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The Next Generation of Badoo.com Shocks Europe!
Earlier this month worldwide social network, Badoo.com, launched in 2006, presented the world with a completely new design with upgraded features and innovative new tools. The near perfect integration of site design (form) and website features (function) was something that many global markets had never encountered before. Badoo has become one of the largest global social networks in just one year's time and is already ranked in the top 100 websites in the world by traffic. This incredible growth met with a major test on September 1st, 2007. That morning Badoo's entire global userbase of over 12 million users awoke to the next generation of Badoo.com. 2007-09-25
Kiplinger.com Highlights: October 2007
Kiplinger.com (www.Kiplinger.com), the leader in personal finance advice and business forecasting, announces its online editorial content for the month of October 2007: 2007-09-25
Toshiba Announces Widescreen Projector with 'Extreme Short Projection'
Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the TDP-EW25U projector. This new DLP(R) BrilliantColor(TM) widescreen projector is one of the industry's first wireless(1) network projectors compatible with Microsoft Vista(R) Ultimate's "Meeting Space(2)" functionality for remote sharing of presentation files. 2007-09-25
Toshiba Expands Satellite A215 Series: Featuring Latest AMD and ATI Technologies for $699.99(1)
Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the addition of several new configurations to its award-winning, AMD-based Satellite(R) A215 notebook computer series with a starting price of $699.99(1). The new Satellite A215 models include variations of AMD's most advanced mobile dual-core processors, including the AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition(2) and AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor(2). 2007-09-25
ByAuctionOnly, LLC Helps Struggling Home Owners by Launching ``By Owner'' Home Auction Sales System
ByAuctionOnly, LLC, a Florida based "For Sale By Owner" home auction service company, today launched its "home auction sales system," a system that provides hope to struggling home owners. The system includes their internet based, global listing and bidding system, auction exposure services, consulting, and services that ensure a closed sale in a timely manner. ByAuctonOnly, LLC makes the auction process easy and cost effective by allowing sellers to choose the day their home will sell and offers buyers the opportunity to bid in a secure, open marketplace. 2007-09-25
 | Agion(R) launches ''That's Revolting!'' Website Starring Florence Henderson: Hysterically revolting interactive online video will have people
hurling with laughter as they learn about the omnipresence of microbes
in a typical home.
www.thatsrevolting.com
Agion, a global leader in natural antimicrobial solutions, has announced the launch of a unique website experience starring Florence Henderson, America's favorite TV mom. Shot on the original (but reconfigured) set of the classic '70's TV sitcom that made Henderson an American icon, "That's Revolting!" features Henderson as the mom in a whacked family that's inadvertently passing microbes to each other in a series of over-the-top comedic videos. Florence also plays the perennially cheerful host, who urges web viewers to 'Spot the Germs' before family members get ill with everything from Flesh Eating Bacteria to Salmonella. It's fun for the whole family! 2007-09-25 |
Cognos Launches New Book on Proven Practices in Banking Performance Management: Latest in Cognos' business book series helps banks focus on making
better decisions, by function, that drive overall performance
Cognos(R) (NASDAQ: COGN) (TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, has partnered with industry thought leaders on a new book offering critical insights and proven practices in banking performance management. 2007-09-25
Toshiba Announces Industry's Most Complete Portfolio of High-Definition Laptops: Toshiba Offers Five Free HD DVD's with Purchase of Toshiba HD
DVD-ROM Notebook Computer
Toshiba's Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that it has further expanded its lineup of HD DVD-ROM capable notebook computers to give users the industry's fullest portfolio of high-definition mobile computing solutions mixing price points and screen sizes. These five HD DVD-based notebooks will be showcased this week during the DigitalLife tradeshow in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Booth (#621) this week. 2007-09-25
Toshiba Adds NVIDIA SLI Technology to Elite Line of High-Definition, Gaming Laptops
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the addition of NVIDIA(R) SLI(TM) technology to its elite Satellite(R) X205 gaming notebook series with an HD DVD drive designed for a mobile gaming and high-definition entertainment experience. 2007-09-25
Toshiba Unleashes New gigabeat(R) Featuring Premium Audio Playback
Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the gigabeat(R) T400, the company's first flash-based portable digital media player featuring high-end audio H2C audio enhancement technology and support for WMA Lossless audio files for $119.99(1). Toshiba has also expanded its recycling program to include its gigabeat(R) portable media player lineup. 2007-09-25
Toshiba Expands AMD Portfolio with Addition of 17-Inch Laptop
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the expansion of its AMD-based suite of notebook computers with launch of the Satellite(R) P205D, featuring AMD's leading-edge processor and graphics technology for enhanced computing capabilities and graphics. 2007-09-25
Seagate and VolumeShield Announce Strategic Relationship to Secure Data at the Endpoint: Combined solution pairs Seagate DriveTrust Security Technology
with VolumeShield Removable Storage Device Control to Protect Against
Data Loss and Leakage
VolumeShield, a leading provider of endpoint security solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX), a worldwide leader in storage solutions, to provide a comprehensive security solution that delivers unparalleled protection against data loss and data leakage at the endpoint. 2007-09-25
DIFM (Do It For Me) Provides a New Kind of Marketing Tool: Demographic Shifts and Lifestyle Changes Are Driving Former Do It
Yourself (DIY) Consumers into the Do It For Me (DIFM) Market: Newell
Logistics Creates the DIFM Ultimate Marketing Tool
Known in the industry as DIFM (Do It For Me), mass retailers and direct marketers are now adding DIFM options to their existing DIY (Do It Yourself)-only offerings. This strategy is generating significant incremental top and bottom line revenue for the retailers. The DIFM option achieves bigger sales and profits by providing the retailer access to an entirely new and otherwise unattainable consumer base. 2007-09-25
Industry Leaders and Innovators Gather at MIT for EmTech07, Technology Review's Emerging Technologies Conference
Technology Review, Inc., the authority on the future of technology, is hosting its seventh annual Emerging Technologies Conference, EmTech07, September 25-27th at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. EmTech07 is the premier event for exploring next-generation technologies and their impact on business and society. 2007-09-25
Monster Study Reveals Organizations Not Adequately Prepared for Impending Employee ''Brain Drain'': Baby Boomer Retirements Threaten to Significantly Decrease
Organizational Knowledge, Yet Only 20 Percent of Companies Have a
Formal Knowledge-Retention Strategy in Place
U.S. employers largely recognize they face an imminent worker shortage due to Baby Boomer retirements; however, few have a formal strategy in place to manage and retain worker knowledge, according to a survey released today by Monster(R). The corresponding report, titled "Building and Securing an Organizational Brain Trust in an Age of Brain Drain," reveals that only 12 percent of human resource managers report knowledge retention as a high priority within their organizations - despite the fact that one-third estimate 20 percent or more of their current workforce will be eligible for retirement over the next several years. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST). 2007-09-25
AlterPoint Announces the ZipTie Open Network Alliance: Network Equipment Providers Citrix Systems, Force10 Networks,
Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Radware, Riverbed Technology and Vyatta to
Contribute Resources, Best Practices to Open Source Network Management
Initiative
AlterPoint, Inc., a leading provider of network governance software, today announced the formation of the ZipTie Open Network Alliance, a community of like-minded technology vendors committed to promoting open manageability and interoperability of multi-vendor networks. Joining AlterPoint in the ZipTie Open Network Alliance are inaugural members Citrix Systems, Force10 Networks, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Radware, Riverbed Technology and Vyatta. 2007-09-25
ZipTie Open Source Network Management Project Adds Enterprise-Class Capabilities: Enhanced Scalability and Security Provide Compelling Alternative
to Proprietary Tools
AlterPoint, Inc., a leading provider of network governance software, today announced the latest release of the ZipTie open source project. In response to the growing demands of the ZipTie user community, and the increased involvement of network equipment vendors, the project has evolved into an enterprise-class management system that supports hundreds of users, scales to thousands of devices and significantly improves security, giving large enterprises a viable alternative to closed, vendor-centric element management systems. 2007-09-25
MegaPath Duet Phone and Internet Service Surpasses 425 Customers: Service Adoption Continues to Accelerate Following Q2 2007 Service
Expansion
MegaPath Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice and security services in North America, today announced that it is experiencing significant growth for its Duet phone and Internet service, surpassing 425 customers since expanding its regional footprint in June to include major cities in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA and VT. With the growing demand for enterprise-class voice over IP solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, MegaPath's fully managed high-speed Internet and full-featured phone service bundle delivers similar productivity enhancing features found in enterprise VoIP solutions, without requiring the additional staff or network and telephony equipment investments associated with deploying in house VoIP solution. 2007-09-25
Emergency Health Centre Implements Ultrasound Emergency Department Information System from Patient Care Technology Systems: New Houston Concierge Emergency Care Facility Implements EDIS with
Sonitor Ultrasound Locating
Patient Care Technology Systems (PCTS), a subsidiary of Consulier Engineering, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSLR), today announced that Emergency Health Centre (EHC) in Houston, Texas has successfully implemented the Amelior ED(TM) patient tracking and charting system. EHC is the first emergency care provider in the nation to implement an emergency department information system which integrates ultrasound-based automatic patient and asset tracking. PCTS integrated its ED information system software with ultrasound locating hardware from business partner, Sonitor Technologies. 2007-09-25
 RevolutionHealth.com Launches Food Allergy Initiative to Educate Public on Dangers to Children: RevolutionHealth.com's Newly-Launched Food Allergy Center Reviews
Latest Science, Offers Guides and Tools for Parents Seeking Help
Can Someone Outgrow Food Allergies? Center Answers Common
Questions
A snack at the school cafeteria, a play date at a friend's house or a visit with grandma all may unwittingly put children with food allergies at serious risk. While there is growing awareness of food allergies the public's understanding of the seriousness and pervasiveness of the issue continues to lag. To address these challenges, RevolutionHealth.com today launched its new Food Allergy Center which offers key resources for those looking for definitive information on managing and living with food allergies. 2007-09-25
CORRECTING and REPLACING Medtech biomaterials leader Polymer Technology Group (PTG) spins out life sciences incubator: Emergence LLC -- Emergence will initially focus on opportunities in biostable
polymers, resorbable polymers, and polymers for therapeutic uses
"We want Emergence to be a magnet for superior technology that has
a clear clinical advantage combined with a measurable reduction in
total cost of patient care."
George Pitarra, President, Emergence LLC
Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. 2007-09-25
SimpleTuition Wins Two Awards in Web Marketing Association's WebAward Competition: Wins 'Standard of Excellence' Awards in Both Education and
Financial Services Categories
SimpleTuition, Inc., a company dedicated to helping students and parents make sense of education financing choices, today announced it has been honored with two Standard of Excellence WebAwards for its Web site development. The SimpleTuition Web site was recognized in both the education and financial services categories of the Web Marketing Association's annual WebAwards competition. 2007-09-25
PetGadgets.com Now Offers Banner Advertising: Top Pet-Oriented Retail Site Reaches Attractive Demographics
within Growing Market Segment
PetGadgets.com announces it has begun a banner advertising program on its site. As one of the top pet-oriented retail destinations on the Web, PetGadgets.com offers a captive audience of pet lovers. The addition of banner ads on PetGadgets.com lets advertisers get in front of an appealing niche demographic. This venue offers advertising for the pet product marketplace and beyond. 2007-09-25
National Sleep Foundation and Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Announce New Patient's Guide to Sleep Evaluations: Guide Published in Partnership Between NSF and BRPT Addresses
Practical Information for Patients Considering a Sleep Evaluation
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) today announced the debut of a much needed consumer resource, the Patient's Guide to Sleep Evaluations. The Guide is a succinct, easy-to-understand pamphlet designed to educate patients on what to expect before undergoing a sleep evaluation or polysomnogram to diagnose sleep problems. 2007-09-25
 | Glo to Sleep Helps People Fall Asleep
For insomniacs and others who have difficulty falling and staying asleep, a non-medicinal product is solving this exhausting problem. The Glo to Sleep(TM) literally puts people to sleep. 2007-09-25 |
 | Security on U.S.-Canadian Border Increases with New and Additional License Plate Reader Technology: Perceptics Announces LPR Contract Award and Initial Successful
Installations of Canadian Integrated Primary Inspection Line Program
Canada will expand and update technology that provides automated reading and instant database checking of vehicle license plates entering from the United States, adding to ongoing efforts to strengthen security along the border, combat terrorism and organized crime, and enhance the flow of trade. 2007-09-25 |
 | FilesAnywhere(TM) ''Attach Link'' Brings Unlimited-Size Email Attachments to Outlook(R)
FilesAnywhere.com announced today a new add-in for its clients that utilize Microsoft Outlook(R) messaging software. This new add-in permits users to email file attachments directly from Outlook with no upper size limit. Since no files are stored on the email server, recipients of emails benefit by being able to view the files immediately online, without waiting for a download. This new file delivery method is available to all FilesAnywhere users, including free 1GB storage accounts. 2007-09-25 |
Best Practices for Advising on Form I-9 Compliance from Lookout Services
The following article, by Elaine Morley, was published in The Lookout Monitor on Sept. 23, 2007. 2007-09-25
Monster and VocationVacations Announce ''Test-Drive Your Dream Job(R)'' Promotion
Monster(R) and VocationVacations(R) today announced that Monster and MonsterTRAK site visitors can enter to win one of 12 Dream Jobs as part of the "Test-Drive Your Dream Job" promotion. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST) and MonsterTRAK is the division of Monster for college students and recent graduates. VocationVacations is the only company to offer workers a risk-free opportunity to try out the jobs of their dreams. 2007-09-25
BusinessWeek.com Launches Managing Channel: New Section Offers Broader, Deeper Coverage of Professional
Development Issues
BusinessWeek.com (http://www.businessweek.com), the award-winning Web site, launched its new Managing Channel available at http://www.businessweek.com/managing. The new channel, which debuted Sept. 14., features advice on how to manage your career, your team, your company, and your board of directors. It replaces the Careers Channel. 2007-09-25
MSI Systems Integrators Named Symantec VAR of the Year: MSI Recognized as a Leading Channel Partner at Symantec's Annual
North America Partner Conference
MSI Systems Integrators (MSI), a leading comprehensive solution provider of hardware, software and services, today announced that Symantec recognized the company as the VAR of the Year at Symantec's annual partner conference - Partner Engage 2007 - in San Diego on September 11. MSI was recognized for its dedication and commitment to selling security and availability solutions, as well as its overall performance in revenue, deal registration, technical and marketing investments, and certifications. 2007-09-25
Intuitive Voice Technology Receives 2007 INTERNET TELEPHONY Expo West 'Best of Show' Award and a 2007 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award: Evolution PBX Honored for Delivering Exceptional VoIP/IP
Communications Solutions to the Small and Medium Business Community
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced that Intuitive Voice Technology (www.IntuitiveVoice.com) has been awarded a "Best-of-Show" award in the "Best SMB Solution" category for its participation at this month's IT EXPO West 2007. The awards recognize innovative technology and creative presentation at the event. Intuitive Voice Technology (IVT) displayed and demonstrated their Evolution PBX product on the INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO exhibit floor in Los Angeles earlier this month. A panel of judges who visited with each exhibitor, viewed product demos, and interviewed company staff determined awards. 2007-09-25
Grand Opening of Nanny Poppinz(TM) Livingston County, Michigan
Nanny Poppinz(TM) of Livingston County, Michigan joins hands with the fastest growing nationwide Nanny referral agency in the country! Families and Nannies of Southeastern Michigan will now receive the same second-to-none customer service that Florida has been receiving since 1999. 2007-09-25
Human Factors International, Inc. receives ``Best Solution Award''
Human Factors International, Inc. (HFI), the industry leader in the field of user-centered design, will receive the prestigious "Best Solution Award" on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Government Technology Conference in Albany, NY, for its user-centered design work on the California State Personnel Board website. 2007-09-25
Andrea Chiappe Joins Caesar Systems As Product Manager: Fifteen-year petroleum economics veteran helps bridge business and
technical requirements in E & P planning
Andrea Chiappe has joined Caesar Systems in the role of product manager. Chiappe has more than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas exploration and production (E & P) industry, having worked primarily as an analyst focused on business development, petroleum economics and engineering operations on an international level. 2007-09-25
Real Estate Developer Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc's Announces Charlotte, North Carolina's Strong Economy Protects the City from Housing Slump
Charlotte, North Carolina based real estate developer, Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc. (http://www.convergentacquisitions.com) is pleased to announce that a recent article on Bloomburg.com points to Charlotte's standing as one of the nation's largest financial centers, second only to New York City, as the reason for the economic strength and continued population and housing growth in the region. 2007-09-25
Grand Opening of Nanny Poppinz(TM) Greater Tampa, Florida
It's official!! Nanny Poppinz(TM), "A Nanny Agency Created by Moms for Moms", our newest Franchise, has arrived to better serve The Greater Tampa area including Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County and Hernando County. Nanny Poppinz(TM) is proud to be serving Florida families since 1999. The new addition of Nanny Poppinz(TM) will enhance the exceptional customer service already being provided to our families. Our expert staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you in finding solutions to all of your childcare needs, including temporary services, part-time and full-time nannies and infant care. Nanny Poppinz(TM) is the only national nanny agency available to families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. All of our services are customized to meet every family's individual needs, with the utmost respect and compassion. All nannies referred have to be thoroughly screened, meet high standards, and have years of experience working with children of all ages. For further information on all of the services available, visit us at www.nannypoppinz.com or call Brandy Gold, franchise owner at 813-375-9862. We look forward serving you and your family. 2007-09-25
The Five Top Things Parents Do That Drive Teens Crazy; 7 Habits Author, Sean Covey, Gives Tips to Teens on How to Cope
The relationship that parents forge with their children during their teen years often determines how close they will be for the rest of their lives. Sadly, it seems that today's parents and teens sometimes experience great difficulty in getting along with each other. Where does the problem start? Does the problem lie with the teen, the parent or both? 2007-09-25
 | Brookstone MP3 Systems Spread the Joy of Sharing Music with iPod Owners
Innovative product development company and specialty retailer Brookstone, Inc. this week unveiled its Christmas Holiday lineup of iPod speaker systems that allow iPod users to play and share their favorite music in rich, vibrant sound. 2007-09-25 |
 | New Children's Book Teaches the Gospel of Salvation
Dragonfly Ministries proudly announces the release of A Walk With Papa, a hardback, full color, 32-page children's book that shares the story of Jesus and the truth of salvation. The book is a wonderful teaching tool for adults to share with children age 6 and up. 2007-09-25 |
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