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Urban Author's Offbeat Novel 'Family Tiez' headed to eBook Formats

WILMINGTON, Del. /New York Netwire/ -- On December 16, 2008, The News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware's largest local newspaper, ran a cover story with headline: Urban fiction author pleads guilty to drug trafficking: 10 counts could get the Wilmington man life in prison. This story was about Mustafaa As-Salafi, the author of 'Family Tiez' (ISBN: 978-0976224310 paperback; Level V Publishing), an underground, nationwide, bestselling novel that chronicles the story of a large-scale, illegal drug distribution enterprise in the Tri-State area.

Zen-tinel Accident Event Recorders Improve Driver Behavior and Reduce Bus Accidents

INDIANA, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Zen-tinel, a national manufacturer and distributor of mobile surveillance systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Safety, Claims and Litigation Services, LLC, an affiliate of National Interstate Insurance Company, to provide Accident Event Recorder technology to school bus contractors.

Telecom CAPEX Spending to Hit $1.2T over 5 Years, says Insight Research Corporation

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Capital expenditures (capex) by telecommunications service providers globally is expected to increase at a compounded rate of 1.5 percent, from $207 billion in 2012 to $223.3 billion in 2017, says a new market analysis report from The INSIGHT Research Corporation.

Webinar on Valuation Fine and Fee Prevention announced by Global DMS

LANSDALE, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it will be holding a free webinar on how to utilize technology to maintain an efficient valuation management process and full compliance throughout that process. The webinar will be held on Dec, 12, 2012, at 2 p.m. EST.

Global DMS Adds Experienced COO Patricia Rauch to Management Team

LANSDALE, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Patricia Rauch has joined the company in the position of chief operating officer.

Philly's Bierstube Tsingtau Celebrates Year Round 'Lobstoberfest'

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Bierstube asks what better gift on the Feast of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) than to announce year round celebration of another red love, Lobstoberfest? Bierstube's Lobstoberfest kicked off Oktoberfest serving over 200 pounds of fresh Maine Lobster in two days. This feast is now available every Sunday and includes a fresh 1 1/4 lb Lobster and vegetable for the value price of $14.99.

VGS Digital Menu Board System, Simplicity, installed and launched in 160 D'Angelo locations

CARLSTADT, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Visual Graphic Systems Inc. (VGS) announces its Simplicity(TM) Digital Menu Board System rollout with D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, a sandwich chain located in the upper Northeast (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island). Simplicity(TM) was installed and launched in 160 D'Angelo locations, from August 9 - November 27, in combination with static MagaLens(R) menu boards to create a hybrid menu system.

Sikh Community from Jersey City Come Together to Feed More Than 2,000 at New York and N.J. Homeless Shelters

JERSEY CITY, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- According to Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara, the Sikh community of Jersey City will be providing over 2,000 individuals at local area homeless shelters with hot meals, snacks, and fruits on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Lightway Solar America is scheduled to begin delivery of solar panels from Q4 2012 throughout 2013 for Premier Power Renewable Energy

ISELIN, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., has announced the execution of a 16.6 megawatt Supply Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (PINK:PPRW / OTCBB:PPRW) Lightway is scheduled to begin delivery of solar panels from Q4 2012 throughout 2013 for projects developed by Premier Power in both the U.S. and European markets.

Lightway Solar America Inc to supply 22 megawatts of solar panels for 31 of Suntuity's solar projects located throughout New Jersey

ISELIN, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., and Suntuity have entered in an agreement for Lightway to supply 22 megawatts of solar panels for 31 of Suntuity's solar projects located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California.

Northeast Heat Treatment LLC offers Portable Heating at its Best

STRATFORD, Conn. /New York Netwire/ -- In its 4th year of business and hundreds of bed bug inspections performed, Bed Bug Finders LLC and Northeast Heat Treatment LLC of Stratford, Connecticut, announce a new service option for eradication of bed bugs by means of a unique heat treatment process. Combined with over 130 years of trade heating experience, the principals of Bed Bug Finders and its technical advisors have developed this new 'heareat' process that employs the latest industry equipment standards.

Lightway Solar America Enters Into Agreement with Pristine Sun to Supply 11.8 MW of Solar Modules

ISELIN, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., and Pristine Sun, LLC have entered in an agreement whereas Lightway will supply 11.8 megawatts of solar panels for 12 projects located throughout California ranging from 325 KW to 1.95 MW. The Supply Agreement was structured to have Lightway's project development subsidiary, LWSA Project Development LLC, invest a total of $2.55M in exchange for equity ownership.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Global DMS Client United Fidelity Funding to its Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lenders and Servicers List

LANSDALE, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of compliant Web-based valuation management software, announced that its client, United Fidelity Funding Corp (UFF), earned a spot on Mortgage Technology magazine's 2012 Top 25 Tech-Savvy Lenders and Servicers list. Global DMS' Web-based appraisal management and valuation solution was cited as a key reason that UFF made the list.

Lightway Solar America Executes 62.8 MW Solar Project Development Pipeline

ISELIN, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Lightway Solar America, Inc. (LSA), the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd. (LGNE), has announced the execution of 62.8 Megawatts of contracts through their project development subsidiary, Lightway Solar America Project Development, LLC (LWSA PD).

Head Lice Spread Fast, So Prevention is Key

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. /New York Netwire/ -- October is the month the kids begin to scratch, says George Coleman, founder and president of Connecticut's Dermedics Laboratories. That's because the start of a new school year has children literally putting their heads together - and that's how head lice infestations get started.

New Jersey Residents Offered Discounted Legal Fees During Presidential Election and Swearing In Period

NEWARK, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- From the 2012 Election Day to the date of swearing into the Oval Office, Essex, Hudson and Passaic county residents can take advantage of a special discount on a lawyer fee. The Law Office of Edwin W. Concepcion is offering to these residents a Municipal Court first appearance fee of only $350.

US Cable System Operators Chasing a Declining, Competitive Market with Push into Business Services, says Insight Research Corp

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- While the US Cable TV Multiple System Operators (MSOs) in 2012 may generate over $7 billion in annual revenues providing telecommunications services to businesses, they will be chasing a declining business telecom services segment and face fierce competition from entrenched telco providers with very deep pockets ready to staunchly defend their existing base, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation.

Cameras Catch Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses in Pa. – Safety the Top Concern of Bus Operators

INDIANA, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Zen-tinel, a national manufacturer and distributor of mobile surveillance systems, has developed a new stop-arm camera to identify drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

Global DMS Designated a Top 50 Service Provider for the Fourth Consecutive Year

LANSDALE, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of enterprise Web-based appraisal management software, announced that it has been named to Mortgage Technology magazine's coveted Top 50 Service Providers list for the fourth year in a row.

Move For Hunger presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

ASBURY PARK, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Non-profit Move For Hunger presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. While hunger may not be on people's minds during the summer holidays, hunger takes no vacations. The summer months can be some of the most difficult for food banks and struggling families as children who receive subsidized lunches are home from school.

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