
The SARC is a Center of Excellence in advanced steganography research and development established within Backbone Security to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures. The SARC has created the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to steganography applications and is the leading provider of world-class forensic tools and techniques for detecting the presence or use of steganography applications and extracting information hidden with those applications.
Contact: Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC; Voice: (877) 560-SARC (7272), Fax: (304) 366-9163, or E-Mail: jwingate@backbonesecurity.com.
Online: www.backbonesecurity.com or www.sarc-wv.com.
Backbone Security, 42 Mountain Park Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554.
NEWS SOURCE: Backbone Security
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| Latest Issue of Divorce Magazine Looks at the Secret to a Successful Divorce |
(Wed, 03 Feb 2010)
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TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Winter/Spring 2010 edition of Divorce Magazine features an article by a family court judge on the secret to a successful divorce. It is invaluable information that will help individuals prepare for, and proceed through, their divorce with less expense, stress and trauma for themselves and their children.
The latest issue also includes special features, book excerpts, and columns on how to survive divorce during a recession, how to resolve child access issues, how to select and work effectively with the right divorce professionals, the art of negotiation, mediation as an alternative to litigation, and how to keep divorce costs down. There are even some helpful divorce stress-busting pieces on how to quiet the mind, and how to manage anger.
Plus, the editors have invited local divorce professionals to answer common questions on topics of relevance to divorcing and separated individuals, including legal, financial, emotional, children, and more.
"With current economic conditions, it has never been tougher on families going through a divorce," states Divorce Magazine's Publisher and CEO Dan Couvrette. "By presenting the secret to a successful divorce, we want divorcing individuals to get the quality information and support they need sooner, not later."
The Winter/Spring 2010 issue of Divorce Magazine is available now. Additionally, Divorce Magazine's online resource center - located at www.DivorceMagazine.com - contains a wide range of divorce-related articles, news items, forums, and directories of divorce professionals who can help separated or divorced individuals. Access is free and no registration is required.
About Divorce Magazine:
Launched in 1996, Divorce Magazine is North America's only magazine devoted entirely to divorce. It is published twice a year with six regional editions (California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York/New Jersey and Ontario), and is full of helpful articles as well as guides to local divorce professionals.
The magazine's Website, www.DivorceMagazine.com, has been the leading divorce-related Website since 1996, offering a diverse archive with thousands of pages of self-help articles as well as public forums, polls, and information on local divorce professionals.
For more information on Divorce Magazine and DivorceMagazine.com, contact publisher and CEO Dan Couvrette at (888) 217-9538 ext. 24, or email DanC@divorcemag.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Divorce Magazine
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| Lion Technology Helps Environmental Health and Safety Professionals to Reduce Compliance Liability and Fines |
(Wed, 03 Feb 2010)
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste. Training must be job-specific and cover waste management procedures such as waste classification, proper container and tank storage, manifesting, emergency response, and disposal. Failure to comply with the RCRA hazardous waste rules can result in penalties up to $37,500 per day/per violation. Effective training is the best line of defense to assure regulatory compliance.
Lion Technology Director of Corporate Training, Scott Dunsmore, a national expert on hazardous waste management, stresses that proper hazardous waste handling, management, and disposal is essential, especially in light of recent superfund liability cases.
Dunsmore says, "It is imperative for industry to keep up-to-date with changing regulations and new waste management concepts. EH&S excellence can provide your company with a competitive advantage in today's business environment."
Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present several two-day workshops on hazardous waste management in the region next month. Workshops will be held in Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Portland, OR.
Tuition is $795 per person, with group discounts available. Registration includes hands-on instruction, course reference materials, networking luncheon, certificate of achievement, and one year of follow-up support. Group discounts apply to three or more registrations. Sign-in is at 7:30 a.m., and training starts at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call (888) 546-6511 or visit www.lion.com.
About Lion Technology:
Since 1977, more than 100,000 professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, and workplace health and safety compliance.
Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live Web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry comply with Federal and State laws and regulations.
NEWS SOURCE: Lion Technology
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| Hazmat Shippers Learn Latest DOT, IATA and IMDG Rules at Lion Technology Workshop |
(Wed, 03 Feb 2010)
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HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 (e.g., paint and paint-related materials), as well as batteries, fireworks, dry ice, perfume products, and cigarette lighters.
Before a hazardous material is transported in commerce, it must be properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled as prescribed by the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations. The DOT also mandates that all hazmat employees who "directly affect the safety of hazardous materials transportation" be trained and tested on these same regulations. Hazmat employees must have additional training on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the IMDG Code if shipping by air or ocean.
To help the regulated community understand the rules for hazmat shipping, Lion Technology, the nation's leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a unique four-day training series on the DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations. The training will be held in Houston on March 23-26, 2010.
The fee for the two-day workshop is $695 per person. Each additional day is $495 per person. Registration includes hands-on instruction, course reference materials, networking luncheon, and one year of follow-up support services. Group discounts for 3 or more students are available. Sign-in is at 7:30 a.m., with the workshop beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended. Students can register by phone, (888) 546-6511, or via the Internet at www.lion.com.
The workshops feature in-depth discussions of the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and the IATA and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations, with an emphasis on the differences between the regulations and the critical components of hazmat shipping, including classification, shipping papers, package selection, package marking and labeling, and record keeping.
About Lion Technology:
Since 1977, more than 100,000 professionals have relied on Lion Technology to meet their regulatory compliance training needs. Lion offers comprehensive training and resources in the area of environmental, hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, and workplace health and safety compliance. Training is offered through nationwide public workshops, live Web seminars, online courses, and on-site programs. Regulatory support services and consulting are provided to assist industry compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
More information: www.lion.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Lion Technology
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| Del Mar DataTrac Signs Three Lenders for Commission Management Tool |
(Wed, 03 Feb 2010)
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, document imaging and management, and loan process workflow tools, has added three lenders for DataTrac Commission. Formerly referred to as CommissionTrac, DMD's commission management tool helps lenders maintain commission accuracy, and accountability for RESPA-related fee compliance.
Added to the DMD DataTrac Commissions customer roster are The Legacy Group, a Washington-based lender also operating in Arizona and California; Essex Mortgage, a California-based lender with offices in Utah and soon expanding in the Pacific Northwest; and CMG Mortgage, a California-based lender that offers both broker and mortgage banker services.
"Commission calculations are frequently a source of frustration both for lender management and for loan officers," said DMD president Rob Katz. "DataTrac Commissions provides total commission transparency, allowing loan originators access to their commission pipeline 24 hours a day, every day of the week through its Web-based system."
"DataTrac Commissions allows lenders to demonstrate their commitment to calculating originators' commissions accurately and quickly," he added, "which contributes to a competitive edge in attracting stellar loan originator talent."
DataTrac Commissions also allows lenders to set up fee floors in compliance with RESPA, enabling them to catch pricing mistakes before it is too late to make corrections. DataTrac Commissions enables lenders to test "what if" scenarios for compensation plans, allowing them to understand exactly how commissions would be paid if plan changes are adopted - an analysis typically viewed as so complicated that it is rarely done.
City Bank Mortgage, the mortgage banking business unit of $1.8 billion City Bank Texas, implemented DataTrac Commissions in 2009 after discovering multiple instances of misallocated fees and commission over-payments. In 2009 City Bank Mortgage had an almost 50 percent increase over its total 2008 volume of $285 million. As originator productivity and loan volume reached record levels in 2009, maintaining accuracy around commissions and RESPA-related fees became a losing battle.
"During our implementation process we tested the system by running our plans against historic numbers and found all sorts of places where we overpaid commissions," said City Bank Mortgage secondary marketing manager Tom Couture. "Within the first few days we identified commission payout errors totaling $10,000."
About Del Mar DataTrac:
Founded in 1991, Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) is the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions. DMD offers a scalable workflow platform that enables lending best practices by leveraging DataTrac as the back-office hub along with a sophisticated point-of-sale system, a Web-based originator portal and commission engine, and a management dashboard - all in a paperless environment.
The DataTrac Suite is designed by mortgage lenders for mortgage lenders who strive to deliver extraordinary customer service, increase production and profitability, reduce risk, and streamline overall efficiency. For more information, visit www.dmdinc.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Del Mar DataTrac
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| Allstar Coaches Cuts Rates for Florida RV Rentals |
(Wed, 03 Feb 2010)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Allstar Coaches, Florida's leading RV rental dealer announced today that it is reducing rates for Florida RV rentals during the months of February, March and April 2010. In addition Allstar Coaches is offering all-inclusive Florida RV rental specials and reduced delivery fees for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Sebring and the upcoming Daytona 2010 Speedweek.
"With Super Bowl now upon us and the Daytona 500 right around the corner, we're excited to be able to offer customers our lowest rates ever on our Florida RV rentals," said Rob Tischler, President and CEO of Allstar Coaches.
Allstar Coaches has been fortunate to have become extremely busy since the company was featured on the "road trip" episodes of ABC's "The Bachelor." In order to keep up with the high demand from the Miami Super Bowl and upcoming Daytona races, the company moved in additional units from its other locations.
"Since bringing in the extra inventory, we have more coaches available for rental and are able to really cut our prices," added Tischler. Local delivery and pickup for all Broward and Palm Beach RV renters is also offered at no charge. The company says it has no plans to scrap its competitive price policy. "Allstar Coaches will always meet or beat any price for a comparable RV rental and that will not change," said Tischler.
RV travel has become extremely popular over the past few years and continues its rapid growth trend. RV rentals offer travelers a luxurious alternative to expensive airline tickets and overpriced hotel rooms allowing adventurers to take control of their vacations, and go pretty much wherever they want. RVing offers the all the comforts and conveniences of home while on the road or in the most remote of locations. With near perfect weather and world class destinations and attractions, it's no wonder why Florida tops the list with RV enthusiasts.
Allstar Coaches has the perfect RV rental for any taste or budget and offers Florida RV rentals from its Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach locations. With additional locations opening this year in Orlando and Tampa Allstar Coaches is poised to become Florida's largest RV rental dealer. Allstar also has rental locations in California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada and has the ability to deliver a luxury RV to virtually any doorstep in America.
For detailed RV rental pricing and information, call 866-838-4465 or visit Allstar Coaches online at www.allstarcoaches.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Allstar Coaches
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| Citizen Canine Awarded Gold Level Certification by Pet Care Services Association |
(Tue, 02 Feb 2010)
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's flailing economy, if business owners wish to survive, they must find ways to set their services and products apart from the rest. That's just what Citizen Canine - an innovative dog daycare facility and hotel - has done.
Citizen Canine has not only survived, it has thrived and continues to grow by improving its quality of care and services. In fact, this high-end dog hotel recently applied for and was awarded the highest level of dog care and customer service in the field.
This coveted certification was provided to Citizen Canine by the Pet Care Services Association (PCSA, www.petcareservices.org), a non-profit trade association for approximately 3,000 pet care service businesses in the U.S. and around the world.
PCSA has two levels of accreditation - Level I (silver); and Level II (gold). Level II is for facilities that wish to distinguish their business by demonstrating additional services and/or a higher standard level.
The accreditation program contains more than 250 standards in 17 separate areas of pet care facility operations, management and customer service. The standards reflect the views of facility operators, veterinarians, pet owners and humane organizations representing the "state-of-the-art" in animal care and management. Re-certification is required every five years.
"Citizen Canine is very proud to note that receiving this accreditation required no changes in our day-to-day operations and dog care protocols," explains Dana Kleveland, general manager, Citizen Canine. "It's great to be nationally recognized for our efforts and to share this achievement with our clients and canine guests."
Citizen Canine does whatever it takes to make their guests happy. And, they do this not only because they are trained in animal care, but because they are dog owners too. Many staff members have even pursued formal education in dog training and behavior, and can help with training if needed.
"We pride ourselves on our ability to know each guest and to provide individualized care. We take extra time to help new guests settle in; prepare special meals; ensure plenty of exercise and attention; and do tuck-ins to make sure everyone is comfortable in their beds when it's lights out," explains Kleveland. "Citizen Canine treats each canine guest like a member of the family."
Special features offered at Citizen Canine include: high staff-to-dog ratios; play groups designed for size, age and temperament; spacious outdoor play yards with paw-friendly K9Grass; luxury private suites; and more.
About Citizen Canine:
Tina Merrill, a Stanford MBA graduate traveled often and found it challenging to locate a place that would meet all of her requirements. She searched high and low for a place that was focused on meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of her dogs through a positive reinforcement handling and training environment.
In October 2000, Merrill opened Citizen Canine™ to fulfill a much-needed niche in the Bay Area. Today, Citizen Canine is the only accredited facility in the Oakland area, and one of only five in the entire state of California.
For more information, visit: www.CitizenCanine.net.
NEWS SOURCE: Citizen Canine
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| Libya World War Two Tobruk Tour, from Libya Expeditions |
(Tue, 02 Feb 2010)
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Tobruk, Scene of Heroic WW II Battles, Becomes Popular ANZAC Pilgrimage.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, celebrates the storied tale of courage, honor, and comradeship during the Siege of Tobruk with its historic 5 day ANZAC Libya World War II Remembrance Tour.
"Every April, ANZAC Day is commemorated in Australia and New Zealand, and the legend of the 'Rats of Tobruk' and their valor has made Tobruk extremely popular with Australian and New Zealand tourists," said Ryad Sunusi, Libya Expeditions Founder and CEO. "In Tobruk, the past comes alive with WW II memorials, memorabilia, and relics; where the deeds and hardships of those that fought and died thousands of miles from homes and loved ones are forever enshrined."
The ANZACS, an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, were renowned for their tenacious fighting spirit and courage during the World Wars, often overcoming tremendous odds to win key victories. Their legend was further immortalized in Libya, where the besieged ANZACS - dubbed the "Rats of Tobruk" by the impressed Germans - achieved legendary status for their selfless heroism and ferocious resistance against Rommel's forces during the Western Desert Campaign.
"Libya World War Two Remembrance Tour" is a step back into time and the historic see-saw battles between Allied and Axis forces in North Africa. Tobruk and its extensive WW II memorials and cemeteries are visited, including the Commonwealth War cemetery, Knightsbridge Acroma, and Bar Hakim. Interesting side excursions include Rommel's massive underground bunker, the Fig Tree Hospital, the "Lady Be Good," and the German Memorial.
April is the most popular month for the ANZAC Tobruk tour, coinciding with ANZAC Day and the Siege of Tobruk, on April 25th and April 10th respectively.
About Libya Expeditions LLC:
Libya Expeditions is a full-service Libya tour operator that provides comprehensive Libya travel services, focusing on escorted Libya cultural, archaeological, and desert adventure tours and holidays; and has rapidly become the leading operator of escorted tours to Libya.
Libya Expeditions is committed to promoting responsible tourism - supporting the local Libyan economy whilst retaining respect for traditional customs and way of life. For more information on our Libya tour packages and itineraries, and to make a reservation, please visit www.libyaexpeditions.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Libya Expeditions LLC
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| Jewelry Central Partners with Nickelodeon for the Whole Lotta Love Sweepstakes |
(Tue, 02 Feb 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JewelryCentral.com, a leading retailer of engagement rings and fine jewelry has entered into an agreement with Nickelodeon to provide prizes for the ParentsConnect.com sweepstakes. Nickelodeon is the most watched television network for kids in the United States, and a division of MTV Networks and Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). For the grand prize, one lucky contestant will receive a heart-shaped diamond and garnet necklace from Jewelry Central. The grand prize winner will also receive other lovely items. Visit www.ParentsConnect.com to enter the sweepstakes.
Jewelry Central provides consumers with a superior alternative to shopping at a traditional retail store. The company offers thousands of independently certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry at exceptional values. In addition to the below retail prices, shoppers enjoy the extra convenience of browsing a vast selection of jewelry in one place from the comfort of their home or office. People are comfortable purchasing luxury items on the internet, and are buying less from brick and mortar retailers.
JewelryCentral.com provides a unique, simple and enjoyable way to buy engagement rings and fine jewelry. What makes the company a success is their dedication to customer service, and ongoing improvements to their Web site. To create a tangible visual experience, the company provides multiple views of each product, which can be enlarged to show detail. By making the buying experience more realistic, the company makes it easy to make an informed purchase.
This past fall, the company introduced 3D diamond movies to create a stunning visual experience for Web site visitors. Jewelry Central gives shoppers the option of viewing a beautiful three dimensional movie when looking at an individual diamond. Reviews of this new innovative content have been very positive, indicating increased customer satisfaction.
Each presentation shows how a diamond sparkles as light enters and exits the stone, while displaying flashes of color. This new technology dominates the Web in terms of having the most visually impressive presentation of a diamond. Most all other online companies do not offer their customers 3D diamond animations.
A famous animation studio in Hollywood, California developed this new technology. Animators built computer models to reproduce the facets and proportions of each diamond shape, and then used advanced CG technology to add color and produce the finished movies. Later this year, Jewelry Central will be introducing more animated content to enhance the customer experience.
Please visit www.jewelrycentral.com for more details.
NEWS SOURCE: Jewelry Central
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| 3D Industries - Bringing Private Label Production to a New 'GREEN' Level |
(Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Industries is proud to announce it has new GREEN sourcing, new technologies and services for 2010. At 3D Industries, we are always looking for new ways to bring innovation from our manufacturing network to our client's markets. 3D is working on advancing technical products that not only meet the demands of new extreme applications, but also improve upon existing designs in technical apparel and soft goods.
3D Industries is proud to now offer new GREEN materials to its clients. In today's age of green friendly, earth conscious consumers, we are now sourcing more innovative, eco-friendly construction materials. Many goods can be manufactured from these materials; everything from technical jackets, requiring heavy duty materials and construction, to lighter fabrics for t-shirts, breathables and swimwear.
"By utilizing new materials like 100% organic cottons, Eco-Lite polymers, recycled plastic fabric blends, soy silks, bamboo fabrics, jute, corn fiber and more, we can offer our clients a more complete resource for cutting edge technologies," said Corey Herde, 3D Marketing Director.
"Many items can be produced in these materials at relatively the same cost of production, but offer a clean alternative and an advanced selling point. So, we are pretty excited to be offering our customers these new construction methods and the many different advanced fibers being produced by eco friendly resources," Herde adds.
About 3D Industries:
For over 30 years, 3D Industries has manufactured custom technical clothing, sportswear, and accessories for OEM's and top aftermarket brands worldwide. Headquartered in Lake Forest, CA, USA, their team of designers, developers and production professionals are experts that understand technical apparel and accessories; from ascetics to the performance logistics for many sports and apparel industries.
3D industries factories are capable of producing a wide range of technical apparel products and sportswear and are compliant to the highest level of quality standards and timeline assurance in the business.
For more information please visit the 3D industries Website: www.3d-ind.com.
NEWS SOURCE: 3D Industries
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| Bed Bugs Beware: There is a New Sheriff in Town! |
(Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
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MADISON, Conn., Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CT Bed Bug Dogs (www.ctbedbugdogs.com) announces this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut residents and businesses. It's important to note that this sheriff does not wear a gun - he wears a dog collar! More specifically, Ruby, Pasha and Willie are adorable rescue dogs who have been highly trained and certified to find these critters wherever they are hiding which allows an immediate and focused extermination effort based on their findings.
They are key members of Connecticut's first local company that deals exclusively with bed bug detection and remediation services. Not surprisingly, the company is called CT Bed Bug Dogs and is uniquely positioned to offer one stop shopping to their customers who simply want this rather unpleasant problem to go away in both an eco-friendly and cost effective manner. They believe the old shotgun approach (i.e., spray and pray) must be replaced by a rifle which the dogs help aim at the target. Not only is their initial treatment focused, they also come back for a second treatment within 10-12 days and provide a guarantee to assure customer satisfaction. Hotels, Condominium and other multi-family housing facilities see the benefits in dealing with the CT Bed Bug Dogs "MAP" program that accelerates the eradication of bed bug infestations, cost savings and less chemicals in the environment.
As background, the growing incidence of bed bug problems reported throughout the country which, by some measures, has reached epidemic proportions in the metro NYC area has clearly migrated into Connecticut. Consequently, this company was born out of a combination of the growing need for this service in Connecticut and the extensive experience gained by its founders in doing battle with bed bugs in the NYC arena.
Dick Horton, a veteran of many years in the oil business who recently came on board as the sales manager, confirms what highly volatile issue bed bugs have become. According to Mr. Horton, who has routinely dealt with rather upset heating oil customers with no heat in the middle of winter, he has never encountered customers more emotional or upset than those who fear, or have reason to believe, they have a bed bug problem.
Mr. Horton also observed that many people who, by any other measure seem to be intelligent, thoughtful and rational, become absolutely unglued when a bed bug possibility appears. They certainly take it personally and think it might be an indictment of their personal hygiene; cleanliness or housekeeping practices while nothing could be further from the truth. Quite simply, bed bugs are hitchhikers. They don't self-generate but need a chauffeur, albeit an unintentional one. Plus, they like to stay with us because we not only carry them around but we also happen to be their primary food source.
It is the unique characteristics of bed bugs and the proliferation of the problem that makes the members of this new company (human and canine) confident that can play a major role in helping to attack this problem in Connecticut. While they are a licensed pest control operator specializing in bed bug detection and remediation in Connecticut, they do also offer their certified canine detection services throughout the entire Northeast and the in the Middle Atlantic States.
For more information, www.ctbedbugdogs.com or call Mr. Horton directly at 203-318-8434.
NEWS SOURCE: CT Bed Bug Dogs
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| Backbone Security Expands Digital Steganography Database |
(Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
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Newest Version of SAFDB Contains Hash Values of 768 Steganography Applications.
FAIRMONT, W.Va., Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the latest version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is now available. SAFDB is the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications.
The database is widely used by U.S. and international law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector computer forensic examiners to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or in a network traffic stream. Discovery of a steganography application during a computer forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity.
Developed in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB Version 3.4 contains seven different fingerprints, or hash values, ranging from CRC32 to SHA-512, of every file artifact associated with 768 digital steganography applications.
SAFDB is an integral part of Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner, or StegAlyzerAS, a computer forensics tool, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance.
StegAlyzerAS uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications. It also offers the unique capability to detect Windows Registry™ artifacts. This makes it possible to identify a specific steganography application was used even if the user uninstalled the application and deleted the associated files and folders.
StegAlyzerRTS is the world's only commercially available network security appliance capable of detecting steganography applications in real-time. It uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications downloaded by trusted insiders in the inbound packet stream. When a detection event occurs, an alert is immediately sent to the Management Console to notify the administrators monitoring the network.
Existing customers may download SAFDB V3.4 by logging into their account on the SARC website.
For additional information about Backbone's steganalysis tools, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com .
About the SARC:
The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. Established to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be consulted during the forensic examination of seized media, the SARC has created the world's largest hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications.
About Backbone Security:
In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor that conducts automated PCI DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services.
NEWS SOURCE: Backbone Security
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| New EASEUS Partition Master Upgraded Version Works as an All-in-one Partition Solution |
(Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Partition Master (www.partition-tool.com), which is recognized as a reliable partitioning tool, now includes Partition Recovery Wizard version 5.0.1, a more comprehensive solution for partition recovery. With Partition Recovery Wizard, EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1 extends its portfolio of partition management towards a more accomplished partition solution with three main features: Partition Manager, Partition Recovery and Disk and Partition Copy.
Partition Recovery Wizard can help recover files from deleted, lost, formatted, RAW and virus attacked partitions and other scenarios as long as the files are not overwritten; which gives users double assurance of data safety together with Disk and Partition Copy which offers the choice to prevent data loss beforehand. While Partition Manager inherits the simple but "just to the point" features of previous versions of EASEUS Partition Master - resize/move partitions, extend system partitions, create/delete/format partitions etc. - the enhanced compatibility of bootable CD in EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1 version helps to manage partitions in case of boot failure more consistently.
"We are keeping working to provide a better partitioning tool, furthermore we want to provide a comprehensive partition solution." That's the way Liu Jien, CEO of EASEUS Software, addresses EASEUS Partition Master whenever he mentions it. In addition to the Partition Recovery Wizard update to help recover data, EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1 also enables users to wipe the partition when deleting to help with data security issues.
EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1 has all these functions and supports almost all Windows systems like Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Windows server 2000/2003/2008 (32- and 64-bit) systems.
Pricing and Availability:
Web Special $159 (original $199) for Windows Server users is available if you buy it from EASEUS' website at partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager-server/.
EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition is available for $39.95 from EASEUS' Website at www.partition-tool.com/professional.htm.
Additionally, free for home users, EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition enjoys most of the full version features and works well under Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 32-bit. Download it now here: www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm .
About CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.:
The company specializes in disk management, data recovery and backup software for Windows OS. Its other major products are Data Recovery Wizard, Partition Table Doctor and Todo Backup. For more information, please visit www.easeus.com .
NEWS SOURCE: EASEUS Software
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| FlexShift: An Innovative Web-Based Employee Scheduling and Staffing Management Solution |
(Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
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STACY, Minn., Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlexShift Software, Inc.®, an innovator in Web-based staffing solutions, today announced the launch of FlexShift, a comprehensive solution to help companies strategically manage a wide array of staffing issues.
And, companies do not need to purchase any software or hardware. It's a secured staffing solution that's accessible via the Web. Additionally, there are no accompanying contracts or IT expenses. All that's needed is a computer, a browser and Internet connection.
FlexShift provides companies with the ability to manage employee scheduling tasks; to identify potential staffing gaps/shortages; and to procure temporary employees from a preferred staffing firms' network to fill the gaps/shortages quickly, reliably and efficiently.
Companies that need full control of employee shift-scheduling processes and temporary staffing needs will discover that FlexShift (www.flexshift.com) puts them in control. It maintains balance in employee scheduling by eliminating overstaffing and understaffing and it quickly obtains reliable temporary employees during critical staff shortage times.
"Many companies with variable/exempt shift-based scheduling processes are heavily dependent on temporary staffing firms. They are often frustrated by the lack of simple scheduling software to help identify staffing gaps/shortages in scheduling activities. Well, FlexShift does this and more. It also helps them to manage their staffing firms to supply temporary help quickly and accurately, especially during crunch times," says Benjamin Adegoke, Ph.D., founder and chief software architect for FlexShift Software.
From the moment a company identifies gaps/shortages, time is of the essence. This is where FlexShift provides the best support.
"It helps companies obtain the right temporary help from the right staffing firms for the right jobs at the right time," explains Adegoke.
FlexShift offers a better way for companies of all types (i.e., industrial, hotels and hospitality, healthcare, retail and restaurants) to effectively manage employee scheduling.
"Over-scheduling and under-scheduling staff costs companies money and time," says John Adegoke, director of sales for FlexShift Software.
Now, companies can manage all aspects of their staffing activities from a single, Web-based dashboard. On-demand, need-based shift scheduling can be done instantly and orders (resulting from scheduling gaps/shortages) can be created and submitted directly into the hands of preferred temporary staffing firms for fast and accurate delivery.
Companies with urgent temporary staffing needs can quickly search FlexShift's database and find participating firms with services to meet specific needs. A request for a service agreement is then forwarded to selected staffing firms. Once accepted, companies can begin submitting orders for immediate, temporary help.
And, if a company is already doing business with one or more temporary staffing firms outside of FlexShift, the software can manage all of them from a single point by inviting them to enroll.
Some other innovative features include: unlimited employee user accounts; 24 hour schedule access; unlimited supervisory accounts; shift capacity planning for planning staffing needs; integrated shift order management; temporary employee profile review (prior to shift engagement); spend monitoring; daily activity reports; and much more.
Free 24/7 customer support and training are provided. Participation in FlexShift is free for all staffing firms; non-staffing companies pay a low monthly fee of $49.95.
An add-on service is also available - JOT-TIME (1-866-JOT-TIME) - a telephone system for entering hours worked and for retrieving scheduled shift information.
About FlexShift Software:
FlexShift Software, Inc. is a leading provider of Web-based staffing solutions that ensures small to medium-sized businesses meet adequate daily staffing capacities.
Founded in April 2008, FlexShift is a privately-held company. Its mission is to continue to design outstanding software solutions to meet the changing needs of its clients.
FlexShift, JOT-TIME, FlexShift Software Inc., and the FlexShift Software logo are trademarks/registered trademarks of FlexShift Software Inc.
For more information, visit: www.flexshift.com.
NEWS SOURCE: FlexShift Software, Inc.
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| Haiti Aid Brings Tax Relief to Americans |
(Sat, 30 Jan 2010)
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's text donations, celebrity telethons, or gifts of food and clothing, Americans' generous giving and support to relief efforts in Haiti has been front and center in the headlines. To make the most of your earthquake relief donations and take advantage of the special tax breaks freshly enacted by Congress, consider these tips provided by the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, Inc.
You can deduct up to 50% of your adjusted gross income for cash gifts to public charities working for earthquake victims. But you'll need a written receipt if you give more than $250.
To be sure the organization you are helping qualifies under the IRS charitable deduction rules, be sure to check that the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) group. You may verify an organization's tax-exempt status and eligibility to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions by asking to see an organization's IRS letter recognizing it as tax-exempt. You may also confirm an organization's status by calling the IRS (toll-free) at 1-877-829-5500.
Gifts of clothing, furniture, electronics, and household items are deductible at fair-market value, such as the price they would bring at a resale shop. Consider buying software, available at any office-supply store, for tracking your gifts and determining their value. You might be surprised how much tax you save!
And if you're looking for ways to lower your 2009 tax bill, consider the new legislation passed by Congress letting you take a 2009 deduction for contributions of cash on behalf of earthquake relief you contribute now. All cash donations provided by March 1, 2010 are deductible on your 2009 tax return - allowing you to collect your savings now, rather than waiting until next year for tax relief.
That new law also eases recordkeeping requirements for such "accelerated" donations, especially for those you make by phone. If you give by text message, for example, your phone bill satisfies the new requirements if it shows the name of the donee organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution.
As always, the IRS and Better Business Bureau caution you to seek out qualified charities. And make sure you're working with a qualified tax professional to advise you on how to best use your generosity to bring tax relief to your return this tax season.
For more information on working with a Certified Tax Coach, visit www.certifiedtaxcoach.com.
NEWS SOURCE: American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, Inc.
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| Public School Education: Helping Provide Long Island Students with a Brighter Future |
(Fri, 29 Jan 2010)
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Jan. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is no secret that our country is in the worst economic crisis in recent history. There are many challenges being faced within our local communities. We are dealing with the impact of cutbacks at every level. Families are surviving on tighter budgets, companies are streamlining and downsizing and governments are looking at how to balance their budgets and decrease spending, or where appropriate, increase or maintain spending when it benefits the local community. According to the Long Island Presidents' Council (www.yourschools.org), in a few months, school districts will be planning their own budgets and looking for community support.
Public school education is one of the areas which cannot be compromised. We need to support efforts to recruit, reward and retain qualified teachers and fund vital public school programs that are crucial for our children's future. "Education is important to the survival of our communities and of our nation, especially in this economic crisis. How can we be the leader of the world if we no longer support the education necessary to compete in the world? We need to provide our children with the tools to survive in an increasingly global environment," explains Jeff Rozran of the Syosset Teachers Association and Board Member of NYSUT.
Equal access to a quality education is promised to every student. And it is vital to the Long Island community and its future. Public education provides students with many, rich non-academic experiences, which provides for a prosperous future. A solid public school education makes a student more competitive, provides a vital skill set and knowledge that our society deems necessary and enables students to become contributing citizens. "Public school education provides our children with a foundation built on important subjects and skills that make them productive and successful," added Huntington Town Councilman Mark Mayoka.
Despite chronic inadequate funding, Long Island public schools continue to be creative and find innovative and practical ways to provide our students with knowledge, skills, training and values that they need for their future to lead our country. Our academic programs are among the best in the country and our diverse and extensive array of extracurricular activities ensures our students receive a well-rounded, comprehensive and exciting educational experience.
It is important for our communities to support our local school budgets so that we ensure that we do not cut those that implement and address our challenges today and at the same time provide a strong foundation for the future. One of the means of getting our economy back on track is supporting education and investing in our students' futures. In a few months we will have the opportunity to ensure our children's future by ensuring strong support for our public school education programs and budgets.
Contact:
Alyssa Nightingale
631-367-8599
anight@att.net .
NEWS SOURCE: Long Island Presidents Council
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| Free Birthday Planning: New Website Offers Wide Variety of Venues, Creative Ideas, and Exceptional Service |
(Thu, 28 Jan 2010)
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Birthday Party Reservations (BirthdayPartyReservations.com) provides a free service and fun solutions to make your special day memorable. Year after year it seems like there are more people to invite, there's more work to be done, and less time to do it. Planning a birthday has become a task only the very patient can overcome. However, with the help of Birthday Party Reservations (BPR), your birthday party planning just got a whole lot easier. Whether you're planning an intimate party for 5, or planning a birthday extravaganza with a guest list of 100, BPR makes throwing a birthday bash a piece of cake!
With hundreds of venues to choose from (and growing by the day), BirthdayPartyReservations.com knows the nightlife ins and outs of birthday party destinations such as New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Boston. Within the next two months, BPR also plans to take their Website international by adding our friends up north (Montreal), and our friends across the pond (London).
To celebrate the grand opening, BPR is offering a FREE birthday package to one lucky winner. To enter, become a fan of Birthday Party Reservations on Facebook facebook.com/BirthdayPartyRSVP where you can also chat with frequent users of BirthdayPartyReservations.com and stay up-to-date with the hottest nightlife news.
Birthday Party Reservations loves to plan parties and special events. BPR staff have years experience throwing bachelorette parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's and milestone birthdays. With event planning specialists ready and eager to assist you, there's no simpler way to plan your big day.
If you're planning to head out of town for a celebration, Birthday Party Reservations can also assist you by planning your entire itinerary. For example: Birthdays New York is a great way to celebrate your special day. With a complete guide to hotels in our featured cities coupled with a gift-giving page, BirthdayPartyReservations.com is a one-stop shop for everything you could possibly need to attend or throw a party.
Services include: pre-party planning, venue selection, venue site inspections, e-vite's, and an overall great time. For more information, please visit www.birthdaypartyreservations.com or call 347.828.RSVP (7787).
NEWS SOURCE: Birthday Party Reservations
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| Girls Write Now to Celebrate Another Smash Season of Fresh Talent with New Reading Series: Chapters |
(Thu, 28 Jan 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Write Now (GWN), New York City's premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced the launch of its spring series, CHAPTERS, celebrating a new year of developing New York's best teen writers. Beginning Friday, February 26, please join us for a series of evenings, featuring Girls Write Now students and the professional writers who inspire them, at the Center for Fiction (centerforfiction.org), 17 East 47th Street, between Fifth and Madison. Each event will take place from 6-8 p.m., and admission is free and open to the public.
CHAPTERS also features a line-up of special guest authors, curated by Maud Newton:
- Friday, February 26: Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of Wench.
- Friday, March 26: Nami Mun, author of Miles From Nowhere.
- Friday, April 23: Lizzie Skurnick, author of Shelf Discovery.
- Friday, May 21: Ru Freeman, author of A Disobedient Girl.
- Friday, June 18: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of The Thing Around Your Neck.
CHAPTERS is co-sponsored by: The Center for Fiction, Eileen Fisher, American Eagle Outfitters, glassybaby and M + E/Michael Fusco Design. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from: The National Endowment for the Arts, The New York State Council on the Arts, and The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
About The Guest Authors:
Dolen Perkins-Valdez's (www.dolenperkinsvaldez.com) fiction and essays have appeared in StoryQuarterly, Robert Olen Butler Prize Stories 2009, The Kenyon Review, and elsewhere. She splits her time between Washington, D.C. and Seattle. Wench (Amistad, 2010) is her first novel.
Nami Mun (www.namimun.com) is the author of the debut novel, Miles from Nowhere (Riverhead), which was shortlisted for the Orange Award. Named Best New Novelist of 2009 by Chicago magazine, she is a recipient of a Pushcart Prize and a Whiting Award.
Lizzie Skurnick's (www.lizzieskurnick.com) new book is Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading (Avon, 2009). She is columnist for Jezebel.com's Fine Lines and has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, The Washington Post and more.
Ru Freeman's (www.rufreeman.com) debut novel, A Disobedient Girl (Atria Books, 2009), will also be published in Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese and Hebrew. She calls both Sri Lanka and America home and writes about the people and countries underneath her skin.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (www.halfofayellowsun.com) is the author of Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and The Thing Around Your Neck. She has received numerous awards, including the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.
About Girls Write Now:
Girls Write Now (GWN), the first and only East Coast nonprofit to combine mentoring and writing instruction within the context of all-girl programming, has, since 1998, helped nearly 3,000 underserved or at-risk girls from NYC's public high schools develop into the next generation of writers and readers. In recent years, GWN has been profiled in The New York Times and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
In November, the organization received a 2009 Coming Up Taller Award from First Lady Michelle Obama and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, distinguishing Girls Write Now as one of the top 15 after-school arts and humanities programs in the nation.
More information: www.girlswritenow.org.
A portion of the cost of disseminating this news announcement was donated to GWN by Neotrope®.
NEWS SOURCE: Girls Write Now
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| The Ballantine Corporation Releases Direct Marketing Trends for 2010 |
(Wed, 27 Jan 2010)
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WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Direct marketing continues to be an effective method of reaching potential customers. And, as outside factors such as technology and the economy change, so do direct marketing trends.
That's why the Ballantine Corporation has assembled a direct marketing white paper that reveals what's likely in 2010. To directly download a PDF copy, click here: www.ballantine.com/dmtrends2010.pdf.
This report is the result of compiled research from reputable industry resources. It reveals that the two top major trends that will potentially yield more ROI are: including more details in list content (i.e., hobbies and past purchases); and more targeted campaigns based on these more detailed lists.
"Having these specific lists allows businesses to design a much more focused campaign," says Ryan Cote, director of marketing for the Ballantine Corporation. "In turn, companies will also save money because these campaigns will be narrower in scope, targeting only prospects most likely to convert."
This direct marketing white paper also provides trend details on e-mail marketing; green marketing; advancements in digital printing methods and how companies can benefit; and how to integrate web-based campaigns, direct mail and social media into a seamless and effective marketing campaign.
And, finally, the state of the economy has pushed companies to examine every penny spent when it comes to its marketing budget achieving an attractive ROI. Each action needs to be efficient and responsive. Businesses can now track effectiveness through advanced measurement tools to determine the success of all steps involved in a campaign.
About The Ballantine Corporation:
Family-owned since 1966, The Ballantine Corporation is a New Jersey-based company offering turnkey direct marketing services to companies, nationwide.
For more information, visit: www.Ballantine.com.
NEWS SOURCE: The Ballantine Corporation
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| Telecommunications Private Line Services Revenue to Decline through 2012, Says Insight Research Corporation |
(Wed, 27 Jan 2010)
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BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of steady growth, the $34 billion private line services market is entering a period of declining revenue, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private lines are point-to-point circuits leased by enterprises from telecommunications carriers in order to link enterprise sites to each other and to the Internet. Private lines are also used by cellular carriers to link their towers to land line networks.
According to Insight's report, "Private Line and Wavelength Services, 2009-2014," the transition from frame relay/ATM networking to IP networks will put a drag on private line revenue growth for several years.
Revenue from frame relay/ATM legacy services have been counted as private lines since they provide dedicated transport between locations. Enterprise customers are migrating away from legacy services to IP networks because, bit for bit, IP is priced lower. Private line revenue is thus taking a hit.
"The transition away from frame and ATM will put a break on overall private line industry revenue growth for a couple of years," says Insight president Robert Rosenberg.
"However, private line demand remains strong for wireless backhaul, local bandwidth for caching IPTV video services, and for facilitating VoIP. These are the growth areas for private line, and will be in the years ahead. The transition away from frame and ATM is a temporary blip, and we expect to see overall growth return to the private line sector by 2013," Rosenberg concluded.
"Private Line and Wavelength Services 2009-2014" evaluates the total private line market and segments it by local and long distance private line service revenue, wholesale and retail private line revenue, revenue by type of carrier, revenue by T1, T3 or OC-n circuit class, as well as the number of T1, T3, and OC-n private lines sold. Estimates of wavelength revenues are also provided.
A free report excerpt, table of contents, and ordering information is available online at www.insight-corp.com/reports/pl09.asp.
The full, 162-page report is available immediately for $3995 (hard copy). Adobe Acrobat (PDF) report licenses are also offered. Visit our Website or call (973) 541-9600 for details.
NEWS SOURCE: Insight Research Corporation
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