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FlexShift: An Innovative Web-Based Employee Scheduling and Staffing Management Solution

STACY, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlexShift Software, Inc., an innovator in Web-based staffing solutions, today announced the launch of FlexShift, a comprehensive solution to help companies strategically manage a wide array of staffing issues. And, companies do not need to purchase any software or hardware. It's a secured staffing solution that's accessible via the Web. Additionally, there are no accompanying contracts or IT expenses. All that's needed is a computer, a browser and Internet connection.

Public School Education: Helping Provide Long Island Students with a Brighter Future

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is no secret that our country is in the worst economic crisis in recent history. There are many challenges being faced within our local communities. Families are surviving on tighter budgets, companies are streamlining and downsizing and governments are looking at how to balance their budgets and decrease spending. According to the Long Island Presidents' Council, in a few months, school districts will be planning their own budgets and looking for community support.

Telecommunications Private Line Services Revenue to Decline through 2012, Says Insight Research Corporation

BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of steady growth, the $34 billion private line services market is entering a period of declining revenue, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private lines are point-to-point circuits leased by enterprises from telecommunications carriers in order to link enterprise sites to each other and to the Internet. Private lines are also used by cellular carriers to link their towers to land line networks.

The Evolution of Lending: BusinessCashAdvance Creates Economic Stimulus Product

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More and more financial institutions are tightening belts when it comes to lending money. That's why the concept of receivables-based lending has evolved and become a more viable option for small businesses than in the past. BusinessCashAdvance, 'where businesses go to grow,' is a prime example of how the lending climate is changing.

Windows Partition Manager for Windows 32- and 64-bit System Users is Still Being Given Away

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for one free partition manager for your newly installed Windows 7? Planning to create a new partition for Windows 7 installation? Need to reorganize the hard disk for better management and performance of Windows 7 32- and 64-bit systems? Do a Google search for such utilities, and you will disappointingly find that you have to pay for those 64-bit partition managers. EASEUS is still giving away its Partition Master Professional

The World’s First iPhone Compatible Motorcycle Headset

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset: the HS-500. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple iPhone and other 3.5mm (standard stereo headset jack) equipped cell phones, including the Palm Pre and Blackberry Storm.

IDS President Says RESPA Delay Not Reflected in Investor Requirements; Sees Need for Common Sense Adjustments to Mortgage Lending Regulations

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Curt Doman, president of International Document Services Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor for closing docs, initial disclosures and reverse documents, calls for common sense to guide new 2010 regulations in light of persistent difficulties with RESPA interpretation and compliance. The IDS flagship solution, idsDoc, is the doc prep solution of choice for mortgage lenders and attorneys requiring customized closing documents.

The Lure of Libya – An Enchanting Mediterranean Cruise Destination

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya, long shrouded in mystery, has exploded in popularity in recent years amongst adventure enthusiasts and garnered intense attention from Mediterranean cruise lines, according to Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist. 'Cruise calls to Libyan ports is skyrocketing, with a 65 percent recorded increase in passenger shore excursions in 2009 compared to 2008,' says Ryad Sunusi, Founder and CEO of Libya Expeditions.

Embvue Product Launch – Prodigy: The Complete AFDX Network Deployment Tool Suite

MONTREAL, Canada (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Embvue Inc., a leading developer and provider of embedded software and systems engineering services and certifiable network products for both mission and safety-critical systems, has today officially launched its latest product - Prodigy. Prodigy is a scalable and configurable network integration tool suite that allows users to greatly simplify the deployment of AFDX, or other deterministic Ethernet, networks.

Financial Foundation Group Tampa – Hope for Children though Toys

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2009 was a landmark year for the Financial Foundation Group. Even though the economy and the stock market have hit many hard, the Financial Foundation Group has been diligent about providing assistance to those in need. A combined effort of our country's great U.S. Marine Corps, as well as many excited members of the Tampa office, created the opportunity for FFG to give back to the community that supports it by hosting a Holiday brunch and Toys for Tots collection event on December 12, 2009.

Financial Foundation Group helping the Marines gather Toys for Tots

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the year came to an end, Financial Foundation Group - San Antonio continued the giving through the holiday season. Through the months of November and December, FFG - San Antonio collected toys for the Marine's Toys for Tots Program of San Antonio.

Financial Foundation Group and Special Olympics in Need of Strikes

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Financial Foundation Group San Antonio continued to expand through this last quarter, so has their commitment to the community. On Friday, November 13, 2009, FFG closed their office and volunteered their time with the Special Olympics San Antonio chapter. The associates of FFG met at the Bandera Bowl and Funplex in San Antonio, to help the athletes of Special Olympics complete the finals of the bowling tournament as they volunteered as guides, scorekeepers and award presenters.

Financial Foundation Group – Making a Sterile Environment Fun for Kids

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As 2009 came to an end the employees of Financial Foundation Group, also known as FFG, wanted to make the holiday season special for people of all ages. As a company FFG felt that donating their time was one of the best ways to help the community. On December 10, 2009 the employees of Denver's Financial Foundation Group took the afternoon off to go to the Children Hospital and work with adolescent patients of the hospital as well as their parents to make holiday decorations for their rooms.

ePly Online Event Registration Announces Sponsorship of Glotman Simpson Cycling

VANCOUVER, B.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ePly Services Inc. (@ePly), an online event registration software company based in North Vancouver, B.C. is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the Vancouver based cycling team and club Glotman Simpson. ePly has been eager to break into the race registration category and feels that sponsoring Glotman Simpson Cycling is a great opportunity to show their support for the community of cycling.

Lion Technology Discusses Latest Rules and Issues for Hazmat Shipping

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. Undeclared shipments of hazardous materials are predominately aerosols and flammable liquids (e.g., paint and paint-related materials), as well as batteries, fireworks, dry ice, perfume products, and cigarette lighters.

Easeus Partition Software Giveaway – Download Easeus Partition Master Professional for Free

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent free giveaway of EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard to customers worldwide, EASEUS goes a step further to give away free downloads of its Partition Master Professional edition, originally priced at $39.95. The version offered is the latest one, version 4.1.1, and this free giveaway lasts from January 20 to the end of the month.

TTI Finalist for Industry Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), a leading provider and innovator of telecom software products and solutions, is proud to announce that they have been chosen as a finalist for the 2009 AOTMP Industry Excellence Award for Supplier Advocate of the Year. The AOTMP Industry Excellence Awards were developed to recognize enterprises and industry suppliers committed to telecom management best practices.

Libya Spotlight: Libya’s Magnificent Roman and Greek Heritage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Libya Expeditions, Libya's leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, brings Libya's majestic Roman and Greek treasures to life with its exploratory cultural and archaeological Libya tours: the introductory 7-day 'Libya Explorer - Romans & Berbers,' and the extended 12 day cultural adventure, 'Libya Unveiled - Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan.'

New Website Aims to Simplify the Process of Finding Performance Based Marketing and Media Opportunities

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.

Designer Allie Yoko Launches Athletic Apparel Company – White Iguana Apparel

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.