National News Desk

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An innovative new industry Website from 562 Media, Inc., TheLeadPages.com, is aiming to help media buyers, marketing directors and companies looking to purchase online and offline media on a performance basis. The Lead Pages offers a simple, intuitive industry directory where media buyers and marketing managers can easily search for companies offering pay per call, pay per lead, affiliate marketing and technology services all in one centralized location.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Designer Allie Yoko has combined her Black Orchid Fashion line into a new athletic apparel company known as White Iguana Apparel (wiapparel). Allie has created this apparel with 94 percent viscose from organic microfiber bamboo fabric that was woven in the USA and produced by garment manufacturers in the USA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- William Greene, Chairman of the conservative online political action committee RightMarch.com PAC, announced today that Independent candidate Joseph Kennedy is taking enough votes from Martha Coakley to ensure her loss in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the incumbent candidate for Illinois 2nd Congressional district, has launched his new Website. The site focuses on new Web strategies to increase the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts for the campaign. The new Website encourages supporters to share their ideas with the Congressman, participate in polls and attend fundraising events.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces the formation of a new affiliate, Reverse Mortgage Direct, LLC (RMD), which will provide reverse mortgages to Americans 62 and up. 'We're delighted to add this new service to our corporate offerings,' says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTCFP, one of America's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor, stuntman and filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with LightRow Pictures has launched - before hitting the market in March 2010 - the pre-order Special Limited Edition Collector's DVD of his controversial feature film in the action / thriller / horror genre titled RULES. The film is inspired by a true story, based on a night life style in the biggest cities of the world.

ELY, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preparations are underway for the 16th annual Ely Winter Festival slated for February 4-14, 2010, in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a schedule of events with something for all ages and interests, ranging from the annual Mukluk Ball, Sled Dog Rides, and historic Voyageur Encampment, to a crafts fair, food events, musical concerts and the Ely ArtWalk taking place over the Festival's 10-day period.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Partition Master, a free partition manager and system optimization software suite for Windows-based administration, is available to simplify your hard disk management and relieve all kinds of small disk space headaches.

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.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, today announced the addition of two highly anticipated Libya desert adventure tours to its holiday package line-up for Spring and Fall 2010 - the 12 day introductory Libya Desert Explorer - Ubari Lakes and the 14 day Sahara adventure, Libya Odyssey - Into the Desert.

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.

PUNTA GORDA, Belize (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The management at Machaca Hill Lodge, located in southern Belize, now offers guests another way to preserve the sensitive environment surrounding the rainforest canopy lodge. The 'PURE H2O' station allows eco-conscious travelers to refill their aluminum water bottles, provided upon check-in, whether they're heading out on an adventure or spending time by the pool.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Environmental Resource Center, when workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it's the law. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in Columbia, South Carolina at the SpringHill Suites - Columbia Downtown on January 26 - 28, 2010. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. each day.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Environmental Resource Center, when workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials, training is not just a good idea, it's the law. Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present the mandatory training in Indianapolis at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Indianapolis Airport on February 1 - 4, 2010.

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.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The year 2009 has come to a close and the real estate professionals at Bank Foreclosures Sale are gearing up to continue to provide real estate investors with the most current information on foreclosures in 2010. While the Obama administration has worked to quell foreclosures, it appears that these efforts may not be enough.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for the Future of Education, a new online discussion group initiated by students and educators around the globe, is asking how tradition-bound schools can evolve to meet the changing needs of the new Millennium. The forum addresses questions like: Why do schools still place so much emphasis on the memorization of reams of facts, when the Web makes much of this unnecessary?

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.