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Technology Feature and Entertainment Summary for Week Ending April 6

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: French Government selects SkylineGlobe for its 3D GeoPortal; Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist offers tips for pet owners and the pet food recall; El Constructor Latino Magazine organizes Latino Construction Workers Day to remember fallen workers; and IBI launches 'Virtue' a perfume to remind one of the fragrance of God.

Selected News Stories for Week Ending April 6th, 2007:
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* Mass Hard-Drive Wiping Software Now Available for Computer Recyclers

DALLAS, Texas - Apr. 5 -- Techway Services, Inc. announces the availability of EBAN (Enterprise Boot & Nuke) mass hard-drive wiping software for computer recyclers. EBAN was developed for Techway Services by Toronto based software engineer Darik Horn, the developer of the highly popular and effective DBAN (Darik's Boot & Nuke) data destruction software.

* Ohio and Illinois Center for Broadcasting Job Fair Draws Rave Reviews from Media and Grads; New Job Placement Website Unveiled

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Apr. 5 -- The Ohio and Illinois Centers for Broadcasting (OICB) hosted its hallmark annual job fair on April 4th at the schools' Cleveland, Ohio campus. Employers from over 140 media outlets attended, making it the largest dedicated broadcast media job fair in the United States.

* wyndstorm Social Network Suite Delivers High-Level Security for File Sharing and PC-Calling

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Apr. 5 -- ID Rank Security has selected YFonGlobal, a leading-edge provider of turnkey social networking solutions, with built-in VoIP Calling, to provide the VoIP network services for their security communications product, myKryptofon. Using YFonGlobal's wyndstorm(TM) communications network, myKryptofon technology allows users to require authentication and confirmation.

* El Constructor Latino Magazine Reaching Out to Families of Fallen Construction Workers

DULUTH, Ga. - Apr. 4 -- A 45 year-old Hispanic laborer was working on the roof of a plant, located in Whitfield County, vacuuming rock from the membrane roofing system so the roof could be worked on. He was pulling the vacuuming hose used to collect the rock when he tripped and fell onto an exposed skylight. The victim fell 26 feet to the floor below. The fatal accident occurred on February 17, 2006.

* SilverFast X-Ray Scanning Software Now Developed for the Medical and Dental Industry

KIEL, Germany - Apr. 4 -- LaserSoft Imaging's SilverFast, the world standard in scanning software, has now applied its vast knowledge of image capture and optimization to the medical and dental trade. SilverFast X-Ray can now capture the highest amount of detail possible from x-ray film.

* Leading Sports Online Social Network Hosts Interactive eChats with Celebrity Athletes

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 4 -- The first interactive eChat with Joe Klecko, former NFL Defensive End for the New York Jets and the Indiana Colts, took place in February, 2007; it was such a success that SportsGist.com has many more planned.

* Cable TV Operators Targeting Small Business Phone Customers Means Phone Companies Lose $4 Billion Over Five Years, Says Insight Research Corp.

BOONTON, N.J. - Apr. 4 -- The top 20 cable operators are ramping up to grab a slice of the lucrative small business phone market, a move that could cost incumbent phone companies more than four billion dollars over the next five years, says a new market research report from Insight Research Corp.

* Unique Air Gun for Shotgunners and Rifle Enthusiasts Alike

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Apr. 4 -- GAMO USA, introduces a truly unique air gun - the Viper Express sets a new standard as the producing the first spring air-powered shotgun. It creates new opportunities for hunting with performance air guns.

* Non-profits Embrace Social Media Platform - Wiffiti Gives Non-profits Ability to 'Text out Loud'

BOSTON, Mass. - Apr. 3 -- LocaModa Inc., a pioneer of interactive out-of-home social media, today announced that Wiffiti, their proprietary text messaging platform, will be a part of the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, DC on April 4-6, 2007. The conference, focusing on Reinventing Politics: Creating Social Change From the Ground Up, will bring together over 1000 representatives from the nonprofit sector.

* Sedona: Success, Spirituality and 'The Secret'- Talk/Book Signings at Borders by 'Mr. Sedona'

SEDONA, Ariz. - Apr. 3 -- What do success, spirituality, the controversial movie The Secret and Sedona have in common? Celebrity outdoor guide Dennis Andres, a.k.a. Mr. Sedona, will offer the answer this month at Borders bookstore appearances in the Valley of the Sun. He'll be signing 'What Is A Vortex?' (ISBN-10: 0972120203) and his newest, 'Sedona: The Essential Guidebook.'

* Alma Lasers Reaches Favorable License Agreement with Palomar Medical Technologies

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 3 -- Alma Lasers announced earlier today that it has resolved an ongoing patent litigation with Palomar Medical Technologies that involves certain U.S. hair removal patents. Palomar has an exclusive license for these patents, owned by the General Hospital Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts.

* World's First Spiritual Perfume Introduced; Virtue(R) Reminds Wearer of God

ORANGE, Calif. - Apr. 3 -- The world's first spiritual perfume - Virtue(R) - was premiered this week by IBI, a niche fragrance company in Orange, CA. Based upon an inspired Biblical formula, the perfume is designed to be a reminder of God, Christ, spiritual self and soul.

* Portland Artist Zack Orr Releases a New Eclectic Album With an Innovative Method of Distributing a Single Every Month for a Year

PORTLAND, Ore. - Apr. 3 -- Zack Orr Music proudly announces the release of 'Francisco the Man.' Francisco the Man is 12 songs, each coinciding with the months in a year. As the album progresses through the four seasons, the instrumentation and overall sound changes as well.

* Pet Food Recall: Next Steps for Pet Owners

DANA POINT, Calif. - Apr. 3 -- Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist announced today a comprehensive holistic plan to help heal pets affected by the pet food recall. 'Pets affected by the pet food recall can greatly benefit from a balanced homemade diet and nutritional supplements that will help detoxify the kidneys and liver,' says Susan Blake Davis, veterinary nutritionist.

* Sealock Earns C-TPAT Membership for Aiding Against Terrorist Threats

MIAMI, Fla. - Apr. 2 -- In an ongoing effort to provide peace of mind to importers, exporters and freight forwarders, Sealock Security Systems of Miami, Florida has earned certification as a C-TPAT partner from the Department of Homeland Security.

* HearPod Hearing Aids Offer Low Cost High Tech Solutions

CORNELIUS, N.C. - Apr. 2 -- According to HearPod Hearing Aids millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and could benefit from hearing aids don't wear them. High cost is often cited as the reason. A National Council on the Aging survey showed that 55 percent of surveyed seniors not using hearing aids find cost to be a barrier.

* Alma Lasers and Palomar Medical Technologies Settle Infringement Lawsuit

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Apr. 2 -- Howard Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Alma Lasers, announced today that Alma Lasers, Ltd. and Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. have settled their civil action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The suit involves certain U.S. hair removal patents owned by Massachusetts General Hospital and licensed exclusively to Palomar.

* Leading Transportation Industry Executive Explores Leadership Lessons - New Book Designed as Business Tool

DALLAS, Texas - Apr. 2 -- Leadership inspiration is easy to find, says author Bill Webb, but difficult to apply. Webb offers practical leadership tips and motivation in his new book 'Igniting the Blue Flame: Answering the Call to Leadership' (ISBN-13 978-0-9791445-0-9). Webb's search for transformational ideas became the roots for The Blue Flame Project.

* Newly Released Book Unlocks the Secrets to Conquer Seven Deadly Sins

METAIRIE, La. - Apr. 2 -- Burlington National, Inc., a book publisher, announces the release of 'Defeat the 7 Deadly Sins' (ISBN: 9781577066507), a non-denominational guide that explores how to conquer the seven deadly sins. According to a recent study, most people are familiar with the seven deadly sins, yet over 99 percent of Christians cannot name all of them.

* Business Owners Want Your Front Door

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Apr. 2 -- With the rising costs of marketing and advertising, the local business sector is turning toward direct-to-door marketing and finding impressive results, says Christopher Seminatore, CEO of DoorHangerWorks. Business owners are employing door hangers and finding they are less expensive and more effective than traditional marketing/advertising venues.

* Ken Ferderer Joins LineSider as CTO and Makes IDG's Computerworld 2007 Premier 100 IT Leaders List

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. - Apr. 2 -- LineSider, Inc., a leading provider of software for next-generation business communications, today announced the appointment of Ken Ferderer as Chief Technology Officer. Ferderer was recently named a Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG's Computerworld Magazine, at the annual conference and awards ceremony held March 4-6 in Palm Desert, Calif.

* French Government Selects SkylineGlobe for its 3D National Geospatial Web Portal

CHANTILLY, Va. - Apr. 2 -- The French 3D 'Geoportail,' scheduled to open to the general public in late summer 2007, will be based on the SkylineGlobe Enterprise solution from Skyline Software Systems, Inc. It will be the first and only 3D globe that includes high-resolution imagery covering entire France.

* Car Enthusiasts Hit the Road in Style with Maveric Brands' New Waxx Rim Protectant

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 2 -- Not enough elbow grease to spare? Too much buffing required? Maveric Brands has developed Rim Waxx Wheel Protectant(TM) for today's image-conscious car enthusiasts; the product protects, shines, cleans, and restores a wheel's surface with minimal effort and maximum effectiveness.

* AMCC Selects TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution with Comprehensive UTM Capabilities for Sequoia Evaluation Kit

FREMONT, Calif. - Apr. 2 -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, has signed an agreement with Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (NASDAQ: AMCC) to offer TeamF1's Secure Gateway Solution software on AMCC's Sequoia evaluation kit, which features the PowerPC(R) 440EPx embedded processor. AMCC is a leading vendor of embedded PowerPC processors and packet processors.

* Oriel and SigmaFlow Announce Integrated Training and Software Offering for Lean Six Sigma

MADISON, Wis. - Apr. 2 -- SigmaFlow, a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Improvement Software, and Oriel, a major business productivity consulting and training organization, today announced an innovative joint offering that integrates Oriel's Lean training content with SigmaFlow's Project Portfolio Management Solution for Lean Six Sigma.


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