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BioQuate Asserts No Infringement of Pall Patent
After careful review of the Pall Lawsuit Complaint, BioQuate asserts that the BioQuate Disposable Aseptic Connector (DAC) does not infringe the referenced Pall patent; in addition, it is the company position that the Pall Patent is invalid for a variety of reasons; as a result, BioQuate intends to vigorously defend their position and is confident they will prevail in a court of law. 2007-04-25

Lithium's Spring 2007 Edition Brings Today's Consumer Web Features to Enterprise Communities: Latest Version Adds New Web 2.0 Functionality While Enhancing Member Experience
Lithium Technologies, Inc. today released the latest version of the Lithium InterActive product suite, the company's Web-based software for developing successful enterprise communities on-demand. The Spring 2007 edition incorporates new Web 2.0 features - such as tagging and a REST API - as well as enhanced member personal profile pages, and improved analytics. Lithium provides market-leading solutions for building successful enterprise communities on-demand, including proven forums, social networking and chat backed by community management expertise that enables clients to decrease customer care costs while improving the overall customer experience. 2007-04-25

Evan Cowitt Named Vice President of Advertising Sales for Freedom Interactive
Freedom Interactive, the internet subsidiary of Freedom Communications, has tapped Evan Cowitt to assume a newly created position of Vice President of Advertising Sales. Cowitt, a former Vice President of Sales for Napster.com, will lead Freedom Interactive's sales teams driving advertising revenue for Freedom Interactive's network of newspaper, TV and magazine web sites nationwide. 2007-04-25

Best Life Magazine and Its Partners-- MSN and the National Fatherhood Initiative-- Kick-off the First Annual Hero Dad Contest: One Lucky Winner to Be Announced on Father's Day Sunday, June 17, 2007 Luxury Prize Package to Include a Family Vacation for Four at the Exclusive Greenbrier Resort - One of the Country's Premiere Family Getaways Winner to Appear in the Pages of Best Life Magazine
Beginning April 23, 2007 through May 22, 2007, Best Life magazine along with MSN and the National Fatherhood Initiative will kick off a nationwide search to find extraordinary dads and the families they inspire. 2007-04-25

Own Your Own Piece Of History: Historical Homes Across the Nation
Museums and history books are not the only places people can experience a glimpse of yesteryear. History buffs and those who appreciate classic architecture can have the opportunity to own their own piece of Americana by purchasing a restored historical home. Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), the media leader in connecting consumers with the when, where and how to move, shares a sampling of historical properties that are on the market across the country for this week's Trend Spot at http://trends.move.com. 2007-04-25

Cognos Announces Support for HP Neoview: - Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and Cognos LAVA will interoperate with new HP enterprise-class data warehouse to power more informed business decisions -
Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Cognos 8 Business Intelligence and Cognos LAVA support for the HP Neoview platform. Customers will be able to use Cognos 8 BI and Cognos LAVA to access strategic information stored on HP Neoview to make more informed and effective business decisions. 2007-04-25

Vovici Expands Client Roster in Q1 2007: Leading Enterprise Feedback Management Provider Continues Growth with Client Base
Vovici (voh-VEE-see), the leading provider of Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM), online survey tools and research services, announced an expanded client roster in Q1 2007 by adding 330 new customers across globally-recognized brands to its already extensive customer base. These new clients, combined with continuing customers, completed over 6 million surveys during the first quarter of the year using the Vovici SaaS (software as a service) product offering, including EFM Feedback and EFM Community. This announcement follows the company's rebranding announcement earlier this month (for more information and the full announcement, please see http://vovici.com/news/press-release.asp?c=1021). 2007-04-25

Public Displays of Insensitivity (PDIs): Why America Lacks Digital Manners -- New Study Reveals 91% Regularly Encounter PDIs, but Most Suffer Silently
This month, Apple celebrated the sale of its one hundred millionth iPod. This may seem like a lot until you remember the 200 million cell phones, 103 million digital cameras, and 19 million PDAs sold in the last few years. And that's just in the U.S. While these new technologies provide a "how did I ever live without it" degree of convenience and cool factor, they can also be intrusive, annoying and obnoxious when used inappropriately. 2007-04-25

RetirementJobs.com(R) Announces National Launch of Age-Friendly Employer(TM) Certification Program: Top career website for age 50+ workers evaluates and encourages workplaces to retain and recruit experienced employees.
At the SHRM Staffing Management Conference, RetirementJobs.com, the leading provider of career services to people over age 50, today announced the national launch of the RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification(TM) Program. RetirementJobs.com's Certification Program is a unique initiative to identify and expand the number of employers that maintain policies, practices and programs consistent with employment of people age 50 and older based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution, and on terms and conditions comparable to younger individuals. Further, Certification indicates an employer's recognition of the value of age 50+ workers, as well as its commitment to take affirmative action in providing meaningful employment, development opportunities, and competitive pay and benefits. 2007-04-25

Direct Medical Systems Received FDA Clearance to Market Their InnovaSound USB Ultrasound Systems, Effective 18 April 2007
Direct Medical Systems, LLC (www.dmsww.com or info@dmsww.com) InnovaSound Ultrasound System is a complete ultrasound system in each probe. The computer requirements are very simple, one USB 2.0 and an operating system of Windows XP or Vista with minimum of 1Megaherts processor, 512Memory. This innovative technology results in affordable ultrasound being available in many non-tradition locations. 2007-04-25

Sensicast Ships Wireless Sensor Network System for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Life Sciences: New solution improves monitoring and efficiency, facilitates compliance, while lowering costs
Today at INTERPHEX 2007, Sensicast Systems, the world's leading provider of turnkey wireless sensor network systems, unveiled and showcased a wireless system for pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities who need to accurately monitor temperature, humidity, and other key data in their facilities. 2007-04-25

GoFish to Launch Made-for-Internet Reality Show, Seduce a Celeb: Show to Be Helmed By Emmy(R)-Winning Producer Scott Sternberg and Hosted by The Bachelor's Andrew Firestone
GoFish Corporation (OTCBB:GOFH), the leading Internet Video Network showcasing original, Made-for-Internet ('MFI') programming, today announced the upcoming release of Seduce A Celeb, its newest online interactive reality show. The first season of the 14-week celebrity dating series kicks off April 26 and premieres exclusively on the GoFish Network. 2007-04-25

Mission Benefits Launches the Country's Only Health Benefits Franchise: Franchisees Will Enjoy Huge Market Demand, Flexible Business Hours, Entrepreneurship, Extensive Training, Recurring Income and High Margin Growth Potential
Mission Benefits Franchise Corp., a leading employee benefits company, today announced the first-ever group health benefits franchise opportunity offered in the United States. Franchisees will now be able to provide the same quality products that have propelled Mission Benefits, Inc. into one of the fastest growing health benefits brokerage in California, serving the small business markets. 2007-04-25

New Funding Plan Strengthens Online Budgeting System
In2M(R) Corporation today announced the latest release of its award-winning personal budgeting system, Mvelopes(R) Personal. Mvelopes Personal version 3.5 includes several significant upgrades over the previous version, including the highly anticipated Funding Plan and an Account Manager, which provides information on each of the user's financial accounts. 2007-04-25

Aizling.com Launches Private Duty Home Care Services in Massachusetts: Web-Based Staffing Solution announced the launch of "Aizling At Home," its private-duty home care services, and the start of registration in Massachusetts for qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, and Homemaker/Companions for full and part time positions
Aizling, Inc., a best of breed service company providing a web-based platform and service for matching rated healthcare professionals with healthcare providers today announced the launch of "Aizling At Home," its private-duty home care services, and the start of registration in Massachusetts for qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, and Homemaker/Companions for full and part time positions. 2007-04-25

Monster Reveals Spring and Summer's Biggest Workplace Fashion Faux Pas
As the weather begins to warm, many workers will soon abandon their conventional winter wardrobes for more comfortable summer looks - but could this be threatening to their professional credibility? Monster(R) surveyed site visitors and found that 55 percent of workers consider tank tops and exposed undergarments the season's top work wear mishap. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST). 2007-04-25

Dell, AMD Partner for 'Plant a Tree for Me': Technology Industry's First Computer Carbon-Offset Initiative Reaches Milestone
Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today announced that Advanced Micro Devices ("AMD") (NYSE:AMD) will become the first corporate partner of its "Plant a Tree for Me" program through a $16,000 donation on behalf of the company's 16,000 worldwide employees. 2007-04-25

More Leading U.S. Colleges Sign on with SimpleTuition: SimpleTuition Delivers the Resources Financial Aid Administrators Need to Help Parents and Students Find and Compare the Best Student Loan Options
SimpleTuition, Inc., a company dedicated to helping students and parents make sense of education financing choices, today announced the addition of ten leading U.S. institutions of higher education to its growing list of partners. All of SimpleTuition's school partners - now numbering in the dozens - are committed to delivering independent, up-to-date and accurate student loan financing information to students. 2007-04-25