Publishing/Information Services Newswire
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-" of Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Company (UULIC) (Overland Park, KS). The outlook for both ratings is stable. UULIC is owned by...
A.M. Best Revises Outlook of Attorneys Liability Protection Society, Inc. A Risk Retention Group to Stable
OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-" of Attorneys Liability Protection Society, Inc. A Risk Retention Group (ALPS) (Missoula...
New TIAA-CREF Articles Educate Investors on How to Maximize Retirement Income
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - TIAA-CREF has published the first in a new series of articles that explores strategies for maximizing retirement income. The first article in the series, "Myth vs. Fact: Systematic Withdrawals vs. Income Annuity Payments," addresses the common misconception...
David J. Moore, Chairman and CEO, 24/7 Real Media, Inc. Elected Vice Chair of IAB
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected David J. Moore as Vice Chair. In addition, others elected to the Board were Lynda Clarizio, President, AOL/Platform A; Cesar Conde, EVP & Chief Strategy...
The Health Care M&A Information Service and Senior Living Business Win First Place in the 32nd Annual International Specialized Information Publishers Foundation Competition
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Specialized Information Publishers Foundation (SIPF) recognized The Health Care M&A Information Service as "Best Reference Publication" among hundreds of entries. The Health Care M&A Information Service provides market intelligence on health care...
eBizAutos Strengthens and Expands Relationship with Payless Car Sales, Inc.
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - eBizAutos (www.ebizautos.com), the leading innovator of online marketing solutions for automotive dealers, announced today the strengthening and expansion of their partnership with Payless Car Sales, Inc. (www.paylesscarsales.com), a pre-owned vehicle...
Sun-Times Media Group Announces Results of Its 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting and Closing of Settlement Agreement with Hollinger, Inc.
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SUTM) said it re-elected all 11 of its directors at the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on June 17, 2008, in Chicago. The Company also announced that its previously announced settlement agreement with its...
Across Systems Launches Educational Series to Increase Productivity in Localization
KARLSBAD, Germany and GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Across Systems, supplier of the world's leading independent linguistic supply chain technology, has announced its upcoming event and webinar series for summer, 2008. The company's presentations will educate corporate and...
``The Global Learning Series'' Provides Link to PolarTREC Live Arctic Web Seminars
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - "The Global Learning Series" announced today that the global education-focused television/webcast program distributed to public television and U.S. Government Voice of America Television, is featuring a link on its website homepage for PolarTREC's...
Apprise Media Names Brent Diamond President and CEO of Its Action Pursuit Group Unit
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Apprise Media LLC, a leading investor in niche media and information companies, today announced that it has named Brent Diamond President and CEO of its Action Pursuit Group LLC (APG) unit. Diamond, 51, has more than 25 years of enthusiast media...
TidalTV(SM) Launches the New Look of TV on the Internet
BALTIMORE and NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — TidalTV, Inc. (www.tidaltv.com) has announced the beta launch of its streaming broadband television service, which offers free and instant access to programming that reflects the lifestyles, passions and interests of a diverse viewing...
The New York Times Company to Webcast Second-Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The New York Times Company announced today that its second-quarter earnings conference call will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at 11:00 a.m. E.T. The Company's earnings announcement will be released before the market opens that morning and will be...
CDW Selects SendTec as SEM Agency of Record
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - SendTec, Inc. (OTCBB:SNDN), a leading customer acquisition ad agency with expertise in multi-channel integrated direct marketing, has been selected to manage CDW's new search engine marketing (SEM) campaign. CDW is a leading provider of technology...
Build and Maintain an Effective Competitive Intelligence Group
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 18 PRNewswire — A CI head once noted that, "Competitive Intelligence is like oxygen. You have to have it, but the only time you realize you need it is when it is in short supply." In today's marketing space, most companies need competitive intelligence to...
Learning Tree Named to Fortune Small Business Magazine's 2008 List of 100 Fastest Growing Small Public Companies in America
RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM:LTRE) has announced today that it has been ranked among Fortune Small Business (FSB) Magazine's 2008 list of the 100 fastest growing small public companies in America. The list is based on a methodology in which the...
Recovered Paper Prices Expected to Hit Record High
BOSTON, June 18 PRNewswire — Prices for recovered paper will ascend to a new peak in 2009 following a sustained increase in paper and paperboard output and recovered paper consumption, says David Clapp, Senior Economist of Recovered Paper at RISI. Clapp reveals his expectations for...
Nissan Named Official Sponsor of USA Track & Field (USATF), the USA National Track & Field Team, and the Eugene '08 Festival
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Nissan has been named the Official Sponsor of the 2008 USA National Track & Field Team and the Eugene '08 festival, held in conjunction with the U.S. National Team Championships, the largest national championship track meet in the world, to be held June...
Lil Wayne Sells over One Million the First Week!!!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it's first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan...
Chambers USA Names 20 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in Their Fields for 2008
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The 2008 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide has ranked twenty of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.'s attorneys as leaders in their fields, including two at the national level, one as a Senior Statesman, and one as a...
The Journal of Life Sciences Goes Global With New Digital Edition
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Journal of Life Sciences, a bimonthly magazine focused on science and society, has expanded its circulation to a global audience and is available for free online in a digital format at www.tjols.com. The move to publish and distribute the title...
Restoration Industry Association Provides Evacuation Checklist for Residents Impacted by Flooding
COLUMBIA, Md., June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Residents forced to leave their homes and businesses due to flooding often have only a short period of time to pack up their belongings. The Restoration Industry Association (RIA, formerly ASCR) suggests that individuals keep these items in...
Clymer Introduces Its New Honda VTX1800 Series 2002-2008 Manual
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Penton Media's Clymer(R), publisher of the leading family of do-it-yourself repair manuals, today announced the addition of its all-new Honda VTX1800 2002-2008 Manual to its extensive line of repair manuals. The manual covers all aspects of Honda's popular...
Phoenix Audio Technologies Introduces the New Phoenix 400 Beam Forming Conferencing Mixer
GREAT NECK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Phoenix Audio Technologies, a global leader in high definition audio communications, introduces the new Phoenix 400 rack mount, audio and audio for video conferencing solution. "We have drawn heavily from our military and commercial algorithm...
DailyMe Launches New User-Centric News Destination
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - DailyMe, Inc. tools for individual publishers to enrich their users' experience. DailyMe offer a multi-dimensional approach to news content and delivery by allowing users to select the level of personalization they want. DailyMe aggregates its news...
Sprint Recognized By CIO Magazine as One of the CIO 100 Award Honorees
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - IDG's CIO magazine announced Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) as a recipient of the 2008 CIO 100. The 21st annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in...
TechTarget's ITKnowledgeExchange.com Named One of Media Business Magazine's ''10 Great Web Sites''
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Information technology (IT) media company TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT) today announced that its ITKnowledgeExchange.com(TM) IT social media Web site has been named as one of the "10 Great Web Sites" in the June Media Business magazine special report...
Republican National Committee: What's the Hold Up? Part III - Obama Continues to Ignore Controversy Surrounding Eric Holder, Expands His Role by Adding Him to National Security Team
WASHINGTON, June 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by the Republican National Committee: Today, The Politico Reported That Eric Holder Has Become An Obama National Security Adviser: Eric Holder Has Joined Obama's "Senior Working Group On National Security...
Court Confirms Ziff Davis Media's Plan Of Reorganization
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Ziff Davis Media Inc. ("Ziff Davis" or the "Company"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ziff Davis Holdings Inc., today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") confirmed Ziff Davis's "Second Amended...
Dermatology Nurses' Association Teams with International Publisher to Launch its Own Journal
MT. LAUREL, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — After 25 years, 26 chapters and more than 3,000 members, the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) is on the brink of a new era. And, beginning in February, DNA's fresh path means members and thousands of non-members alike can read the latest...
Angela Leaney Joins Newsweek as Chief Marketing Officer
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Angela Leaney has joined Newsweek Magazine as Chief Marketing Officer, Newsweek Chief Executive Officer Tom Ascheim announced. "Angela brings us her broad experience and incisive intelligence," said Ascheim. "She will help make our voice clear and distinct...
Accessible Archives, Inc. to Become COUNTER Compliant
MALVERN, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire — Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that it has undertaken to become fully COUNTER compliant by...
Digital Expansion Enjoys Continued Success
MUNICH, June 18 PRNewswire — Dr. Jurgen Todenhofer, Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors at Hubert Burda Media, Board Member for Publishing, Finance & Management, as well as Dr. Paul-Bernhard Kallen, Executive Board of Directors, Board Member for Technology &...
Tickets Still Available to Awards Gala With Bob Woodruff, Ana Garcia and Steve Lopez
LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Ticket sales for the 50th edition of the Southern California Journalism Awards honoring ABC News' Bob Woodruff, NBC4's Ana Garcia and Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez will close at 4 p.m. Friday, a day before the Saturday gala. Hundreds of...
The New York Times Company Reports May Revenues
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The New York Times Company announced today that in May total Company revenues from continuing operations decreased 6.6% compared with the same month a year ago. Advertising revenues decreased 11.9% and circulation revenues increased 1.9%. All comparisons...
Stamps.com Ranked among Fortune Small Business Magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Stamps.com(R) (Nasdaq:STMP), the intelligent alternative to a postage meter, today announced that FORTUNE Small Business magazine ranked Stamps.com 50th on its annual FSB 100 list of the fastest-growing small public companies. "It is a tremendous honor...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Mathletics Excels in Afterschool Research Study
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - A recent study by the Department of Education's (DOE) Institute of Education Services found a positive and statistically significant difference in student achievement between students who used Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Mathletics, an intensive afterschool...
Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Chanelle Price
EASTON, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire — In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with RISE Magazine, today announced senior middle distance runner Chanelle Price of Easton Area High School (Easton, Pa.) as its 2007-08...
S&P Equity Research Announces 2nd Quarter Teleconference: 'Earnings Outlook for Remainder of 2008: Is the Fog Over Earnings Lifting?'
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — — Considering inflation, market volatility, and surging oil and commodity prices, what are the prospects for recession and economic recovery in the second half of 2008? — Will operating earnings per share for the S&P 500 meet its...
Five Ways to Enjoy Your Summer Vacation - Outdoors, on the Cheap and Close to Home
BOULDER, Colo., June 18 PRNewswire — Gas prices at $4 per gallon. New fees for checked luggage. The dollar weakening against the Euro. It's no wonder that American families are planning more close-to-home adventures this summer. And where better to go than to the great outdoors? Spend a...
New Podcast Series Featuring School District Leaders Serves as Resource for Sharing Expertise in Educational Administration
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Where do school district leaders go when they need advice? To others leading school systems. Now, this sharing is easier than ever with http://www.DistrictLeadersPodcast.org, a new Web site that provides a lively, informative and easily accessible forum...
Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau Opens for Business
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — The Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau, a new initiative that will bring a wide-ranging roster of bestselling, critically acclaimed, and expert authors to live audiences worldwide, officially launched today and is accepting bookings for speaking...
Harrah's Entertainment Awarded During Asian Enterprise Magazine's 15th National Asian Entrepreneur Award Ceremony
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Asian Enterprise Magazine recognized Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. as one of the top US corporations for Asian Pacific Americans. Fred Keeton, chief diversity officer for Harrah's, was presented with the 2008 Advocate of the Year Award for Small...
Local.com Launches Proprietary Ratings and Reviews
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ:LOCM), a leading local search engine, today announced the launch of its own ratings and reviews engine. Local.com ratings and reviews allows users to create an account and enter ratings and reviews for any business...
New Zagat Survey of Atlanta Restaurants Shows Hearty Appetites Despite Thinning Wallets
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Zagat Survey today released the results of its new Atlanta Restaurants survey, with ratings and reviews of 828 of the best restaurants in greater Atlanta, Savannah and other outlying areas. The guide is based on the collective opinions of 3,287 frequent...
Mainstream Media and NASCAR Join Forces on 'Chase for the Cup'
CLEARWATER, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — Mainstream Media International (MMI), a leading sports marketing and publishing company based in Clearwater, FL, will publish "Chase for the Cup," officially licensed by NASCAR. This perfect bound, high gloss publication will consist of...
Ifolor AG Inks First Order for Multiple Xerox iGen4(TM) Digital Color Presses
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced that Ifolor AG, a photo and print lab based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, has agreed to purchase multiple Xerox iGen4 Presses. The deal was struck at drupa, the world's largest print trade show, in...
4th Story Media Partners with HarperCollins Publishers for Its First Venture: The Amanda Project, an Interactive, Collaborative Digital Mystery
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — 4th Story Media and HarperCollins Publishers today announced their partnership in The Amanda Project, the first multi-platform series to be written in part by its audience, girls ages 12-14. 4th Story Media, which owns all rights for the property, will...
Where Houston Publications to Launch Where Magazine in September
HOUSTON, June 18 PRNewswire — Morris Visitor Publications (MVP), a worldwide publisher of visitor magazines, guidebooks and maps, announced today the addition of Where Magazine to its portfolio of Houston visitor guides. The announcement was made by Mike Peterson, MVP vice president...
Great Business Teams: What's the Secret?
MT. ARLINGTON, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Mars Incorporated, Novartis Oncology, Pfizer, and Philip Morris USA, among others, are named companies with "great business teams" by Howard M. Guttman in Great Business Teams: Cracking the Code for Standout...
Achievo Scales CDN Top 100 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
SAN RAMON, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — Achievo(R) Corporation, a software outsourcing and information technology services provider, announced today that Achievo's Canadian operations have been ranked by Computer Dealer News (CDN) as one of the Top 100 solution providers. Achievo offers...
A Simple Weight Loss Diet: Scientific, Safe and Basically Free
TUCSON, Ariz., June 18 PRNewswire — The World Health Organization projects that over 80% of the U.S. adult population will be overweight by 2015. Also by 2015, approximately 130 million adults in the U.S. (or 53%) are expected to be obese . Dow Creative Enterprises, LLC is a book and...
S&P 500 Stock Buybacks Retreat in Q1 But Remain Strong
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Standard & Poor's, the world's leading index provider, announced today that preliminary results show S&P 500 stock buyback activity slowing considerably during the first quarter of 2008, posting its first year-over-year quarterly drop since the...
Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on AXP, TWX, GLW, ALL, and FDO
CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts are available at http://www.iotogo.com/s/061808A (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key...
Cut-It-Out Communications Announces Results of Survey About Online Public Relations
HARTSDALE, N.Y., June 18 PRNewswire — Cut-It-Out Communications, Inc. (CIOC), a full-service Westchester public relations and copywriting firm, today announced the results of its survey about online public relations and the posting of a full report available on its website at...
The Conference Board(R) Germany Business Cycle Indicators(SM)
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Germany declined 0.2 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in April. — Following three consecutive large declines, the leading index decreased modestly in April...
BusinessWeek Collaborates With Readers to Publish Special Issue on Workplace Challenges
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — - BusinessWeek Looks to its Audience to Generate Content in Print, Online, and on TV BusinessWeek will publish a special August double-issue focused on workplace challenges. "Business@Work," will engage BusinessWeek's audience, bringing together readers...
Hits Galore Announces On-Line Marketing Offer Including Free .travel Domain Name and Subscription to job.travel
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — Hits Galore, a worldwide network of destination websites, launches special incentive offer for on-line marketing and advertising opportunities. For an introductory period, all sponsorships will receive a free .travel domain name and a...
Financial Executive Magazine Announces Management Changes
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — Financial Executive, the esteemed publication for senior financial executives published by Financial Executives International (FEI), today announced that it has appointed current Executive Editor Ellen M. Heffes to editor-in-chief, succeeding...
Singular Magazine Debuts to Celebrate the Single Lifestyle
LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Singular Communications, which encompasses both Singular magazine and SingularCity.com, has been launched by journalist Kim Calvert and financier David Wright. Under the Singular Communications banner, Calvert and Wright will debut Singular magazine...
'From a Child's Mind to an Adult's Heart': Author Recalls Simplicity of Childhood, Impact of Adults on a Child's Future in New Book
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas, June 18 PRNewswire — For anyone who has ever looked back on the simplicity of childhood with fondness — and for those who are seemingly too busy to take the time to do so — comes the nostalgic, heartfelt new book from author Thop Brown, "From a Child's...
'In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit': Fast-paced New Novel Based on True Events of the Vietnam Helicopter War
NORTH MIAMI, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — Based on factual places and events, "In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit" (published by AuthorHouse — http://www.authorhouse.com), the new novel by Michael D. Guard, discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicopter war and provides moving...
Email Archiving Becoming Necessity for Businesses Large and Small
SAN DIEGO, June 18 PRNewswire — It should come as no surprise that e-mail is the primary medium for exchanging and collaborating information in the business world. However, the inability of senior managers to access sensitive information quickly and on-demand has become a liability for...
America's Vacation Center Named Finalist for the Best Travel Agency Web Site
MIAMI, June 18 PRNewswire — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that TravelAge West magazine selected the company as a finalist for the "Best Agency Web site" 2008 Trendsetter Award. TravelAge West chose AVC as...
Bloomberg TV Investigates Hidden Fees in 401(K) Plans-Tomorrow Night
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 will be the first generation to rely on 401(k) plans for all or part of their retirement income. Yet, as retirement looms for these Baby Boomers, the average 401(k) balance for those approaching age 65 is...
Lexapro is the Leading Single Agent In First- and Second-Line Patient Share for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
WALTHAM, Mass., June 18 PRNewswire — Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Lexapro is the leading single agent used in anxiety therapy with 11.7 percent and 14.9 percent of first- and...
CCID Consulting: BD's Future Direction in China
BEIJING, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire — CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently released its article on China's BD market. With...
Bryan Luecke Makes a Move to RI From ServiceMaster
CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — Research International, the world leader in custom market research, is pleased to announce Bryan Luecke has been appointed as its Regional Controller. Luecke comes to us from ServiceMaster, where he served most recently as Director of Finance for its...
Viva Macau Launches Online Casino
MACAU, June 18 PRNewswire — Mong Ha Media has announced the launch of its new online casino, http://www.vivamacau.com. Viva Macau features three separate product lines that allow its customers to play casino games, take sportsbook action and connect to a network with thousands of poker...
StayWell Custom Communications Announces Strategic Alliance With HealthMedia
EVANSTON, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire — Custom print and online health communications publisher StayWell Custom Communications (SCC), a division of MediMedia USA, has announced a strategic alliance with HealthMedia, Inc. to bring its clients the industry-leading, innovative online behavior...
Denise Richards Brings Passion Into Her Life
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Passion Parties, a direct selling company of sensual products designed to promote intimacy and communication between couples, premiered on E! Entertainment's newest hit reality show, "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Actress...
Wisconsin Bookstore Appearances by Author Laura Chester Will Attract Mothers and Daughters Who Love Horses
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., June 18 PRNewswire — Wisconsin bookstores will host writer and editor Laura Chester for readings and signings in July to celebrate the publication of her new children's fantasy novel, Marvel the Marvelous. Horse-crazy mothers and daughters will flock to Books &...
VODone Obtains Internet Publishing Permit
HONG KONG, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — VODone Limited ("VODone" or the "Company") (stock code: 82.HK), a leading tele-media service provider in China, today announces that its strategic partner, VODone Telemedia, has been issued the Internet Publishing Permit which allows...
TABB Group Says Low-Touch Electronic Trading in Europe to Generate 2.1 Billion Euros in Commission Revenue by 2010 as Sales Trader Use Declines
NEW YORK & LONDON-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - According to a new industry benchmark research study published today by TABB Group, "European Equity Trading 2008: Liquidity, MiFID and the Brokerage Relationship," low-touch electronic trading across the European equity markets will account...
Gannett Co., Inc. Releases May Statistical Report
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) reported today that total pro forma operating revenues for the fifth period ended June 1, 2008 declined 10.9 percent compared with the same period in 2007. For comparison purposes, the exchange rate of the British pound...
Chicago Sun-Times Announces It Has Extended Employment Contract of Prominent Sports Columnist Jay Mariotti
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - The Chicago Sun-Times announced today that it is extending the contract of award-winning columnist Jay Mariotti, one of the country's most prominent sports commentators. The announcement was made by Sun-Times Editor-in-Chief Michael Cooke. Mr. Mariotti's...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of ING Canada Group
OLDWICK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of ING Canada Group (the Group) (Toronto, Ontario). The Group includes Belair Insurance Company Inc. (Montreal, Quebec), ING...
Bido.com Launches One-Domain-Name-Per-Day Auction
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Bido.com will be launching their much anticipated first auction on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 at 1pm EDT. Bido.com is the only online domain name auction house that will auction off one domain name per day. While Domain name investors...
Internet Advertising Revenues up 18.2% YOY, $5.8 Billion for Q1 '08, Second Highest Quarter Ever
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced that Internet advertising revenues reached $5.8 billion for the first quarter of 2008. The 2008 first quarter revenues are an 18.2 percent increase over the same period in 2007, and represent the second...
New Dianetics Book Site Launched by the Church of Scientology
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - In celebration of the 58th anniversary of the release of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, the Church of Scientology has now launched a new and interactive portal at Dianetics.org for access to testimonials, videos, excerpts, home extension...
Revision3 and Revver Announce Distribution Agreement
LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Revision3, the TV network for the internet generation, and Revver, the first video sharing service powered by advertising, have announced that they have reached an agreement to bring Revision3's award-winning shows to Revver's global...
Thomson Reuters Announces US$1.75 Billion Note Offering
NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL; Nasdaq: TRIN), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the offering of US$1.75 billion of notes. The notes are being issued by...
Blurb Opens European Headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 PRNewswire — Blurb, the creative book publishing platform, today announced that Jonathan Wisler has joined as Vice President and General Manager of Blurb Europe. Wisler was most recently the European Director of Kodak Gallery (the company formerly known as Ofoto...
Platts Steel Markets Daily Now Reporting Prices of Iron Ore Delivered to China
LONDON, June 17 PRNewswire — Platts, one of the world's foremost providers of energy and metals information, today announced it has expanded its suite of daily spot price assessments to include seaborne iron ore delivered to China, iron ore's largest consuming market. The new daily...
Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Post 18.2% Decline in Operating Earnings in 2007
PHILADELPHIA, June 17 PRNewswire — Sherlock Company reported in its PULSE research publication that Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans posted a 18.2% decline in operating earnings as revenues increased by 7.4% in 2007. Insured membership decreased by 1.4% to 51.5 million as ASO revenues...
IDG's InfoWorld Names Lifetime Products' John Bowden One of InfoWorld's Top 25 CTOs for 2008
CLEARFIELD, Utah, June 17 PRNewswire — Lifetime Products Inc. announced today that IDG's InfoWorld, the leading integrated media brand for IT decision makers, has named Lifetime's own Chief Technology Officer, John Bowden, as one of InfoWorld's Top 25 Chief Technology Officers for 2008...
Best Practices: Achieving Excellence in Staffing and Recruiting Methods
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 17 PRNewswire — The business of recruiting university students and new graduates is highly competitive today, especially in technology industries that rely on this talent pool to refresh the workforce with vital new knowledge and skills. Yet many companies...
People With Lower Incomes, Lower Education Levels Have Higher Death Rates After Experiencing Heart Attack
ROCHESTER, Minn., June 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Researchers have long suspected that socioeconomic factors like education level and income also might affect survival rates following heart attack. In the June issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers present new data...
U.S. News Media Group Expands Distribution Channel to Include Amazon Kindle
WASHINGTON, June 17 PRNewswire — U.S. News Media Group, one of the nation's leading sources of news analysis and service journalism, recently launched a content delivery program for Amazon Kindle. Through this new distribution channel, U.S.News & World Report readers can subscribe...
Ballantine Corporation Releases 2008 Direct Mail Control Report
WAYNE, N.J., June 17 PRNewswire — The Ballantine Corporation, a full service direct mail production company, announces the release of their 2008 direct mail control report that analyzes what's working and what's not for direct mail formats. In January of this year, Ballantine...
ZINO Society's Call for Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding
SEATTLE, June 17 PRNewswire — A $150,000 investment fund will be awarded to the best investment opportunities at the 3rd annual ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum (ZZIF), to be held September 16, 2008 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Companies from all industries that are...
First South Bancorp, Inc. Recognized Among Banking's Top Performers by ABA Banking Journal
WASHINGTON, N.C., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — First South Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSBK), parent holding company of First South Bank, has been recognized as one of banking's top performers by the ABA Banking Journal. The listing, which appears in the June 2008 edition of the ABA...
Three New Hires Reflect King Fish Media's Rapidly-Growing Client Base and Increased Capabilities
SALEM, Mass., June 17 PRNewswire — King Fish Media(R), the leading Private Media(TM) Solutions company, today announced three new hires, and the expansion of its client service, account management, web cast project management and creative/design services. These new hires come in...
Intermarket Analysis in Today's Global Economy
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., June 17 PRNewswire — A ground-breaking new book, Trend Forecasting with Intermarket Analysis — Predicting Global Markets with Technical Analysis, by Louis Mendelsohn has just been released. In this new edition Mendelsohn, a pioneer in intermarket analysis...
Outrageous Ventures Inc.'s Brand Expands with the Purchase of GagWorks.com
HARTFORD, Conn., June 17 PRNewswire — Outrageous Ventures Inc. announced it has acquired GagWorks.com, a strong brand known as a family friendly classic American joke shop based in Garden Grove, CA. Founded in 1996, GagWorks.com has been online for twelve years and has a hefty, loyal...
Thomson Reuters Launches New Biomarkers Solution
PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced today the launch of BIOMARKERcenter, a unique comprehensive resource for biomarker intelligence. This new solution...
Should World Leaders Skip the Olympics?
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2008 - A new Financial Times / Harris Poll finds that a majority of adults in Germany (55%) and France (54%) believe their leaders, Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, should not attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in China this summer. In addition...
NowPublic.com Announces Partnership with ShoZu, Making On-the-Go Journalism Easier and More Accessible to All
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21 PRNewswire — NowPublic.com , the world's largest participatory news network, today announced a key partnership enabling consumers to quickly and easily send photos and videos to NowPublic from their mobile phones using ShoZu, the market's leading...
E Ink Reveals New Products at Leading U.S. Display Show
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - E Ink(R) Corporation, the leading developer and provider of electronic ink technology, demonstrated displays with fast screen response and flexibility using E Ink Vizplex(TM) Imaging Film at this year's SID Display Week 2008 International Symposium...
Gannett Recommends Rejection of Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital Corporation
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) has received notification of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Corporation. TRC Capital is offering to purchase up to 2,500,000 shares, or approximately 1.09%, of the outstanding Gannett common stock, at a price of...
FCC Official Presses for Bigger Agency Role In Environmental Issues
WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Federal Communications Commission should get more involved in environmental issues, particularly as the digital TV transition causes an "enormous influx" of potentially dangerous old analog TVs into landfills, FCC Commissioner Jonathan...
Homeland Security Urges Small Businesses to 'Define Their Day After' Through New Public Service Advertisements
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - As hurricane season approaches, Homeland Security's Ready Campaign and The Advertising Council are reaching out to small businesses and encouraging them to "define their day after" by putting emergency preparedness at the top of their to-do list. A series of...
Books, Audio & Video I, Summer Reading 2008 Feature Releases
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The following releases focuses on the topic Books, Audio & Video I, Summer Reading: ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME, UNLESS NOTED STORIES MOVED AT 4:35 AM ET ON MAY 20, 2008. KANSAS CITY, Mo.— 'Military Spouse Finance Guide' Teaches Money...
The Boston Globe Publishes 20th Anniversary Edition of the 'Globe 100' on May 20
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The Boston Globe announced the release today of the 20th anniversary edition of its annual Globe 100, a ranking of the best-performing publicly traded companies in Massachusetts. Perini Corporation, one of the nation's largest general contractors, garnered...
Trans-Lux Reports First Quarter Results
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Trans-Lux Corporation (AMEX: TLX), a leading supplier of programmable electronic information displays and operator of cinemas, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Trans-Lux President and Co-Chief Executive Officer...
AUDIO from Medialink and Ancestry.com: A Chance to Delve Into a Heroic Past
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — To many of us, knowing where we came from is just as important as knowing where we're going. Here's more on a unique opportunity this Memorial Day to find some special pieces to the puzzle of your family's heritage. Listen to this report from...
BDMetrics Named One of North America's Top 100 Private Technology Companies
BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Red Herring announced that BDMetrics is a winner of the Red Herring 100 award, distinguishing the top 100 privately held technology companies in North America. "The large number of entries in this year's competition demonstrates that the economic slowdown has...
Ten Public Charter High Schools Among Best in Nation, According to Newsweek Magazine Survey
BASIS Charter of Tucson Rated America's Top School WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ten public charter schools are among the top 100 best high schools in America as graded by Newsweek magazine's Challenge Index Rating, including BASIS Charter School in Tucson, cited as the...
Systat Software Releases SigmaPlot 11(R) The Premier Graphing Application Now with Powerful Advisory Statistical Analysis Features
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Systat Software, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of award-winning scientific software products and services, today released SigmaPlot 11(R), the most advanced scientific graphing and data analysis software available. Used by more than 250,000...
King County Library News and Summer Preview
ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being released by the King County Library System: KCLS Library receives AGC Award The King County Library System's new Snoqualmie Library will receive a 2008 Build Washington Award from the AGC (Associated General...
Renowned Cosmologist to Champion Origins Initiative at Arizona State University
TEMPE, Ariz., May 20 PRNewswire — Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist whose research is so broad that it covers science from the beginning of the universe to the end of the universe, will join Arizona State University in August to assume a leadership role in an...
Gorilla Nation Signs International Exclusive to Rep Freewebs
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Gorilla Nation (www.gorillanation.com), the world's largest online ad rep firm, announced today that it has been selected to exclusively represent Freewebs' (www.freewebs.com) international online ad inventory, and, in the U.S., for select market...
CBH Homes Maintains Builder Top 100 National Ranking
BOISE, Idaho, May 20 PRNewswire — CBH Homes, the top-producing home builder in Idaho, was one of the few companies to hold its position on the Builder 100 list in 2007, according to rankings released early this month by Builder magazine, and more robust CBH home sales numbers so far...
Miguel Forbes Named President, Forbes TV and Licensing
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Forbes announced today that Miguel Forbes has been promoted to President, Forbes Television and Licensing. In this new position, he will further develop and expand outside partnerships for Forbes-branded television projects as well as international licensees...
Costa Mesa Attorney Jack Kayajanian Featured in Best Selling Book About Bin Laden Family
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - There's only one attorney who has won a lawsuit in an American court against a member of the Bin Laden family, though many have tried. The custody battle between Christine Hartunian and her former husband, Ibrahim Bin Laden, and Costa Mesa...
5,000 California Schools Receive Book About Sacrifice, Courage
SAN DIEGO, May 20 PRNewswire — In the presence of over 100 local school children and military dignitaries, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation will present the best-selling book "Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty," to...
Human Resource Executive(R) Releases Agenda for 11th Annual HR Technology(R) Conference & Exposition
HORSHAM, Pa., May 20 PRNewswire — Human Resource Executive(R) Magazine today announced the agenda for the publication's 11th Annual HR Technology(R) Conference & Exposition, being held October 15-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event, which one past attendee called "The single...
When It comes to Matters of the Heart, Almonds Are a Multi-Tasker
Ground-breaking research reveals more about the effects of almonds' antioxidants on heart health MODESTO, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Heart Association estimates that one in three American adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, and that cardiovascular...
Six Leadership Teleconferences on the Fascinating Phenomenon of Scent Marketing
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Why: Scent Marketing is Experiencing Explosive Growth Across a Wide Range of Industries and Will Soon Impact Almost Every Sector and Consumer Whiff! The Revolution in Scent Communication in the Information Age, is The First and Definitive Book to Encompass...
National Press Club to Host Innovative Journalism Panel June 4 in Chicago
WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, is coming to Chicago June 4 to present its centennial documentary and hold a discussion among leading local journalists on the First Amendment, freedom...
A Prolific TV Producer Explores the World of ''THE ONE-HOUR DRAMA SERIES'' from Concept to Selling a Pilot in New Book
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - With cable spiking the demand for quality drama, the opportunities to produce hour-long primetime dramatic programming are booming. Robert Del Valle, a producer of such critical and popular heavyweights as "Six Feet Under" and "Melrose Place," should...
Studio Enterprise by ComponentOne Named 'Best of Tech-Ed 2008 Developer Awards Finalist' by Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazines
PITTSBURGH, May 20 PRNewswire — ComponentOne today announced that its Studio Enterprise was named as a finalist of the "Best of Tech-Ed 2008 Developer Awards" in the Software Components & Middleware by Penton Media's Windows IT Pro(R) and SQL Server Magazine(R). The Best of...
Pegram to Run Scripps TV Station In Tampa
CINCINNATI, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Richard Pegram III, who has led market-leading television stations for more than two decades, has been named vice president and general manager of WFTS, the ABC affiliate in Tampa, Fla., owned by The E. W. Scripps Company. After 13 years as...
Telephony Announces Telephony Live 2008 Conference Agenda and Call for Service Provider Innovation Award Nominations
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Penton Media's Telephony(R), a leading publication for communications service providers, today announced plans for its second annual Telephony LIVE: The 2008 Telecom Summit, to be held September 30 - October 1 in Chicago. Telephony will host the Innovation...
Powerhouse Partnership will Transform Education Research into Classroom Action
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Solution Tree, a leading educational professional development company, has announced a joint venture with internationally acclaimed researcher Dr. Robert J. Marzano to create the Marzano Research Laboratory. The new company's focus will be to...
Katy Boos of Big Sky Communications Inc. Selected by Aspatore Books as Author in New Authoritative Book, Inside the Minds: Public Relations as a Branding Tool
BOSTON & SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Katy Boos, partner and co-founder of Big Sky Communications Inc., has been recognized as a leader in public relations by being selected as an author in the recently released book, Inside the Minds: Public Relations as a Branding Tool...
Tribune to Hold Conference Call With Lenders on June 5
CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire — Tribune Company today announced that it will hold a conference call on June 5 at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET, Noon PT) to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results. The call date has been revised from the previously announced date of May 29 due to scheduling...
Associated Content's Ultimate Call for Content(TM)
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Do you think you know what the next BIG thing will be next year, and want to make money while explaining it to the world? To kick off New York's Internet Week 2008, Associated Content or to speak with a company executive or registered contributor, please...
Mac-Gray Corporation Ranks Among Area's Top Performing Companies by The Boston Globe
WALTHAM, Mass., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mac-Gray Corporation (NYSE: TUC), the nation's premier provider of laundry facilities management services to multi-unit housing locations, today announced that it has been ranked number 69 in The Boston Globe's "Globe 100" list of the area's...
2008 American Express(R) Women's Golf Month Supported by Golf For Women Magazine Set for June
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire — Move over boys. June is American Express(R) Women's Golf Month, a nationwide initiative supported by Golf For Women magazine. More than 68,000 women across the country have learned golf or been re-introduced to the game over the past three...
SmartMoney(TM) Ranks TradeKing(TM) #1 in Customer Service, Top-Three Overall in 2008 Annual Survey of Online Brokers
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Online broker TradeKing 2006. SOURCE TradeKing
Keithley's Wireless Test System Wins Portable Design Magazine Best Product Competition
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has won Portable Design Magazine's 2008 Editor's Choice Awards in the Test and Measurement category for its 4X4 MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) RF Test System...
I3A Announces Seven New Members
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The International Imaging Industry Association (I3A; http://www.i3a.org), the leading global association for the imaging industry, today announced that seven new members have recently joined the non-profit organization. The new members have joined...
Scripps Networks Selects Xytech Software to Streamline Its Production Operations
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions that improve, automate, and streamline business workflows, resource scheduling, media library management, and digital workflow automation, announced today that Scripps Networks has...
The Chinese American Council of Sacramento's Book; ''Canton Footprints'' Preserves an Important Piece of History
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Chinese American Council of Sacramento: -0- *T WHAT — Philip P. Choy lecture and book signing, June 1, 2008, 4:30 PM, Sacramento, CA The Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS) has published Canton Footprints, Sacramento's Chinese...
Best Practice Database Adds Research on Merger Integration and Competitive Intelligence
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 20 PRNewswire — New research that delivers insights into merger and acquisition integration and competitive intelligence data gathering for the pharma industry is now available in the Best Practice Database, an online research repository managed by research and...
Rolling Stone Magazine Enables Print Ads with SnapTell's Mobile Marketing Solution
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - SnapTell (www.snaptell.com), the leading provider of image-recognition based mobile marketing solutions, today announced that Rolling Stone Magazine is using SnapTell's Snap.Send.Get(TM) mobile marketing solution to convert print ads in its magazine into...
Barnes & Noble's 12th Annual Summer Reading Program For Children Features Andrew Clements, Author of the Bestselling Children's Book Frindle
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced that its 2008 Summer Reading program features Andrew Clements, author of the bestselling children's book Frindle. At the heart of Frindle, and Clements' other wise and funny school...
Diasome Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 68th Annual American Diabetes Association Meeting
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Diasome Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage diabetes therapeutics company, announced today that four abstracts were accepted for publication at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Diabetes Association, being held June 6 through June 10 at the...
Nuance Expands Proactive Interactive Solutions Portfolio; Announces Strategic Partnership with MultiVision
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), the world's leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, announced today a partnership with MultiVision Communications Inc., further enhancing Nuance's portfolio in customer care and ability to deliver proactive...
YANGAROO Signs Two U.S.-Based Independent Music Distributors
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - YANGAROO Inc., (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) the industry's leading secure digital media distribution company, has signed agreements with San Francisco based IRIS Distribution, and Los Angeles based A&R Select to provide their member artists and labels with...
Alexander Interactive Names New Head of Client Services
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Alexander Interactive, a leading ecommerce strategy, design and development agency, announces the appointment of Kathy Weisbrodt as executive producer. Weisbrodt will oversee the project management team at Ai, which serves a growing roster of global brands...
Atrinsic to Present at Cowen and Company 20/20 Technology-Media-Telecom Conference on May 28
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - New Motion, Inc. doing business as Atrinsic, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWMO), announced today, that Burton Katz, the Company's CEO, will present at the Cowen and Company 20/20 Technology-Media-Telecom Conference. The conference will be held Wednesday, May 28, through...
Anthem Blue Cross Foundation Supports National Campaign Focused on Depression Among Men
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Depression is a serious but treatable health condition that affects more than six million American men. This condition will be the focus of a national campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, called Men Get Depression, which is...
Birds & Blooms Announces National Backyard Video Contest
GREENDALE, Wis., May 20 PRNewswire — America's No. 1 garden and bird magazine is launching a new video contest — and the birds and other wildlife in your yard could be the stars! Birds & Blooms, which has more than 1.6 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, announced the...
Nicholas Carr to Visit MIT
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 20 PRNewswire — Renowned author and Information Technology expert Nicholas Carr, whose 2004 book Does IT Matter? ignited a global quarrel about the strategic importance of IT in business, is coming to MIT for the first stop of an invitation-only four-city...
IQPC & Customer Management IQ Announce The Call Center Excellence Awards Taking Place at the 9th Annual Call Center Week
LAS VEGAS, May 20 PRNewswire — IQPC & Customer Management IQ are now accepting applications for The Call Center Excellence Awards. The Call Center Excellence Award winners will be celebrated at the dazzling awards ceremony and gala dinner taking place on Tuesday, June 24th at 7pm...
Nicholas Carr to Speak with Business Leaders in Four-City National Lecture Tour
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 20 PRNewswire — Renowned author and Information Technology expert Nicholas Carr, whose 2004 book Does IT Matter? ignited a global quarrel about the strategic importance of IT in business, will embark on an invitation-only four-city lecture tour sponsored by...
Smurfit-Stone Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Moore Featured in Fortune.com C-Suite Strategies Video Segments
CREVE COEUR, Mo. and CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Moore is featured in two video interviews conducted by Geoff Colvin, Fortune senior editor at-large. The videos are part of Fortune's C-Suite Strategies video...
New Online Mapping Tool Opens Doors to Data
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 PRNewswire — The Reinvestment Fund (TRF), a not-for-profit national leader in the financing of neighborhood revitalization, today launched PolicyMap is a national innovator in capitalizing distressed communities and stimulating economic growth for low- and...
UOMO Media's The NE Inc. Grows Roster of Directors
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The NE Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of UOMO Media Inc. (UOMO.OB), announced today the addition of new film directors to the roster. Accomplished commercial, film and video directors Marc Andre Debruyne, Cazhhmere, STIRLING and David F. Mewa are now part of...
ClipBlast! Announces Partnership with ClipSyndicate(TM), Will Index Video Content from Popular Aggregator
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - ClipBlast! (www.clipblast.com), the premier Web-wide video search and distribution platform, today announced that it has partnered with ClipSyndicate(TM) (www.clipsyndicate.com), a video syndication service of Critical Media's Media and Publishing...
New York Magazine Grows Online Audience of 5 Million Visitors and Attracts Advertising with Internap Content Delivery Network (CDN) Solutions
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, announced today that New York Media, publishers of the award-winning New York Magazine and nymag.com, has expanded its service portfolio from...
According to New Book, Focus on Global Warming is Delaying U.S. Energy Independence
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - "The transition to new renewable energy sources must be completed by 2040 or conventional oil reserves will run out. A 50-year transition will result in certain and severe economic hardship," says Joe Shuster, chemical engineer, entrepreneur and author of...
Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and Jon Bon Jovi Co-Hosted the Launch Event for the New Philadelphia Style Magazine at Philadelphia's City Hall
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 PRNewswire — Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and Jon Bon Jovi joined Niche Media CEO, Jason Binn and Publisher, John Colabelli to host an over-the-top launch party celebrating the new Philadelphia Style magazine at Philadelphia's City Hall. "Philadelphia Style...
The McGraw-Hill Companies Announces Restructuring of Select Business Operations
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) today announced that it is restructuring a limited number of business operations in its Financial Services and Education segments to more efficiently serve its markets and strengthen its long-term growth...
Convera(R) and YellowBrix Sign Contract to Deliver Joint Vertical Content Solutions
VIENNA, Va., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Convera Corporation (Nasdaq: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, and YellowBrix, a leading provider of syndicated, real-time industry news and content analytics services, announced today a...
Bong Ljungdahl Press release: Member of the Board Buys Large Block of Shares
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Regulatory News: Christian W Jansson, member of the Board in Bong Ljungdahl AB (STO:BONG) since May 2007, has bought 250 000 shares in the company, which represents 1.9% of the capital and votes. Bong is a European leading envelope- and packaging...
Derma Sciences MEDIHONEY(TM) Dressing Featured in National Geographic
PRINCETON, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Derma Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DSCI), a provider of advanced wound-care products, announced today that National Geographic highlighted its MEDIHONEY(TM) Dressing with Active Leptospermum (Manuka) Honey in the June issue of the...
Standard & Poor's Announces February Results of the S&P/GRA Commercial Real Estate Indices (SPCREX(TM))
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Standard & Poor's today announced the February results for the S&P/GRA Commercial Real Estate Indices. The indices measure the change in commercial real estate prices by property sector and geographic region in the United States. The S&P/GRA...
Strategist Mark Penn, Author Terri Morrison Keynote CASRO's 33rd Annual Conference
PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y., May 20 PRNewswire — Mark Penn, renowned political/corporate advisor and author of the best-selling book Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes, will kick off the Council of American Survey Research Organization's 33rd Annual Conference, October...
Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on GOOG, PFE, BA, AA, and ADBE
CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire — Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts are available at http://www.iotogo.com/s/052008A (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key...
PBS WORLD Channel Announces Award-Winning 'On A Wing And A Prayer: An American Muslim Learns To Fly' Added to May Channel Line-Up
BOSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — The PBS WORLD channel will present the award-winning documentary, On a Wing and a Prayer: An American Muslim Learns to Fly in its May channel line-up on May 21 at 7:00 PM EDT, repeating Sunday, May 25 at 7 PM EDT. (Check local listings.) The hour-long...
Dexton's Agile System Environment Matches the CIO's Need for Actionable, Real-Time Information
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, Netherlands, May 20 PRNewswire — Dexton, a Dutch software company with more than 20 years of experience in complex integration processes, today announces that their Agile System Environment platform (ASE) enables CIO's and business managers to leverage BI to a...
Adap.tv Launches Self-Service Advertising Program for Video Publishers
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Streaming Media East — Adap.tv, a leading provider of online video advertising, today launched a self-service program for Adap.tv OneSource, the first open and universal video ad platform. Launched last month, Adap.tv OneSource gives publishers the...
Valassis Continues Search for Missing Children
LIVONIA, Mich., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Valassis (NYSE: VCI), one of the nation's leading marketing services companies, continues its strong commitment to a program that began in 1985 and today places the photos of missing children in mailboxes, newspaper inserts and on the web...
Reductions in CV Morbidity and Mortality are Achievable!
MONTVALE, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire — Despite the clear benefits of lipid-modifying drugs, current management of dyslipidemia remains suboptimal, as discussed in a new supplement to The Journal of Family Practice. "High-dose statin therapy: Benefits and safety in aggressive lipid...
Washington Times Debuts Prototype of New Web Site
WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Washington Times has unveiled a prototype of its new Web site for readers to "test drive" prior to launch of the live site. The redesigned Web site was created in response to reader request for more control over how they consume their news...
Source Interlink to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on June 5, 2008
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced that it will...
Cook's Country Announces New Recipe Rescue Project: America's Best Lost Suppers
BROOKLINE, Mass., May 20 PRNewswire — What's for dinner tonight? We long for healthy homemade suppers, but only if the recipes are foolproof, fairly quick to pull together, and interesting. Cook's Country is here to help. Devoted to the best of American cooking, the Cook's Country...
StereoVision Imaging Lowers Price on 3D VuCAM(TM) to $999 and Improves Image Quality
ALTADENA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — StereoVision Imaging (SVI), a market leader in 3D imaging technology, today lowered the price on the 3D VuCAM(TM) to just $999.95 and released new firmware that significantly improves image quality. With the 3D VuCAM(TM), end-users can capture...
Outdoor Channel and Boy Scouts of America Team Up for Original Series Scouting for Adventure Presented by Boys' Life
TEMECULA, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, will partner with Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Boys' Life Magazine to develop the network's original youth-oriented series, Scouting for Adventure Presented by Boys' Life. The six adventure-filled...
7 Millionaires ... in Training!
CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire — To prove that there is no secret formula to becoming rich, multimillionaire-turned-blogger Adrian J. Cartwood is offering to train 7 ordinary people to become millionaires. Their progress will be documented on a new web-site dedicated to the '7...
Net Return Marketing's Groundbreaking 'Pay for Performance' Google AdWords Management Model Minimizes Risk While Maximizing Clients' Pay-per-click ROI
DENVER, May 20 PRNewswire — Believing Internet marketing companies — not their clients — should shoulder the risk traditionally associated with online marketing programs, one company has pioneered a performance-based AdWords pay-per-click (PPC) management program that...
CustomGuide Offers 100 Free Software Quick References
MINNEAPOLIS, May 20 PRNewswire — CustomGuide Software Training released nearly 100 Software Quick References for free public use and distribution on May 19, 2008. The free Quick Reference Cards can be downloaded at http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm. The Quick References...
Lucrative Sales Opportunities Abound With Melaleuca, The Wellness Company(R)
OTTAWA, May 20 PRNewswire — Time is a precious commodity, and so people are increasingly looking for new ways to make the most of their time, especially when it comes to financial ventures. Today, that's possible with the independent marketing opportunities provided by Melaleuca, The...
Hain Celestial UK Receives The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, today announced the selection of Hain Celestial UK as a recipient of The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award 2008. "The...
Panther Express Clears Away the Streaming Video Fog
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Panther Express, a leading global provider of high-performance content delivery services, today announced their guide to efficiently delivering online video. Many companies and technical staff struggle with choosing between the advantages and features...
On2 Brings High Performance Flash Video Support to Archos Generation 5 Portable Media Players
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On2 Technologies, Inc. (Amex: ONT), a leader in video compression technologies, announced today that it has licensed its VP6 decoder to Archos for use in its latest line of WiFi-enabled portable media players. Optimized by On2 for TI's...
Siemens PLM Software Launches New Velocity Series Products
BOSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced new versions of the complete Velocity Series(TM) portfolio...
Siemens PLM Software Launches Solid Edge With Synchronous Technology
BOSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the introduction of Solid Edge(R) software with synchronous...
Siemens PLM Software Launches NX 6 Software
BOSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced the release of NX(TM) 6 digital product development software that provides...
Clickbooth Gives Back to Florida Special Olympics
SARASOTA, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire — Clickbooth, the core subsidiary of IntegraClick, Inc., announced its corporate sponsorship of ten Florida Special Olympic athletes today. Special Olympics Florida is a non-profit, self-sustaining corporation that receives no government funding...
EyeWonder Demonstrates Online Ad Success
ATLANTA, May 20 PRNewswire — EyeWonder, Inc., a leading innovator in Interactive Digital Advertising technologies and services, today announced the results of a commissioned MarketNorms(R) analysis conducted by Dynamic Logic concluding that In-Page Rich Media and Video ad campaigns...
Making Printing Greener and More Productive: xpedx to Distribute World's First Led-UV Print Curing System for Offset Presses in U.S.
KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 20 PRNewswire — xpedx(R) announced today that it will be the exclusive U.S. marketer and distributor of the world's first LED-UV print curing system, an offset printing technology from Ryobi(R) that provides significant environmental, pressroom and financial...
Journal Communications Boosts Clickability's Booming Roster of Media Customers
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 PRNewswire — Clickability, Inc., the global leader in on demand Web Content Management (WCM), today announced a multi-year agreement with Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE: JRN), one of the nation's most influential media companies, for development, hosting, and...
Early Esophageal Cancer and Pre-Cancer Eliminated With Non-Surgical Treatment Combination
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — BARRX Medical, Inc., a global technology leader in treating Barrett's esophagus, today announced the publication of two related European trials which report a 100% eradication rate for early esophageal cancer and pre-cancerous dysplasia using...
Mellon Transition Management Named Best in Class in 22 Categories by PlanSponsor
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mellon Transition Management (MTM), the transition management specialist for BNY Mellon Asset Management, has been named by PlanSponsor magazine as best in class in 22 out of 32 categories, more than any other provider. The primary...
'THE 99 VILLAGE' Theme Park to Open in Jahra
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 20 PRNewswire — Teshkeel Media Group (TMG), creators of the world-acclaimed comic series THE 99, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with United Entertainment & Tourism Company (UETC) to develop the region's first superhero theme park featuring...
Award Winning Vanity Fair Contributing Editor Judy Bachrach Launches 'TheCheckoutLine.org - An Advice Column on Dying Well'
WASHINGTON, May 20 PRNewswire — (ZealousPR) Award-winning Vanity Fair writer and hospice volunteer, Judy Bachrach, announced the May 21st launch of her tri-weekly "advice column on dying well," http://www.TheCheckoutLine.org — the first online advice column for the dying and those...
'BNI Bikers Unite Ride for Charity' - Largest Worldwide Networking Organization Helps Fight Cancer
UPLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - With over 100,000 diverse members across the globe and a philosophy of "givers gain," BNI has always had a commitment to being a socially responsible organization which feels it is extremely important to give back. BNI Executive Director Sam Schwartz...
Transzap(TM) CEO Named 2008 Provider Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
DENVER and HOUSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Transzap, Inc., a leading provider of ePayables and digital data services, today announced that its President and CEO, Peter Flanagan, was named a 2008 Provider Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, a leading business publication...
Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail Celebrates 250th Anniversary in 2008; New Guide to Historic Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Route Released
PITTSBURGH, May 20 PRNewswire — One of the most dramatic turning points in colonial American history is the inspiration for Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail: Gateways and Getaways along the Legendary Route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Beginning May 22, this beautifully illustrated...
Ancestry.com and National Archives Join Forces to Make Millions of Historical Documents Available Online to Americans Wanting to Research Family History This Memorial Day and Beyond
WASHINGTON and PROVO, Utah, May 20 PRNewswire — The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and The Generations Network, Inc., parent company of Ancestry.com, today announced an agreement that makes millions of historical records more easily available to the American public...
China Finance Online to Report Q1 2008 Financial Results on May 29, 2008
BEIJING, May 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire — China Finance Online Co. Limited (Nasdaq: JRJC), a leading Chinese online financial information, data and analytics provider, will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 29, 2008 after the close of the U.S. market. China...
Samsung Sends Seven Sourcing Teams to Meet Sixty Global Sources Verified Suppliers at Largest Custom Private Sourcing Event
HONG KONG, May 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Samsung Electronics, the global leader in digital technology, sent seven sourcing teams to meet 60 pre-screened Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) suppliers at a Custom Private Sourcing Event alone. Global Sources has been facilitating...
Record Venture Capital and Heated Deal Environment Propel Global Biotechnology Industry Forward in 2007
BOSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — The global biotechnology industry achieved record levels in financing and deal making in 2007, as investors and strategic partners showed strong confidence in the sector amid tightening global financial conditions that will continue to test the industry in...
To ''Go Green,'' Companies Partner with Environmental Groups
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Environmental Defense Fund and BusinessWeek Special Advertising Sections will feature innovative partnerships between businesses and nonprofit groups in a section this July. Partners in Green will highlight companies that are cutting pollution and boosting...
Gannett Co., Inc. Releases April Statistical Report
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) reported today that total operating revenues for the fourth period ended May 4, 2008 declined 7.7 percent compared with the same period in 2007. The exchange rate of the British pound was unchanged compared to last year and...
Opening Soon: The 2008 Southern Living Idea Houses and Showcase Home at Furman University
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Don't miss the opportunity to see the 2008 Southern Living Idea Houses and the Southern Living Showcase home, Cliffs Cottage at Furman University, before you can read about them. All four homes open to the public in June and have a unique story to...
Rentrak Theatrical Announces Final Box Office Results for Weekend of May 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, May 19 PRNewswire — Rentrak Theatrical, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the final weekend theatrical box office results for the weekend period of May 16 through May 18, 2008 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM...
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