 | A New National Agent Network Launched to Help Producers Deal with Profit Erosion Caused by Soft Insurance Market and Competition From PEO's
The Total HR Network (www.totalhrnet.com), a new vehicle to assist local insurance agents, CPA’s and other business consultants deal with the intense competitive pressures and profit erosion caused by the continuing soft market and the growing encroachment of PEO’s on markets traditionally held by local business advisors and insurance agents was launched in June. 2008-06-18 |
 | Rain Bird's 5000 PRS Rotor Receives Australia's Smart Approved WaterMark Certification in Recognition of Its Proven Water Saving Performance : The Rotor's Built-In Pressure Regulating Technology Exemplifies the Intelligent Use of Water as It Delivers up to 45% Water Savings When Compared to Competitive Rotors, According to an Independent Testing Panel
Rain Bird, the worldwide leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services announced today that its 5000 PRS (pressure regulating stem) Rotor sprinkler has been awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark Certification, Australia’s outdoor water saving labeling program for products that help reduce water use around the home. Heralded for its in-stem pressure regulator which prevents water loss caused by uneven water pressure and Rain Bird’s exclusive Rain Curtain™ nozzle technology which delivers thick water droplets in a uniform consistent pattern, an independent testing panel confirmed that the Rain Bird 5000 PRS delivers 15% to 45% water savings when compared to non-pressure regulated competitive products. 2008-06-18 |
 | Bido.com's First Domain Name Auction is a Huge Success! : Domain Name Investor Fairs Extremely Well as DiscountImages.com, a Premium Domain Name Sells at a Bargain.
Bido.com successfully ran their first domain name auction on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 from 1pm to 2pm EST. The first sale proved the system to be a great success, with the sale of the domain name www.DigitalImages.com for a thrifty $911, catching the attention of other opportunistic domain name investors and the general public where an estimated 1,400 users logged onto to watch the auction. 2008-06-18 |
 | EverDrive Used Car Engines and Transmissions Are Ready To Help Consumers Save Money on Summer Car Repairs : Save for Vacation Gas Bills Instead
Purchasing quality used parts can save you money and frustration, whether you are prepping your car to meet the heat of summer or making car repairs ahead of a summer road vacation, says Joey Woodfin, chief executive officer of EverDrive LLC, a leading supplier of recycled auto parts both online and through automotive parts retailers. 2008-06-17 |
 |  ADTRAN Adds VDSL2 to Market Leading Total Access 1100 Series FTTN DSLAMs : Total Access 1100 Series DSLAMs Allow Service Providers to Cost-Effectively Shorten the Copper Loop
ADTRAN®, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN), a leading supplier of next-generation solutions, today announced the addition of VDSL2 to its market-leading Total Access® 1100 Series Fiber to the Node (FTTN) DSLAMs. These FTTN DSLAMs allow service providers to realize ultra-broadband speeds over their existing copper infrastructure, economically securing the broadband connection to the home and enabling the delivery of advanced communications and entertainment services. 2008-06-17 |
 | RLI Creates New Fidelity Division
RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) - RLI announces the creation of its newest product group, RLI Fidelity, which will focus on financial fidelity and commercial crime insurance products. The new division will be based in New York City, and will be led by Mike Beranek, a 17-year veteran of the insurance industry, as Vice President. Beranek will be joined by 25-year veteran Joe Prystupa, as Assistant Vice President. 2008-06-17 |
 | The Economist Launches Online Debates about the Driving Motivations for Corporate Sustainability
Today, The Economist announces its eighth online debate (www.economist.com/debate) that will focus on the motivations for corporate sustainability. The proposition for this debate is: “This house believes that without outside pressure, corporations will not take meaningful action on sustainability." 2008-06-17 |
 | Analog Devices Pairs 24-Bit Sigma-Delta ADCs with ARM7™ Core for Unequalled Data Acquisition and Processing Performance : ADuC706x precision analog microcontrollers deliver highest level of data conversion integration and performance
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced a highly integrated microcontroller family with best-in-class data conversion performance for hardware, firmware and industrial systems engineers designing smart sensing, factory automation and instrumentation equipment. The ADuC706x family expands ADI’s precision analog microcontroller portfolio by incorporating two 24-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and a host of analog peripherals with a 32-bit ARM7™ core to create a solution for precision sensing applications. The unparalleled combination of small size, low operating power and Analog Devices’ industry-leading data conversion design expertise distinguish the ADuC706x from other competitive solutions, eliminating the complexity, cost and performance degradation issues associated with discrete mixed-signal solutions. 2008-06-17 |
CelebDirect Releases The Muscle Flex™ and Goes Live with The Muscle Flex™ Website
CelebDirect (Pink Sheets:CELI) has released its revolutionary in home flexibility, strengthening, and fitness machine, The Muscle Flex™. CelebDirect is now accepting orders online for The Muscle Flex™ at its website www.muscleflex.tv and is beginning a scaled escalation of advertising which will include magazines, television and internet advertising campaigns over the next few months. Details will be disclosed shortly. 2008-06-17
 | NBA(R) Pre-Draft Camp Coach Selects SunTech Tango+ for Automated Blood Pressure Measurement
SunTech Medical is pleased to disclose that its Tango+ automated blood pressure monitor was recently utilized for the physical evaluation of NBA draftees at the 2008 Pre-Draft Camp held in Orlando, Florida. 2008-06-17 |
CORRECTING and REPLACING User Generated Multi-Genre Music Website WeMix Allows Anyone To 'Drop A Flow' From Any Phone and Broadcast It to the World Thanks to Partnership With VoodooVox
Headline of release should read: User Generated Multi-Genre Music Website WeMix Allows Anyone To 'Drop A Flow' From Any Phone and Broadcast It to the World Thanks to Partnership With VoodooVox (sted User Generated Hip Hop Website WeMix Allows Anyone To 'Drop A Flow' From Any Phone and Broadcast It To The World Thanks to Partnership with VoodooVox). 2008-06-17
 | Protus Acquires Campaigner : Addition of SaaS based Campaigner Email Marketing Services Extends Protus' Rapid Growth in SMB Market
Protus, a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) communications tools for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the acquisition of GOT Corporation, the provider of Campaigner and Campaigner Pro. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. 2008-06-17 |
 | Global Knowledge Offers Five New Microsoft SharePoint Training Courses Designed for System Administrators, Power Users, End Users, and Developers : Four of the Five Courses are Exclusive to Global Knowledge and All Match Specific Job Roles
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, has launched a portfolio of five Microsoft SharePoint training classes, including four exclusive courses, that address the unique needs of four distinct groups: System Administrators, Power Users and Content Managers, End Users, and Developers. The Microsoft SharePoint training courses include: 2008-06-17 |
 | LivHOME Acquires Continual Feast Companion Care : Second Acquisition in 2008 Continues LivHOME's Nationwide Expansion, Further Strengthens Twin Cities Footprint
LivHOME, Inc., the nation's largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors, today announced the acquisition of Continual Feast Companion Care in Minneapolis, MN. 2008-06-17 |
 | New Edge to Sell DSL-Based MPLS with Class-of-Service Via Selected Providers : Selection Criteria Based on Sales Volume Commitments, Distribution Models, Market Focus
New Edge Networks, the business communications unit of EarthLink Inc., (NASDAQ:ELNK), says it plans to begin selling through selected communications network providers its breakthrough service for prioritizing business data communications traffic over DSL access using up to five MPLS classes of service. New Edge announced its plans during the NXTcomm08 conference and expo in Las Vegas. 2008-06-17 |
 | Hottest Girl Scout Cookie Becomes Coolest Treat : Dairy Queen® Debuts Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard® in July
For the first time, Dairy Queen® has merged the world’s most popular frozen treat, the Blizzard®, with the best-selling Girl Scout cookie, the Thin Mint. 2008-06-17 |
 | OKI Data Americas Continues 17 Year Support of Samaritan Hospice Annual Golf Tournament : OKI Data Americas has been a long time supporter of Samaritan Hospice and will be the event sponsor of the organizations' annual golf tournament
OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, will be the event sponsor at the 18th annual Samaritan Hospice Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday, June 23rd at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, N.J. OKI Data Americas has been supporting this tournament for 17 years, donating over $280,000 since 1991. The 18-hole scramble format tournament will have a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and an awards reception and dinner will follow at 4:30 p.m. 2008-06-17 |
WiMAX Forum® Certification Completes Long List of Industry Leading Accomplishments for Beceem's BCS200 2.5 GHz Chipset
Beceem, a leading supplier of high-performance Mobile WiMAX™ solutions, announced today that its BCS200 chipset was among the first group of products that have received the WiMAX Forum Certified™ seal of approval for 2.5 GHz equipment, putting the exclamation mark at the end of a long list of firsts for this chipset. 2008-06-17
 | FreedomVOICE Named a CRN Emerging Tech Vendor for FreedomIQ
FreedomVOICE Systems, a leading provider of a wide array of business communications tools, today announced that it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Tech vendor for its FreedomIQ VoIP Hosted PBX service. CRN's Emerging Tech list captures companies that deliver high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants. 2008-06-17 |
 | The Honest Kitchen Cools Down the Dog Days of Summer with Ice Pups Frozen Treats : Holistic Pet Food Company Lets Canines Beat the Heat with Gourmet Pet Popsicles
The Honest Kitchen, makers of organic and holistic dehydrated raw pet food, today announced the return of its Ice Pups frozen treats just in time for the summer season. Ice Pups, which sold out within weeks of their debut last year, are now available in a new larger size 10 ounce tin. 2008-06-17 |
 | Internet Advertising Revenues up 18.2% YOY, $5.8 Billion for Q1 '08, Second Highest Quarter Ever : Online Advertising Remains Vibrant Despite Tough Economic Times
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced that Internet advertising revenues reached $5.8 billion for the first quarter of 2008. The 2008 first quarter revenues are an 18.2 percent increase over the same period in 2007, and represent the second highest quarter ever recorded, after Q4 2007's $5.9 billion. 2008-06-17 |
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