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31st Anniversary Harvesting of the Vine Festival raises money for Law Enforcement Programs and local scholarships

ELGIN, Ariz., Sept. 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since the foundation of the Arizona Wine Industry, the Harvesting of the Vine Fine Wine Festival presented by The Village of Elgin has awarded scholarships and helped to fund local law enforcement programs such as DARE. It has also allowed wineries to showcase the fruits of the Arizona vine and provided festival goers with arts, crafts, foods and music. The festival annually crowns the Arizona Grape Stomping Royalty.

US Business Spending on Carrier Ethernet Services Tops $5.5 Billion in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- US enterprises are expected to spend more than $49 billion over the next five years on Ethernet services provided by carriers, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. Ethernet metro area and wide area services are ubiquitous, available from all major data service providers, including cable/MSOs, who are building a formidable base around Ethernet services in the small to mid-sized business market.

Heart Imaging Technologies Wins $2.5M NIH Grant for Clinical Trials

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HeartIT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, announced today that it has received a $2.5M grant from the NIH in order to develop the 'Cloud Based Corelab of the Future.'

A Network Forensics Murder Mystery by LMG Security Places Attendees in the Investigator’s Shoes at The 2013 HTCIA International Conference

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) challenges attendees to solve a Network Forensics Murder Mystery at the 21st Annual International Conference and Training Expo on Sept. 8-11, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa - Las Vegas in Summerlin, Nev. This popular workshop created by LMG Security is one of this year's featured events, and puts the attendees directly in the shoes of the forensic investigator during a challenging investigation.

Planese Remodeling Sentiment Report for Kansas City – Local Homeowners Have More Equity, Feel Secure

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Planese, Inc. has announced the Kansas City findings from its Fall 2013 remodeling sentiment report. This release will coincide with the Home Show Fall Edition at the Overland Park Convention Center that starts Friday, Sept. 6. This forward-looking report, based on data from Planese's survey of 2,000 homeowners, analyzes and documents trends in the home improvement industry.

Inclusive Children’s Musical Performance by Charlotte School Children at National Inclusion Project’s 10th Anniversary Champions Gala

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Inclusion Project is pleased to team with the Foundation for Respect Ability to musically demonstrate what inclusion is all about at their 10th Anniversary Champions Gala on October 12, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C. The performance will feature an inclusive group of Charlotte school children singing multiple songs about respect for all children, including 'Don't Laugh at Me' along with Sid Krupkin, the Foundation for Respect Ability's Artistic and Education Director.

Segoma Imaging Technologies to Photograph De Beers Diamonds for Online Auctions

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Segoma Imaging Technologies, the leader in 360-degree Diamond Display Technology, recently announced they would be photographing large stones for De Beers' online auction website. This partnership marks another landmark for Segoma - they are already photographing Rio Tinto's Argyle Pink Diamonds for their monthly tenders. The images, which are displayed on The Argyle Pink Website, flawlessly capture the exact color of these fancy diamonds.

DeCio Pasta Meets New FDA Requirements for Gluten-Free Labeling

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 27, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DeCio Pasta, the leader in production of high quality handmade naturally flavored pasta, has launched a new line of gluten free pasta which exceeds new FDA labeling requirements a full year ahead of regulatory enforcement. The FDA ruling sets the safety threshold for labeling products gluten-free at 20 ppm or less.

21st Annual HTCIA International Conference Extends Special Offer to Students and School Faculty

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Getting the training and experience needed to work in the computer forensics or network security fields can be challenging and expensive. In keeping with its proud mission of educating individuals involved with high tech investigations, the High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is uniting with the academic community to offer students and faculty alike, an opportunity to interact with and learn from the top industry experts.

Peel to Connect with Pet Industry Players at 2013 PIJAC Shows

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Canada is a growing nation of pet lovers. According to the Pet Food Association of Canada, there are more than 12.5 million pets nationwide. The 2013 Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada's (PIJAC Canada) tradeshows provide unique gatherings of the Canadian pet market and the leading companies that influence that industry, including Peel Plastic Products.

New Loyalty Practice Offers Proof Positive of Success

CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CAC Group, Inc., a customer marketing solutions firm, announced this week the launching of a new division to focus on loyalty program performance - Truth in Loyalty(TM).

UCSF Postdoc Union to Hold Panel on Childcare

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to an overwhelming need to improve childcare access and affordability at the University of California, United Auto Workers Local 5810, which represents more than 6,000 postdoctoral scholars at UC, is hosting a panel on childcare resources, low-income childcare funding, work/life balance and statewide initiatives for childcare funding.

EaseUS Announces New Free Mac Data Recovery Software, Enables Mac Users to Recover 2GB Files for Free

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS, the leading data recovery software brand, surprises Mac users at the end of this summer with its free Mac data recovery software. The totally free software enables Mac users to recover at most 2GB files for free from Mac computer. EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard Free works with many versions of Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.5 (Leopard) and performs fast and safe data recovery.

DeCio Pasta Poised for Explosive Growth

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DeCio Pasta, the leader in production of high quality handmade naturally flavored pasta, has launched an aggressive strategy to grow its brand on an international basis. DeCio has just completed expansion of its state of the art Tempe, Ariz. manufacturing facility increasing production capabilities over 300 percent to accommodate escalating demand for its innovative products.

BoostCredit101 Helps Clients to Improve Credit Scores

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bullet Consulting, LLC announced this week the launch of BoostCredit101.com, a business that provides its clients with the ability to improve credit scores by up to 150 points.

Josh Ream Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in Atlanta

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President/Property Broker.

ClaimJockey Increases the Likelihood of Collecting Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits by Helping Families Submit Clean Claims

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today FCF Holding announces the results of the market test of ClaimJockey, their new long-term care insurance claims assistance service, the first of its kind in America. 'It's proving more successful than when families tackle the claims process alone,' says Wendy Rinehart, President.

Prominent Attorney Kent Says Worst Miscarriage of Justice Seen in 25 Years

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Johnny Davis, federal inmate, is currently serving a life sentence for what a number of attorneys and Davis's former attorney believe to be an unjust conviction after a federal drug sweep. Davis has been in prison for 11 years and was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After reviewing case documents, William Mallory Kent, P.A., and several other attorneys strongly agree.

Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Leader Prepares to Serve Groundswell of New Clients as Claim Benefit Payments Quadruple

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When today's 50 to 60-somethings turn 70 to 80-something, tens of billions of dollars per year will be paid to holders of long-term care insurance policies and related financial instruments. Will you be among them? Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), offers a five-fold path for participation.

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Performs ‘A Summer Serenade’

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra opens its 27th concert season with 'A Summer Serenade,' August 24, 2013 at 8 p.m. in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Music Director Bruce Sorrell will conduct the concert and prelude the performance with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.