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As California Foreclosures Rise, Foreclosure Investment Flourishes

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals, an online leader in the foreclosure listings and foreclosure news industry, revealed that while California foreclosures are up significantly since the beginning of the year, foreclosures in California are taking up to a year to reach the market.

Relationship Website Helps Put Spark Back Into Marriage

YORK SPRINGS, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new website, Relation-ships.org, helps people to reboot their marriage. It provides useful lessons, tips, advice and most importantly - solutions. 'Marriage takes work and marriage counseling can be costly and not always effective,' says Jim Angell, owner.

More Expensive Houses Entering Foreclosures

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings reports foreclosure home statistics and the average price of a foreclosure home in states and cities that had higher home prices entering foreclosures in the first quarter of 2011.

Dawn Westerberg to Present Social Media Workshop at Information Technology Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC, will be presenting at the Information Technology Alliance (ITA) Spring Conference. She will give two presentations 'The Hub - Is Your Online House in Order,' 'How to Monetize Social Media: B2B Case Studies,' and facilitating a hands-on lab with attendees interested in learning more about Twitter.

The Adventure Continues with ‘Lost In Between Dimensions – Saga II,’ a New Action-Packed Science Fiction Novel by Jorge Scerba

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Lost In Between Dimensions - Saga II' (ISBN: 978-1-58909-731-5) by Jorge Scerba, just released by Bookstand Publishing, is an action-packed science fiction novel you don't want to miss.

Sher Fertility Institute Donating Free IVF Treatments – Donations Coincide with Infertility Awareness Week and Mother’s Day

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sher Fertility Institute announced that it is donating free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars on May 1 and 2, dates that fall between the conclusion of Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30th) and Mother's Day on May 8.

Millennium Administrators, Inc. Has Been Selected by the County of Middlesex, New Jersey to Provide Stand-alone RX Benefit Administration

SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millennium Administrators, Inc., a pharmacy benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the County of Middlesex, NJ to provide stand-alone pharmacy benefit services for County employees and their dependents. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the stand-alone pharmacy benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services to enhance cost saving initiatives at the County.

Smartphone Photos Improved with New Invention – Get Your Face In No Matter Where You Are

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether one is mountain climbing in Spain, paragliding in Switzerland or at a family gathering the Quik Pod Mobile, developed by Fromm Works, allows the photographer to be included and properly centered in photos and videos taken on an iPhone or other smartphones.

SET Personal Marketing Reveals How Developing Positive Chemistry Can Help You Succeed in a Job Interview

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In order for an interview to turn into a good offer, SET Personal Marketing, a firm specializing in helping professionals find work or change careers, advises that it should be far more than just a question-and-answer session. One strategy Robert J. Gerberg, Chairman of SET Personal Marketing, suggests is to develop a positive chemistry right at the start.

Reinvented Range Rovers Lift Land Rover in ALG Study

PEABODY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Land Rover has been named the most-improved luxury brand in Automotive Leasing Group's (ALG) Spring 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS). While Land Rover vehicles have traditionally been praised for their off-road prowess, ALG found that the brand had gained traction in luxury circles from an increase in popularity of the 2011 Range Rover Sport, currently at Land Rover Peabody, and strong consumer interest in the upcoming, fuel-efficient Range Rover Evoque.

Todd McLellan Photographs of Disassembled Objects Debut on 20×200.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Todd McLellan photographs the gadgetry and inner workings of obsolete everyday objects, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Among contemporary Canadian photographers, McLellan is known for his Disassembly project, featuring meticulous deconstructions of mechanical objects. Collectors of fine art photography now have the opportunity to acquire McLellan's carefully composed pictures of disassembled machinery at 20x200.

’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign Makes Splash in Vegas, Highlighting Need for Long-Term Care Planning

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign - run by the 3in4 Association - made its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. This month's appearance took place during the 2011 LTCi Producers Summit, run by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI).

Texas Legislators Vie for New Bill to Limit Pet Ownership Rights

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A collective group of animal organizations - Animal Owners Association of Texas, Professional Canine Breeder Association, East Texas Dog Lovers and individuals - have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable.

DETC Recognizes CalUniversity Alum Dr. Stacy Barnes with The Outstanding Graduate for 2011 Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Premier Real Estate at Silver Leaf in Round Rock

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buffington Homes, leading Central Texas home builders and Austin custom builders for over forty years, is excited to announce the release of their Capital Series homes in Silver Leaf.

Whiteflash Makes Your Friends A CUT ABOVE

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an online promotion running from April 15th through July 15th, 2011, Whiteflash is asking their avid followers and loyal customers to become friends and win BIG glittery prizes by 'friending' them through the brand's popular Facebook page.

Julie Sylim-Uang Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.

Pathbuilders Participates in ‘Women in the Economy Executive Task Force,’ Hosted by The Wall Street Journal

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helene Lollis, president of Pathbuilders, was a featured subject-matter expert at The Wall Street Journal's Women In The Economy Task Force April 4-6. The event brought together more than 150 CEOs, industry leaders, policy makers and subject-matter experts for an interactive working session to build strategies for growing the pipeline of female talent.

Producers RSVP ‘The Beat Hotel’ for Big Screen

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Beat Hotel,' the non-fiction book by Barry Miles (ISBN: 978-1903809587, Grove, 2000), about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce and develop the property.

It’s Time to Make a Difference: Golf Tournament Drives Funding for Dallas-Area Education

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Foundation today announced plans for the ninth-annual NCLB Golf Classic, benefiting St. Anthony School and Community Center. Dallas-area golfers are encouraged to join the tournament to help make a difference for this South Dallas charter school, which provides top-notch education for underprivileged students.