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High School Drop-Out Says Market has Peaked

WALL, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, dubbed the 'Wall Street Whiz Kid' on national television for calling the 1987 'Black Monday' market crash, has been making major top and bottom calls for 26 years. Now, Grandich has his bear suit back on, and is calling for a new top.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Metrics that Matter Autumn 2010 Focusing on Evolving the Functional, User and Informal Learning and Program Measurement Experience

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released the Autumn 2010 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter is a talent development reporting and analytic system.

Business and Decision and QlikTech Partner for Stronger Business Intelligence

PARIS, France (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In July 2010, Business & Decision, International Consultant and Systems Integrator (CSI) was awarded QlikTech France's 'Challenge Prize.' QlikTech (NASDAQ:QLIK) is the vendor responsible for QlikView, a range of Business Intelligence (BI) software.

Big Bay Brewing Co. to Launch Its Hand-Crafted Specialty Beers at Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Across the State

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Big Bay Brewing Co. is introducing a signature line of hand-crafted beers to consumers throughout Wisconsin. The craft brewer, based in Shorewood, Wis., recently received its federal and state brewing licenses and will be launching two craft beers through select retailers, bars and restaurants across the state this month.

WorldExpoChildrensFund.com Launched on November 2, 2010, and is Now Available to the Public

CLAREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Johannes Tuul is the owner and operator of the Web site World Expo Childrens Fund, as well as a world renowned traveler, researcher, scientist, and physics professor. To get to know the owner of this child donations focused site a bit better, Tuul is a retired electrical engineering professor who taught in America, Asia, and Europe.

The Georgia Humanities Council and Digital Library of Georgia Win Prestigious Schwartz Prize

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for their partnership on the Civil Rights Digital Library (CRDL). This marks the second time the Georgia Humanities Council has won the Schwartz Prize. Their first prize recognized their success with the online New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Crack that Whip: The IRS Doghouse is the World’s Only Database of IRS Employee Ratings

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Want to rate your experience with an IRS employee? Have an IRS complaint? This is your chance to tell the world. Originally designed as an IRS profile database, IRS Doghouse has evolved into a free and anonymous web site where anyone can rate - negatively or positively - their personal and professional experiences with IRS employees.

Move over French Fries: Dominex Launches ‘Veggie Fries’ – Great Taste without the Sodium Available in the Frozen Aisle

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dominex LC, the leader in specialty eggplant products for over 25 years has launched another delicious frozen delight: 'Veggie Fries: Breaded Italian Style Eggplant Fries,' now available at Publix and coming to other retailers nationwide soon. The Veggie Fries offer a unique and healthy alternative to traditional French fries and onion rings.

Be a Pitbull: IRS Tax Resolution Software Allows Tax Pros to Bite Back

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Specifically designed for CPAs, attorneys and enrolled agents, PitBullTax.com - a Web-based IRS tax resolution software - gives practitioners the tools, confidence and support to take control of difficult cases. Whether clients owe years of back taxes or have fines and penalties that they cannot pay; PitBullTax is the answer.

New Christmas Song Brings More Meaning to the Holidays

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just released this week by Good Gets Better Publishing, is a new Christmas song, titled 'Haley's Christmas,' performed by 13 year old Haley Mann. Haley's Christmas tells the story of a young girl who looks forward to seeing her father on Christmas day who only visits her once a year.

Selling a Business: How Proper Due Diligence Can Help Close the Deal, Ga. Association of Business Brokers Panel

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selling a business is much easier when business owners have accurate and organized records, say two Georgia financial experts. They will discuss how due diligence can help or hinder a business sale during the Nov. 30, 2010 meeting of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers.

Disk Doctors Photo Recovery Software Gets a Version Upgrade Just Before the Holiday Season

NORCROSS, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Disk Doctors released a new version of its most popular photo recovery software just before the beginning of the holiday season when people indulge in taking photos and videos. The software now offers a new interface with more advanced options, recovery support for more photo, audio and video file types.

New Updated Free 32-bit and 64-bit Partition Manager Software – EASEUS Partition Master Home 6.5.2

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS released its free 32-bit and 64-bit partition manager software for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 early this Monday. EASEUS Partition Master Home version 6.5.2 is available for all home users, both 32-bit and 64-bit OS machines are supported.

TAX ALERT: Increased Federal Deductions Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable for Many

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Americans planning to buy long-term care insurance in 2011 may deduct a larger portion of their premiums than ever, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Georgia Humanities Council Announces Freedom Riders Events in Albany, Atlanta, Kennesaw and Savannah

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Humanities Council, in partnership with the PBS series American Experience, joins organizations in Albany, Atlanta and Savannah to screen 'Freedom Riders,' a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson.

Huckstep and Associates Named a Sage Million Dollar Club Achiever for 2010

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Huckstep and Associates, a Sage North America business partner specializing in the sales, installation, and support of Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Abra HRMS, and Sage FAS, has been named a Sage North America Million Dollar Club achiever for eclipsing a million dollars in revenues during the 2010 business year.

BTF Enterprises Achieves AMC Institute Accreditation

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BTF Enterprises, an association management company, announced that it has recently been awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry.

300 Year Old French Winery Brings Prestigious Wine Appellations Into The 21st Century

LYON, France (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gourmets Passions announces the arrival of a new range of southern Rhone wines to hit shelves in the United States for the 2010 holiday season. THE VINS (THE WINES) is a direct response to the growing sentiment from young wine consumers that French wines, although well-respected, are seen as specialty items and can be overly complex.

LRM Industries and Water Safety Products Launch ValuStair

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries International, Inc. headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces the introduction of ValuStair, a 22-foot long unitary, self-supporting stairway made of recyclable thermoplastic. ValuStair will be showcased by Water Safety Products in booth 2736 at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, Nov. 16-19, 2010.

Nuclear Engineer Wins 2011 MISS VIRGINIA USA Competition and MISS VIRGINIA TEEN USA Crowned

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KPJ Productions, Inc. announced today that Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering candidate Brittany Poteet was crowned 2011 Miss Virginia USA this week at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, VA.