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PM Hospitality Strategies Creative Summer Promotion "Tanks for Staying" Unveiled : Traveling Families Offered Some Relief from Soaring Gas Prices  
PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), a leading hotel management company with Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Choice hotels operating along I-95 in the Mid-Atlantic, has a solution to soaring costs stemming from unexpectedly high gas prices. PMHS has developed a creative summer promotion entitled, “Tanks for Staying” designed to give traveling families some relief from gasoline prices with a $50 gas card as well as a variety of additional incentives at PMHS properties throughout Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. The promotion is available for stays JULY 1 through SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 through www.pmhs.com or by calling participating hotels directly. 2008-06-18

Voters Get Voice on 2008 Campaign Through Web Video Voting  
pollClash.com, New Website, Lets Voters Compare and Vote on 2008 Campaign Videos and Soundbites pollClash.com Adds a Dimension to Video Content Sites: Users Can Not Only Watch Videos But Compare Them Side by Side and Cast Votes on Statements, Soundbites and Controversies Keeping it Honest: Are pollClashes the End of Spin? 2008-06-18

3 Attachment Lil Wayne Sells over One Million the First Week!!! : 'THA CARTER III' is the BIGGEST RELEASE of 2008  
Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it’s first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey’s record-breaking release earlier this year. Not since 50 Cent’s The Massacre in 2005 has an artist sold over 1 Million albums their first week. “This is truly a proud moment for the Cash Money family, says Cash Money co-founder Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams. “Lil Wayne is truly changing the game of hip-hop.” Cash Money co-founder Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams adds “I knew my son had it in him, and this just proves what I’ve been saying all along. Lil Wayne is the most talented rapper out there right now, and these numbers prove it.” 2008-06-18

Perfection Named to Apparel Magazine's ''Top 50 Innovators'' List  
Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine’s (www.apparelmag.com) inaugural list of the industry’s ”Top 50 Innovators,” for its continuing introductions of “high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves.” 2008-06-18

CDW Selects SendTec as SEM Agency of Record : Favors Unique Approach to Search Engine Marketing  
SendTec, Inc. (OTCBB:SNDN), a leading customer acquisition ad agency with expertise in multi-channel integrated direct marketing, has been selected to manage CDW’s new search engine marketing (SEM) campaign. CDW is a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education, and is ranked 39th on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. 2008-06-18

2 Attachment Verizon Selects Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platform for Transport Infrastructure : Flashwave® 9500 Platform to Support High-Capacity Metro Backbone Network for FiOS and Other Advanced Broadband Services  
Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today that Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has selected the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 platform for deployment as a result of the Verizon Packet OTP RFP process. The platform will be used to enhance the metro transport infrastructure within Verizon markets in the United States to support and consolidate SONET, Ethernet, and wavelength services traffic in a variety of applications. In the FiOS network this infrastructure will facilitate deployment of packet-based services for Verizon customers, including high-definition video on demand, higher-speed Internet access, and advanced voice services. 2008-06-18

Escrow.com Launches BrickfishTM Campaign to Tackle Internet Fraud : Social Media Advertising Campaign Asks Entrants to Share Their Scam Stories  
Brickfish™, the social media advertising platform, and Escrow.com, the leading provider of online escrow services, today announced the “Internet Fraud – Share Your Story,” campaign located at http://www.brickfish.com/escrow. The campaign asks entrants to submit photos, videos or blogs describing their encounters with Internet fraud. The grand prize winner, selected from the top 100 highest scoring entries, will receive a $500 scholarship or cash equivalent and three online purchases using Escrow.com’s safe and secure services. 2008-06-18

Sun Microsystems Breaks Into Top Five on Top 500 Supercomputers List With Highest Ranking Open HPC System : Sun's Lustre File System Manages Data On Six Of The World's Top 10 Supercomputing Sites; Half Of The Top 10 Systems Archive Data On Sun Storage  
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced its first Sun(TM) Constellation System-powered supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) captured the number four spot on the Top 500 Supercomputers list – the highest ranking system based on an open architecture. Demonstrating the pervasiveness of Sun technology on the list, Sun HPC software and storage also made strong showings on the list with Sun's Lustre(TM) file system managing data on six of the list's top 10 sites as well as nearly half of the top 50 supercomputers. Additionally, half of the list's top 10 sites and nearly half of the top 50 systems archive their data on Sun storage. The Lustre file system is available for download at: http://www.sun.com/software/products/lustre/get.jsp. 2008-06-18

David J. Moore, Chairman and CEO, 24/7 Real Media, Inc. Elected Vice Chair of IAB : IAB Also Elects Six New Directors to Its Board and Appoints New Members to Its Executive Committee  
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected David J. Moore as Vice Chair. In addition, others elected to the Board were Lynda Clarizio, President, AOL/Platform A; Cesar Conde, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, Univision; Greg D’Alba, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, CNN Advertising Sales and Marketing; Gordon McLeod, President, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network; and Christopher Ma, VP, The Washington Post Company; Joseph. Rosenbaum, partner, Business & Finance Group of Reed Smith LLP, was elected Secretary ex-officio of the Board of Directors. 2008-06-18

M*Modal Adds Chief Medical Officer to Champion Innovative Speech Understanding Healthcare Technology : Dr. Nick van Terheyden brings Ideal Combination of Technology and Medical Expertise  
M*Modal, pioneers of the most advanced speech understanding solution and providers of on-demand conversational documentation services, announced today that Nick van Terheyden, MD has joined M*Modal as Chief Medical Officer. A major contributor and innovator in the healthcare technology field, Dr. van Terheyden participated in the implementation of one of the first electronic medical records in the early 1990's and later, as a business leader in one of the first speech recognition Internet companies. He is considered a thought leader and lectures frequently on trends and future needs in healthcare technology. 2008-06-18

Leandro Caniglia to Speak at Smalltalk Solutions 2008 in Reno June 18-21 on Behalf of Caesar Systems : Smalltalk Programming Language Gains Ground in Global E & P Sector and Other Significant Vertical Markets  
Senior software developer Dr. Leandro Caniglia of Caesar Systems, LLC of Houston, Texas and Buenos Aires, Argentina will present at The Smalltalk Industry Council (STIC) Smalltalk Solutions 2008 conference, June 18-21 in Reno, Nevada. Caniglia’s presentation, entitled “Making the Most of User Changes,” will be June 20. For an abstract of Caniglia’s presentation and biography, please follow the link http://www.stic.st/stic?content=sts08Detail. 2008-06-18

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

2 Attachment 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

Empower Technologies Announces Significant Purchase Orders for High-Performance Single Board Computer : EPT's Pioneering Computer Enables Advanced Image Processing Capability for an Expanse of Intelligent Media Devices, Applications and Appliances  
Empower Technologies (TSX.V:EPT) announced today that the company has signed a purchase order agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the purchase of Empower’s innovative Single Board Computer, the SBC644x. 2008-06-17

7 Attachment HP Introduces New Software to Automate Business Service Changes and Problem Resolution  
HP (NYSE: HPQ): 2008-06-17

2 Attachment 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

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