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It's Ethics, Stupid! New Website Offers to Incite Thought as Well as Inspire   Jim Lichtman, author, speaker, and student of the role ethical values play in modern society, has announced a new website, ethicsStupid.com. Lichtman does not see a distinction between personal ethics and social ethics. "Ethics is ethics," Lichtman says. "The situations may be different, but the principles remain the same." Launched in early March, the site offers an engaging and thought-provoking look into how ethics affects the fabric of our society as well as our everyday lives. 2008-03-26

Symmetricom Announces IEEE 1588 Version 2 Carrier-Class Grandmaster Clock: TimeProvider(TM) 5000 Provides Critical Timing and Synchronization Technology Essential for Next Generation Networks   Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency technologies that accelerate the deployment and enable the management of next generation networks, today announced TimeProvider(TM) 5000, the newest product in the company's broad portfolio of carrier-grade, packet-based timing and frequency solutions. TimeProvider 5000 is a "purpose built" IEEE 1588 Version 2 carrier-class grandmaster clock designed to meet the most stringent timing and synchronization requirements of next generation network applications including Ethernet backhaul, circuit emulation and passive optical networks (PON). 2008-03-26

Promo Autoshades Offer Relief via Sun Shades Just in Time for Summer   Promo Auto Shade, parent company to the newly launched Promo Logo Mugs, itself a distributor of customized promotional travel mugs, ceramic mugs, sport bottles, and shots, cordials, and drink ware, is reminding drivers everywhere to prepare for summer with their versatile line of sunshades for cars and SUVs. With summer just around the corner, sunshades from Promo Auto Shade and Promo Logo Mugs provide the ultimate tool for maintaining comfort while driving. 2008-03-26

Cancer Researchers at Manhattan-based St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center Discover Genes That Can Determine How Patients Respond to Pre-Leukemia Drug: Study Points to the Increasing Use of Genetic Testing to Measure the Clinical Benefits of Pharmaceuticals   A team of cancer researchers at Manhattan-based St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center, in partnership with the Broad Institute of MIT and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, has identified 30 red cell-related genes which determine the effectiveness of using the drug Revlimid(R) (lenalidomide) on patients with pre-leukemia, known as Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). 2008-03-26

TomoTherapy Issues Treatment Quality Challenge   TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ:TOMO), maker of the TomoTherapy(R) Hi-Art(R) treatment system for advanced radiation therapy, announced today that it has issued a Treatment Quality Challenge. TomoTherapy will award $250,000 to any U.S. cancer center that demonstrates its ability to beat the quality of a TomoTherapy(SM) treatment plan using the new RapidArc(TM) product from Varian Medical Systems. 2008-03-26

EMS Announces Integrated Solution for Medical Simulation Management: State-of-the-art software for efficient workflow and management of clinical skills and medical simulation centers   Education Management Solutions (EMS), the leader in clinical skills and simulation training and evaluation systems, today unveiled Total SIM(TM) 2.0. A web-based, user-friendly, simulation center management application, Total SIM(TM) is designed to meet the teaching, training, and assessment requirements of the most demanding curricula and goals of medical simulation centers. 2008-03-26

Humanitarian Online Marketplace to Create Income Streams for War Widows in the Middle-East: Wyndstorm Corporation Hired to Develop Project   Impoverished women in non-western nations are beginning to receive a helping hand from individuals, companies and humanitarian groups in the U.S. and abroad. One such example is Tampa, Florida-based entrepreneur, Jodie Sweezey, a Marine Captain reservist whose company One Starry Nite... LLC contracted social media technology and online marketing company Wyndstorm Corporation (OTCBB:PKCM) to develop OneStarryNite.com, a humanitarian e-commerce effort to create income streams for women in the Middle East, Asia and South America. 2008-03-26

Breast Cancer Survivor Inspires and Empowers Those Affected by Cancer with the Launch of iwearitwell.com: There's a 50% Chance You Know a Woman with Cancer; Company Provides Coordinated Ensembles with Head Scarves for Chemo Patients   iwearitwell.com, the source for color-coordinated comfort wear helping chemotherapy patients look good and feel better, today announced the official launch of the company, its online store and their efforts to help the millions of people affected by cancer around the world. 2008-03-26

OKI Printing Solutions is Redefining the A3 Color MFP Category with the Launch of the New CX3641 MFP: New, Award-Winning Business Color MFP Incorporates Embedded Document and Color Management Tools as Standard Features, Addressing the Complex Needs of Busy Workgroups and IT Professionals   Oki Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI(R) Printing Solutions brand, today introduced the award-winning CX3641 MFP (multifunction product). This innovative product is redefining the color MFP category by including unprecedented document management integration and color management capabilities as standard features. An embedded approach marks a first for A3 color MFPs by eliminating the need for additional dedicated PCs and servers, allowing easy integration of the CX3641 into existing DMS systems. With these advanced features, IT professionals can now simplify complex and time-consuming processes to boost workgroup productivity, manage costs and still have the support of a robust business color MFP for standard business use. 2008-03-26

eProvenance Unveils the ''Intelligent Bottle'' for Fine Wine: Launch in Bordeaux of New System Assuring the Provenance of Fine Wine: Authenticity, Traceability and Knowledge of Storage Temperatures   eProvenance, a new company applying advanced technology to assure the total quality of fine wines from chateau to consumer, today unveiled its innovative Intelligent Bottle(TM) and wine temperature tracking system along with its web site, www.eprovenance.com. Founded in January 2007 by Eric Vogt to assure the provenance of every bottle of fine wine, the company is currently implementing programs with nine leading Bordeaux Chateaux, including several first growths. 2008-03-26

The ''Academy Award'' Winner of Cosmetic Dentistry Can Transform Your Smile: Lumineers(TM) Wins Top Honors with Renowned Industry Journal, The Dental Advisor   When it comes to your eyes, your heart, your lungs or your brain, you would want the best medical care. It should be the same with your smile. LUMINEERS(TM) continue to set the gold standard in veneers among the most respected cosmetic dentists in the nation. This year, one of the most influential dental trade publications, The Dental Advisor, has given LUMINEERS resounding praise by awarding the minimally invasive veneer option "Top Cosmetic Product" for 2008. Also receiving the highest Five Plus, LUMINEERS demonstrated a 96% clinical rating, making it on par with Academy Award winning talent in the entertainment industry. (www.lumineers.com) 2008-03-26

Recession Can Be Controlled - If Leaders Stop Hoarding Information and Learn to Share, Says Collaboration Expert
Don Tapscott, Author of Wikinomics, says Business Leaders and Policymakers Must Become "Radical Collaborators" - Just Like the Thousands Who've Built Wikipedia, Facebook and YouTube Business and Economic Growth are Slowed by Secretive Competition and Proprietary Information - Opening the Curtain and Putting More Minds to Work on the Problem Will Lead to Better Solutions and Faster Recovery 2008-03-26

NEWS BRIEF - TransCore Trailer Tracking and Temperature Sensors Save Cool Carriers of Florida Two Hours Per Day   When you think of Florida, sunshine, and the beach, warm temperatures come to mind. And Cool Carriers, one of the state's larger trucking companies that focus on moving refrigerated freight, knows warm temperatures can be the difference between profit and loss. 2008-03-26

Phillip Wasserman Helps Bring Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Wiggles
Phillip Wasserman, president of Phillip Roy Financial Services, one of the nation's largest sellers of annuities and life insurance, has arranged for 100 children affiliated with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles to enjoy The Wiggles, the famed children's group, at the incredible new Nokia Theater this Sunday, March 30, 2007. Phillip Wasserman and Phillip Roy Financial Services are major supporters of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Sarasota, Florida, and the company has a suite at the Nokia Theater. 2008-03-26

IntegratedQSG Introduces Deposit Acquisition & Retention Program for Community Banks   IntegratedQSG introduces Deposit Acquisition & Retention (DAR) customized program, specifically designed to provide community bank new account teams with the tools and skills not only to meet but exceed bank goals in deposits. 2008-03-26

HealthLink Europe expands its customer service and logistical support offerings to Transoma Medical   HealthLink Europe, an ISO 13485 Medical Device Support Services and Distribution Company that has been providing European customer service and logistics support to the North American device industry since 1994, announced today that it has expanded its customer service and logistical support services relationship with Transoma Medical on behalf of its DSI (Data Sciences International) division, whose customers are research labs that can be found in academic and government institutes and nearly every major pharmaceutical company. 2008-03-26

Noodles & Company Chooses Asparagus for Starring Role in New Dish and Red Carpet Video: Restaurant's Supporting Cast of Fresh Vegetables are Not Happy   Asparagus premieres her Linguine with Fresh Asparagus bowl today at Noodles & Company restaurants across the U.S. In celebration of her new dish, this fresh, spring star ascended the red carpet, followed by a visibly disgruntled trio of supporting vegetables. The restaurant posted video footage of her Hollywood moment today at www.noodles.com/home/noodlesasparagus.aspx. 2008-03-26

Keltech Safety Shower Solutions: As Easy as 1-2-3
Keltech Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of safety shower heaters and systems makes it as easy as 1-2-3 to determine your optimal safety shower solution. When workers are at risk from chemical injury, you need an ANSI compliant safety shower or emergency eyewash station. What type of system should you specify to protect workers, meet ANSI standards, and still provide an efficient solution? The answer may be as easy as 1-2-3. Dieter Lutz, Keltech's marketing director explains the logic behind the 1-2-3 solution. "This simplified approach is reinforced by our experience. Engineers and plant managers generally fall into one of these three categories. By classifying which scenario reflects their need, we can provide the most effective solution." 2008-03-26

Merchant Link's PCI Compliant TransactionVault Solution Seen as Innovative Approach in Recent Javelin Strategy & Research Report: Javelin Points to Removal of Sensitive Data from the POS and Outsourcing as Strategies to PCI Compliance (PCI DSS) and Limiting Exposure of Cardholder Data and Reducing Risk   Merchant Link (www.merchantlink.com), a provider of enterprise payment solutions to the integrated point-of-sale industry, announced today that its TransactionVault(TM) product was recognized and cited in a recent analysis by Javelin Strategy & Research for its innovative ability to move customer credit card data to a safe, secure, and fully monitored and managed location away from the merchant's POS terminals. 2008-03-26

Women in Business Listen as Shakespeare Squared Founder Reveals Her Lesson Plan for Success: The Principal (R) Women in Business Teleclass Series Enlists Entrepreneur Kim Kleeman to Help Women Business Owners Grow Their Companies   The Principal Financial Group(R) will feature entrepreneur Kim Kleeman, founder and president of Shakespeare Squared, as guest presenter for its complimentary teleclass, "A Woman Business Owner's Multi-Million Dollar Success Story: Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow." To be held April 29, the class is dedicated to the growth and financial success of women in business. 2008-03-26

Maconomy US Consultants to Share Agency Management Best Practices at Marketing Communications Industry Events this Spring: Copies of new best practices handbook "People Made Profitable" available
Maconomy US, leading provider of business solutions for professional services and marketing communications organizations, announced today that its consultants will be on hand to share best practices in agency management and copies of "People Made Profitable," its new handbook for agencies to develop stronger, more strategic financial and operational practices, at the following industry events this Spring: 2008-03-26

'We Love Hip-Hop: a Celebration of Hip-Hop Music' Only On Music Choice in April -- Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, and Shawty Lo all Featured in Originals   Music Choice, the award winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces its slate of thematic video programming for April. "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" will premiere on Music Choice's On Demand network and its broadband music site in April with Music Choice Originals and a music video catalog that features today's hip-hop megastars. Rapper, singer, producer and actor, Snoop Dogg, the Music Choice Artist of the Month, is featured in two Originals - "Snoop Dogg: Does Starkville" and "Snoop Dogg: Naked." Jim Jones hosts "Hip Hop Style 360;" Flo Rida is featured on Fresh Crops; and Tha Corner showcases Rick Ross. In addition, a "5 Boro Tour" video playlist highlighting Jay Z and popular hip-hop artists from each of the five boroughs of NYC joins the long list of Originals available for viewing all month long. 2008-03-26

Collins College Announces it will be a Major Sponsor of 2008 Phoenix Film Festival   Collins College, a school of design and technology, announced today that it is an official major sponsor of the 2008 Phoenix Film Festival--Arizona's largest. 2008-03-26

Widen Refreshes UI, Simplifies Workflow   Widen Enterprises, an industry-pacesetting digital asset management (DAM) provider, has released their 5.1 spring update. Widen's aggressive release cycle continues to prompt the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry to modify applications to meet Web 2.0 expectations. 2008-03-26

itzbig Gets Creative To Reach Passive Job Candidates: Partnering with Third Rail Creative, itzbig Takes a Playful Approach at Helping the Currently Employed Fire Themselves   itzbig (www.itzbig.com), an industry leader in candidate-matching technology, is changing the way Quiet Working Professionals (QWPs) look for new jobs by introducing the industry's first real-time job network that allows them to anonymously explore career opportunities as well as obtain immediate feedback on how compatible they are for positions. 2008-03-26