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1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) Launches Program to Recycle Used Computer Equipment and Invites Local Communities to Participate in Drive
Following Earth Day, the environment remains on the forefront of many people's minds. However, often overlooked is the importance of properly disposing old computer equipment and other electronic components. 2008-05-02

Plateau Expands iContent Library with Addition of Competency Assessments from iLearn Solutions: Leading Content Providers Jump on iContent Bandwagon as Plateau Continues to Pioneer Industry's First Content-As-A-Service-Solution   Plateau Systems, a leading provider of talent management software, services and solutions, today announced that iContent users can now access iLearn Solutions' iTest assessments using Plateau's iContent solution. iTest assessments allow organizations to evaluate individual employee job-skill strengths and gaps and assign specific activities to close those gaps, enabling more effective, focused and measurable employee development. 2008-05-02

Neil Young Takes Center Stage at JavaOne Keynote in San Francisco - Just Announced!   At this year's JavaOne, music legend and pioneer Neil Young will join Sun Microsystems' executives during the Opening Keynote session on May 6 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. 2008-05-02

CoreValve Names Vito A. Canuso III as Vice President, Intellectual Property   CoreValve (www.corevalve.com) announced today that it has appointed Vito A. Canuso III as Vice President, Intellectual property. In this position, Mr. Canuso's immediate focus will include managing the worldwide patent litigation with Edwards Lifesciences. He also will assume responsibilities for expanding CoreValve's global patent portfolio and for developing IP strategies that are intended to enhance CoreValve's growing leadership position in the transcatheter heart valve therapy market. 2008-05-02

N.I.R. Group, LLC Appoints Paul Schwartz Director of Client Services
The N.I.R. Group, LLC ("NIR Group"), one of the largest and most active Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) investment fund managers in the world, today announced that Paul Schwartz has joined the firm as director of client services. Mr. Schwartz will report directly to Corey Ribotsky, the firm's chairman and chief executive officer. 2008-05-02

EDAS, Inc Release GageMap 2.5   EDAS, Inc released the latest version in its GageMap line of products today, GageMap version 2.5. Version 2.5 has many new features and upgrades. "Version 2.5 of GageMap continues the long heritage of providing our customers with outstanding value by incorporating significant new features such as; support for 64 bit Windows OS, a brand new NASTRAN converter, migration to FlexLM for license management, and numerous minor improvements," says William VanFossen, VP of sales and marketing for EDAS, Inc. 2008-05-02

JavaOne Conference Social Networking Tools Available to Help You Stay Connected   JavaOne Conference attendees and fans from around the world have several social networking tools they can use to stay connected with all the exciting events and activities at this year's conference. Whether you're on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or a citizen of the blogosphere, connecting to JavaOne and interacting with others is just a click away. Get connected on: 2008-05-02