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New Patent From RightDot Dramatically Changes Internet Search: For the first time, patent allows Internet users to distinguish between official and non-official Web sites through inclusion of a registered seal and additional tools on search page results Advisory board exploring partnership and licensing opportunities
While search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN have essentially become gatekeepers of the Internet, the search experience itself has failed to keep pace. As the sophistication and manipulation of search engines has dramatically increased, persistent concerns about Web site rankings, legitimacy, fraudulent activity and difficulties managing the ever increasing number of new sites continue unabated. Consumers, businesses and search engines themselves are being poorly served and are in need of a better solution. 2007-04-18

Curl Re-launches Enterprise Rich Internet Application Platform in North America: New purpose-built platform supports building highly complex Web-based enterprise applications
At Web 2.0 Expo, Curl(R), Inc. today announced its re-launch into North America with the release of Version 5.0 of the Curl Rich Internet Application (RIA) platform. With Curl, developers can implement a new class of enterprise-grade, complex Web-based applications that cannot easily be developed with other RIA technologies. Additionally, corporations with legacy client-server applications can move to Web-based delivery, increasing reach and reducing cost. 2007-04-18

SmarterMail 4 is the Perfect Windows Vista(TM) SMTP Mail Server Solution
SmarterMail is the perfect solution for those needing an SMTP mail server to reside on computers using the new Microsoft Vista(TM) Operating System (OS). A basic SMTP mail server solution has been included in every version of the Windows OS for many years. In addressing potential vulnerabilities and other concerns going forward, however, Microsoft chose to leave the SMTP functionality out of their latest offering--the new Vista(TM) OS. 2007-04-18

Cognos Previews New Analysis Capability for Business Users: Cognos 8 BI Analysis for Microsoft Excel(R) will deliver exploration and analysis capabilities for business users to interactively solve problems within Excel while leveraging the trusted, secure foundation of Cognos 8 BI
Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, today previewed Cognos 8 BI Analysis for Microsoft Excel(R), a new enterprise BI capability that enables Microsoft Excel users to directly access centrally controlled and secured Cognos 8 BI performance information for improved decision-making. 2007-04-18

LegalZoom.com National Survey Finds Americans Still Lack Basic Protection; Three out of Four Parents Have Not Prepared a Last Will, Leaving Children Unprotected: One in Five Families Cites Guardianship Disagreements as a Deterrent to Preparing a Will
LegalZoom.com, the nation's leading online legal document service, announced today the results of its most recent national survey measuring the number of people who have prepared a Last Will and Testament. The LegalZoom.com survey, which was conducted by InsightExpress and sampled 1,000 individuals with a +/- 3.09 percent margin of error, showed little change from previous results. 2007-04-18

Webroot Extends Momentum of Channel Edge Partner Program: Launches System Builder Program to Offer Webroot(R) Security Software Licenses in Bulk; Adds Efficiency and Incentives Through Distribution Partner, Ingram Micro
Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, today introduced the Webroot(R) System Builder Program, the latest exclusive program tailored for solution providers who build custom desktop and notebook computer systems. The Webroot System Builder Program allows these solution providers to purchase Webroot software licenses in bulk from Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, for volume discounts and greater efficiency. 2007-04-18

Fresh Start: Top Five Cities People Are Moving To
Ready for a fresh start and a change of scenery? People pick up and move to new cities every day but do you know what cities they're moving to the most? Move, Inc., the media leader in connecting consumers with the when, where and how to move, shares the trend of the top five cities people are moving to across the nation. According to Moving.com, part of the Move Network, the five cities in order of popularity are Chicago, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and Atlanta. This week's Trend Spot, http://trends.move.com, focuses on those cities and a starter home that's available in each. 2007-04-18

SIPA Conference on Newsletters & Specialized Information in Washington D.C. to Provide Venue for Sharing Best Practices & Innovations: June 3-5 Event To Focus on "The New Rules" & the Latest Techniques for Creating and Delivering Specialized Information Across All Markets and Platforms
The Specialized Information Publishers Association (SIPA) today announced that the 31st International Newsletter and Specialized Information Conference will take place June 3-5 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. This is the industry's most comprehensive forum for bringing together industry executives, publishers, editors, marketers, web/IT developers, conference producers and industry suppliers to share best practices and breakthrough concepts for information publishers, new and old. Information is available at: http://sipaindc2007.com. 2007-04-18

Molecular Announces Two Strategic Hires in New York Office: Significant Growth Fueled by Rapidly Expanding Customer Base
Molecular, Inc., a leading digital consulting firm, today announced two strategic additions to its leadership team in the New York office. Anne Cochran joins Molecular as Account Director. In this role, Cochran will act as a trusted advisor to assist clients in fully exploiting the benefits of the burgeoning digital space. She will also cultivate senior executive relationships to further strengthen Molecular's New York presence. Josh Manton joins Molecular to lead the technology organization in New York. Manton will formulate the technology vision and continue to build upon the innovative and creative Internet- and mobile-based solutions for clients. Both will work from Molecular's New York office to support its growing customer base of global brands such as Aetna, Alloy, Ernst & Young and GE Healthcare. 2007-04-18

Alt-N Technologies Named as Finalist to AOTA Leadership Awards: Commitment for Implementation of Email Online Safety Technology is Recognized
Alt-N Technologies, a global provider of messaging, security, and collaboration solutions targeted to the needs of small-to-medium businesses (SMB), is pleased to announce that it has been named as a finalist to the first annual Online Leadership Awards by the Authentication and Online Trust Alliance (AOTA). The award, scheduled to be announced this week in Boston at the Authentication and Online Trust Summit, is designed to recognize companies that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving and improving consumer trust in online channels. 2007-04-18

ICBA Taps inBusiness Services to Provide 360 View CRM Software
inBusiness Services announces their selection by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as an ICBA Preferred Service Provider for customer relationship management (CRM) software. 2007-04-18

AOL Unveils Ambitious Programming Line-Up at 'First Look' Event in NYC
Partners With Leading TV/Movie Producers Including Mark Burnett, DreamWorks Animation, Endemol, Madison Road Entertainment, Stone & Co and Telepictures to Create Five Innovative Programs Programs Include 'Ye Old Shrek the Third Royal Tournament,' 'Gold Rush Goes Hollywood,' 'Million Dollar Bill,' 'iLand' and a Tie-in with 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Company Highlights New Products, Services to Help Advertisers Reach Customers 2007-04-18

Frozen Peas and Rice Socks!: ''24 Gift Suggestions for Breastfeeding Moms''
What does a nursing mom do if it's 2:00 AM and she needs a cold compress to use after feedings to reduce engorgement, or a warm compress to work out a plugged duct? "Frozen vegetables make great cold compresses, and a warm compress can be made by putting uncooked rice in a sock and heating it in a microwave for 30 to 45 seconds," according to Tanya Lieberman, host of the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog. 2007-04-18

E-Discovery Now A Vital Part Of Litigation, Says Pepper Hamilton Attorney
-- E-Discovery can have a significant impact on litigation -- Casual e-mail conversations can be detrimental in litigation -- Companies must strengthen ability to store & preserve documents -- Businesses should develop comprehensive information management plan & communicate that plan to all employees Multi-Media Elements -- Pepper partner Steven G. Harvey moderates a webinar on the Practical Aspects of E-Discovery (presented 2/8/2007), featuring partners Sharon Klein and Laurence Shiekman. -- Listen to partner Sharon Klein's "Information Management Plan Essential to Handling E-Discovery" at Pepper's Podcenter -- Listen to partner Matt Lund's "Understanding the Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure" at Pepper's Podcenter -- Read about E-Discovery in this Special Litigation Report by Pepper Hamilton. This report includes practical information that every client and lawyer should know about e-discovery. 2007-04-18

UNM Hospital Selects Neoterics' BloodTrack System
University of New Mexico Hospital is Committed to Improving Patient Safety; Neoteric's BloodTrack System Provides Staff and Patients with the Most Advanced Blood Delivery System in North Americasity of New Mexico Hospital is Committed to Improving Patient Safety; Neoteric's BloodTrack System Provides Staff and Patients with the Most Advanced Blood Delivery System in North America 2007-04-18