Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., to Auction Strands of Hair from Elvis Presley, John Lennon and George Washington at Upcoming Phoenix Auction

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., will auction genuine strands of hair from Elvis Presley, John Lennon and George Washington at the next Phoenix auction on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

Authentic items to be auctioned include a one-eighth inch strand of hair from Elvis Presley, a one-half inch strand of hair from John Lennon, and a one-eighth inch strand of hair from the head of General George Washington.

Each strand of hair will be auctioned with a certificate of authenticity from Louis Mushro, a member in good standing of "The Manuscript Society." The items also include a letter from a Senior Specialist, Manuscripts and Americana from Christie's Auction House in New York stating "....I would accept without question any statement of fact made by Mr. Mushro in regard to the origin of an historical artifact. His certifications may be relied upon...."

The Elvis Presley and George Washington auction lots also include additional statements and affidavits regarding the origin and history of the hair strands.

?Auctions can be fascinating events because you never know what you may find,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems. ?This upcoming auction is a perfect example. Bidding on a strand of hair from a famous celebrity or historical figure is a rare opportunity.?

This auction will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Auction Systems located at 951 W. Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. one hour prior to auction.

Items will also be available for preview and online bidding beginning Saturday, October 12, 2011. Interested parties can visit Auction Systems? Phoenix auction schedule, to preview and sign up for online bidding.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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TC Global, Inc. (Tully's) Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results

Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

TC Global, Inc., dba Tully?s Coffee (Tully?s), a leading specialty coffee retailer, today announced its financial results for the 13- and 26-week periods ending October 2, 2011 (?Second Quarter Fiscal 2012? and ?Six Months Fiscal 2012,? respectively).

Continuing to be driven by same-store-sales increases and aggressive cost saving initiatives, Tully?s made substantial operating improvements over the prior year comparable periods during Second Quarter Fiscal 2012. For the fourth sequential quarter, Tully?s has reported a positive cash contribution from operating activities. For the Second Quarter Fiscal 2012, this positive cash contribution from operating activities was $ 49,000, and on a year-to-date basis, a total positive cash contribution from operating activities of $ 238,000. The Company has also reduced its net loss by $ 1.4 million, or 53%, to $ 748,000 in Second Quarter Fiscal 2012, compared to a net loss of nearly $ 1.6 million in the 13-week period ending September 26, 2010 (?Second Quarter Fiscal 2011?). On a year-to-date basis, the Company has reduced its net loss by $ 2.2 million, or 68%, to just over $ 1.0 million.

?Our focus continues on sales growth, expense management and operational effectiveness. Our same store sales are solid at a 5.3% increase over the same period of the prior year,? stated Scott Pearson, President and CEO of TC Global, Inc. ?We have also made some strategic real estate decisions that will have a positive impact on our results longer term.?

Tully?s finished Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 with an increase in comparable store sales of $ 433,000, or 5.3%, offset by a decrease in sales due to store closures and less retail sales to franchisees due to its outsourced warehouse and distribution arrangement, netting to an overall increase in net sales of $ 284,000 over the prior year quarterly period. This was achieved by strengthened retail operations, successful promotions, new product launches and enhanced staff training. The Company continues to evaluate its real estate portfolio and assess the need for change in light of its drive toward individually profitable retail operations.

The Company reports a slight increase in its cost of goods sold and related occupancy costs of $ 19,000, or 0.4%, to $ 4.4 million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2012, which constitutes a rate of 46.8% of against net sales, compared to 48% in the prior year quarterly period. This increase represents a general rise in the price of coffee beans, dairy, and other commodities that go into the products offered for sale.

?We continue to remain committed to the execution of our revenue and profitability goals that we set forth at the beginning of this fiscal year. We are very proud of the fact that we have been able to achieve significant improvements in our quarterly and year-to-date key operating metrics,? comments Pearson.

On September 27, 2011, the Company convened its annual meeting of shareholders. Due to a lack of quorum, the Company adjourned the meeting to November 15, 2011 in order to provide additional time for management to solicit proxies from the Company?s shareholders. On November 15, the meeting was reconvened but again adjourned, due to a lack of quorum, to 8:00 a.m. PST on December 15, 2011, at the Company?s corporate headquarters located at 3100 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA. No business update or presentation will be offered at this meeting, which will be reconvened only to confirm the election of the Company?s board of directors.

Additional information about Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 results is contained in TC Global, Inc.?s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2011.

ABOUT TC GLOBAL, INC.:

TC Global, Inc., dba Tully?s Coffee, is a leading specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler. Through company owned, licensed and franchised specialty retail stores in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, throughout Asia with Tully?s Coffee International, and with its global alliance partner Tully?s Coffee Japan, Tully?s premium coffees are available at more than 550 branded retail locations globally, including 186 locations in the United States. TC Global also has the rights to distribute Tully?s coffee through all wholesale channels internationally, outside of North America, the Caribbean and Japan. TC Global?s corporate headquarters is located at 3100 Airport Way S, in Seattle, WA. For more information: (800) MY-TULLY or TullysCoffeeShops.com.

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TaxMasters, Inc. Adapts Business Model Based on New FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 26, 2010

TaxMasters, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TAXS), the IRS tax representation company and a leading provider of tax compliance and repayment services, today announced a business model change that accommodates the amended Telemarketing Sales Rule from the Federal Trade Commission. The change went into place on Monday, October 25 and applies to all clients contracted on or after that date.

TaxMasters altered its business model based on the new Telemarketing Sales Rule from the FTC, even though the Company believes its services are governed by United States Treasury Regulations and the Federal Uniform Commercial Code. Effective as of October 25, 2010, TaxMasters offers tax debt settlement services only after a taxpayer is in full compliance with federal income tax filings and other federal tax related requirements. The Company will continue to offer a full complement of tax services required to bring a client into compliance, and may then offer existing clients tax liability repayment services for which they qualify using terms that comply with the FTC?s Telemarketing Sales Rule.

The updated Telemarketing Sales Rule goes into full effect this Wednesday, October 27. It demands certain disclosures be made to consumers and requires companies that sell unsecured debt relief services over the telephone to reduce a customer?s credit card or other unsecured debt before charging fees.

TaxMasters does not sell unsecured debt settlement services like credit card settlements. Rather, the Company offers federal income tax compliance services and federal income tax alternative resolution services in instances where a client has outstanding federal tax debt.

Federal income tax debts are secured by a lien against all of a taxpayer?s assets by federal tax law and regulations upon the assessment of a tax liability, as described in United States Treasury Regulations Internal Revenue Code 6322 and Internal Revenue Code 6321. Further, all secured debt transactions are governed by the Uniform Commercial Code-Secured Transactions, also known as UCC Art. 9. Because Treasury Regulations define federal tax liabilities as secured debts, the new FTC rule does not apply to tax representation services. However, TaxMasters has adopted the new FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule in an effort to enhance consumer protections by offering clients a more clear understanding of the Company?s services as they relate to regaining IRS compliance and then negotiating a repayment solution.

?It appears a discrepancy exists between the new FTC rule and the Internal Revenue Code,? said Patrick Cox, TaxMasters? Founder and President. ?We support the FTC?s efforts to protect consumers from unethical practices used by some debt negotiation companies. After looking into the way this rule came about, it?s evident tax debt was included as an after-thought and was not a main focus throughout the rule changing process. Companies from the tax representation industry weren?t even part of the discussion. By contrast, credit card debt companies were broadly represented and participated directly in the FTC question and answer process.?

Further complicating the issue for companies like TaxMasters is the fact that many of the tax services they offer, such as preparing delinquent tax returns and defending clients in audit, have nothing to do with negotiating a settlement or repayment plan with the IRS. ?Our advertising invites taxpayers with many years of un-filed tax returns and similar tax problems to contact us,? said Cox. ?The vast majority of our business comes from tax services where we are preparing returns and putting taxpayers back into compliance with the IRS. Many people don?t realize we are actually helping the US Treasury identify revenue the IRS has failed to effectively identify and collect. Tax practitioners are traditionally regulated by the IRS under Circular 230.?

The new TaxMasters business model separates services into two distinct categories: compliance services and secured tax debt negotiation services. Only after completing all tax services required to bring a client into full compliance with the IRS will TaxMasters consider engaging the client for secured tax debt settlement services. One of the advantages of this model for TaxMasters? clients is that the Company will not charge for tax debt settlement services unless the Company is successful at negotiating a repayment method agreeable to the IRS and the taxpayer.

?We are taking the FTC?s lead and adapting our business model to comply with the new rule, even though it was clearly not written with secured tax debt repayment in mind,? said Cox. ?We adopted this model to make sure we are in compliance with the new FTC rule while the IRS and FTC sort out the finer details of just how the rule applies to secured tax debt. The fact that the FTC has insisted tax debt falls within the purview of this rule raises uncertainty as to exactly who has the final say when it comes to regulating tax practitioners and secured tax debts. Those are things that will have to be sorted out at the governmental level. In the meantime, we must ensure taxpayers are not denied their right to representation before the IRS, as granted by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Our new business model offers enhanced consumer protections for taxpayers who come to us with compliance issues and severe tax debt. We?d like to see more tax representation companies follow suit, especially those that emphasize settling tax debt instead of emphasizing the fix to the problem, which lies in filing old returns and getting a client back into compliance with the IRS.?

About TaxMasters, Inc.

TaxMasters, Inc. (OTCBB: TAXS) is the first publicly traded tax representation firm in the United States. Started by Patrick R. Cox in 2001, TaxMasters offers a full suite of compliance and repayment services to taxpayers across the country facing seemingly insurmountable tax problems and substantial federal tax debt. Tax services from TaxMasters include IRS consultations, tax return preparation, settlement analysis, and assistance with IRS automated collections, Revenue Officer involvement and collection due process.

Employing over 300 people, TaxMasters leverages the expertise of ex-IRS agents, enrolled agents, attorneys, CPAs, and seasoned consultants ready to counsel and assist the US taxpayer with their specific tax problems today.

For more information about TaxMasters, Inc. and its commitment to help taxpayers in the United States solve tax problems, please visit http://www.txmstr.com.

Follow TaxMasters on Twitter at http://twitter.com/gotaxmasters.

Visit TaxMasters? blog at http://www.txmstr.com/blog/

Forward-Looking Statements

Any forward-looking statements, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in this release (often identified by such words as "believes," "expects," "beginning," "intended," "planned") regarding future expectations, objectives, and plans for TaxMasters, Inc. are based on opinions and estimates of management at the time the statement was made. Various known and unknown factors may cause actual results to be materially different from the expected outcomes. TaxMasters, Inc. does not, as a matter of policy, update or revise forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially.

Media: Trey Ditto?212.896.1248

Investors: Rob Fink?212.896.1206

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A Phoenix Police Auction will be Hosted by Auction Systems Auctioneers and Appraisers Inc., Featuring Confiscated and Forfeited Property

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

A Phoenix police auction, will be hosted by Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., featuring vehicles, jewelry, tools, city surplus, school district supplies and equipment, electronics, appliances, computers, commercial equipment, restaurant equipment, sporting goods, household items, furniture, and much more on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

Items of interest for this Phoenix police auction include: Jane Wooster Scott Print Titled ?Seeking Holiday Treasures,? Super Pad III Android tablet, Coach purse, Nintendo DS, Mac Book Pro, Vizio HD TV, Area 51 arcade game, Maytag washer and dryer, Jenn-Air outdoor gas grill and Schwinn unicycle.

?The great thing about police auctions is the ongoing selection of unique, quality items,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems? Phoenix police auction. ?When you attend these auctions, you have a tremendous opportunity to pick up some great deals ? and have fun at the same time.?

This Phoenix police auction will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Auction Systems located at 951 W. Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. one hour prior to auction.

Items will also be available for preview and online bidding beginning Saturday, October 12, 2011. Interested parties can visit Auction Systems? Phoenix auction schedule, to preview and sign up for online bidding.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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Isotech Pest Management Named to Inc. Magazine Top 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in U.S.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 14, 2011

ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc., a provider of residential and commercial pest control services, has been named to INC. MAGAZINE?s 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. The company?s rapid growth has earned it a spot on the list for the second consecutive year. Under the leadership of Mike Masterson, CEO, and Kevin Alden, President, the company has built a significant foothold along the West coast even in the face of stiff competition from the nation?s largest pest control companies. Since its founding in 2004, Isotech has become a regional leader in the detection and elimination of all pest types, from bed bugs to stink bugs, and from roaches to rats.

Mike Masterson, ISOTECH CEO, talked about the recognition from INC. MAGAZINE, ?We are indeed proud of this honor, but as a company we really know that our customers put us on this list.? Masterson continued, ?Our customers, their trust, and willingness to work with is the lifeblood of Isotech, and without it, we would not exist, let alone receive an honor like this.?

ISOTECH President Kevin Alden talked about the company earning a spot on the INC. MAGAZINE list, ?This is a real honor for Isotech and a testament to a kind of people we have working throughout the company.? Alden continued, ?Our staff, from in-office customer service to our field technicians, really do treat this company as if it were their own and view each customer as the most important asset our company has. Without this type of approach our growth would be impossible to maintain.?????

With the ability to combine man, animal, science, and technology, ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc. offers innovative, cost effective pest control and extermination services to meet residential, commercial, and institutional needs. ISOTECH Pest Management Inc. Programs exceed all relevant state required health and safety regulations. ISOTECH?S AIB certified technicians and quality assurance professionals team on every job, applying a vigilant, consistent and systematic approach to quickly and safely eliminate pest problems. Additionally, ISOTECH applies patented technology from its company R&D laboratory to creatively solve pest problems where conventional equipment will not suffice.

Through Isotech?s canine inspection program, infestation can be pinpointed, allowing treatment to be focused solely on affected rooms. Through their heat only treatment program, Isotech can guaranty a quick return of occupancy for both commercial and residential properties. In addition, Isotech offers a Service Guarantee and Total Satisfaction Guarantee to its customers.

ISOTECH?s Commercial Pest Management Division, ISOTECH?s online pest supply business, http://store.isotechpest.com, K9 Bed Bug Division, Heat Remediation Division, Termite Division, Bird Control Division, California Green/LEED Division, all part of ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc., providing innovative and cutting-edge pest management and service solutions.

ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc. has been featured in INC. MAGAZINE and is listed in the top 5000 fastest growing privately owned companies in America. ISOTECH is featured on Discovery Channels ?Verminators?, seen in 108 countries world-wide. CEO Mike Masterson has been featured on Dr. Oz Show, Rachel Ray Show, Judge Alex, World Health News, Eyewitness News, Modern Marvels, Los Angeles Times, Orange Coast Register, KTLA Channel 5 News, NBC Channel 2 News, ABC Channel 7 News and many other media channels world-wide.

More information about ISOTECH Pest Management, Inc. and the company?s SEEK HEAT & CERTIFY? program, can be found on its corporate website at isotechpest.com or by calling 1.888.392.8443.

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Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., to Conduct Online Auction for Restaurant Furniture and Equipment of Long-Time Valley Favorite, The Left Seat Restaurant

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 07, 2011

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., will auction restaurant furniture, equipment and more from ?The Left Seat Restaurant & Lounge,? a Valley favorite located adjacent to Sky Harbor International Airport. The auction will be conducted online only and ends on Thursday December 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Closing because of airport expansion, The Left Seat Restaurant & Lounge offered unique aviation-themed dining. Patrons had a perfect opportunity to dine on home cooked meals while watching planes arrive and depart from Sky Harbor Airport.

Items of interest include bars, beer tap, deep fryer, folding chairs, food rack, food warmer, freezers glass case, glassware, hostess desk, light fixtures, make tables, meat slicer, metal racks, oven, oven range, racks, range hood, refrigerator, restaurant equipment, salad bar, seating, sign, steam table, tables, wash station, wine fridge and more.

?It?s sad to see such an interesting restaurant and local favorite closing down,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems. ?But, online auction attendees will have a wonderful opportunity to snap up some great deals on all types of restaurant equipment.?

This online auction is available for bidding now and ends Thursday, December 8, 2011 and end at 6:00 p.m. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed by interested bidders on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. After the auction, winning bidders will be able to pick up their items at The Left Seat Restaurant, 2633 E. Air Lane, Gate 108 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Interested parties can visit Auction Systems? Phoenix auction schedule, to preview and register for online bidding.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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Marin Termite Control Co., Inc., a Termite Inspection Company Announces They Have Added Altriset for Subterranean Termite Control

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Termite inspection company, Marin Termite Control Co., Inc. is pleased to announce they are offering a greener way for customers to have highly effective subterranean termite treatments and pretreatments. Using a termiticide no longer means choosing to protect your home or the environment. Altriset has both unparalleled termite protection and an excellent environmental profile. DuPont Altriset Termiticide is a non-repellent termiticide that provides outstanding termite control and has minimal impact on the environment. According to studies, Altriset halts termite feeding within hours while providing termite elimination for critical long-term structural protection. Altriset also offers an excellent toxicological and environmental profile. Altriset is the first and only liquid termiticide to be classified as reduced-risk under the U.S. EPA reduced-risk program.

Altriset uses a natural substance found in the bark of trees and shrubs of the genus Ryania. Calteryx is the active ingredient in Altriset and it is rapid, effective and long lasting but with a toxicity level so low it has no known effect on humans, pets or plants. That?s not only great news for concerned homeowners and tenants, but also for Marin Termite Control Co., Inc. who perform treatments on a daily basis.

Marin Termite Control Co., Inc. has been successfully using the product over the past year with no call-backs.

?Altriset is the smart choice for conscientious homeowners for an effective, greener treatment and comes with a five-year warranty. We recommend periodic inspections to detect infestations early before damage occurs,? said Phil Beaubois of Marin Termite Control Co., Inc.

Call Marin Termite Control Co., Inc. today at 415-456-9620 or visit http://www.marintermite.com for more information about its products and services.

About Marin Termite Control Co., Inc.

Marin Termite Control Co., Inc. is a local family owned and operated business proudly serving Marin and Sonoma since 1971. They provide termite inspections and treatments to keep not only your house safe, but also continually strive keep the family safe and protected from any pesticides that may cause harm. They can help with wood boring beetle treatment, carpenter ant control and carpenter bee control.

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Fountain Hill Luxury Estate Sale to be Hosted by Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

A Fountain Hill luxury estate sale will be hosted by Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. featuring numerous quality items on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

The items of interest include:

????Waterford Cranmore nine arm chandelier
????Bohemian crystal chandelier
????Waterford Tranmore crystal
????Pottery and porcelain including Rookwood, Rosenthal Aida, Noritake Madera and Toby
????Furniture including Stickley seven piece Heritage Grand Tour II, Bernhardt Athena, Robb & Stuckey and Thomasville
????Artwork including Rembrandt prints
????Automobiles
????Boats
????Guns

?One of the best places to discover that perfect deal is the estate sale,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems. ?Shopping estate sales can be a great way to score deals on all types of things ? from high-end furnishings to cars to everyday household items.?

This estate sale will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at 15104 E. Westridge Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ. All of the items listed in the estate sale may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 18, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. one hour prior to the start of the sale.

Items will also be available for preview and online bidding beginning Sunday, December 11, 2011. Interested parties can visit Auction Systems? website to preview and sign up for online bidding.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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Phoenix Police Auction, Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., to Offer Luxury Jewelry Items at Police Marathon Auction

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

A Phoenix Police auction will be hosted by Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., featuring several high-value pieces of jewelry on Saturday, December 17, 2011.

The luxury jewelry items included in this auction, along with their replacement value, are:

????Gent?s Rolex Platinum 950 and Diamond Watch, $ 85,000.00
????Gent?s Rolex 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, $ 12,000.00
????Lady?s Rolex 18K White Gold Silver Jubilee Datejust Watch, $ 27,000.00
????Gent?s Cartier Roadster Wrist Watch, $ 10,000.00
????Lady?s Cartier 18K White Diamond Cross Pendant with Neck Chain, $ 8,000.00
????Lady?s Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, $ 4,500.00
????Lady?s Gucci Stainless Steel Watch Accented by Diamonds, $ 2,700.00
????Gent?s Mont Blanc Wrist Watch, $ 1,600.00
????Gent?s Breitling Colt Chronograph Watch, $ 2,200.00

?An auction is one of the few places nowadays where you can purchase beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry at reduced prices,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction Systems? Phoenix police auction. ?Whether you?re a first time buyer or discriminating collector, you?re likely to find items of interest at this upcoming auction.?

This police auction will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Auction Systems located at 951 W. Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. one hour prior to auction.

Items will also be available for preview and online bidding beginning Saturday, December 10, 2011. Interested parties can visit Auction Systems? Phoenix auction schedule, to preview and sign up for online bidding.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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IP Cores, Inc. Ships More True Random IP Cores

Palo Alto, California (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

IP Cores, Inc., California, USA (http://www.ipcores.com) has reported steady growth in design wins for its flagship true random number generator IP core, TRNG1.

?Our true random generator IP cores are in high demand among ASIC and FPGA designers looking for a true random number source to use in cryptographic applications,? said Dmitri Varsanofiev, CTO of IP Cores, Inc. ?Our innovative design of the hardware true random number generator (TRNG) requires no special handling during the physical design stages?.

True Random Number Generators

True Random Number Generators (TRNG) are critical security blocks typically utilized to generate random numbers for secret cryptographic keys as well as seeds for pseudo-random number generators. A good-quality random number generator is essential for security, since generating the keys from a poor random source will significantly reduce the entropy of the long keys and might allow a brute-force attack on the seed that generated the key. A typical embedded application usually does not have access to high-quality randomness sources, so a designer of a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) targeting such application might want to instantiate a true-random source on the chip.

Many TRNG designs rely exclusively on physical features. IP cores, Inc. in its TRNG1 design has avoided the potential sources of these problems thus allowing the back-end processing with little or no extra effort spent on TRNG1. For example, a typical FPGA instantiation of the TRNG1 requires no special scripts or tool configuration whatsoever.

Additional information about TRNG1 can be found on the IP Cores, Inc. web site, http://ipcores.com/True_Random_Generator_TRNG_IP_core.htm

About IP Cores, Inc.

IP Cores is a rapidly growing California company in the field of security, error correction, and DSP IP cores. Founded in 2004, the company provides IP cores for communications and storage fields, including AES-based ECB/CBC/OCB/CFB, AES-GCM and AES-XTS cores, flow-through AES/CCM cores with header parsing for IEEE 802.11 (WiFi), 802.16e (WiMAX), 802.15.3 (MBOA), 802.15.4 (Zigbee), public-key accelerators for RSA and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), true random number generators (TRNG), cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generators (CS PRNG), secure SHA and MD5 cryptographic hashes, lossless data compression cores, low-latency fixed and floating-point FFT and IFFT cores, as well as cyclic, Reed-Solomon, LDPC, BCH and Viterbi decoder cores.

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Marin/Sonoma Termite Inspection Company, Marin Termite Control Co. Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Service Excellence

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

As the Marin/Sonoma termite inspection company, Marin Termite Control Co. Inc. celebrates 40 years of providing excellent service to Marin and Sonoma counties, it suggests having one of its experienced, licensed professionals identify pest problems during the winter months.

Wood destroying insects cause more structural damage than natural disasters, such as fires, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes combined. Winter is a great time to have homes and/or businesses inspected because, during this time, moisture can accumulate in crawl spaces and basements leading to infestation and damage. Excessive moisture conditions cause fungi, mold and mildew problems, which are hazards to structures and occupants. Many people suffer from allergies from moisture deficiencies and early detection can prevent further damage and spread of infestations and infections, and help maintain a healthy home.

Having a sub-area inspected during the rainy season better reveals whether drainage and ventilation around the structure is adequate. Inspection in sub-areas can also reveal plumbing leaks and disconnected heating ducts that, when discovered and corrected, have saved customers from higher utility costs.

In addition to repairs and treatments with minimal impact products, such as Altriset, Termidor, TimBor and BoraCare, as a licensed B-1 General Contractor, Marin Termite Control Co. Inc. provides quality repair work and installation of vapor barriers to improve moisture conditions in sub-areas.

For more information on any of Marin Termite Control Co. Inc.?s services, call 415-456-9620 or view the company on the web at http://www.marintermite.com.

About Marin Termite Control Co. Inc.

Marin Termite Control Co. Inc. handles structural pest control needs, such as termite inspections, carpenter ant control, wood boring beetle treatments and carpenter bee control, throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. This family owned and operated business was established in 1971 and continues to be operated by the founding family.

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Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers Inc., to Host Arizona Department of Administration Auction Featuring 200+ State Vehicles, Office Equipment and Other Property

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., will host an Arizona Department of Administration auction featuring 200+ state vehicles, computers, copiers and more on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

Items of interest include: 2007 GMC 1T Passenger Van, 2004 Ford 1/2T 4x2 CrewCab Pickup, 2004 Dodge 3/4T 4x4 Pickup, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 1993 Gregor 14Ft Utility Boat w/Trailer and Motor, 2002 Dodge Stratus Sedan, refrigerators, air conditioning units, filing cabinets, horse trailers, motorcycles, sedans, SUVs, trucks, commercial kitchen equipment, camper shells, material handling equipment, miscellaneous automotive equipment, miscellaneous tools, computers, laptops, printers, digital cameras, plus much more.

?The Arizona Department of Administration auction offers a great opportunity to purchase a well-maintained motorcycle, sedan, passenger van, SUV or pickup truck,? said Deb Weidenhamer, CEO of Auction. ?In fact, with over 200 vehicles being auctioned, it should not be difficult to find a wonderful deal. The auction also offers a wide-range of computers, office equipment and all kinds of other items.?

This auction will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Arizona Department of Administration facility located at 1537 W. Jackson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. one hour prior to auction.

No online bidding will be available for this auction.

About Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. is the Southwest's most active auction and appraisal company. Auction Systems features live and live simulcast auctions and appraisals of stolen and confiscated Police and personal product including cars, tools, electronics, jewelry, sporting, coins and surplus, as well as auctions of commercial and heavy equipment, real estate, antiques, guns, estate and business liquidation and bankruptcy.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona and an INC. 500 company, Auction Systems is one of the fastest growing privately held companies within the United States. Additionally, Auction Systems is an ICIC INC. 100 company and is ranked as the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business and the fifteenth fastest growing business overall within the inner cities of the United States.

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. can be found on the web at http://auctionANDappraise.com.

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UPPERcase Inc. Announces Findings From Market Research Survey

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

UPPERcase recently announced the completion of a market research study aimed at testing market appeal for CargoInn?, their innovative product offering. The complete results are available upon request to parties interested in partnering, licensing, or otherwise working with UPPERcase in product manufacturing and distribution. Requests for this marketing data should be received following the ?request for information? process described on UPPERcase?s partners web page.

UPPERcase is an innovation driven company that applies custom-designed technological advances to everyday storage needs. UPPERcase?s new invention is aimed at markets in industries including residential, commercial, and government. Following their recent patent application, UPPERcase invites potential partners to explore joining them in supplementing their own product lines. Survey results indicate that efficiencies, independence, gained functionality, reclaimed space, and even improved quality of life for many give efficacy to this new and unique product offering.

For example, respondents across the US overwhelming provided comments referring to UPPERcase?s invention with qualitative comments such as:

?????Keeps my garage space very organized while my belongings are still easily accessible to myself or my children.? (Cambridge, MA)
?????Takes the weight off of lifting heavy things high in the air? (Huntington, WV)
???? ?It is impressive that the same cabinet holding camping gear is also able to hold the weight of a chop saw.? (Dallas, TX)
?????I hate having to reach high for stuff on a garage shelf, and having to go and hunt for a ladder.? (Orem, UT)
?????You can store things up above the ground, leaving more room for the car, but you can still easily access those items.? (Celina, TX)

The recent market research survey assessed several marketing factors for UPPERcase?s latest invention including product appeal, pricing, product names, and open ended responses for any positive or negative feedback. The survey distribution and design was done by third party research specialists at a Dallas Internet Marketing Company to ensure the survey process minimized bias and provided statistically sound results.

Several key findings stood out from the data regarding the invention?s marketability and viability for production. The survey findings are based on responses from over 500 individuals living in the United States.

The survey asked respondents to watch a brief 60 second video clip showcasing a fully functional prototype of the invention in use while summarizing unique product features of the never seen before lift assisting technology. Following this illustration, respondents were then asked to rate their level of desire to own the product. This question was designed in part to represent a typical consumer experience of watching a one minute video ad and then measuring response levels given the limited exposure of a brief product demonstration. The results were overwhelmingly positive with 91.1% of respondents indicating a high level of desire to own the product.

Another key finding exposed the value added by incorporating UPPERcase?s technology into existing storage cabinets currently on the market. Respondents were given a price range for current garage storage cabinets without UPPERcase?s technology and then asked about desired pricing for a cabinet with UPPERcase?s technology. This question revealed that respondents were willing to pay a premium of approximately 23% over traditional garage cabinets to have a cabinet with UPPERcase?s technology.

To see a short 2 minute video demonstration of this product, along with other market applications, click here.

UPPERcase is a small start-up company based in Dallas Texas. Their technology has been the recipient of several awards by academia and industry including the following:

2nd Place, 2010 ASME Mechanism and Robot Design Competition (Assisted Lift Mechanism)

3rd Place, Brigham Young University?s 2010 ?Innovator of the Year Competition?

?We?d Buy It? Award, 2010 University of Utah Tech Titans ?Utah?s Premiere Idea and Design Competition?

The company is looking to develop key relationships to commercialize their products and technology. UPPERcase invites qualified businesses to submit their intention to be considered for a business relationship. To see a comprehensive review of market segments targetable through UPPERcase?s technology, visit the market segment examples page on UPPERcase?s corporate website.

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