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Fully-Programmable Audio ICs Deliver Advanced Features to Heighten HDTV Experience: Analog Devices' flexible audio processors for flat-panel HDTVs reduce time-to-market by providing audiofile sound and support for the latest audio standards and popular third-party algorithms.   Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), today introduced two audio processors for HDTV sound that provide uninterrupted, high-fidelity audio connectivity from a variety of digital and analog home entertainment sources. The ADAV4601 and ADAV4622 audio processors expand ADI's Advantiv(TM) advanced television solutions portfolio to provide complete, cost-effective, fully programmable audio solutions that speed delivery of audio enhancements in flat-panel plasma and LCD HDTV designs. With a single ADAV46xx-based audio platform, engineers can support multiple TV designs -- from high-end to low-end -- without costly system redesign, reducing time-to-market by up to several weeks. 2008-03-27

Transcard Introduces Transcard Mobile for On-Demand Payroll Statements   Transcard, a leading provider of prepaid debit card solutions branded with Discover Network, MasterCard and STAR associations, announced today the introduction of Transcard Mobile, one of the industry's first applications built specifically for payroll card members. This new platform enables Transcard payroll card members, a majority of which have text-enabled cell phones, to access full account activity and functions via their cell phones. 2008-03-27

FranklinCovey Sales Performance Group Ranked Among 2008 Top Sales Training Companies by Training Industry Inc.   FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) announced today that the Sales Training Community at Training Industry, Inc. named its Sales Performance Group as one of the 2008 Top Sales Training Companies. This recognition by Training Industry Inc. identifies leaders within the sales training industry that have demonstrated experience and excellence in providing services to their clients. FranklinCovey's Sales Performance Group was named among 20 companies in the Top Sales Methodology Training Companies category for excellence in training sales professionals on selling skills or selling processes. 2008-03-27

Lumidigm Signs Deal with BioGuard, Sends Real World Biometrics to Middle East   Lumidigm Inc., the multispectral imaging biometrics company, today announced a certified business partnership with BioGuard Components & Technologies Ltd. Headquartered in Israel, BioGuard is an international biometrics solutions developer. 2008-03-27

ISI's SaaS Approach to eCTD Submissions Helps Boehringer Ingelheim Meet FDA Submission Requirements in Record Time: -- ISI's approach to eCTD submissions software delivery allowed company to move quickly with a Software-as-a-Service hosted solution
Image Solutions, Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of software and services to streamline the drug development and regulatory approval process, today announced that world-leading global pharmaceutical group Boehringer Ingelheim has deployed eCTDXPress - the company's flagship solution for managing and reviewing electronic submissions - via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) hosted model. The process from selection to implementation and validation took just under eight months. 2008-03-27

Tecton Corporation Announces Shareholder Update and Overview   Tecton Corporation (OTCBB:TTNC) is a US-based uranium exploration company with a Swiss management team focused on the acquisition and development of a portfolio of high quality uranium properties. 2008-03-27

3RD CULTURE Joins Grammy Award Winning Producer Thom Russo for a Remix of the New Single ``Heartbreak City'' Releasing on March 28: Thom Russo (Audioslave, Jay Z, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Juanes and Moneybrother) has remixed 3RD CULTURE's new single "Heartbreak City" Live performance and webcast show at Arlene's Grocery, New York City on March 28, 2008   Pop Rock group 3RD CULTURE, http://www.myspace.com/3rdcultureband, celebrates the release of their new single "Heartbreak City" on Friday, March 28, 2008 with a live performance from Arlene's Grocery in NYC at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The show will also be available via a live webcast at http://www.youtube.com/user/3RDCULTURE. 2008-03-27

Harman Kardon: Premium Surround Sound for the New Generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class   The "Harman Kardon(R) Discrete Logic 7(R) Sound System" offers faithful premium surround sound from 5.1 and stereo recordings in the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, with the vario-roof up or down. 2008-03-27

Free Seminar on ACH Authorization Requirements Offered by ACH Direct and UMACHA to be Held April 8   The second in a series of webinars on automated clearing house (ACH) topics, hosted by ACH Direct and the Upper Midwest ACH Association (UMACHA), is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 on "Authorization Requirements." 2008-03-27

Bimini Bay Resort Is Turning Off the Lights for Earth Hour: Global Initiative Designed to Raise Awareness for Energy Conservation   Offering dinner by candlelight, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina will turn off all non-essential lights between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in observance of Earth Hour. 2008-03-27

FreedomVOICE Systems to Present FreedomIQ VoIP Hosted PBX at 2008 BICSI Spring Conference   FreedomVOICE Systems, a licensed telecommunications carrier specializing in virtual office solutions, is presenting their recently-launched FreedomIQ VoIP Hosted PBX at Booth 804 of the 2008 BICSI Spring Conference. 2008-03-27

Dr. Spiller's Silk Complex Voted #1 Skin Care Product by Readers of Europe's Beauty Forum Magazine   German-based skin care company Dr. Spiller Biocosmetic was in attendance at the Beauty Forum magazine 2007-2008 Readers' Choice Awards, where its Silk Complex anti-aging cream was awarded First Place in the Skin Care category. On hand to accept the award was Eric Wolsperger, Director of Operations. 2008-03-27

Bimini Bay Resort and Marina Unveils Largest Marina in Bahamas, Plus Additional Luxury Suites & Villas   Bimini Bay Resort located on North Bimini, famous for being the gateway to the Bahamas, announces its brand new Mega Yacht Marina accommodating up to 200-ft. yachts and the addition of luxury suites and villas. From deep sea to bone fishing, Bimini has been producing record catches in big game tournaments and deep-sea charter adventures for decades, going back to the days that Ernest Hemingway made his home on the island. Because of our close proximity to South Florida, the resort continues to be a highly desirable destination, only an hour-and-a-half by boat. 2008-03-27

Culinary Institute of Virginia Announces Open House   Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, is pleased to announce an Open House on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Norfolk-Based Culinary Institute of Virginia is located at 2428 Almeda Avenue, Suite 106, 23573. Admission to the Open House is free and attendees with have the opportunity to tour the facility, see exciting demos, and speak with students, faculty, and staff about the 'hands-on' learning environment the Culinary Institute of Virginia offers. 2008-03-27

McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $10,000 Grants & $6,000 Scholarships: Applications for Academic Enrichment Grants, Teacher Development Grants and Student Teaching Scholarships Due May 1, 2008
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its Academic Enrichment Grants, Teacher Development Grants, and Student Teaching Scholarships. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2008. Eligibility requirements, program overviews and applications are available online at www.mccartheydressman.org. 2008-03-27

Child Education and Entertainment Meet Lucky Kat: Japanese Legend Partners with American Innovators to Create Educational Games for Kids   For generations parents have struggled for ways to make their children want to learn. That struggle is now over thanks to LuckyKatTV.com, the first sophisticated online TV Network destination devoted to making learning fun through a variety of educational games for kids. This multi-million dollar online TV Network has been carefully created over the past four years by some of the foremost child education and entertainment experts based on the theme of Maneki Neko, a 300-year-old Japanese legend. 2008-03-27

SpiralFrog(TM) Now Third Largest Legal Music Download Site: SpiralFrog Continues Growth with 850,000 Registered Users and More Than Two Million Uniques in North America   SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free, ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced it crossed a major threshold with almost 850,000 registered users. Based on reported user numbers, SpiralFrog is now positioned as the third largest legal music download site in U.S. and Canada behind only iTunes and Rhapsody. The company also demonstrated further growth with traffic already surpassing two million unique monthly visitors for March. 2008-03-27

CFA Capital Partners Sees Opportunities in Credit and Liquidity Crisis, Broadens Lending Parameters   In the wake of the credit crunch fueled by the sub prime meltdown, some firms are actually embracing the current market conditions. CFA Capital Partners 'CFA', a leader in private bridge financing based in Rye, NY, sees a window of opportunity to assist developers and investors during these difficult times. CFA has announced this week that to further bolster its program lending base, it has increased capacity to finance commercial real estate assets from $500,000 to $5m. This allows CFA to fund loans that were previously too small for most direct private lenders. CFA plans to fund an additional $100m in small loan product in 2008 as compared with 2007. 2008-03-27

Groundbreaking Universal Health Care Conference on the Uninsured Explores Using Technology in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Enrollment: "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York," a May 8, 2008 conference on using technology to help enroll the uninsured, is sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq)   The first step in the long journey toward universal health care in New York is maximizing enrollment of eligible uninsured New Yorkers in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. Yet, the mechanics of enrolling the uninsured frequently gets in the way. The potential for using technology to improve the process is the focus of "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York: Bridging Coverage Gaps with Information Technology," a conference that will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City. The day-long event, sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq), is the first conference of its kind to bring together policy and health care technology experts to discuss the role technology should play in increasing access to Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus for all eligible uninsured individuals. 2008-03-27

Tano Capital Invests INR 500 Million in Icomm Telecommunications Ltd.   Tano Capital, LLC, on behalf of Tano India Private Equity Fund I, is pleased to announce the investment of INR 500 million (US $12.45 million) into India-based Icomm Telecommunications Ltd. ("ICOMM") through the purchase of an equity stake from an existing shareholder. 2008-03-27