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		<title>Youth Job Program Available for San Bernardino County Youth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced on the heels of the Y4 event on Friday, April 27 that unemployed youth may apply for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth program. The program gives eligible youth access to educational and career opportunities and job skills programs through adult and peer mentoring and counseling.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced on the heels of the Y4 event on Friday, April 27 that unemployed youth may apply for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth program. The program gives eligible youth access to educational and career opportunities and job skills programs through adult and peer mentoring and counseling. The goal is for all participants to obtain valuable work experience, GEDs and certifications. </p>
<p>Applicants up to the age of 21 must be a resident of San Bernardino County and a senior in high school or out of school. The program is designed for at-risk, low-income youth. The youth programs may have additional qualifications and may be contacted for further details.</p>
<p>The WIA youth program is funded by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2012. More than 500 positions are currently open; applicants should visit www.SBCountyJobOps.com to find the local youth program in their community.</p>
<p>An annual tradition, Y4 provides WIA youth participants with high-energy presentations, career building workshops and opportunities to meet with local employers. More than 600 San Bernardino County youth gathered at Citizens Bank Arena to celebrate the completion of program year 2011-2012. </p>
<p>&#8220;A year ago, half of my students needed GEDs and only a few had jobs,&#8221; said Kristi Evans, youth employment specialist with the Mental Health Systems Needles Center for Change. &#8220;Now 90% of them have earned their GEDs and have received certifications. They couldn&#8217;t have done it without the support of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board&#8217;s youth job training program.&#8221;</p>
<p>Evans left for Ontario at 5:00 a.m. to drive 22 youth to the celebration. She was determined that after all of their hard work and dedication to the WIA youth program, they take part in the celebration.</p>
<p>&#8220;This year&#8217;s Y4 event was an awesome opportunity to celebrate the year-long commitment made by 665 courageous young men and women, who chose to take charge of their future,&#8221; said Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Chair and Fifth District Supervisor. &#8220;I was honored to speak to them and share a little bit about my life and my challenges. I wanted them to know that if I can make it, they can too!&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;These young people should be proud of their accomplishments, but the journey has only begun,&#8221; added Gonzales. &#8220;Hopefully, the resources and motivational speakers at Y4 will help them as they work towards their own personal and professional success.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Roadtrip Nation Experience RV was also part of the Y4 celebration. This year, the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board partnered with the Roadtrip Nation Experience to provide an intensive curriculum. By giving students the tools to interview and film someone in their career of interest, the Roadtrip Nation Experience empowers students to define their own roads in life; to relate what they study to their real-world experiences; and open doors to different pathways and possibilities. </p>
<p>&#8220;Our success is due to the dedication of staff and the youth service providers who implement the Workforce Investment Act program across the county,&#8221; said Sandy Harmsen, executive director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. &#8220;They work with our youth participants daily and devote themselves to help each individual achieve his or her goals.&#8221;</p>
<p>Y4 was hosted by County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County.</p>
<p><strong>About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:</strong><br />
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County (WIB) is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The WIB strives to strengthen the skills of the County&#8217;s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources, which generate jobs and investment.</p>
<p>The WIB, through the County of San Bernardino&#8217;s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino&#8217;s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County&#8217;s businesses including employee recruitment.</p>
<p>News Source: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County</p>
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		<title>2012 BSI Top 100 VARs Includes Texas-based MicroAccounting Solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 04:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RICHARDSON, Texas, May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business management software specialist MicroAccounting Solutions has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. The annual listing of the top accounting software Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the United States and Canada is published by Bob Scott, executive editor of The Progressive Accountant and Bob Scott's Insights.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	RICHARDSON, Texas, May 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Business management software specialist MicroAccounting Solutions (microaccounting.com) has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. The annual listing of the top accounting software Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the United States and Canada is published by Bob Scott, executive editor of The Progressive Accountant and Bob Scott&#8217;s Insights.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are happy and honored to be included on this prestigious list,&#8221; said MicroAccounting Solutions Partner Lorrie Harris. &#8220;The credit for our strong performance belongs to every member of the MicroAccounting Solutions team. Their enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to results-driven focus for our clients, and creating an amazing workplace for one another, is what accounts for our success.&#8221;</p>
<p>The ranking of the 2012 top 100 midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues of companies selling midmarket accounting software solutions. MicroAccounting Solutions, a Sage Select Business Partner, sells, implements, and supports a variety of Sage software products including Sage 100 Standard ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 90), Sage 100 Advanced ERP (formerly Sage ERP 200), Sage 100 Premium ERP (Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL), and Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage ERP MAS 500). </p>
<p>In addition to Sage ERP solutions, MicroAccounting Solutions offers a wide variety of complementary products including document management; productivity and reporting; warehouse and shipping automation; manufacturing; human resources and payroll; service and project management; EDI; and website and eCommerce solutions.</p>
<p>MicroAccounting Solutions works with companies to define processes within a continual improvement model that is then implemented using a &#8220;no chance for failure approach&#8221; resulting in rapid deployment of ERP solutions so that businesses can enjoy a quicker return on investment.</p>
<p><strong>About MicroAccounting Solutions:</strong><br />
MicroAccounting Solutions (www.microaccounting.com) has been helping businesses to be more successful by increasing productivity and decreasing costs since 1988. Having served over 1,000 Sage ERP clients, MicroAccounting Solutions is one of the largest Sage partners in the nation.</p>
<p>Their core focus is helping businesses with software selection, implementation, project management, and training. In addition, MicroAccounting Solutions provides technical support, business process evaluation and assists in the integration with other business management systems.</p>
<p>News Source: MicroAccounting Solutions</p>
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		<title>WEST Holds Career Mentoring Evening for 80 Girl Scouts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 20:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology hosted a Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts that ranged from grades 4 to 12. WEST taps into its community of women scientist, engineers and technologist as career mentors to hold events for young girls as well as early and mid career women.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology hosted a Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts that ranged from grades 4 to 12. WEST taps into its community of women scientist, engineers and technologist as career mentors to hold events for young girls as well as early and mid career women.</p>
<p>On Friday, May 11, 2012, WEST held a Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts from Eastern Massachusetts made possible by the Mathworks who sponsored the event, and by Microsoft who provided WEST with the venue. </p>
<p>In all, there were 12 WEST career mentors for the Girl Scouts; the future leaders of science, engineering and technology. The career mentors included: dental hygienist, systems architect, molecular biologist, video game inventor, electrical engineer, environmental engineer, chemical engineer, post-doctor in biology, serial entrepreneur and a pharmacist. </p>
<p>Having women role models representing different career paths for the young girls show them that it is possible for women to work in science, engineering and technical fields. The Girls Scouts were inspired by this event and realized that professions are not limited to any gender, or in general, any person. </p>
<p>One Girl Scout said, &#8220;I didn&#8217;t know there were so many different things you could do when you are older and to never give up.&#8221; </p>
<p>Another young girl proclaimed, &#8220;No matter what, there is something out there for everyone.&#8221; </p>
<p>The Career Mentoring Event was also rewarding for the career mentors as well. </p>
<p>One mentor was moved by girls&#8217; aspirations to become professionals in Science and Technology. She said, &#8220;It is exciting to see many young women who want to go into Science and Technology, you have all inspired me.&#8221; </p>
<p>While another mentor was impressed with the young ladies&#8217; enthusiasm with activities inside and outside the classroom, she said, &#8220;I was really impressed with how articulate these ladies were in describing what they were passionate about inside and outside of the classroom. I want to encourage them to do things inside and outside the classroom.&#8221; </p>
<p>Ilene Fischer, WEST&#8217;s Executive Director said &#8220;WEST has a membership of 500-plus women in science, engineering and technology, they are great role models and career mentors for these young girls. This is WEST&#8217;s way of giving back and of developing the future leaders in Science and Technology.&#8221;</p>
<p><img src="http://send2press.com/mediaboom/12-0518-westlogo_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px;" alt="" width="250" border="0" height="250" />The event was successful, an unforgettable, life changing event for the girls, their parents and the mentors. By the end of the evening, the Girl Scouts, parents, and career mentors were moved and inspired by the new possibilities they had in front of them. </p>
<p>More information: http://www.westorg.org or ifischer@westorg,org.</p>
<p><strong>About WEST:</strong><br />
WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology is a 501(c)3 Massachusetts based non-profit. WEST&#8217;s mission is to promote, advance, and develop women in Science, Engineering, and Technology as leaders, advocates, C-level executives and thought leaders that make a profound difference in the communities they serve. </p>
<p>WEST is a community and a forum, for early, mid-career, executive and entrepreneurial women. Through participation our members become inspirational leaders and role models for their teams, organizations and businesses.</p>
<p>News Source: WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology</p>
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		<title>United Wholesale Mortgage Introduces &#8216;ELITE&#8217; Program for Brokers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that it launched a new product, dubbed ELITE, that offers the best conventional rates and pricing in the industry. Recognized industry-wide for first-class customer service, UWM is pleased to provide their signature service combined with the most aggressive rates and pricing in the industry for elite borrowers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that it launched a new product, dubbed ELITE, that offers the best conventional rates and pricing in the industry. Recognized industry-wide for first-class customer service, UWM is pleased to provide their signature service combined with the most aggressive rates and pricing in the industry for elite borrowers. ELITE aims to reward UWM brokers that consistently work with borrowers of the highest quality, who expect the best in service and price. </p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to offer ELITE to our valued broker community in order to exceed the expectations of their elite borrowers,&#8221; said Mat Ishbia, president of UWM. &#8220;These types of borrowers deserve preferred conventional rates and pricing, and since every UWM program is accompanied by our world-class customer service, ELITE offers the best of both worlds. Our brokers&#8217; first-rate borrowers shouldn&#8217;t settle for anything less. Brokers are confident in knowing that UWM can accommodate their every lending need while providing the easiest loan process available.&#8221; </p>
<p>Recently, UWM launched a number of new products, which include: &#8220;The Big and Easy,&#8221; a true jumbo loan on up to $2.5 Million; the HARP 2.0 changes; the implementation of HARP 2.0 with up to 175 percent LTV/Unlimited CLTV with DU(R); USDA loans; and now ELITE. </p>
<p>All of UWM&#8217;s products and pricing are available within its custom broker portal, EASE (Easiest Application System Ever), which offers a number of Web-based tools for originators. EASE is integrated with EQ (Easy Qualifier), UWM&#8217;s proprietary eligibility and pricing engine that instantly returns accurate decisions on up to twelve programs at once with the click of a mouse.</p>
<p><strong>Loans that qualify for UWM&#8217;s ELITE program include:</strong><br />
* A 760+ FICO;<br />
* A 70 LTV or less;<br />
* $250k plus loan amount;<br />
* Acceptance of property inspection waivers;<br />
* Continued honoring of Fannie&#8217;s DU(R) findings. </p>
<p>Interested parties can learn more about UWM&#8217;s ELITE program by contacting the company at 800-981-8898 or by visiting http://www.uwm.com . </p>
<p><strong>About United Wholesale Mortgage:</strong><br />
Headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, United Wholesale Mortgage underwrites and provides closing documentation for residential mortgage loans originated by mortgage brokers, banks, credit unions and correspondents. UWM provides unparalleled service with its deep understanding of the mortgage process using its talented team of account executives, underwriters, closers and funders, who have years of experience with intricate knowledge in wholesale. UWM&#8217;s positive teamwork and dedication to exceptional customer service has resulted in continued success and growth that has spawned expansion. For more information, visit www.uwm.com or call 800-981-8898. </p>
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Joe Bowerbank						<br />
Profundity Communications, Inc.<br />
949.378.9685 					<br />
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com.</p>
<p>News Source: United Wholesale Mortgage</p>
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		<title>Spending by Businesses on Telecommunications Services Will Reach $154 Billion in 2012, says Insight Research Corp.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. telecommunications industry continues to expand as business spending for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market research report from Insight Research. Insight estimates that all U.S. businesses will spend $154 billion for telecommunications services in 2012.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The U.S. telecommunications industry continues to expand as business spending for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market research report from Insight Research. Insight estimates that all U.S. businesses will spend $154 billion for telecommunications services in 2012 and business spending on wired and wireless calling will grow to $184 billion by the close of 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8 percent over the forecast period.</p>
<p>Insight&#8217;s newly released market analysis report, &#8220;Telecom Services in Vertical Markets, 2011-2016&#8243; found that business spending for cellular and other wireless services is creating all of the growth. While U.S. business spending for wireline services is essentially flat over the five year forecast horizon, wireless expenditures are expected to grow at a compounded rate of 9.4 percent over the period of 2011-2016.</p>
<p>Four vertical industries &#8211; wholesale trade; financial, insurance, and real estate services; professional business services; and communications &#8211; account for 68 percent of total business telecom expenditures in 2011. The study analyzes 14 vertical industries categorized by the NAICS, and focuses on corporate spending for wireline and wireless telecommunications services in each of the 14 industries.</p>
<p>&#8220;The U.S. telecommunications industry continues to show modest revenue growth, driven by business Internet and mobility solutions,&#8221; says Fran Caulfield, Research Director for Insight Research (www.insight-corp.com). &#8220;As U.S. business activity recovers, employment and network traffic increase. In parallel, business applications shift to the cloud and end users shift to wireless access, driving higher network and wireless revenues for service providers,&#8221; Caulfield concluded.</p>
<p>An excerpt of this market research report, table of contents, and ordering information are available online http://www.insight-corp.com/reports/vert11.asp . This 120-page report is available immediately for $3,995 (hard copy). Electronic (PDF) reports can be ordered online.</p>
<p>News Source: Insight Research Corporation</p>
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		<title>Equation Technologies Named 2012 BSI Top 100 VAR</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, Ontario, May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies announced today that it has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. This annual ranking of midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	TORONTO, Ontario, May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Equation Technologies (www.equationtech.com) announced today that it has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. This annual ranking of midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues. </p>
<p>&#8220;We are very pleased and honored to be among the excellent firms included on the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs,&#8221; said Equation Technologies President Pat Wade. </p>
<p>A long-time reseller of Sage and Deltek software solutions, Equation Technologies added cloud-based solutions from Intacct and Avectra to its product portfolio in 2011 to provide accounting and member management solutions for customers wanting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscriptions.</p>
<p>Equation Technologies provides small to medium-size businesses and not-for-profit organizations with software systems designed to enhance their mission and objectives.</p>
<p>For Equation Technologies, it has been a year of investment. In order to offer customers a choice in technology and to respond to the growing demand for cloud-based solutions, Equation added Avectra&#8217;s Social CRM solution and Intaact&#8217;s financial management and accounting system to its product offerings. Avectra and Intacct, along with Sage and Deltek solutions, provide a strong and diverse portfolio allowing Equation to meet the particular needs of its clients.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are passionate about helping people and organizations achieve success,&#8221; said Wade. &#8220;By providing a choice in technology, our clients can take advantage of the best solution for their challenges in order to transform, improve and simplify their business operations.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Equation Technologies:</strong><br />
Equation Technologies has been a leader in the implementation of ERP technology, systems integration and advanced custom development since 1985. Partnerships with proven technology leaders including Avectra, Intacct, Sage and Deltek allow Equation to help clients effectively manage finances, projects, people, constituent relationships, and assets. </p>
<p>The company has received a variety of awards including Sage President&#8217;s Circle, Accounting Today magazine&#8217;s &#8220;Technology Pacesetter,&#8221; and the Sage Customer Excellence Award for its high level of client satisfaction. More information at: http://www.equationtech.com .</p>
<p>News Source: Equation Technologies</p>
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		<title>Remspec Brings Mid-IR Fiber Production On-Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[STURBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	STURBRIDGE, Mass., May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR (2 &micro;m to 11 &micro;m) fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community. </p>
<p>The unique technology used in this process allows the production of high numerical aperture fiber in high volume at less than half the cost of competing technologies. The capacity of Remspec&#8217;s facility for 500/600 &micro;m core/clad fiber is over 20 km per year with other sizes available to volume purchasers. This fiber, while not suitable for high power laser applications is, with its high numerical aperture (0.6), well suited for spectroscopy, pyrometry and other low power applications. Unclad fiber is also available and is suitable for distributed chemical sensors. </p>
<p>This development makes Remspec the only fully integrated producer of mid-IR fiber-optic spectroscopy systems. &#8220;Being in full control of the manufacturing process from drawing fiber to manufacturing the final system will enable industry leading quality and consistency in our products,&#8221; according to the company&#8217;s president.</p>
<p>As part of the transfer process Remspec has invested in equipment improvements that have led to better yields and product consistency.</p>
<p><strong>About Remspec:</strong><br />
Remspec, with manufacturing located in Charlton, Massachusetts, was founded in 1993 to pioneer and develop the market for fiber-optic probes and chemical sensors that operate in the mid infrared or fingerprint region of the optical spectrum. Since then, Remspec has been the leader in development and manufacture of cables, spectroscopic probes, and integrated systems using mid-IR optical fiber. Products such as ReactionView&reg; for real-time reaction monitoring, SpotView&reg; for trace surface analysis and cleaning validation, ArtView&trade; for non-destructive analysis of paintings and museum objects, and TissueView&trade; for in-vivo evaluation of skin and other tissue, are all technology leaders in their fields.</p>
<p>Information about the fiber products may be found at http://www.ir-fiber.com .</p>
<p>Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@ir-fiber.com.</p>
<p>Information about spectroscopy products may be found at http://www.remspec.com .</p>
<p>Product and pricing inquiries can be directed to sales@remspec.com.</p>
<p>News Source: Remspec Corporation</p>
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		<title>Whiteflash Captures 2012 BBB Pinnacle Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, Texas, May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., specialists in Ideal Diamonds and Fine Bridal Jewelry, announced today that it has been selected the 2012 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the retail jewelry category in Houston, Texas. This award recognizes Whiteflash as the top retail jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	HOUSTON, Texas, May 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Whiteflash Inc., specialists in Ideal Diamonds and Fine Bridal Jewelry, announced today that it has been selected the 2012 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the retail jewelry category in Houston, Texas. This award recognizes Whiteflash as the top retail jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.</p>
<p>Businesses were judged by a panel of experts on many different measures of excellence including best practices in providing clear and complete information about their products and services, assurance policies, innovation in adding value to the marketplace, and above all customer satisfaction.</p>
<p>Bryan Boyne, Vice President of Whiteflash who spearheaded the effort on the part of the company, had this to say about the honor: &#8220;Being in the diamond engagement ring business the saying that comes to mind is &#8216;always the bridesmaid, never the bride.&#8217; We have taken home the Winner of Distinction award for many years, but this is the first time we have been awarded the big prize- the Pinnacle. It is humbling to have been recognized for top honors amongst so many fine jewelers in our great city.&#8221;</p>
<p>Whiteflash Chief Operation Officer, Eliezer Eber, was enthusiastic in his comments about the award: &#8220;We are especially proud of this honor and feel it is a validation of our commitment to the pursuit of excellence and our dedication to constant improvement. Initiatives like our certification for ISO 9000 and our investment in employee education, which has resulted in numerous team members achieving AJP certification through GIA, have really put us in position to lead our industry.&#8221;</p>
<p>CEO Debra Wexler offered this view about the accomplishment: &#8220;I am thrilled for our entire team that we have been honored by the BBB with the Pinnacle Award. It takes a total team effort to execute on our mission to deliver a brilliant experience to each and every one of our outstanding customers. It is so satisfying to know that our staff can see all their efforts and dedication pay off in recognition of this magnitude.&#8221;</p>
<p>Whiteflash wishes to thank the friendly staff at the Houston BBB for helping making our business community a vibrant one. We also wish to congratulate all 2012 BBB Winners of Distinction. We know that winning that award is a testament to the value that they each add, and that healthy competition is great for the consumer as well as for the further development of the businesses themselves.</p>
<p><strong>About Whiteflash:</strong><br />
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE&reg; Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.</p>
<p>The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger&#8217;s Magazine as the &#8220;Lord of the Online Rings&#8221; enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.</p>
<p>Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.</p>
<p>For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.</p>
<p>News Source: Whiteflash Inc.</p>
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		<title>Multi-Million Dollar Inventory from Former Four Seasons Hotel to be Auctioned May 31 &#8211; June 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, Ontario, May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IAAS Worldwide announces that 32 floors of custom furnishings, lush textiles, elegant fixtures and thousands of luxury hotel assets from the legendary Four Seasons Hotel at Avenue Road and Yorkville are up for auction May 31 - June 2, 2012.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	TORONTO, Ontario, May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; IAAS Worldwide announces that 32 floors of custom furnishings, lush textiles, elegant fixtures and thousands of luxury hotel assets from the legendary Four Seasons Hotel at Avenue Road and Yorkville are up for auction May 31 &#8211; June 2.</p>
<p>The public and collectors are invited to take part in this unparalleled opportunity to bid on statement pieces such as grand pianos, crystal chandeliers, designer lamps and marble flooring. Inventory covers everything from the almost 400 luxury guest suites, Brit-inspired reception rooms and signature lounge, bar and dining areas that were once stomping grounds for the international elite.</p>
<p>Notable items include Truffle&#8217;s signature old-world iron gates, the Avenue Bar&#8217;s famous 20-foot onyx bar as well as The Regency Ballroom&#8217;s double height doors, wood paneling, ornate mirrors and century-old chandeliers. Even the familiar tapestry from the 32nd floor, a backdrop for many milestone photographs, will be available for competitive bidding.</p>
<p>The building will transform into The New Residences of Yorkville Plaza, luxury condominiums for this world-class location. But before the revitalization begins, millions of dollars worth of hotel furnishings, decor items and five-star hotel amenity assets must be sold.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Four Seasons was a glamorous destination for many international travelers, celebrities, and Toronto socialites,&#8221; says Alan D. Loeser of IAAS Worldwide. &#8220;The public is invited to place their bids May 31-June 2 and take home a piece of this well-appointed history.&#8221;</p>
<p><img src="http://send2press.com/mediaboom/12-0516-hotel2_72dpi.jpg" align="left" style="margin-right:20px;" alt="" border="0" height="250" width="250" />Nostalgic bidders can own a piece of the haute hotel from white plush duvets, elegant linens and antique-style writing desks, to entire walk-in closets and spa bathrooms including marble vanity fixtures and walk-in showers.</p>
<p>Auction goers will also have the opportunity to make offers on cordon bleu kitchenware, from pots and pans to measuring spoons from the hotel&#8217;s former banqueting kitchen. For those who want to host a formal dinner party with Four Seasons&#8217; opulence, banquet tables, elegant buffet trays, chafing dishes, dinnerware and champagne buckets are available by the dozens.</p>
<p>With over 15,000 items for sale and with a new cost value of over 10 million dollars, the public is invited for a preview May 29 and 30. Preview hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auction runs May 31 to June 2 starting at 9 a.m. For auction inquiries visit www.iaasworldwide.com or call Alan D, Loeser, IAAS Worldwide at 717-235-8299.</p>
<p>News Source: IAAS Worldwide</p>
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		<title>360 Mortgage Group Succeeds with HARP 2.0, Now Helping Significant Number of Qualified Underwater Borrowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company's 2007 founding.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company&#8217;s 2007 founding.</p>
<p>Borrowers whose application date was listed after December 1, 2011 are eligible to take part in 360 Mortgage Group&#8217;s participation with HARP 2.0. Additionally, all EA-I, II, III, and occupancy loans are HARP-eligible with unlimited LTV and CLTVs with AU Approval. 360 is also accepting existing MI transfers and no appraisals will be required on loans receiving a Property Fieldwork Waiver. There is no limit to the number of financed properties owned by a borrower that can be considered HARP-eligible and no minimum FICO is required.</p>
<p>Since first accepting HARP 2.0 applications, 360 Mortgage Group&#8217;s active loan pipeline has increased by almost 700 percent and 360 expects customer participation with HARP only to increase in the coming months. As a result of its increased loan activity, 360 is adding staff.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re focused on making quality hires as rapidly as possible, adding expert staff to meet the daily increasing demand both for HARP and all other loan types,&#8221; said Mark Greco, President of 360 Mortgage Group.</p>
<p>&#8220;360 has truly embraced the spirit of HARP 2.0,&#8221; Greco said. &#8220;If homeowners have made their payments without fail throughout the past four years during an economic crisis, then they are going to continue to make those payments now. These homeowners see their home as just that &#8211; a home &#8211; and not just an investment. These are the people that Fannie and Freddie are seeking to help right now, and so is 360.&#8221;</p>
<p>If you are interested in contacting 360 Mortgage Group about HARP 2.0 then visit 360&#8242;s website at https://www.360mtg.com or contact the following individuals:</p>
<p>Regional Contacts:</p>
<p>West:<br />
Greg Fullmer, Regional Production Manager of the Western Region, at (303) 809-8210 or gfullmer@360mtg.com.</p>
<p>Southeast and Mid-Atlantic: <br />
Brad Smith, Regional Production Manager of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Region, at (813) 397-3979 or bsmith@360mtg.com.</p>
<p>National Accounts:<br />
Scott Stavinoha, Inside Sales Manager (866) 418-2997 or sstavinoha@360mtg.com.</p>
<p><strong>About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:</strong><br />
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group LLC is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.</p>
<p>News Source: 360 Mortgage Group, LLC</p>
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