Yearly Archives: 2012

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands /Florida Newswire/ -- For the eighth consecutive year, Captain Morgan Rum Company and the City of Key West have teamed up to provide free Safe Rides during the busiest night of Fantasy Fest, Diageo North America has announced. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, all Key West Department of Transportation Buses will be free to ride.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time since 2008, kitchens have become the number one remodeling project for homeowners, according to the 'Fall 2012 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report' from RemodelorMove.com. But before you join the rush to remodel your kitchen, you should carefully consider whether the project is a good idea for your finances and family.

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies (equationtech.com) will be exhibiting with Avectra at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) National Conference and Showcase November 1-3, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario. Avectra and Equation Technologies will be at Booth 178 (Canada Halls 2 and 3 in the Ottawa Convention Centre).

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Has the government got your back on long-term care (LTC), or not? Are the odds small or great that you or a family member will ever need LTC? How safe is a 'wait-and-see' approach to the issue? These key questions are addressed in an online quiz from LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Quail and Olive celebrated its grand opening with nearly 250 new friends last Saturday at 3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. The olive oil fustis had to be refilled as customers walked out with California-grown varieties of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegars, olives and other fine gourmet gifts.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aero-Missile Components, a subsidiary of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc., has been named a Master Distributor by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania for its FLEXLOC(R) Locknut product line.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- October is the month the kids begin to scratch, says George Coleman, founder and president of Connecticut's Dermedics Laboratories. That's because the start of a new school year has children literally putting their heads together - and that's how head lice infestations get started.

NEWARK, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From the 2012 Election Day to the date of swearing into the Oval Office, Essex, Hudson and Passaic county residents can take advantage of a special discount on a lawyer fee. The Law Office of Edwin W. Concepcion is offering to these residents a Municipal Court first appearance fee of only $350.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack is the winner of the San Francisco portion of the 3rd Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series for 'Deconstructing Dandridge,' a compelling portrait of the first African-American woman to be nominated for Best Actress in the Academy Awards.

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blings, Inc. releases details for its crowd-funding project on Indiegogo.com for intelligent lighted shoes. Blings(TM) are the world's first illuminated shoes that will interact with an iPhone or Android device. The idea was to bring together the elements of style, functionality and technology into a coherent product that can be worn anywhere, which will stand out in a crowd.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jennifer French, a quadriplegic and competitive sailing athlete who recently medaled at the 2012 Paralympics Games in London, will release her new book, 'On My Feet Again: My Journey Out of the Wheelchair Using Neurotechnology' (ISBN: 978-0988234208; Neurotech Press), October 23, 2012 at the Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Walmart tests iPhone checkout, the cashier’s job moves closer to extinction, a fate shared by many routine jobs in most industries; but there’s a bright new countertrend, according to an employment report from EraNova Institute. What is the [...]

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Houston-based strategic digital solutions firm Softway Solutions announced today that it won second place for logo design in the American Design Awards (ADA). An internationally-recognized independent awards program, the ADA recognizes designers from around the world who produce innovative and creative design pieces.

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Men's Custom Velvet Jackets today released a video on YouTube describing why Doyle Design Fashions got started. It covers how Andy Doyle, founder and President of Doyle Design Fashions, searched for a velvet jacket for his wedding and the frustration of that search.

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies (www.equationtech.com) announced that Membership Solutions Manager, Samantha Walker, has earned Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification.

CLARKSVILLE, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iFOS, as an emerging leader in Federal financial solutions and technology, announced that the firm was awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) base plus 4 option years contract award to support CDFI grant programs. This effort will require iFOS to recruit up to 100 field reviewers that can evaluate CDFI grant applications submitted from start-up organizations as well as large, national scale enterprises.

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Quail & Olive will host a grand opening event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at 3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. The event will feature olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings, skin health product demonstrations and local a capella act, The Valley Boys. Gourmet food catered by Paradise Catering and local wines as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be served. This is a no-cost celebration open to the community.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Huntington Beach Sister City Association and its delegation of 25 adults from sister city Anjo, Japan, toured Alegria Farm on Sunday October 7, it was announced by Erik Cutter, Managing Director of Alegria Fresh. Learning about Alegria's innovative new farming method that employs the Verti-Gro(R) System provided the delegation with nutrition-rich knowledge to bring back to Japan.

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Cosmetic Reconstructive Dentistry recently announced that they will be hosting free diabetes screening days at their Ives Dairy Road location in North Miami starting on October 18, 2012. Future screenings will be held on the third Thursday of each month.

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Analysts and real estate market experts at BankForeclosuresSale.com have just released a revealing new infographic providing home buyers and investors with valuable insight into the causes and effects of the recent housing crisis.