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NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Through unique innovations and a forward-thinking approach, JamesAllen.com has firmly established itself as a leader in the online diamond retail industry, providing customers with top-quality diamond rings for substantially less cost. Simply put, James Allen offers the very best classic and contemporary diamond engagement rings. The option to design your own ring provides customers with what they want and this year, James Allen is thrilled to present even more exciting changes.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long term care, often neglected in health care planning, became talk-show fare yesterday on Lifetime Television's Balancing Act show. Denise Gott, the featured expert, pointed out that it's never too early to start thinking about long term care for our loved ones. 'Three in four will eventually need it,' says Gott, Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

POMONA, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brain Drain (ISBN: 978-0984196302) authored by Charles F. Glassman, M.D., FACP, is a powerful new book that teaches people how to break free of their brains' automatic responses through understanding and controlling their mind/body connections. The book offers a groundbreaking revelation that provides readers with the necessary tools to stop personal brain drain while helping them to find the things in life that are right for them.

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month, Highland Ophthalmology Associates, in New Windsor, NY, will be offering free Glaucoma Screenings on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Highland Ophthalmology Associates encourages anyone at risk to please participate in their Glaucoma Awareness Program. 'Glaucoma is like high blood pressure and diabetes - you have to check your eye pressure regularly,' said Mary Davidian, M.D. fellowship trained ophthalmologist at Highland Ophthalmology.

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxx Merchants announced today that it has partnered with PenSoft to provide PenSoft's clients with merchant services. PenSoft is a leading manufacturer of payroll software designed to help small to mid-sized businesses and payroll service providers process payroll and related tax requirements faster, easier and more cost effectively. Through this partnership, PenSoft's clients will be able to accept credit cards and utilize other merchant services through the PenSoft software at a discounted rate.

BOONTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the unsteady state of the global financial markets, the worldwide telecommunications industry is expected to continue expanding over the next five years as growth of wireless services in emerging markets offsets the spending slowdown in the advanced economies, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. According to the new industry market study, overall telecommunications services revenues are expected to grow at a compounded rate of nearly 13.8 percent.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to customer requests, AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its newest Fastmark Series thermal barcode and label printer, the M1. The Fastmark M1 sets a new standard for the convenient and practical barcode printing of small labels and wristbands and is ideal for hospitals and pharmacies. The M1 features an attractively styled small 10.2 x 4.3 inch footprint, allowing it to fit comfortably in small workstations, desks or countertops, or even to be wall mounted.

LYNN, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trusty-Step International, a trusted and established anti-slip floor treatment manufacturer, recently introduced its clear non-slip acrylic coating with crystal clear polycarbonate aggregate to its floor treatment line. The company's new acrylic anti-slip floor treatment is virtually undetectable, with surfaces retaining an exceptionally durable, reflective, fade-resistant and non-yellowing high-gloss finish for up to three years.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hardly a week goes by without some sort of unethical behavior making national headlines. Whether it is a media hoax about a boy in a balloon or a Ponzi scheme of the highest caliber, unethical behavior has - sadly - become expected?? Dr. Robert Hoyk, is a Clinical Psychologist and primary author of 'THE ETHICAL EXECUTIVE: Becoming Aware of the Root Causes of Unethical Behavior: 45 Psychological Traps that Every One of Us Falls Prey To' (Stanford University Press; ISBN: 978-0804759656).

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inman Solar, an Atlanta-based, full service solar photovoltaic (PV) systems integrator, serving commercial and residential clients, has commenced installation of three commercial PV projects that will be completed over the next six months. The projects represent over 750 kW of installed capacity, and are the realization of federal stimulus initiatives at the local level.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California is pleased to announce a new course offering: In Control - Practical Verbal Self-Defense. Participants will learn innovative strategies for verbal conflicts in a few short weeks through training in martial arts principles, character analysis, confrontation styles and role-playing for more effective conflict management. The course is being offered through Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation for 10 weeks, starting January, 2010.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Interactive Health Partner, developed by PCE Health and Fitness, recently expanded exercise logging and fitness tracking capabilities by integrating with Garmin (NASDAQ GS: GRMN) running and fitness devices. Now users can quickly upload workout data from Garmin Forerunner devices into their personal online health and fitness account. It's as easy as plugging in their Garmin fitness device and clicking a button to upload results to their exercise log.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its new Accel 7350 serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Accel 7350 features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Accel 7350 is the successor to the very successful Accel 6300 series printer. The Accel 7350 sets a new standard for best-in-class heavy-duty SDM printers.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Almost for sure, you or a family member will need expensive long term care someday. How will you pay for it? What public or private insurance options are available to you? Now you can get those answers on Amazon.com's Kindle Wireless Reading Device and the Apple iPhone, through 'Dignity for Life: Five Things You Should Know Before Considering Long Term Care Insurance.' The new electronic publication is authored by LTC Financial Partners, LLC.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The new compact LifeSpan TR200 folding treadmill, made by PCE Health and Fitness, was highly praised by treadmill review groups in recent reviews of the best treadmills for 2010. The compact TR200 folding treadmill received awards for Best New Treadmill, Recommended Unique Design, and Best Treadmill under $1000.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lessee Advocate, LLC, announced today that it has launched the first publication dedicated to helping corporate equipment lessees improve their financial performance and leasing operations. The first issue of The Lessee Advocate includes an in-depth video interview with Ingemar Lanevi, Treasurer of NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP), and a detailed article about 'How To Fix Poor End-of-term Performance.' There is no fee for subscribing to the monthly newsletter.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AtPrime Media, Inc., the sponsor of the @Prime! Pension Inspector Suite, the leading online service for providing Qualified Retirement Plan performance results, announces a new economy priced addition, to join the free Standard Edition, and subscription Compare and Rank Edition, The Market Research Platinum Edition. The Pension Inspector Market Research Platinum Edition was developed by Retirement Plan experts.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Denimology, The Purseblog and Hypebeast have been named as the three most influential fashion blogs. This is according to Konector's latest report, the Top 50 Fashion Blogs and Bloggers, which is designed for fashion companies who are using, or thinking of using, blogs and social networks to promote their brands.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Baxter Design Group (BDG) is celebrating 25 years as the premier San Antonio based interior design firm serving private and commercial clients throughout the Southwest and New York City area. BDG growth and vision has been guided by founder and president, Debbie Baxter, who believes that interior spaces should be comfortable and timeless. The soundness of this vision is evidenced by BDG's impressive body of portfolio quality work, which continues to be appreciated and enjoyed by many clients today.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The comedic assault on Tiger Woods continues with the Cledus T. Judd release of a parody of the classic country song 'Tiger by the Tail,' recorded by Buck Owens in 1965. Judd's adaptation, 'Tiger by the Tail (The Tale of Tiger Woods),' recorded just one week ago, is already spinning on major radio stations in Chicago (WUSN-FM), Tampa (WQYK-FM), and Knoxville (WIVK-FM), among others, and today a music video is making its viral rounds on YouTube.