 | JavaOne Conference Announces 2008 Show Devices: Technology from Livescribe, Sony Ericsson and Sentilla Available
at the JavaOne Conference
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced the show devices for the upcoming 2008 JavaOne(SM) conference, May 6-9 at Moscone Center in San Francisco - the Pulse Smartpen from Livescribe, the Sony Ericsson K850i and the Sentilla Perk Kit. The show devices are available for purchase by anyone with a JavaOne conference badge, on a first-come, first-served basis. For each individual show device, purchases are limited to one per customer. JavaOne Conference attendees can purchase these devices Tuesday-Thursday, May 6-8, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Moscone Center, South Upper Lobby Hang Space. JavaOne conference registration details are available at: http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf/registration.jsp. 2008-04-30 |
 | Open Source Java Technology Debuts In GNU/Linux Distributions: Latest Releases of Fedora and Ubuntu Feature OpenJDK-based
Implementations
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA), Canonical Ltd. and Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) today announced the inclusion of OpenJDK-based (http://openjdk.java.net) implementations in Fedora 9 and Ubuntu 8.04 Long Term Support (LTS) Server and Desktop editions, furthering the promise of Sun's open source Java(TM) technology initiative. 2008-04-30 |
 | Want a Free Bet on the Kentucky Derby? All Horse Racing Has Your Ticket
All Horse Racing (www.allhorseracing.com), an international horse racing company, today announced the start of the annual Triple Crown Challenge with a free bet on the 134th Kentucky Derby. 2008-04-30 |
Inovis Selected as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics
Inovis, a leading provider of on-demand Business Community Management solutions, today announced that it has been recognized by Inbound Logistics as a top 100 logistics IT provider for 2008. 2008-04-30
 | Amateur Golf Tournament Offers Unforgettable PGA TOUR Experience: Enter the "Nature Valley(R) Amateur" and play like a pro
Amateur golfers from across America are invited to compete on some of the game's most challenging courses to deliver an authentic PGA TOUR playing experience. The second annual "Nature Valley(R) Amateur" will consist of 20 qualifying golf tournaments played throughout the summer at the PGA TOUR's premier TPC courses. Winners will vie for the amateur title on October 25, 2008 at the home of THE PLAYERS Championship - TPC Sawgrass. 2008-04-30 |
Weathering the Storm: What High Net Worth Individuals Are Doing Right -- and Wrong -- When It Comes to Navigating the Downturn -- Michael Markiewicz, High Net Worth Specialist at Marks Paneth &
Shron, Available to Discuss Wise Moves, and Potential Missteps, for
Affluent Individuals During the Downturn
Affluent individuals generally understand the importance of protecting their assets and lifestyle during an economic downturn. But some of the wisest moves can run counter to their instincts. 2008-04-30
 | What Does a Good Night's Sleep Feel Like?
Bill Marshal, owner of a general contracting business in Half Moon Bay, had snored for years. He knew that he woke up often in the night, but it took an observant friend and a trip to the Sleep Medicine Center at Stanford Hospital & Clinics for Marshal to understand that in his case, the snoring wasn't normal. 2008-04-30 |
 |  DHL Delivers Fans Another Season of Major League Baseball(R):
-- DHL Continues Sponsorship of DHL All-Star FanFest(TM) and Two
Major League Baseball Award Programs
-- DHL and MLB.com(R) Launch Microsite for Baseball Fans at
MLB.com/dhl
-- DHL's Team Alliances Include New York Yankees and Cincinnati
Reds
DHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, has launched its fourth season as the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of Major League Baseball(R) and MLB.com. DHL also continues its title sponsorship of DHL All-Star FanFest, the world's largest baseball fan event held during 2008 MLB All-Star Week(TM) in New York City, and its presenting sponsorship of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month" and "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year" awards. 2008-04-30 |
 | VdateOnline.com: launches its Free Video Dating Forum
VdateOnline.com, the only TOTALLY FREE video dating site offering instant free live video chat to all members, announces the launch of its Video Dating Forum. The new dating forum feature, unique to VdateOnline, was designed for the benefit of our growing membership base and a multitude of requests from the sites users. The free online dating forum has been designed to provide all VdateOnline.com members with a new means to communicate their advice, thoughts, comments, opinions, and interact with other members on the site. The online dating forum also offers free online dating advice to all members which is provided by both experienced male and female editors. The goal of the free online dating and relationship advice column is simply to improve online dating opportunities of all members, to meet and successfully interact with any of their prospective matches. 2008-04-30 |
Bruker's New Advanced Supercon, Inc. (ASCI) Subsidiary Starts U.S. Operations and Hires Tom Rosa as CFO and Senior VP
Advanced Supercon, Inc. (ASCI) in Billerica, Massachusetts, a new subsidiary of Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR), announced today that it has hired Thomas M. Rosa as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, and that it is establishing business development and customer support operations in the U.S. under Mr. Rosa's leadership. The manufacturing operations of the Advanced Supercon business and its present research and development for low temperature superconductor (LTS) and high temperature superconductor (HTS) wires and devices will remain in Europe. Over time, ASCI expects to conduct selected superconducting device-related R&D projects also at its new U.S. operations. 2008-04-30
 | Chapter Excerpt from Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett / 2008 Cosmic Edition by Andy Kilpatrick - An Interview with Warren Buffett's Fitness Trainer
The following is an excerpt from Andy Kilpatrick's biography on Warren Buffett, Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett / 2008 Cosmic Edition. This particular chapter profiles Warren Buffett's fitness trainer, Michelle Streif, and explains the Oracle of Omaha's workout in detail. Additional excerpts from the book are available at the following links: Buffett on Generics, the Opening Chapter, highlights from the Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings, and the initial press release outlining the book. The book can be purchased from Amazon by following this link. 2008-04-30 |
 | PanGenex (PGXC) Launches Sales and Marketing Initiative
PanGenex Corporation (Pink Sheets:PGXC) announces that in conjunction with the acquisition of Calgenex Corporation it is launching a nationwide marketing program. The initiative is a result of the involvement of recognized medical experts who assisted in the development of a "Go to Market" strategy for PanGenex's proprietary line of Calgenex nutraceutical products. 2008-04-30 |
 | Infusionsoft Signs 5000th Customer: Entrepreneurs Agree, Infusionsoft eMarketing Software Answers
Small Businesses' Need for Better Way to Grow
Infusionsoft, the leader in eMarketing software for entrepreneurs today announced that over 5000 small business customers have chosen Infusionsoft as the software of choice to help run their businesses and help them convert more leads, grow referrals and manage customer relationships. Studio1ne, based in Middlesex, NJ, marks the 5000th customer to have selected Infusionsoft. 2008-04-29 |
 | Talisma Releases Click to Call for Sales Support and Customer Service: Seamless Escalation from Web to Phone Improves Customer Experience
and Contact Center Efficiency
Talisma(R) Corporation (www.talisma.com), the leading Customer Interaction Management (CIM) software solution provider, today announced the release of Talisma Click to Call, a product that enables seamless escalation from Web to phone. For both sales support and customer service, Talisma Click to Call increases the quality of the customer experience and the efficiency of the contact center. 2008-04-29 |
 | Spinoff Report: New Report Targets Profit Opportunities from Global Spin-Offs
The Spinoff Report, a company specialising in the analysis of investment opportunities from corporate spin-offs in Europe has launched a new global service. 2008-04-29 |
 | Vtrenz's New Lead-Scoring Model Tags Hot Prospects: Advanced Technology Helps Ensure that Leads Sent to Sales Are
Qualified
Defining a hot lead can be a struggle. In fact, nearly half of all BtoB marketers (48 percent) tell Forrester Research that lead quality is a top concern. Vtrenz's comprehensive new lead-scoring model can alleviate that issue. 2008-04-29 |
 | Garda Installs Nationwide MPLS Network from New Edge: Armored Transport Company Uses Technology to Compete, Add Value
When seconds on a clock represent millions of dollars, Garda USA, the second-largest cash logistics company in North America, takes extraordinary measures to ensure its communications network and systems perform at their peak so money gets to the right places at the right time, every time. 2008-04-29 |
 | AlterPoint Announces New Network Lifecycle Management Capabilities: NetworkAuthority Lifecycle Transforms Business, Engineering and
Operations Data into Actionable Asset Management Information
AlterPoint, Inc. (www.alterpoint.com) a leading provider of open network management software, today announced NetworkAuthority Lifecycle 6.5, a groundbreaking network analytics solution that empowers companies to reduce overspending on hardware replacement and maintenance contracts. One AlterPoint customer has seen demonstrable savings of more than $1.6 million on maintenance and device replacement expenditures, and is projecting savings of more than $5 million over the next few years. 2008-04-29 |
 | Sun Microsystems Extends World's First Open Storage Platform with New Services and Tools in OpenSolaris Operating System: Sun Signals New Stage in Open Storage Revolution with New
Developer Tools and Expanded Open Storage Services; Moves Further
Strengthen One of World's Fastest Growing Open Source Communities
Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced the addition of powerful developer tools and expanded professional service capabilities to help developers better leverage the growing open source communities that are fast changing the economics of the storage IT landscape. Over 3,000 members and 30+ projects within an active and growing OpenSolaris(TM) storage community demonstrate a groundswell within the storage industry for developers and enterprise companies to use open source alternatives to expensive proprietary storage offerings. 2008-04-29 |
 | Looming Workforce Shortage Pressures Long Term Care Costs, According to Research by Genworth Financial
Not only has the cost of long term care in U.S. nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in the home increased for the fifth consecutive year, but the nation faces an impending shortage of direct-care workers, further driving up long term care costs. Those are two of the key conclusions drawn from cost of care research by Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW). 2008-04-29 |
 | SimpleTuition Adds Discover Student Loans: Expands Student Loan Options for Students and Parents
SimpleTuition, Inc., a company dedicated to helping students and parents make sense of education financing choices, today announced an agreement with Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) to include its full line of student loan products - Discover Student Loans - among SimpleTuition's online offerings. Discover Student Loans include federal Stafford, federal PLUS, and private loans that cover the costs of higher education - tuition, housing, books and more. 2008-04-29 |
 | New Project Management Training featuring Microsoft Office Project Boot Camps, Courses, and MCTS Certifications from Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, now offers project management training Boot Camps and courses featuring Microsoft Office Project products. In the four-day Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 and Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Boot Camps, students will take the exam on the last day of class, and upon passing, will earn either the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 or for Enterprise Product Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. The MCTS certifications validate a student's expertise in applying project management best practices as established by the Project Management Institute. Each Boot Camp offers 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs). 2008-04-29 |
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