Consequences of the December 2007 Law on the Domain Name Industry

EuroDNS Applauds the Consequences of the Law of 21 December 2007 on the Domain Name Industry

A key player in the Domain Name market for more than five years, EuroDNS is proud to operate from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, first European Member State to offer an investor-friendly legal environment for Domain Names.

Luxembourg  -  January 12, 2008 -- A key player in the Domain Name market for more than five years, EuroDNS is proud to operate from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, first European Member State to offer an investor-friendly legal environment for Domain Names.

According to the Finance and Budget Commission Report on Draft Law 5801, « Revenues generated from use of, or license to use, a Domain Name are exempted from Luxembourg corporate taxes up to 80% ». « This is a tremendous opportunity for domain name investors and e-Commerce, both in Luxembourg and worldwide » comments Xavier Buck, EuroDNS Chief Executive Officer.

The aforementioned law updates a tax law dating back to December 4th 1967. Member of Parliament and Commission Reporter Laurent Mosar characterizes this new Section 4(1) as "particularly relevant" to Domain Names. "To include them in the scope of a Law dedicated to patents and trademarks, clearly demonstrates the Luxembourg Legislator recognizes that Domain Names do form an essential part of Intellectual Property" adds Jean-Christophe Vignes, Executive Vice-President & General Counsel at EuroDNS.

"With over 100M Euros in transactions during 2007, the Domain Name market has never been so attractive" adds Paul Keating, an American Attorney in Europe who specializes in Domain Name valuation and protection for registrars and large portfolio holders. "Already recognized globally as a safe and stable business environment before the new Law, Luxembourg now becomes the perfect platform for the stakeholders of this buoyant industry who desire to make the most of their revenues and plan for value appreciation".

About EuroDNS
EuroDNS is a Domain name Registrar specialized in International Domain extensions. Based in Luxembourg with branch offices in Europe, the USA and Asia, EuroDNS serves a large variety of clients ranging from SMEs to some of the world's largest Domain Investors and offers dedicated naming solutions to Trademark holders. By strongly participating in leading industry forums including ICANN and the International Trademark Association, EuroDNS seeks to promote e-Commerce and wider Internet adoption. www.eurodns.com

For more information:

The Law: (Art.1er, 3°)
http://www.legilux.public.lu/leg/a/archives/2007/2342712/2342712.pdf

A Release from the Communication Minister, Mr Jean-Louis Schiltz (in French):
http://www.gouvernement.lu/salle_presse/communiques/2007/12/19-schiltz/

The Portal « Medias and Communication » of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:
http://www.mediacom.public.lu/

Contact :
Mélanie Delannoy
+352 20 200 312

Press Contact: Mélanie Delannoy
Company Name: EURODNS.COM  
Phone: 00352261916312
Website: www.eurodns.com

Cosmopolitan Magazine

Cosmopolitan

by Phyllis Fine , Friday, May 30, 2008

THE FRENULUM, THE RAPHE, the ticki-bicki -- one of these is NOT an area on a man's body that can be stimulated for extra-credit "erotic excitement," according to the June issue of Cosmopolitan. Can you guess which it is?

So, yeah, Cosmo lives up to its reputation for providing explicit, sex-manual-worthy tidbits. Some seem potentially useful. Take the tips to focus on overlooked parts of the obvious male erogenous zones, like those areas named above (OK, not the tiki-biki). But others veer toward the absurd. Though, hmm... If I was at work, and I took the suggestion to insert a small, portable vibrator activated by ringtones, I'd get MUCH less irritated when a co-worker's unanswered cell played endless repetitions of the "Twilight Zone" theme.

Still, it's only in the sexual arena that Cosmo goes off the beaten track with unfamiliar vocabulary. In its other field of expertise, relationships, advice is dumbed-down and unsophisticated. Take "The Secret Girlfriend Weapon," which aims to put to practical use a study that "focusing on each other's good qualities" is key to a long-lasting love connection. Here 's the Cosmo-speak version: "Whatever your dude does that makes you crazy, find the silver lining. He's sloppy?.. So he'll probably let you make decisions like how to decorate the apartment. Niice."

The constant "dude" and "chick" references throughout the mag make me feel as if I'm trapped simultaneously in '90s and '60s time-warps. They drag the prose down to the level of the many pieces of reader-generated content, like "Bitch It Out" and "Guy Confessions" -- anecdotes about being caught in the (sexual) act, being hit in the balls during sports, etc. "I have a friend who comes over to eat my food and then leaves behind dirty dishes...." begins another fascinating entry. It's all very high school blogish.

The professionally written pieces do provide some flashes of insight and wit, like a great cavewoman-type dance invite I wish I'd had the chutzpah to try back in my single days: "You, Me. Dance floor. Now." "How To Snoop On Your Man" offers the obvious (examine every single thing he owns), except for the innovative tip to sniff a man's gym clothes: "They should be smelly. If not, where was he?"

If you're looking for genuine journalism, though, there's little beyond "How A Date Rapist Works," a well-written piece that clearly spells out how to avoid being a victim.

I haven't read Cosmo regularly since Helen Gurley Brown was editor (she stepped down more than 10 years ago). Sure, it could be annoyingly cutesy, and men were topic No. 1 then as now. But remember that old ad campaign from the Brown days: "If you want to find me, you'll catch me reading Cosmopolitan"? (Or words to that effect -- I couldn't find examples of the real copy. If anybody has, then I'd love to hear from you.) The women in those ads seemed a helluva lot more well-rounded than today's presumed reader -- didn't they mention interests like sky-diving?

On the day that the "Sex In The City"movie premieres, I'm wondering if (the younger) Carrie Bradshaw's columns would fit inside this incarnation of Cosmo. Or would her thoughtful explorations of relationship issues be considered too, oh, intellectual for the present target reader? If so, then -- dude, how sad is that?

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Boating Savings Website Launched

Redcats USA Launches an Innovative Specialty Website - BoatingSavings.com

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn.-- May 30, 2008 --The Sportsman's Guide®, a distinguished brand in the Redcats USA portfolio, announced today the launch of BoatingSavings.com, adding to the growing "Guide Outdoors Network," which consists of The Sportsman's Guide®, BargainOutfitters.comT, The Golf Warehouse®, BaseballSavings.com® and SoftballSavings.com®.

The idea behind BoatingSavings.com was to create a one-stop shop for fishing and boating enthusiasts-making it easy for them to find everything they need for an active and sports-oriented lifestyle. The Sportsman's Guide® already had a large following of avid fishermen and knew that a large percentage of these customers owned boats. As such, BoatingSavings.com ties together the customer's love for boating, fishing and family, providing easy online access to a wide selection of marine and water sports gear.

"We are pleased with the launch of BoatingSavings.com and feel confident that our customers will embrace the convenience of finding all of their fishing and boating needs on one easy-to-navigate site," said Greg Binkley, President/CEO/COO of The Sportsman's Guide®. "The Sportsman's Guide® team did an excellent job of developing a site that will significantly enhance our customer's shopping experience."

BoatingSavings.com offers customers a broad selection of well-known brands including Stearns®, Wise®, Turning Point Props®, Sevylor®, Okuma® and Daiwa®. This brand and product-driven focus is evident on the home page where fishing and boating accessories are visibly posted, and Flash and Ajax technology is utilized to feature multiple promotions to pique the customer's interest.

"The Sportsman's Guide® and The Golf Warehouse® have shown tremendous success in their innovative online approach to offering outdoor and sporting gear to a loyal customer base," said Eric Faintreny, Chairman and CEO of Redcats USA. "The team knows their audience, they have spent time researching customer needs, and they dedicate the time and resources required for building unique websites that truly are a convenient one-stop shop for sports and outdoor enthusiasts."

About Redcats USA

Redcats USA is a multi-channel home shopping leader with numerous well-known brands in its portfolio: Chadwick's®, metrostyle®, Woman Within®, Jessica London®, Roaman's®, KingSize®, BrylaneHome®, BrylaneHome® Kitchen, The Sportsman's Guide®, The Golf Warehouse® and AVENUE® Stores. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including missy apparel, men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and outdoor gear.

About Redcats Group

Redcats USA is a division of Redcats Group, a global leader in Home Shopping for apparel and home furnishing. Drawing on a multichannel network combining catalogues, e-commerce and stores, Redcats Group generated 3.76 billion euros of sales in 2007 with 15 brands in 29 countries and a staff of around 22,000 associates. Sales are split between France (51.5%), USA (24.9%) and the rest of the world (23.6%). Redcats Group is a PPR Company. For any further information: www.redcats.com.
Contacts

Redcats USA
Pat Cross, 212-502-9315
Vice President, PR & Communications

Small and Mid-size Mailers and Shippers See Effects of New Postage rates

Postal Business Companion Shows Small and Mid-size Mailers and Shippers Effects of New May 12th Postage rates

Window Book Inc. announces the release of new postal rates in Postal Business Companion™ to help professional mailers prepare for upcoming changes on May 12, 2008.

Cambridge, MA  - March 26, 2008 -- Window Book Inc. announces the release of new postal rates in Postal Business Companion™ to help professional mailers prepare for upcoming changes on May 12, 2008.

The Postal Business Companion software from Window Book includes an easy-to-use postal mailing and shipping rate calculator that lets you compare current rates vs. the new May 12th 2008 postage rates. Mailers can instantly calculate the rate changes in dollar amount and percentage ahead of the rate change and determine budget allotments.

"Postal Business Companion is user friendly software that small and mid-sized mailers can use when they are trying to determine the best way to ship while maximizing on postage. As postal rates increase it is vital for companies that mail and ship to be able to calculate the best and least expensive way to send out their items," said Jeffery Peoples, CEO and Founder of Window Book.

About Window Book:
Window Book is the premier mailing software and shipping software partner to lettershops, corporate mailers, and fulfillment houses. Window Book's best-in-class postal solutions include: Mail.dat®, Full Service Intelligent Mail, PostalOne!, FAST; Priority Mail Open and Distribute, MAC Gold Manifest Shipping Systems, post-presort data management, postage statements, Intelligent Mail container labels, postage accounting, USPS Confirm service, and system integration options.

Contact information:
Sooyoung Han
617-395-4573
Marketing Dept.
shan @ windowbook.com

Press Contact: SOOYOUNG HAN
Company Name: Window Book, Inc.
Phone: 617-395-4573
Website: http://windowbook.com

Online Academic Writing Center Available to the Public

Capella University Makes Comprehensive Online Academic Writing Center Available to the Public

The online university's Online Writing Center features multi-media modules aimed at graduate level students studying in a variety of disciplines
College & University Pressroom

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 29, 2008 --A comprehensive online academic writing center developed by Capella University (www.capella.edu) primarily for graduate level students is now available to the public at www.capellawritingcenter.org. Capella, which is an accredited,* online university that focuses on master's and PhD degrees, created the Online Writing Center to provide its 23,000-plus students with instruction, resources, and strategies to help them navigate the writing process and develop clear and effective academic writing.

"We decided to make this writing resource available to the general public because, first, it's the nature of writing centers to share resources, and second, we have some unique resources to share that are a result of the collaboration among faculty, staff, and our incredible web and instructional designers," said Leslie Olsen, coordinator of Capella's Writing Center. "There is so much information on this site that people seeking help with their writing won't find on other writing resource Web sites. What we have developed truly makes the writing process much more manageable, efficient, and enjoyable."

Some of that unique information includes a writing handbook organized around the writing process and embedded with multi-media modules, animated handouts, and easily downloadable documents on topics such as the philosophy behind APA writing guidelines, writing a literature review, and pre-writing techniques that can be used to help facilitate the writing process.

"The multi-media modules and animated handouts are very unique among writing resource Web sites, and are a very effective way to help these concepts come to life and really sink in," said Olsen, adding that all of the modules are ADA compliant.

Some other topics covered on Capella's Online Writing Center include:

    * Annotated Bibliography Guide
    * Grammar
    * Business and Technical Writing
    * APA Style and Formatting
    * Undergraduate Writing Resources
    * How to Get Your Work Published
    * Academic Integrity

The site also offers a wide variety of one-page handouts in PDF format for downloading on topics such as developing a thesis statement, writing in the third person, and plagiarism. The Writing Center even features a "Writer's Relief" section for those who need a break from thinking about writing.

Although Capella's Online Writing Center has been developed primarily for graduate-level students, it does feature a section for undergraduate students. It includes an interactive module on the four stages of writing, which takes the student all the way through the writing process, from prewriting, through drafting and peer review, and on to revising, editing and proofreading.

About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. The online university currently serves more than 23,400 students from all 50 states and 45 other countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.

Learn more about earning an online degree at Capella University:

online education (http://www.capella.edu/online_education.aspx)

distance learning (http://www.capella.edu/distance_learning.aspx)

online university (http://www.capella.edu/online_university.aspx)

Contacts

Capella University
Media Contact:
Irene Silber, 612-977-4132
irene.silber@capella.edu

Pioneering Effect Marketing Firm Promotes Social Action, Drives Results Through Brands, Music, and Special Events

MusicMatters Creates Ultimate Green Experience for Jack Johnson's 2008 World Tour; Pioneering Effect Marketing Firm Promotes Social Action, Drives Results Through Brands, Music and Special Events

Going Beyond the Green Standard for Nearly Two Decades

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 29, 2008 --From the first Concert for the Environment in the '90s to the latest Jack Johnson world tour - to significantly boosting revenues for an array of organic brands like Ben & Jerry's, Stonyfield and CLIF Bar - MusicMatters is proving that green experiences generate dramatic results. The Minneapolis-based company creates strategic partnerships, innovative, action-oriented campaigns and memorable experiential online and onsite activities to raise awareness about critical environmental issues that move millions to take action. (See Media Kit case studies). In many ways, the Johnson tour, like the company's work for recording artists that range from Gomez and the John Butler Trio to the Dave Matthews Band, The Police and others, is a culmination of everything it's done for almost two decades and a preview of what's possible in the future.

As campaign director for Billboard magazine's number one green artist, Jack Johnson, and his highly anticipated 2008 World Tour, MusicMatters has helped create the green infrastructure and experiential branding components that are making the tour an unqualified success. The tour kicked off in Australia and Japan last month and is set to rock the U.S., Canada and Europe beginning in mid-June. Johnson, whose new Brushfire release Sleep Through the Static is already a number one hit, is passionately committed to greening every aspect of this tour in order to minimize environmental impact. To get there, Johnson and his team worked with MusicMatters to create a low environmental impact tour that generates high environmental awareness and action.

"Jack Johnson's music and sustainable lifestyle inspire fans worldwide. This tour is all about music, but it's also a profoundly powerful vehicle for change. This tour is a first-of-its-kind in many ways and fans will experience on a very visceral level how much fun they can have while doing good," says Michael Martin, founder and Prez of MusicMatters.

MusicMatters has worked with Johnson to ensure that this tour is as green as possible. This includes fueling tour vehicles with biodiesel, offsetting 100% of tour carbon emissions, offering fans the chance to offset their carbon footprint from traveling to and from shows, offering eco-friendly tour merchandise, refillable water bottles and working with venues to reduce waste and recycle. MusicMatters has also helped to create the All At Once partnership with non-profits worldwide. This new interactive community empowers fans to take action toward a healthier community and planet. "Based on the concept that individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change, the tour will set the new 'green standard' in the industry and encourage established superstar acts and emerging artists to adopt similar campaigns for their tours," according to Martin.

"Michael Martin is a true green pioneer," says Johnson. "He not only understands how to merge music with message, he has brilliance for creating strategies and experiences that move audiences to action. Plus, he and his team bring an authenticity to events that fans appreciate. I consider him an integral part of my team."

MusicMatters Helps Deliver the Architecture for Jack Johnson Tour and Others

The company has been providing the campaign architecture for green tours and events for almost two decades. At the center of the Johnson tour is a first-of-its-kind platform - a worldwide community to bring about environmental change. Read more about it at this link: www.musicmatters.net/press/20080528

About MusicMatters

For nearly two decades MusicMatters has made headlines, effected policy change and delivered bottom line results to scores of values-based businesses.

Pioneering a revolutionary process called Effect MarketingT, MusicMatters, through campaigns and strategy development, reaches millions of consumers each year and inspires them to take action. In addition, MusicMatters creates street and retail events to build and drive awareness and sales. The firm is the country's leading live marketing agency for the organic and natural industry.

Clients include Annie's Inc., Jack Johnson, Organic Valley Family of Farms, The Police, Stonyfield Farm, Dave Matthews Band, Earthbound Farm, Horizon Organic, CLIF Bar, Nature's Path, Santa Cruz Organic and more.

The Minneapolis-based firm with a staff of 20 is nationally recognized for the unique, powerful and entertaining brand experiences they create. (See Company Backgrounders in the Media Kit, MUSICMATTER'S GREATEST HITS/SOCIAL CHANGE INVENTIONS on the company's website).

For more information - or to interview Michael Martin - please contact Martin Keller at Media Savant Communications Co., 612-729-8585, mkeller@mediasavantcom.com

Contacts

Media Savant Communications Co.
Martin Keller, 612-729-8585
mkeller@mediasavantcom.com

Madness Sale Features Exclusive Savings On Unlocked Cell Phones

March Madness Sale at Cellhut.com Features Exclusive Savings

Hugely discounted prices on unlocked cell phones available through cellhut.com during the month of March give buyers the chance to save hundreds of dollars.

New York, NY  -  March 13, 2008 -- As winter comes to a close and the gloomines  s that accompanied those cold months gives way to days of sunshine, there is no better way to spend your time outside than with a brand new cell phone. Thanks to the incredible savings through Cellhut.com's March Madness sale, the ability to own a new cell phone is easily within reach. Since 1996, Cellhut.com has been offering premium unlocked phones from the most reliable brands including Nokia, LG, Motorola and Samsung. Their business model emphasizes knowledgeable customer service combined with a promise to sell their products at the lowest prices.

One of the pivotal aspects of the March Madness sale is that all featured phones are sold with free shipping. This means on top of the great instant savings you'll receive as part of this sale, you won't have to bother with shipping costs that can easily add a fair sum of money to the total cost.

If you've ever wanted to own the stylish Samsung Giorgio Armani P520 for only $649.99 then now is your chance, because with the March Madness sale you can enjoy an instant savings of $250. Typical of the Armani clothing line, this phone features elegant style and bold lines that make it stand out in a sea of generic phone designs. Its greatest asset is the completely touch screen, which eases the user into an intuitive call making experience.

Cellhut.com has an exclusive price of $599.99 on the unlocked HTC 8525, which is AT&T's powerful Windows Mobile phone. It features a full QWERTY pull-out keyboard, enabling the user to efficiently take notes. These utilitarian features don't mean that the 8525 lacks in the multimedia department however, because through AT&T Music Mobile users can download music and use the phone as an mp3 player.

The unlocked LG KE850 Prada phone in black is available for $423.23, and like Armani P520, takes its fashion roots a step further by proving that it is more than just a good looking phone. LG has created a masterpiece in design by combining a thin profile and a powerful 2MP camera. Interaction with the phone surpasses the standard design by incorporating an extra wide touch screen LCD allowing for a liberal amount of room to navigate the main screen.

The March Madness price on the unlocked Motorola Rizr Z8 is $459.99, which gives you an exclusive saving of $240. The features on this phone include watching video at 30fps and storing files in the micro SD slot up to 4GB's. The integrated music player allows you to easily navigate through your songs. This Motorola Rizr represents the next-generation in multimedia entertainment and is not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves aficionados of the latest gear.

The President of the Cellhut.com, Bawa Bhasin, says, "I am very pleased to announce this annual sale because it means unprecedented savings for our customers."

Only for a limited time during the month of March customers can enjoy great savings including free shipping and greatly reduced prices on all the latest unlocked cell phone products. The products can be used with any provider including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Other unlocked phones featured in this great deal are: Nokia 8600 (Luna), Nokia N73, Nokia N95 8G, Sony Ericsson P990i, Sony Ericsson S500i, Motorola U6, Motorola W375, Motorola Z3 RIZR, LG KG195

About Cellhut.com
Cellhut.com places customer satisfaction as its highest priority and promises to make a positive impression on the clientele they do business with. The business of dealing with unlocked mobile phones relies on a high level of technological knowledge that the well-educated support staff is ready to handle. By shopping with Cellhut.com you get the best selection of unlocked cell phones and accessories under one roof.

Contact: Martin Glick
Telephone: 646-200 5000 ext: 210
Email: Martin @ cellhut.com
Web Site: www.cellhut.com

Press Contact: Martin Glick
Company Name: Cellhut.com
Phone: 646-200-5000 +210
Website: www.cellhut.com

Mobile Insurance Claims Center Set Up for Fast Claims Handling

Farmers Insurance Claims Team Sets Up Mobile Claims Center for Fast Claims Handling

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 27, 2008 --Farmers Insurance Group of Companies advises its Farmers Insurance customers suffering damage from the tornado in Hugo to immediately contact their agent or call the 24 hour claims hotline, 800-HelpPoint (1-800-435-7764).

Foremost Insurance customers who have damage should file their claim by calling: 1-800-527-3907.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Farmers and Foremost combined have received more than 2400 claims.

To further assist customers, Farmers' Mobile Catastrophe Claims Center Bus is in Hugo, MN at Oneka Elementary School located at: 4888 Heritage Parkway.

The Farmers Mobile Catastrophe Claims Center Bus is a rolling customer support center equipped with top-of-the-line technology for immediate claims handling and outfitted with comforts of home such as a grill for on-the-spot meals. Farmers customers can stop by the Mobile Catastrophe Claims Bus anytime. Reporters are welcome to tour the bus as well.

"The Farmers claims bus allows us to serve the most number of people," said Locke Pierce, State Executive Director of Farmers Insurance in Minnesota. "We are equipped to be a community relief center with this bus. We can serve meals by the hundred and allow people telephone and computer access to reach relatives. These are luxuries no one takes for granted during a crisis."

Farmers Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Financial Services, an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Farmers® is the nation's third-largest Personal Lines Property & Casualty insurance group. Property and casualty products are underwritten and issued by the Farmers Exchanges and their subsidiaries, which Farmers Group, Inc. manages but does not own. Headquartered in Los Angeles and doing business in 41 states, the Farmers insurers provide Homeowners, Auto, Business, Life insurance and financial services to more than 10 million households. For more information about Farmers, visit our Web site at www.farmers.com.

Contacts

Farmers Insurance Group
David Bishop, 850-228-8997
david.bishop@farmersinsurance.com

Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Offers Heart-Smart Advice For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Heart: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Offers Heart-Smart Advice

Johns Hopkins Health Alerts reports on the latest findings on the causes of rheumatoid arthritis, and how it can affect your heart, leading to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and thus decreased life expectancy.

New York, NY  - March 18, 2008 -- In a recent issue of The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin, Johns Hopkins specialists reported on the latest research regarding the link between rheumatoid arthritis and heart health.

With rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation that damages joints also takes a toll on the heart. Johns Hopkins specialists offer bottom line advice on how to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle to combat the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its accompanying inflammation.

BEING HEART-SMART WITH RA
People with rheumatoid arthritis understandably focus on caring for their joints. But their most serious health risk involves their heart.

Compared to the general population, rheumatoid arthritis patients have a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and a shorter life expectancy.

RA AND YOUR HEART: THE RISKS
Here are some of the findings from recent studies about the link between rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease:

* Heart attacks are twice as common among women with rheumatoid arthritis as among those without the disease.
* Atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries") starts early and progresses more rapidly in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
* Carotid artery blockages (a risk factor for stroke) are three times more common in people with rheumatoid arthritis than in people without the disease (44% vs. 15%).
* Cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, occur about 10 years earlier in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
* Mortality is higher among rheumatoid arthritis patients after a first heart attack.
* Blood vessel damage is often already apparent at the time of rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
* Heart attacks in rheumatoid arthritis patients are more likely to be silent or to occur without the typical symptoms, and they more often result in sudden cardiac death.
* Congestive heart failure (weakening of the heart's pumping ability) is more common among people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers have identified several links between rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Inflammation is believed to be the most important of these.

THE ROLE OF INFLAMMATION IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Cardiologists now understand that inflammation plays a crucial role in the onset of atherosclerosis. They believe that an injury to the inner lining of the arteries (the endothelium) triggers an immune response, sending immune system cells rushing to repair the damage.

THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION ON YOUR ARTERIES
But in chronic inflammatory states such as rheumatoid arthritis, the immune response doesn't shut off after the injury heals. The accumulating immune system cells attract deposits of cholesterol, blood platelets, cellular debris, and calcium, which clump together to form plaque.

As plaque deposits grow, they restrict blood flow through the artery. If the plaque ruptures, clots can break away and travel to the heart or brain, where they may cause a heart attack or a stroke.

BOTTOM LINE ADVICE: WHAT CAN YOU DO TO STAY HEART-SMART EVEN IF YOU HAVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
The relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and the heart is complex, and rheumatologists still have a great deal to learn about how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among people who have rheumatoid arthritis.

For now, it's important to do everything possible to reduce the traditional risk factors for heart disease and stroke:
smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Getting regular exercise and losing extra pounds (even a 5-10% weight reduction is beneficial) will help your joints as well as your heart. Monitor your blood pressure and have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.

Also, ask your physician about the possibility of taking a low-dose aspirin each day to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

In addition, the cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins--atorvastatin (Lipitor) and others--not only help the heart, but also have modest beneficial effects on rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation. If your doctor hasn't already suggested a statin drug for your heart health, you might ask about it.

This information is exceprted from The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin:
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin

Johns Hopkins Health Alerts publishes free email newsletters on arthritis at:
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Health Alerts

And on heart health at:
Johns Hopkins Heart Health Alerts

For the latest research on Heart Health and Heart Attack Prevention, see the new 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Heart Attack Prevention at: Johns Hopkins White Paper Heart Attack Prevention

To get a copy of the free special report "Johns Hopkins 7 Keys to Reduce Cholesterol," please visit:
Johns Hopkins 7 Keys to Reduce Cholesterol

Press Contact: JOAN MULLALLY
Company Name: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts
Phone: 917-640-4362
Website: http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com

Email Delivery Management Services Extended

BlueHornet Networks Extends SureSend Email Delivery Management Services

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 27, 2008 --BlueHornet Networks, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing solutions and subsidiary of Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), today introduced QuickStart, the latest addition to its SureSendT e-mail deliverability enhancement platform. To help email marketers improve their inbox delivery rates and online reputation, SureSend QuickStart enables online marketers to use many of SureSend's most popular features with any email deployment service. These tools and services include deliverability rate and CAN-SPAM compliance checks, ISP whitelisting, deliverability optimization tests, proactive consulting and access to BlueHornet best practice webinars and whitepapers.

"Email marketers recognize the challenges involved with getting to the inbox today, but many aren't sure how to begin addressing issues like blacklists, spam filters and building a good online brand reputation," said Tim Marusich, general manager for BlueHornet. "QuickStart gives marketers an easy way to take proactive steps that can offer immediate improvement of deliverability rates. Now that SureSend offerings are no longer exclusive to BlueHornet clients, email marketers, regardless of whether they use an in-house email solution or outsourced provider, can kick their deliverability management into high gear."

"By using BlueHornet's SureSend QuickStart technology, Chuck E. Cheese's was able to promptly identify and fix existing issues that were affecting our inbox delivery rates," said Ryan Linders, marketing manager for CEC Entertainment, Inc. "Now we have peace of mind knowing that if future issues arise, QuickStart will help us see them coming in time to preventively reduce the risk of ISP blocking."

QuickStart is the latest addition to BlueHornet's SureSend platform, which was designed to help online marketers improve e-mail inbox deliverability rates and achieve improved results from e-mail campaigns. SureSend combines integrated tools with expert consultation to keep marketers informed about the rapidly changing criteria ISPs and other industry providers use to determine which messages get delivered, filtered or blocked. To learn more about the SureSend e-mail deliverability enhancement platform, visit www.BlueHornet.com/SureSend.

About BlueHornet Networks, Inc.

BlueHornet Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital River, Inc., is a leading provider of permission based e-mail marketing solutions. BlueHornet conducts e-mail campaigns for hundreds of top brands, including Match.com, Famous Footwear, 3M, GUESS?, House of Blues Entertainment, Inc., Kyocera Wireless and Red Lobster. In addition, BlueHornet supports more than 100 resellers, many using private label versions of its e-mail marketing solution. For more information, visit www.bluehornet.com.

About Digital River, Inc.

Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software publishers, consumer technology manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, fraud prevention, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.

Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in major U.S. cities as well as Cologne, Germany; London, England; Shannon, Ireland; Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Stockholm, Sweden; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; and Shanghai, China. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com or call 952-253-1234.

Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. SureSend is a trademark of BlueHornet Networks, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or copyrights of their respective owners.

Contacts

Digital River, Inc.
Media Contact:
Heather Morris, 952-253-8828
Public Relations Specialist
publicrelations@digitalriver.com
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Ed Merritt, 952-540-3362
Group Vice President, Investor Relations
investorrelations@digitalriver.com

Contract for Nokia 8800 Arte Mobile Phone Now Available

Nokia 8800 Arte Mobile Phone Now Available on Contract from MobilePhoneKing.com

Nokia 8800 Arte mobile phone just released on contract in the UK. The 8800 Arte is the latest premium slide mobile phone from Nokia. Compare mobile phone deals on the Nokia 8800 Arte at MobilePhoneKing.com

London, UK  -  January 6, 2008 -- MobilePhoneKing.com announces the launch of the new Nokia 8800 Arte premium slide mobile phone available on contract now from http://www.mobilephoneking.com

The Nokia 8800 Arte is the latest in the premium range from Nokia. With an elegant slide design, which reveals an amazing array of high-tech features. Including a 3.2 megapixel camera with digital zoom and auto focus, multimedia messaging and data transfer via bluetooth or USB. Two touches on the steel facia wakes the clock up and brings the Arte to life. Living Wallpaper allows your wallpaper to come alive by adapting to time, battery power and signal strength. Finally the coolest feature of all, the ability to silence a call simply by turning the Nokia 8800 Arte face-down on a surface.

Compare mobile phone deals on the Nokia 8800 Arte at http://www.mobilephoneking.com/display.asp?hs=8800arte

Mobile Phone King compares thousands of mobile phone deals daily. Compare prices on contract mobile phones, pay as you go mobile phones and SIM free mobile phones with Mobile Phone King. Make sure you find the best mobile phone deal by visiting MobilePhoneKing.com

Press Contact: Chris
Company Name: Mobile Phone King
Phone: +447835611422
Website: http://www.mobilephoneking.com

Strategic Business Advantage Provided By Paperless Accounts Payable Automation

Paperless Accounts Payable Automation Shown to Provide Strategic Business Advantage

New study by the Aberdeen Group, underwritten in part by Metafile Information Systems, shares the barriers to, and benefits of, paperless financial automation.

Rochester, MN  -  April 23, 2008 -- http://www.metaviewer.com - Metafile, a Minnesota-based content management firm dedicated to providing streamlined financial innovations, has helped ensure financial departments in companies worldwide experience the strategic value of accounts payable automaton by underwriting the latest AP whitepaper by analysts at the Aberdeen Group.

The "E-Payables: Imaging and Workflow" report, the first in a three-part series of Aberdeen benchmarks on AP automation, focuses on the initial stages of the accounts payable process, invoice receipt and workflow management.

The study disseminates reasons why some enterprises have yet to completely eliminate paper from their financial processes while benchmarking data illustrating the bottom-line benefits of the move towards paperless workflow automation.

Leveraging the insights of more than 200 executives, the Aberdeen group discovered that integrating accounts payable automation solutions with existing IT systems poses the greatest challenge to paper removal. As a result, forty-four percent (44%) of enterprises do not move to implement any einvoicing solutions.

"The reasons against implementing an einvoicing solution are not surprising. In fact, IT systems integration is perhaps the most common concern among our newest customers," states Jim Mandt, Metafile's Vice President of Technical Support. "In response to this concern, many financial automation solutions, including Metafile's MetaViewer, are designed to have as minimal impact on a firm's IT environment as possible by offering either a full-service in-house solution or an online, hosted solution with full technical support and backup of all files in a secure data center."

Enterprises that automate invoice receipt and workflow management by implementing solutions such as MetaViewer demonstrate significantly lower invoice-processing costs and cycle times while improving visibility and control over spending and reducing regulatory compliance risks.

Best-in-Class enterprises are excelling in many performance metrics and demonstrate the following AP performance benefits by utilizing automated solutions:
•    Invoice-processing costs are 83% lower than all other enterprises
•    Invoice-processing cycle times are 80% faster than their peers

At the end of the day, however, the benefits of going paperless are more than just financial; rather they speak to a company's competitive advantage as a whole.

"There is more to paperless accounts payable automation than just cost savings; imaging and workflow management solutions promote compliance with business controls allowing AP staff to focus on more strategic tasks," said Amit Gupta, research analyst, Aberdeen. "Enterprises that have adopted various flavors of e-payables solutions have transformed the AP function to a source of competitive advantage, supporting business planning and decision making."

A complimentary copy of the report "E-Payables: Imaging and Workflow" underwritten by ReadSoft, Verian Technologies and Metafile Information Systems, is available by visiting Aberdeen's website.

About Metafile
Metafile Information Systems, Inc. provides workflow automation solutions via its customizable content management solution MetaViewer. A privately held software development and integration firm, Metafile has helped the financial departments in companies such as Winn Dixie, Gate Petroleum, Wellborn Cabinet and Allied Beverage streamline accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for over 25 years. More information on Metafile and MetaViewer may be found online at www.metaviewer.com.

About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company
Aberdeen is a leading provider of fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having benchmarked more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to AberdeenTM for insights that drive decisions.

As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information - Opportunity - Insight - Engagement - Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role Harte-Hanks brings to the market. For additional information, visit Aberdeen http://www.aberdeen.com or call (617) 723-7890; or to learn more about Harte-Hanks, call (800) 456-9748 or go to http://www.harte-hanks.com.

Media Contact
Kevin Sawyer
Misukanis & Odden
ksawyer(at)misukanisodden.com

Press Contact: Kevin Sawyer
Company Name: Metafile
Phone: 952-400-7432
Website: www.metaviewer.com

Should Mesothelioma Victims Call A Mesothelioma Victims Center?

Mesothelioma Victims Should Call Americas Watchdog's Mesothelioma Victims Center

If you are a victim of Mesothelioma or a family member friend of a victim Americas Watchdog is there for you. Americas Watchdog has created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a free service to victims or family members of victims, of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there was literally nothing close to this type of service in the United States and because this type of service is sorely needed by Mesothelioma victims and their families. The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist victims & their families in every way possible

April 21, 2008 -- Americas Watchdog has created the most wonderful service for victims or family members of victims of Mesothelioma. Until a family member was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, Americas Watchdog had never heard of this disease or knew much about it. Mesothelioma is a rare and lethal form of cancer. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. The group never realized that there was no safety net for victims, to get help from the government. They did not know how difficult it might be to get veterans benefits or social security benefits. Americas Watchdog also discovered that it is critical for victims of this lethal disease to get proper legal representation. They have designed the Mesothelioma Victims Center to be the national advocacy center for the victims and family members of Mesothelioma.Their service is free. The web site is located at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com.

Their services include:
* Assisting the victims obtain Social Security permanent disability payments
* If the victim is a veteran and was exposed to asbestos during military duty, we will work with the victim and his/her family in obtaining veterans disability and health care benefits.
* We will assist the family in getting the best possible health care options
* We will assist the victim in getting legal representation.
* We will assist the victim and their family in getting counseling on a wide variety of topics that arise from this disease.
A victim of Mesothelioma or their family can call the group any time at 866-714-6466.

Who Can Get Mesothelioma? Individuals exposed to asbestos. As Follows
* Individuals who served in the US Navy. Especially Navy personnel who served in or around naval ship engine rooms.
* Members of the US Army, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
* Naval ship yard workers
* Ship yard workers
* Automotive repair specialists
* Construction workers
* Plumbers
* Demolition contractors
 
 Because no other group is providing this full range of services and because victims and their families need assistance in these areas, Americas Watchdog is doing this at no charge because its the right thing to do. Americas Watchdog's Mesothelioma Victims Center web site is located at Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com . Any one wishing more information can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466.

Americas Watchdog and its Mesothelioma Victims Center are all about taking care of precious souls in need and corporate responsibility.

Press Contact: THOMAS MARTIN
Company Name: Americas Watchdog
Phone: 866-714-6466
Website: Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

Finalists for SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards Announced By CompTIA

CompTIA Announces Finalists for SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards

Second annual awards will recognize software industry innovation

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (Vocus) April 18, 2008 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the leading trade association for the world's information technology (IT) industry, announced today the finalists for the second annual CompTIA SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards.

The SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards recognize innovative software products and new business models in eight different categories. Award winners will be announced at the CompTIA Software Marketing Perspectives Conference & Expo May 7-9, 2008 at the Santa Clara (Calif.) Convention Center.

SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards finalists by category are:
 
 * Company Achievement in Innovation (five finalists) – Maximizer Software MaxMobile, Nexidia, Next IT Corporation ActiveAgent™, Print Audit, and Visible World IntelliSpot®. 
 
 * Most Innovative Enterprise Software (nine finalists)– Bit9 Parity, ICT Inc. AcceleNet, Intermine FileCensus, JackBe's Presto Enterprise Mashup Platform, Knoa Experience & Performance Manager (EPM), Next IT Corporation ActiveAgent™, Q.Know Technologies Enterprise Software, SAVO, and Splunk 3.1.5.
 
 * Most Innovative General Business Software (seven finalists) – BoardVantage Board Portal Secure Vault, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Assessment Tool, Central Desktop, Integration Point, Market2Lead, Rapid Intake Unison, and SmartDraw 2008. 
 
 * Most Innovative Service/Business Model (eight finalists) – Generate gClick, SAVO, Skoach, SPS Commerce, Tax Technology Services CertCapture, TriActive Systems Management On Demand™, Unisfair Virtual Events, and Vitrium Systems docmetrics.
 
 * Most Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Infrastructure Software (four finalists) – BlueCat Networks Proteus, eEmpACT Software Version 14.0, HyperOffice, and InnoSource Docufree.
 
 * Most Innovative Software for the Software Industry (five finalists) – Accept Software Innovation Management Solutions, Aladdin HASP SRM, Bomgar Version 10.0, OpSource Connect, and SourceKibitzer EyeQ.
 
 * Most Innovative Software Idea (two finalists) – Green Print and Next IT Corporation for ActiveAgent™.
 
 * Most Innovative Vertical Industry Software (seven finalists) – Autotask, Bullhorn On Demand Integrated Front Office Software, Exaktime PocketClock/GPS, Gemcom InSite, Greycon Ltd. D-Opt, Scivantage Maxit, and Satori Group i-Performance.

Award finalists were determined by evaluations of seven judges: Winton Churchill, Churchill Method Inc.; Jim Geisman, MarketShare, Inc.; Gordon Graham, editor, Software CEO; Charles Mills, Strategic Due Dilligence; Bruce Hadley, founder, SoftwareCEO; Robert Dubicki, TP Systems Ltd.; and David Sommer, publisher, SoftwareCEO. Criteria for the awards include:

* Scope – What business problem or opportunity does the software innovation address? What is the size of the problem/opportunity?
 
 * Impact – What practical results, such as sales, users or profits, has the innovation had on a software product or on the software industry? The innovation must be new and have both a current and future impact.
 
 * Novel – How does the innovation break with traditional ideas or processes?

About SoftwareCEO.com
SoftwareCEO is a resource-packed electronic newsletter and web portal built by software executives for software executives. It's the software industry's "Page One" for information and advice on software marketing, software sales, software business, software pricing and financing, and software services. For more information, visit http://www.softwareceo.com.

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's $3 trillion information technology industry. CompTIA membership extends into more than 100 countries and includes companies at the forefront of innovation; the channel partners and solution providers they rely on to bring their products to market; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their technology investments. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

Press Contact: Steven Ostrowski
Company Name:
Phone: 630-678-8468
Website: www.softwareceo.com

Report Says Jobs are Harder to Find Online

New EmploymentCrossing.com Report Says Jobs are Harder to Find Online

Department of Labor unemployment figures may be dramatically up but real issue is jobs are now distributed to so many websites people cannot find them anymore according to EmploymentCrossing.com.

Pasadena, CA  - April 7, 2008 -- A. Harrison Barnes, the CEO of EmploymentCrossing.com, a website that consolidates jobs on its site from employer websites and other job boards, says there is not a crisis in the employment market as reported by the Department of Labor on Friday. Instead, Barnes believes jobs are getting harder to find because they are moving so rapidly away from local newspapers to the web—to so many websites that job seekers can no longer find the jobs that are available.

"The jobs are disbursed among too many websites," says Barnes. "It used to be you could pick up one or maybe two local newspapers when looking for a job. Now you need access to the web and most job seekers are visiting only a few sites when searching for a job. We visit over 10,000 websites a day to find jobs for our site. There are jobs out there for everyone. Not surprisingly, the job losses being reported by the Labor Department are also largely confined to professions like manufacturing where people do not have access to the web."

According to Barnes, people looking for a job simply cannot find the openings out there. With over 10,000 job sites and even more employer career pages, Barnes believes that the jobs out there are distributed to so many sites that it is getting harder for people to find jobs.    

Barnes believes that his EmploymentCrossing.com site is "a good first step" towards solving this problem because it consolidates every job it can find. In addition, EmploymentCrossing.com is a research company and does not charge employers to post jobs—all it does is research jobs.

"EmploymentCrossing's business model is to do nothing but consolidate every single job on our site. I view the number of Internet sites out there with jobs on them as a crisis and job seekers should too," says Barnes.

About EmploymentCrossing
EmploymentCrossing.com is a division of EmploymentScape, one of the largest employment companies in the world. Harrison Barnes can be reached at hbarnes @ employmentscape.com

Press Contact: Harrison Barnes
Company Name: EmploymentCrossing.com
Phone: 626-243-1815
Website: www.employmentcrossing.com

Consumers Take Control of Health Insurance Costs With Health Insurance Agency's Help

North Carolina Health Insurance Agency Help Consumers Take Control of Health Insurance Cost

Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

Press release from: nchealthbenefits.com
PR Agency: Adviatech Corp

21.05.2008 - (openPR) - Many North Carolina health insurance consumers would love to lower their premiums, but are frightened by the idea of higher deductibles leading to financial problems in the event of an accident or illness. It can seem pointless to save money on premiums each month when those savings can be wiped out by one medical event.
For consumers in this situation, McLeod Insurance Agency, LLC., is pleased to offer access to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (R)'s BlueOptions Health Savings Account (SM) Over three million consumers nationwide have already taken advantage of programs like this one, which couples a low-premium, high-deductible health insurance plan with a tax-free savings account.

These health savings accounts offer insurance consumers tax deductions based on their yearly contributions to their medical savings account(up to $2900 yearly for individuals and $5800 yearly for families), tax-free investment earnings, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses. BlueOptions HA'S (SM) also enable families and individuals to grow savings that can be used to cover procedures and preventive measures that are sometimes neglected by typical health insurance policies. Two additional benefits conferred by HSAs are the liberty to choose where and whom to visit for medical procedures, and the portability of a health insurance plan that follows the insured from job to job, plan to plan, and state to state.
Consumers taking advantage of BlueOptions HSAs (SM) enjoy many of the same benefits associated with a traditional health insurance plan: prescription coverage, child coverage, preventive care, and a nationwide network of qualified providers. Those who choose BlueOptions (SM) have the added bonus of tax-advantaged payments and withdrawals and the relief of greatly reduced premiums (up to 50% in many cases).

BlueOptions HSAs (SM) are also available for business environments, enabling large businesses the freedom to cut costs and small businesses the potential to offer employer-paid health insurance for the first time.
To lean more visit: www.nchealthbenefits.com

Adviatech Corp., PR for nchealthbenefits.com
9280 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 706
Tampa, FL 33619
1.813.600.3017

NChealthbenefits.com offers health insurance in North Carolina. Their preferred North Carolina Health Insurance provider is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (R).
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-Agency-Help-Consumers-Take-Control-of-Health-Insurance-Cost.html

International Independent Software Developers Forum Spring 2008

Digital River Sponsors International Independent Software Developers Forum Spring 2008

MINNEAPOLIS -- May 22, 2008 --Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that the company will sponsor, exhibit and speak at the International Independent Software Developers Forum (ISDEF) Spring 2008. The conference is being held May 31 - June 2, 2008, at the Foresta Tropicana in Moscow, Russia.

Digital River is a sponsor of the ISDEF spring conference and will host an exhibit booth as well as lead break-out sessions for conference attendees. During a break-out session focused on the state of the shareware industry, the company will discuss strategies and tactics on how to increase online sales, manage resellers and effectively price software for online stores.

ISDEF Spring 2008 is a conference devoted to software development and marketing topics. More information about the conference is available at http://www.isdef.org/en/conference/isdef2008_spring/.

About Digital River, Inc.

Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software publishers, consumer technology manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, fraud prevention, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.

Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in major U.S. cities as well as Cologne, Germany; London, England; Shannon, Ireland; Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Stockholm, Sweden; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; and Shanghai, China. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com or call 952-253-1234.

Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or copyrights of their respective owners.

Contacts

Digital River, Inc.
Media Contact:
Heather Morris, 952-253-8828
Public Relations Specialist
publicrelations@digitalriver.com
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Ed Merritt, 952-540-3362
Group Vice President, Investor Relations
investorrelations@digitalriver.com

Wayzata, Minnesota Loses Wealth Enhancement Group Headquarters

Wealth Enhancement Group Moves Headquarters to Plymouth, Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 21, 2008 --Regional financial planning firm Wealth Enhancement Group has relocated its corporate headquarters to Plymouth, Minnesota from Wayzata, Minnesota recently. The move is to accommodate growth and improve client services.

"We are excited about our move to Plymouth," said Jeff Dekko, chief executive officer at Wealth Enhancement Group. "Our new headquarters provides the space we need to grow our firm. We can now offer additional amenities to our clients, such as expanded parking, and our new location is still within close proximity to our Wayzata location."

The new WEG headquarters is at 505 North Highway 169, Suite 900, in Plymouth. The phone number for client services remains the same: 763-417-1700.

About Wealth Enhancement Group

Wealth Enhancement Group is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based financial planning and advisor services firm. The firm specializes in financial, retirement, estate and tax planning. The firm also offers insurance and mortgage services and investment advisory services, securities are offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealth Enhancement Group has 123 employees and 12 offices in Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota. For further information, visit our web site at www.wealthenhancement.com

Contacts

Wealth Enhancement Group
Peter Relick, 800-492-1222

How to Use Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit

LendingTree.com Examines How to Use Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit Wisely

Learn more about home equity loans and lines of credit from LendingTree.com

Charlotte, N.C.  -  March 7, 2008 -- If you are grappling with whether or not you should get a home equity loan or line of credit, first consider the amount you need to borrow and what you need it for. Whether you need a one-time lump sum of money to pay for a home renovation, or an ongoing sum to pay for college costs, there is a financing method that will work to meet your needs. Let LendingTree.com walk you through some tips for both financial tools:

For one-time lump sums, a home equity loan (HEL) is the best way for you to borrow against the value of your house to pay for a one-time expense such as a renovation or buying a car. A HEL gives borrowers a lump sum of money, with a fixed monthly payment that is paid off over a specified period of time.    

For ongoing cash needs, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) may be the better option for borrowers. A HELOC is a form of revolving credit similar to a credit card, but often times with a much lower interest rate. Borrowers are given a specific credit limit and they can then draw funds whenever they need money, and then pay at least a minimum monthly payment with the option to pay off as much as they'd like. The ability to withdraw any amount, as opposed to a predetermined monthly allowance, allows those with HELOCs to pay for expenses that aren't necessarily planned out, such as medical bills or college costs.

Remember, when getting a HEL or a HELOC, either loan is collateralized based on the value of your home. What this means is if you default, your house is on the line as the loan is secured against your home. Interest rates for HELs and HELOCs are often lower than a credit card because of this so before you commit to either, please make sure you are able to repay the money you borrow. The last thing you want to do is put your home in jeopardy because you had difficulty paying your monthly HEL or HELOC bill.

For more information on HELs and HELOCs, please visit the LendingTree Smart Borrower Center.

About LendingTree, LLC
LendingTree, LLC is the nation's number one online lending exchange, providing a marketplace that connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than 23 million loan requests and $185 billion in closed loan transactions. LendingTree provides access to mortgages and refinance loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards and high-yield savings accounts via www.lendingtree.com and 800-555-TREE.

Launched in 1998 with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, LendingTree, LLC also owns and operates LendingTree Loans sm, LendingTree Settlement Services, LLC, GetSmart®, and HomeLoanCenter.com. LendingTree, LLC is an operating company of IAC.

Press Contact: ALLISON VAIL
Company Name: LendingTree.com
Phone: 704-943-8339
Website: www.lendingtree.com

Entertainment Company & VoIP Service Provider to Promote Video Phones

VoIP Service Provider Voice Vision, Inc. Partners with Propper Entertainment to Promote Video Phones

Entertainment firm to offer promotional expertise and develop corporate relationships for VoIP service provider Voice Vision. The partnership will allow Propper Entertainment to promote video phones with Voice Vision's service.

Las Vegas, NV and Thousand Oaks, CA  -  October 2 -- Voice Vision, Inc., the premiere video phone carrier and VoIP service provider has signed an agreement with Propper Entertainment, a leading production and promotions firm, to develop corporate wholesale agreements and develop customized content to its video phone subscribers. 

Propper Entertainment will advise on the marketing, promotion and licensing of the video phone line of products to major retailers, hotel chains and entertainment firms. Furthermore, Propper Entertainment will assist in the development of customized content from its collection of media to include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gallagher, Surfrider Foundation, Carrot Top, BB King's Restaurant and Grill in Las Vegas and more. By providing its' subscribers with unique and customized content, Voice Vision is fulfilling its' promise to customers to provide them with an immersive experience through its' offering.

"Content is King," said Steve Harrison, President of Voice Vision. "Propper Entertainment brings to the table a wealth of experience, relationships, and exclusive content. We expect to be able to leverage this capability for all of our customers."

Many small to midsized businesses are using video phones to increase revenues and to lower costs. In addition, residential users are using video phones to connect to their loved ones that are located across great distances. Many analysts are pointing to VoIP service as the next explosive growth area of the Internet.

"We are honored to be involved with a cutting edge company like Voice Vision and feel that this technology will make business flow more efficiently and bring families closer together from anywhere in the world with affordable video conferencing." said Gary Propper, of Propper Entertainment.

About Voice Vision, Inc. (www.voicevisionusa.com)
Voice Vision, Inc. is a premier provider of broadband telephone services offering residential and commercial Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service solutions that provide telephone and video phone service via a broadband connection. Utilizing the VoIP technology platform, it provides users quality, feature-rich and low-cost communication services that enable users an alternative to traditional high-priced telephone carriers. Voice Vision, Inc. offers an attractive value proposition to its customers with the combination of quality service, premium features and competitive pricing.

All VoIP service plans allows clients the convenience of a traditional telephone service while offering several enhanced features at no additional charge that are typically not offered by traditional circuit-switched telephone service providers. These include exclusive content, 24 by 7 technical and customer support and a user friendly design.

The Company also offers a number of premium services for an additional fee, such as toll free numbers, e fax support and custom development. With the completion of a recent capital raise Voice Vision plans to expand its marketing and advertising efforts within the US and Canada markets.

About Propper Collection (www.proppercollection.com)
Gary Propper became an entertainment promoter in the early '70s, mentored by San Francisco rock impresario Bill Graham. He is credited with discovering the comic book and formulating the ideas behind the feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His efforts resulted in the development of a multi-billion dollar franchise including licensing deals, film sequels, video sales, and a line of games and toys. Propper maintains an ownership position in the rights to one of the largest grossing independent films of all time.              

As Director of Booking and Productions for Fantasma Productions in Florida, Propper worked with almost every major touring act at the time, including: Rush, The Police, Bob Seger, Blondie, The Pretenders, Hank Williams Jr., Bob Marley, The Kinks, Cheech & Chong, The Allman Brothers, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Propper also managed and directed the career of the comedian Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) for the past ten years and was responsible for landing a $500 million dollar, award-winning advertising campaign for Scott as the spokesman for ATT.

Making history in live theater, Propper created and operated the longest-running successful comedy tour in the country for ten years with comedian Gallagher. As his Manager and Executive Producer of fourteen Showtime Comedy Specials, Propper created a marketing and advertising campaign using cable television local avails in co-promotion with cable operators and Showtime. By doing this, Propper established himself as an innovative leader in the business of selling entertainment.

Propper Entertainment is currently selling and promoting the Mobile Vision movies "Queen We Will Rock You" and their latest rocumentary "Bob Marley and Friends". Propper has an association with International Creative Management (ICM) and has recently signed actor and comedian, Jon Lovitz, as well as the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition – "King of the Cage". Propper manages award winning director Joe Coppoletta as well as a prolific "couples" comedian Kevin Hughes - "The Sex Therapist". Propper Entertainment is currently developing a new action sports park that is a cross between Lollapalooza and the X-Games.

Contact:
Steve Harrison
866-986-8240
steve @ voicevisionusa.com

Press Contact: Steve Harrison
Company Name: Voice Vision USA, Inc.
Phone: 866-986-8240
Website: www.voicevisionusa.com

Death Note Anime Series Download Agreement Reached

VIZ MEDIA SECURES LANDMARK AGREEMENT TO MAKE DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Innovative Agreement Will Provide Episodes On A Download To Own/Rent Basis Soon After They Air In Japan

San Francisco, CA, January 10 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that it has licensed from Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) the Download to Own (DTO) and Download to Rent (DTR) rights for the United States for the smash hit DEATH NOTE anime series, currently airing in Japan.

The deal is significant because it marks the first time a well known Japanese anime property will be made legally available to domestic audiences for download to own while the title still airs on Japanese television. VIZ Media will seek to make the series available to consumers through a number of online providers in order to reach the widest audience possible.

DEATH NOTE, based on the Shueisha manga series of the same name, is currently one of the hottest anime titles in Japan. Published in North America by VIZ Media, it depicts the adventures of Light Yagami, an ace student with great prospects but who is bored out of his mind. All of that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to investigate, and he is soon hot on the trail of Light, who must now reevaluate his one noble goal.

"We are pleased to team with a leading anime and manga company like VIZ Media to bring the DEATH NOTE anime series to eager fans in the United States digitally," states NTV Spokesperson. "VIZ Media understands how the Internet can be used to distribute content.  With a built-in fan base already generated by the popularity of the DEATH NOTE manga series, we are looking forward to the success of this innovative partnership."

"With Shueisha's support and the agreement with NTV to bring DEATH NOTE to the American market, we will establish a new benchmark for bringing our audience the content they want when they want it," says Daniel Marks, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, VIZ Media. "The success of the DEATH NOTE manga has created tremendous anticipation for its anime counterpart and we are committed to delivering the best content through a variety of platforms to our tech savvy fan base."

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs, audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages.

Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.viz.com.

Shopping Network Hits Loyalty Card Holders With Seven Million Personalized Ads

Grocery Shopping Network Now Produces Seven Million Personalized Ads for Loyalty Card Holders Every Week

Andrew Robinson, GSN CEO, Reflects on Architecting the Unparalleled Grocery Personalization System

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 19, 2008 --GSN initially launched its proprietary personalization engine in May 2005. Today, the engine builds over seven million household-specific ads on a weekly basis for clients including Giant Food Stores of Carlisle, Kings Supermarkets, Niemann Foods, Ukrop's, and others. With this engine, grocery stores are able to remember who their customers are, what they like, and tell them when their favorite items are on sale. Unlike less advanced engines, the GSN personalization engine goes beyond providing exact matches. "GSN's personalization engine is powerful because its algorithms take into account many variables when building household-specific offers and ads. Beyond the items a consumer normally purchases, the system also recommends products the consumer has not purchased, but is likely to purchase. This gives the consumer more savings opportunities and grocers the ability to expand category purchases and increase basket size," says Andy Robinson, Grocery Shopping Network CEO. The engine examines sale items in the store, both advertised and unadvertised, and through its proprietary system, provides a consumer with a unique weekly ad built just for his/her household.

The idea for the system struck Andy in the early 1990s. Andy was raising two young children and taking trips to the supermarket to fulfill the household's weekly grocery needs. Like many consumers, Andy wanted to maximize the value of every dollar spent. He often achieved this goal, but doing so meant spending extra time and effort finding the right products. During one of his weekly trips that was taking a little longer than normal, Andy asked himself, "Why doesn't the grocery store remember who I am, what I like, and let me know the items that are relevant to my household that are on sale?" That question led Andy Robinson to incorporate one of the first companies focused on providing websites that fulfill the needs of shoppers, grocery retailers, and consumer packaged goods companies, Grocery Shopping Network (f/k/a HomeTown Info, Inc) in April of 1996. Thanks to Andy's vision and leadership, GSN now provides grocery retailers with the most advanced website technology available in the marketplace.

Since its inception, the company has purchased and integrated $80 million worth of technology including UCook.com and Beeline. UCook.com was a standalone recipe portal with over 65,000 recipes searchable by course, prep time, ingredients, skill level and more. GSN repurposed the portal and integrated it into the company's software. Customers using a retail grocery website powered by GSN have access to all the recipes and features of the original Ucook.com website, but now GSN's software even suggests recipe ideas based on the grocery store's sale items. Beeline is a scoring engine that was developed by Symbol Technologies. With the acquisition, development, and integration of Beeline into GSN's existing technology, Andy knew he would soon be able to provide an answer to his original question.

Andy continues, "I'm extremely proud GSN was able to accomplish this challenge. The technology enables retailers to better serve customers on a one-to-one basis by providing offers that are specific and relevant to individual customers. The customer saves time and money. The retailer becomes more relevant to the customer because the retailer has provided the customer with more relevance. It's a win-win."

Andrew Robinson, Founder and CEO

As the original entrepreneur of Grocery Shopping Network, Inc. ("GSN") it was Andy's vision that propelled GSN to become a premier provider of digital marketing services. Mr. Robinson has extensive experience in the marketing fulfillment and grocery industries. He served as the Vice President of Fulfillment Systems, Inc. (FSI) early in his career. In 1990, after working in the technology industry for a few years, Mr. Robinson partnered with two fulfillment industry executives and formed Right Choice Services Inc., a marketing fulfillment firm serving Fortune 500 Consumer Packaged Goods Companies working as its COO and eventually CEO. The convergence of events and ideas, including the Internet, coupled with experience gained working in the consumer marketing and advertising worlds, prompted Andy to build the GSN products and services that serve as the cornerstone of GSN's consumer ad network which is renowned for engaging shoppers by providing shopping list tools and relevant content at the place they shop.

About Grocery Shopping Network

Grocery Shopping Network provides grocery retailers' Web sites with a suite of proprietary software products that integrate shopping list building, recipes and meal planning with relevant, focused advertising content. GSN (www.groceryshopping.net) brings together the Web and in-store supermarket shopping experience. A GSN-powered site enables consumers to seamlessly shop their store, be presented with sales and promotions in the context of the items they are planning to purchase, access and save recipes for the items they plan to purchase, plan meals and utilize the many discount offers (including coupons) made available by brand manufacturers.

Contacts

Grocery Shopping Network
Albin Andolshek, 612-238-4942

Contract Management to Help Customers Simplify Contract Creation and Tracking

Lawson Software Launches Contract Management to Help Customers Simplify Contract Creation and Tracking

Application helps organizations reduce operational costs by helping to improve management of contracts from start to finish

ST. PAUL, Minn.-- May 19, 2008 --Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced the general availability of Lawson Contract Management, which is designed to help organizations, including those in healthcare and the public sector, simplify contract creation and management. The new application is designed to help customers reduce purchasing costs by streamlining the creation of vendor contracts and monitoring the supplies and services purchased against those contracts.

Lawson Contract Management, part of the Lawson S3 Supply Chain Management Suite, delivers standardized, auditable processes for contract creation and greater visibility into the supplies and services an organization has under contract. This insight can help purchasing managers reduce costs by enforcing compliance with vendor contracts. It also helps managers negotiate vendor discounts by helping them better analyze supply usage trends within their organization.

"Lawson Contract Management helps us create contracts faster with reusable templates and terms and conditions. It also provides a single, secure and auditable repository of all contract-related documents," said John Lauer, manager of enterprise systems, Oglethorpe Power, a Georgia-based power supply cooperative and a Lawson Contract Management pilot customer. "The application also allows us to track purchase volumes for specific items, which helps us negotiate better contract prices."

Located in Tucker, Ga., Oglethorpe Power generates electricity for thirty-eight Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). It is the nation's largest power supply cooperative in terms of assets and annual kilowatt-hour sales.

Lawson Contract Management supports flexible pricing scenarios, such as complex tiered pricing and management of rebates, which is particularly useful in managing healthcare supply contracts. Public services and utility organizations, including Oglethorpe, can use Contract Management to help manage construction agreements and automate enforcement of business terms to help reduce costly overruns or incomplete projects.

In addition, Lawson Contract Management can store corporate and other non-purchasing contracts, helping to create a more comprehensive view of these enterprise documents. The application also helps companies develop customized procurement contracts for products or services to meet their evolving needs. Lawson Contract Management is also compatible with Lawson Business Intelligence, which helps organizations create virtually unlimited types of reports to meet the specific needs of departments and managers.

"Controlling costs is one of the most challenging business issues facing healthcare and public sector organizations," said Keith Lohkamp, product strategist, Lawson Software. "Lawson Contract Management works with existing Lawson applications, such as Lawson Strategic Sourcing and Lawson Procurement, to help customers minimize supply costs, which typically make up an organization's largest expense after employee compensation. It helps simplify sourcing, contract creation, enforcement of pricing on purchases, and ongoing management of contracts."

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; uncertainty regarding potential future deterioration in the market for auction rate securities which could result in additional permanent impairment charges, global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Contacts

Lawson Software
Joe Thornton, +1-651-767-6154
joe.thornton@us.lawson.com
or
Weber Shandwick
Jenny Myers, +1-217-649-2965
jmyers@webershandwick.com

Center to Assist All Victims of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Victims Center to Assist All Victims of Mesothelioma

Americas Watchdog has created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a free service to victims or family members of victims, of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there was literally nothing close to this type of service in the United States and because this type of service is sorely needed by Mesothelioma victims and their families. The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist victims & their families in every way possible.

April 16, 2008 -- Americas Watchdog has just opened its Mesothelioma Victims Center, as a way to assist and protect victims of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. The service is free to Mesothelioma victims or their families.

Until a family member was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, Americas Watchdog had never heard of this disease or knew much about it. Mesothelioma is a rare and lethal form of cancer. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. The group never realized that there was no safety net for victims, to get help from the government. They did not know how difficult it might be to get veterans benefits or social security benefits. Americas Watchdog also discovered that it is critical for victims of this lethal disease to get proper legal representation. They have designed the Mesothelioma Victims Center to be the national advocacy center for the victims and family members of Mesothelioma.Their service is free.

Their services include:
* Assisting the victims obtain Social Security permanent disability payments
* If the victim is a veteran and was exposed to asbestos during military duty, we will work with the victim and his/her family in obtaining veterans disability and health care benefits.
* We will assist the family in getting the best possible health care options
* We will assist the victim in getting legal representation.
* We will assist the victim and their family in getting counseling on a wide variety of topics that arise from this disease. A victim of Mesothelioma or their family can call the group any time at 866-714-6466.

Who Can Get Mesothelioma?

* Individuals who served in the US Navy. Especially Navy personnel who served in or around naval ship engine rooms.
* Members of the US Army, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
* Naval shop yard workers
* Ship yard workers
* Automotive repair specialists
* Construction workers
* Plumbers
* Demolition contractors

Because no other group is providing this full range of services and because victims and their families need assistance in these areas, Americas Watchdog is doing this at no charge because its the right thing to do. Americas Watchdog's Mesothelioma Victims Center web site is located at Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com . Any one wishing more information can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466.

Americas Watchdog and its Mesothelioma Victims Center are all about taking care of precious souls in need and corporate responsibility.

Press Contact: THOMAS MARTIN
Company Name: Americas Watchdog
Phone: 866-714-6466
Website: http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

Personal Injury Law Firm Makes General Motors Settles Auto Defect Case

General Motors Settles Auto Defect Case -- California Personal Injury Law Firm Bisnar Chase Wins Settlement

General Motors Corporation agreed to an out-of-court settlement of an automobile defect claim brought by a California teenager who was a passenger in a GMC Yukon accident. The California personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase represented Michael Samardzich of Diamond Bar in the settlement reached in Los Angeles County for a "Confidential" amount, CASE No. BC 363661, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Central District.

Los Angeles, CA  -  March 7, 2008 -- General Motors Corporation agreed to an out-of-court settlement of an automobile defect claim brought by a California teenager who was a passenger in a GMC Yukon accident. The California personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase represented Michael Samardzich of Diamond Bar in the settlement reached in Los Angeles County for a "Confidential" amount, CASE No. BC 363661, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Central District.

On July 7, 2006, Samardzich was a passenger in a GMC Yukon driven by Vincent Ibarra. Traveling westbound on Golden Springs Drive in Los Angeles County, Ibarra made a left turn at the intersection of Diamond Bar Boulevard. At the same time, Steven Jinseon Kang was operating a vehicle proceeding eastbound on Golden Springs Drive and hit the GMC truck on the right passenger's side.

The impact shattered the side passenger window of the GMC Yukon. Glass shards pierced and ruptured Samardzich's left eye, permanently blinding him. Samardzich was properly restrained at the time of the accident, the police report showed.

"Had General Motors used laminated glass instead of the less-expensive tempered glass, the side passenger window of the GMC truck would not have shattered and would not have caused permanent and serious personal injury to Samardzich," says John Bisnar, founder and partner of Bisnar Chase.

"This settlement was an appropriate resolution to Mr. Samardzich's claim against General Motors," says John Bisnar, founder and partner of Bisnar Chase. "Both sides took into consideration the costs and risks associated with taking the case to trial and settled for an amount greater than General Motors wanted to pay and less than my client demanded. It is Mr. Samardzich's hope that his lawsuit helps encourage General Motors to build safer vehicles and thereby prevents others from suffering a similar injury."

About Bisnar Chase:
Bisnar Chase is a California personal injury law firm that represents people who have been very seriously injured because of an accident, a defective product or negligence. Most of their accident and defective product cases are auto-related. They include cases against negligent drivers who have caused serious traffic accidents and against auto companies like Ford and General Motors that have manufactured defective vehicles. For more information, visit: www.auto-defect-attorneys.com, www.bisnar-chase.com and www.californiainjuryblog.com

Press Contact: John Bisnar
Company Name: Bisnar Chase
Phone: 949-752-2999
Website: www.auto-defect-attorneys.com

Buy UK Property Investment Real Estate Now

UK Property Investment Alert: Buy Real Estate Now

Real Estate developers in the United Kingdom are feeling the heat as properties are being down valued, leaving easy pickings for savvy property investors with an eye for a bargain.

London  -  April 23, 2008 -- For some, the glass is half empty. For others, the glass is half full. It all depends which side of the property investment table you're sitting at.

Real Estate developers in the United Kingdom are feeling the heat as properties are being down valued, leaving easy pickings for savvy property investors with an eye for a bargain. Whether you're searching for a vacation property, homes or land for sale, condos, or a commercial property, now is a great time to pick up where somebody else has unfortunately, due to a declining market, been forced to drop off.

While the property investment and the real estate market may have gone quiet and lavish property investor exhibitions may be struggling to pull in the crowds, the advice from one of the internet's leading real estate investment websites is simple, and not exactly the "gloom and doom" portrayed by most of the media: 'Prepare your finances then go and get yourself a deal'.

Stuart Atkinson speaking on behalf of the Off Plan Property Exchange, recently commented on the looming real estate crisis in the United Kingdom with a more optimistic perspective.

"The market has changed within the UK and property owners have decided to stay put and do up their own properties. Basically it's all gone very quiet out there but conditions are perfect for property investment and perfect to build a property portfolio because the market is stagnant," Atkinson said.

Atkinson cites the following three key factors to take into consideration before you start your venture in real estate:
• Finance - Good finance can make or break any deal. Borrowing money on the right terms and at the right rate is absolutely essential. Talk to your bank but also make sure you talk to property investment specialists.
• Research - Always do your research. Anything bought now will have to be held on to until the market changes. Make sure that rents are sustainable, and that it will cover all expenses. Remember to always compare like for like. All property is not made equal.
• Deal - If you have the finance and you have done the research, you are in an excellent position to buy. Negotiate hard and make sure that the figures work based on your research

Atkinson continues, "My advice is simple - build and hold. I don't see people making money over night, at least not in the UK. A stagnant market is excellent for buyers who should be able to pick up a bargain that will stack up".

Continuing to expand its international footprint the property investment site currently represents clients in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria and Cyprus. By summer of 2008, the company plans to extend its service to the United States and Canada.

Off Plan Property Exchange offers additional advice on such subjects as real estate including commercial properties, homes, land, and condos as well as mortgage advice such as rates, calculators and professional opinion on their website.

Buyers and sellers interested in learning more about the benefits of off plan property investment are encouraged to visit the company's website, showcasing continuously updated real estate listings at www.offplanpropertyexchange.com

Press Contact: Stuart Atkinson
Company Name: OPPE Limited
Phone: 08456800758
Website: www.offplanpropertyexchange.com

Rules Of Internet Marketing For Attorneys

Internet Expert To Share The Ten Golden Rules Of Internet Marketing For Attorneys At Legal Marketing Association Luncheon, April 10, 2008

Jay Berkowitz, dissects latest search engine optimization techniques for law firms (http://tengoldenrules.com/tgr-legal-marketing-association.htm) and Internet marketing for attorneys.

Boca Raton, FL  -  April 9, 2008 -- Jay Berkowitz, an industry leader in Internet marketing, announced he will be presenting his "Ten Golden Rules of Internet Marketing For Attorneys." This one day event will be held at Antique Car Museum in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 10, 2008 for the members and non-members of the Legal Marketing Association. Internet marketing for personal injury lawyers has become very competitive; the experts at Ten Golden Rules have been in the lawyer space for several years driving traffic to websites and converting those people into leads.

Overview:
Jay Berkowitz will explore the critical strategies and tactics for success at Internet marketing for attorneys:
* How to improve your website so it shows up in Google searches
* How to generate positive return-on-investment with online advertising
* How to build ongoing relationships with the potential clients who visit a website
* How to capitalize on the Ten Leading Trends in online marketing today
* How to plan media and develop creative and landing pages that sell
* Pay-Per-Click campaign development and advanced optimization strategies
* Web Optimized PR - turn your press releases into website traffic generators
* MySpace, Wikipedia, Twitter, Second Life - How Web 2.0 impacts business
* Hands-on analysis and improvements for your website

"The Legal Marketing Association brings the most relevant marketing tips to our members and the legal community. For many attorneys, Internet marketing is something we all hear about but unsure of what the first steps should be," said Margaret Grisdela, Co-Chair of the South Florida Legal Marketing Association City Group. "We are thrilled to have SEO expert, Jay Berkowitz demonstrate the latest search engine optimization law firms can implement for better results on the web."

About Ten Golden Rules:
Ten Golden Rules are Internet marketing experts based in Boca Raton, Florida. One of the firms focus is on Internet marketing for personal injury lawyers, helping law firms develop the best search engine optimization strategies and achieve better website ROI, using the most effective search engine marketing tactics and creating ideas for marketing on the Internet. For more information please visit www.TenGoldenRules.com. The 10 Golden Rules Internet Marketing Podcast is available at Podcast.TenGoldenRules.com and on iTunes.

Press Contact: Jay Berkowitz
Company Name: Ten Golden Rules
Phone: 561-620-9121
Website: www.tengoldenrules.com

Technology Protect Offers Automatic Detection of Microsoft's Latest Patches

Shavlik's Any Patch, Anywhere Technology Continues to Provide the Coverage Other Solutions Can't

Shavlik's Industry Leading Technology Protect Offers Automatic Detection of Microsoft's Latest Patches

ST. PAUL, Minn May 16, 2008 --Shavlik Technologies, LLC, the market leader in delivering software solutions that rapidly accelerate and continuously improve security and compliance readiness, today announced the ability for its Shavlik NetChk Protect users to protect themselves from security risks introduced by Microsoft's latest patch release.

Shavlik offers one of the only solutions available to help companies identify which systems are vulnerable to the security risk posed by Microsoft's latest patch MS08-029, released this week. MS08-029 addresses a vulnerability in the Microsoft security suite of tools. Microsoft currently does not provide patches for this bulletin. Shavlik is able to add support for scanning of new vulnerabilities faster than other solutions through the Dynamic Product Detection technology in the scan engine that powers Shavlik NetChk Protect, the industry-leading solution for patch management and application control.

"Many Enterprises may be unaware that their patch management solution is not scanning for the latest patch, which leaves them without the ability to centrally identify their risk, report on their security posture, or have any knowledge about their level of vulnerability to this issue," said Eric Schultze, chief technology officer, Shavlik Technologies.

For more information and commentary from Eric Schultze on this month's release of Microsoft security updates, which underscores the risk in relying on free solutions to patch a network is not a viable solution as it often leaves gaps in security infrastructure, visit http://www.shavlik.com/desk-of-the-cto.aspx#six.

Shavlik's award-winning Shavlik NetChk Protect simplifies and accelerates the detection and remediation of gaps in your system security, resulting in an enterprise that is ready to improve the speed, accuracy and productivity of its IT security and compliance operations - in physical and virtual environments.

About Shavlik Technologies

Shavlik Technologies, LLC delivers enterprise IT organizations robust software solutions that rapidly accelerate and continuously improve security and compliance readiness by simplifying IT operations, and identifying and reliably closing system security gaps. Shavlik's solutions provide Rapid Readiness so IT organizations realize continuous security and compliance readiness in a fraction of the time, cost and IT resources required by alternative approaches.

With more than 10,000 customers worldwide, Shavlik enables enterprises to simplify complex IT security and compliance management, providing trustworthy solutions that free up critical IT resources to focus on innovations that drive business growth while lowering costs. Shavlik also licenses its technology to more than 20 leading security and technology companies such as BMC, Juniper, Sophos, Symantec and VMware. For more information, visit Shavlik Technologies at www.shavlik.com.

Shavlik Technologies is a registered trademark in the United States and certain other countries, of Shavlik Technologies. Additional Shavlik product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Shavlik Technologies. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts

Shavlik Technologies, LLC
Jill Teut, 651-255-5432
jill.teut@shavlik.com
or
Madison Alexander PR
Dan Chmielewski, 714-832-8716
dchm@madisonalexanderpr.com

Us Vs. In Touch: The Gossip Rags Battle

Battle Of The Gossip Rags: Us Vs. In Touch

by Phyllis Fine , Friday, May 16, 2008
WHO NEEDS PRINT CELEB gossip anymore? After all, you can get updates on Jessica Simpson's activities all over the Web, seemingly by the hour.

And it's not as if these mags provide any kind of fresh spin or deep analysis that's lacking online. Here's what In Touch considers an exclusive scoop: "My weekend was good," says John Mayer, quoted after his first liaison with Jennifer Aniston.

Seems like gossip rags now exist primarily as a market for the paparazzi -- a theory suggested by the many remarkably similar photos in the May 12 issues of Us and In Touch. Both mags show Natalie Portman walking with her surgical-cone-wearing dog, before- and during-pregnancy head shots of Nicole Kidman, and -- hey, you can't have too many pix of Danny DeVito shopping for new eyeglasses, can you?

So are there any differences at all between the two mags, which I qualified for this gossip-off because of their identical cover stories? (People is often cited as Us' direct competitor, but People is in a different class. That's not just because of its no. 1 status in 2007 ad dollars -- as tracked by PIB, more than triple that of Us -- but because People acknowledges humans beyond the Hollywood axis.)

The J&J show: Both Us and IT feature stories about Jen and John's hot weekend together in Miami, with varying details about how they first hooked up, but the same overall theme: Is the ladies' man compatible with the world's most-famous jiltee?

The difference comes down to whether you like your voyeurism with an up-close, you-are-there vibe, or a focus on celeb perks.

IT provides blurry shots of the couple lying by the pool together -- both in bathing suits -- with details like "At one point, John and Jen's heads touched." Ugh! There's something so heavy-breathingly pathetic about viewing from this vantage point.

I prefer Us' focus on the services you get in a $3,000-a-night suite. As a former travel editor suffering from luxury hotel deprivation, I sigh for details like the couples' massage at Jen's Miami resort.

Us also gets clarity points for including all the lurid details in John's statement about Angelina Jolie; IT's incomplete quote may be PG-rated (no mention of blow jobs), but doesn't make much sense. (If you're wondering, it all has to do with Brad's presumed lack of a fantasy object because he's got the real thing.)

"Real" journalism? Us does a better, more even-handed job of parsing a "scandal" in a piece on the Miley Cyrus photo brouhaha. There's a sophisticated take on whether or not posing semi-nude was a calculated move; a disingenuous putdown of Vanity Fair, where the photos ran; and a sidebar on other "Young Stars Who Grinned and Bared" for an edifying touch of historical context.

IT's all about overblown headlines -- "Divorce Shocker: What Star Found Out"-- with no follow-through. What Star (Jones, natch) actually found out: nothing much, it seems. She's not even quoted in the story, which relies on lots of innuendo on whether or not hubby Al Reynolds is really gay ("I don't want to spoil my image of him," says his mother). In fact, IT has another story ("Lindsay Moves In With Her Girlfriend") where the subtext is, everybody's saying yes, she's really gay while at the same time denying it. Weird, and sadly not very gay-friendly.

Fashion Police: This Us feature, in which style experts sometimes too cutely rag on stars' rags (hey! It's catching!) adds a bit of welcome snark to the generally worshipful tone of most gossip mags. In IT, "Who Wore It Better?" does criticize fashion mistakes, but much more respectfully.

Most titillating tidbits: IT and Us both major in short items -- photo captions, really, in which sources invariably trot out the tritest quotes they can think of ("They're really sad. They were very in love," about a breakup). Within this format appear some odd and funny bits: In Us, Julia Roberts and Matthew McConaughey admit they don't wear deodorant; in IT, Kelly Ripa explains how wearing a pair of padded panties for a shapelier rear view feels "like I am sitting in a very cozy chair!"

Is this the end of civilization as we know it because trees are being killed for this crap: "Finally, Nicole's Bump Is Showing!" in IT.

Bottom Line: I rank Us higher because of its slightly less-sleazy approach to putting celebs under a microscrope.


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Frequency: Weekly
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Frequency: Weekly
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Retail Development in Iowa's Largest New Urban Community

Capital Growth Madison Marquette and DRA Properties Announce Partnership to Develop Retail in Iowa's Largest New Urban Community

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 15, 2008 --Capital Growth Madison Marquette (CGMM), a national, fully-integrated commercial real estate company based in Minneapolis, and DRA Properties (DRA), an Ankeny-Iowa-based real estate company owned by Dennis Albaugh, founder and chief executive of Albaugh, Inc., today announced a new partnership to develop the retail portion of Prairie Trail, a 1,031-acre master-planned community being developed by DRA on the former site of the Iowa State University research farm in the center of Ankeny. Prairie Trail is Iowa's largest New Urban development, reflecting the New Urbanism principals of smart, managed growth; sustainable green development and reduced traffic.

The master plan for Prairie Trail calls for two retail components covering approximately a half million square feet of the development. Town Center at Prairie Trail, a lifestyle center, will serve as the community's commercial core. It will feature fashion anchors, a wide variety of restaurants and a mix of regional and national merchants. It will be surrounded by a central park, amphitheatre and abundant parking. There will also be a retail area at the southern entrance to the community-Plaza Shoppes at Prairie Trail. Plaza Shoppes at Prairie Trail will be anchored by a Hy-Vee grocery store.

The rest of the community features approximately 2,500 homes in a mix of styles; a civic and educational component, including the city library, a school and the City of Ankeny police headquarters; and a vast network of trails, parks, and bike paths. Prairie Trails' architecture and design will reflect the best of Iowa's small towns.

Located just north of Des Moines at the intersection of Interstate Highways 35 and 80, Ankeny currently has a population of about 40,000. It is home to the Ankeny Campus of the Des Moines Area Community College, which enrolls nearly 27,000 college credit students and 32,000 continuing education or business training students. It's location at the intersection of two major corridors, within minutes of the State Capitol and only a half hour drive from Ames, home of Iowa State University, attracts travelers from throughout the region and offers excellent growth potential.

"In addition to being an excellent business opportunity, our partnership with DRA Properties on the Prairie Trail retail development marks a return to our roots," said Dick Ward, CGMM's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Investments. "Almost every member of the Capital Growth Madison Marquette management team has a strong connection with Iowa and understands its people and communities. Several of us built our careers in this industry while working at General Growth Properties, which was founded in Des Moines and has become one of the nation's largest developers of regional shopping centers," he said. Ward is a native of Council Bluffs. CGMM President and Chief Operating Officer John Nagle is a native of Cedar Rapids.

"We believe Capital Growth Madison Marquette is an excellent match for this project," said DRA, owner, Dennis Albaugh. "It has everything we were looking for-outstanding expertise and a strong track record in the industry, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an understanding and appreciation for Iowans and their way of life. We're going to make a great team."

Groundbreaking on the retail portion of the development is expected to begin in 2009. The full project is slated for completion in 2012. Information on the community can be found at www.prairietrailankeny.com

For retail leasing information, call Dick Ward at 515-333-1180.

DRA Properties, L.C. is an Ankeny based real estate development company that was founded in 1992 by Dennis Albaugh. Albaugh, owner and Chief Executive Officer of Albaugh, Inc., a global agricultural chemical company, decided to venture into real estate to have a positive impact on his hometown of Ankeny, Iowa. "Ankeny has always been my home town-I grew up here, I raised my family here, and now my daughters are raising their families in Ankeny. My goal in real estate development has always been to create a lifestyle that all of Ankeny can enjoy and be proud of," said Albaugh.

Minnesota-based Capital Growth Madison Marquette specializes in a strategic array of value-enhancing third party services, including brokerage, construction, development, leasing, management, marketing and tenant representation. CGMM also aggressively pursues acquisitions and joint venture opportunities. Capital Growth Madison Marquette is part of Capital Growth Properties, Inc. (CGP), a private real estate investment company with offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. Further information on both companies can be found online at www.capitalgrowthproperties.com

Contacts

Capital Growth Madison Marquette
Martha Capps, 952-852-5190
Cell: 612-581-0797
or
DRA Properties
Ashley Johnson, 515-965-5249
Cell: 515-491-1389

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk Stratification Trials Unveiled

Major Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk Stratification Trials Unveiled

Medtronic-Supported Research Efforts Commencing to Better Determine Which At-Risk Patients - Inside and Outside of Currently Indicated Populations - May Benefit Most from ICD Therapy

MINNEAPOLIS & SAN FRANCISCO-- May 14, 2008 --Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), along with several partners, today announced details of several major clinical trials aimed at developing and validating new and innovative risk stratification tools to predict which post-myocardial infarction (MI, or heart attack) patients are at greatest risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Medtronic's industry-leading research efforts aim to further advance the base of clinical evidence for implanted cardiac device therapies to ensure those patients at greatest risk of SCA are protected.

"We are on the cusp of new discoveries in clinical cardiology. These trials will utilize advanced innovations in technology and research, spanning novel diagnostics to genomics," said David M. Steinhaus, M.D., vice president and medical director of the Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management business at Medtronic. "Medtronic is proud to have partnered with leading researchers worldwide to apply these scientific innovations in an effort to better understand which patients may benefit from implantable medical therapies."

About Medtronic-Supported Risk Stratification Research Trials

    * VEST / PREDICTS (The Vest Prevention of Early Sudden Death Trial / The Prediction of ICD Therapies Study), is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to test a strategy to reduce the early post-MI sudden cardiac arrest risk, followed by an observational cohort study to develop and validate a tool to determine which patients will benefit most from an ICD two months post-MI.

The VEST portion of the study will test the hypothesis that a non-invasive, wearable automatic defibrillator vest will reduce overall mortality in the first 60 days following an MI in patients with LVEF ?35 percent. The PREDICTS portion of the study aims to develop and validate a tool that predicts the occurrence of spontaneous "treatable" ventricular arrhythmias up to five years post-MI, and identify high-risk patients in whom an ICD would be most cost-effective. Study participants will receive either an ICD or Medtronic Reveal® DX insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) to ascertain data on ICD-treatable arrhythmic events.

VEST / PREDICTS is part of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant awarded to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) and is co-funded by Medtronic, GE Healthcare, and Zoll. It will involve up to 60 centers and more than 4,500 patients in the United States, Canada and Europe.

"The VEST / PREDICTS study is intended to address the two key deficiencies in our current post-MI treatment strategy, which include 1) the untreated high sudden death rate in the early post-MI period and 2) the non-specific nature of ejection fraction to predict spontaneous ventricular arrhythmias and ICD shocks," said Jeff Olgin, M.D., principal investigator for VEST / PREDICTS, and chief of cardiac electrophysiology and professor of medicine at UCSF. "This important study will define a clear pathway to identify those patients who benefit most from ICDs."

    * The objective of Medtronic's GAME (Genetic Arrhythmia Markers for Early Detection) trial is to determine if genetic markers can be used to identify individuals with an increased susceptibility to SCA. Involving 1,000 patients at more than 30 sites in the 48 contiguous United States, GAME will study cardiac events retrospectively to potentially develop a genetic risk scoring system to determine which patients would benefit from an ICD. The first patient enrollment in GAME recently took place at Arkansas Cardiology Clinic in Little Rock, Ark.

"We are about to enter a new era of medicine, one in which so much will eventually be individualized, including prevention and therapy," said Eric Topol, M.D., principal investigator of the GAME trial and chief academic officer at Scripps Health in San Diego. "Genomics has already had a major impact on the treatment of cancer and many other diseases. Now we're looking at genomics of patients with arrhythmias as a way to more precisely treat this important type of heart disease."

    * Also underway is the Medtronic-supported DISCOVERY (Diagnostic Data Influence on Disease Management and Relation of Genetic Polymorphisms to Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias in ICD Patients) trial, involving nearly 1,300 patients at approximately 80 centers in Europe. DISCOVERY is a non-randomized, prospective, multicenter study and is composed of two parts. The first is double-blinded and collects data on genetic polymorphisms and potential prognostic of ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias. The second part evaluates the influence of dual chamber ICD-based diagnostic information on long-term patient management and treatment.

Further, Medtronic is committed to ongoing study of Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) and other risk markers that will further advance the understanding of how to better identify patients at risk for SCA. MTWA is being studied in the MASTER trial, of which data has previously been presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007 and American College of Cardiology's Scientific Sessions 2008, and will be presented at Heart Rhythm 2008, the Heart Rhythm Society's 29th Annual Scientific Sessions. Medtronic will continue to explore the potential of MTWA, as evidenced in these aforementioned risk stratification studies.

About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.

Notes to editors: To arrange interviews on VEST/PREDICTS with representatives from the University of California-San Francisco, please contact Corinna Kaarlela at 415-476-2557; or GE, contact Corey Miller at 414-469-5499 (cell) or Corey.Miller@ge.com

VEST/PREDICTS disclaimer: The information stated above was prepared by Medtronic Inc. to report research strategies and reflects solely the opinion of Medtronic. Nothing in this statement shall be construed to imply any support or endorsement of Medtronic or any of its products by the Regents of the University of California, its officers, agents and employees.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 27, 2007. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Contacts

Medtronic, Inc.
Public Relations:
Tracy McNulty, 763-526-2492
On-site at HRS: 612-819-2190
or
Investor Relations:
Jeff Warren, 763-505-2696
On-site at HRS: 612-819-7630

More Drivers Need DUI Lawyers

New Year's Eve Arrests Leave More Drivers in Need of Aggressive DUI Lawyers

Aggressive DUI Lawyer, a network of southern California DUI lawyers, is offering services to the many drivers who were arrested for drunk driving over the holidays.

San Francisco, CA  -  January 5 -- Aggressive DUI Lawyer, a network of southern California DUI lawyers, is offering services to the many drivers who were arrested for drunk driving over the holidays.

The new year is here, and as the celebrations come to an end, the California Highway Patrol is revealing just how many drunk driving arrests took place over the holidays. Bay Area law enforcement agencies have been some of the first to release their drunken driving arrest statistics. They recently stated that 2,736 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the Bay Area between December 14 and 30.

Undoubtedly, many people in Southern California have found themselves in similar situations, as the statistics from New Year's Eve will reveal. Aggressive DUI Lawyer, a network of San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles DUI lawyers, is offering their services to those arrested on DUI charges in Southern California. With an experienced DUI lawyer, Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles residents will likely receive a more favorable outcome to their case.

More people are arrested during the month of December for drunk driving than any other month of the year, and many people in Southern California are currently awaiting trial. San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles DUI lawyers can assist with these cases, using their expert knowledge to get results. As Bay Area law enforcement agencies have already shown, drunken driving arrests are an unpleasant but undeniable part of the holidays. With an experienced DUI lawyer, though, it's possible to start 2008 on the right foot and put those drunken driving charges in the past.

To find a Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego DUI lawyer, or to get more information, visit www.aggressiveduilawyer.info.

About Aggressive DUI Lawyer:

Aggressive DUI Lawyer is a network of specially trained Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego DUI lawyers. Anyone who is arrested for drunken driving charges in these three counties can turn to them for information and assistance in the fight to clear the charges and get their licenses back.

Their basic company principles will ensure the best possible defense:

- Aggressive Defense: As their name says, clients get an extremely aggressive defense provided by a highly experienced lawyer who will leave no stone unturned and no evidence unquestioned.
- Client's Comfort: They get their clients out of jail in no time and take immediate actions to reinstate their driving privileges
- Investigations: They'll double check all the evidence and re-analyze all the samples provided.
- Provide the Best Services: Aggressive DUI Lawyer focuses only on misdemeanor, drunk driving and traffic matters in California.

Press Contact: Mike Cheslar
Company Name: Aggressive DUI Lawyer
Phone: 760 431 8594
Website: http://www.aggressiveduilawyer.info/

Name Intelligence Acquired By Thought Convergence

Thought Convergence Acquires Name Intelligence

Acquisition Is a Major Milestone in Thought Convergence's Strategy of Developing a Self-Sustaining, Symbiotic Domain Ecosystem That Services the Global Domain Community

LOS ANGELES & SEATTLE-- May 06, 2008 --Thought Convergence, the industry-leading provider of domain management, monetization and development tools and technologies for premium domain owners and aggregators of high-quality domain portfolios, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Name Intelligence, the company behind the highly-acclaimed DomainTools service and the Domain Roundtable conference. The acquisition expands Thought Convergence's already extensive suite of industry-leading domain tools, services and technologies, and paves the path for management's vision of a unified Domain Ecosystem.

"We are proud to welcome Jay, Ray and the entire Name Intelligence team into the Thought Convergence family," said Kevin Vo, Thought Convergence Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "The addition of Name Intelligence further strengthens our industry-leading technology platform and lays the groundwork for the continuing expansion of our comprehensive suite of tools and services for domain professionals." Further commenting on the acquisition, Thought Convergence Director and Chief Operating Officer, Ammar Kubba, added that "Name Intelligence shares our passion and drive to create technology-driven solutions and innovation within the domain industry. By combining our award-winning monetization and development platform, deep industry relationships and extensive resources with Name Intelligence's unparalleled research, analysis and data aggregation tools, we are putting into place a robust and scalable framework for the creation of a symbiotic Domain Ecosystem."

In commenting on the close of the transaction, Jay Westerdal, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Name Intelligence, said, "We are incredibly excited to join forces with Thought Convergence and to leverage our core competencies and proprietary technology in order to create the next generation of DomainTools, our auction and marketplace platform, intellectual property protection services and semantic suggestion technology." Name Intelligence operations will remain in Seattle, Washington, and will continue to be led by Jay Westerdal and Ray Bero. In addition to their responsibilities at Name Intelligence, both Westerdal and Bero will collaborate with senior management at Thought Convergence to develop and execute on the Company's long-term strategy.

About Thought Convergence

Founded in 2001, Thought ConvergenceT is an industry-leading service provider of domain information, management, monetization and development tools and technologies for the domain name industry. Widely regarded as a pioneer in the domain industry, Thought Convergence provides its award-winning services and technologies under several brands, including TrafficZT, DomainToolsT and Idea.NetT. By leveraging its comprehensive suite of fully-integrated domain services, tools and technologies, Thought Convergence is pioneering the industry's first symbiotic Domain EcosystemT and is working to promote the continued evolution, success and sustainability of the domain industry. Thought Convergence is a privately-held company, growing profitably since inception, and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Seattle, Washington. For more information, please visit http://www.ThoughtConvergence.com.

Contacts

Thought Convergence
Ammar Kubba, 310-909-7900
PR@ThoughtConvergence.com

Web 2.0 Marketing Fair in Japan

Digital River to Exhibit at Web 2.0 Marketing Fair in Japan

Web 2.0 Marketing Fair

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 13, 2008 --Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that the company will exhibit at the Web 2.0 Marketing Fair. The event is being held May 14 - 16, 2008, at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan.

At the event, Digital River will host a booth, featuring its global e-commerce and e-marketing technology, tools and services. The booth is located at East 4-29.

The Web 2.0 Marketing Fair is the largest web-related tradeshow in Japan. The event will showcase state-of-the-art products and solutions from more than 1,600 exhibitors. The event expects to draw more than 125,000 industry professionals. More information about The Web 2.0 Marketing Fair can be found at http://www.web20-expo.jp/en/.

About Digital River, Inc.

Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software publishers, consumer technology manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The company's comprehensive platform offers site development and hosting, order management, fraud prevention, export controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment, multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic marketing services.

Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in major U.S. cities as well as Cologne, Germany; London, England; Shannon, Ireland; Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Stockholm, Sweden; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; and Shanghai, China. For more details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com or call 952-253-1234.

Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or copyrights of their respective owners.

Contacts

Digital River, Inc.
Media Contact:
Heather Morris, 952-253-8828
Public Relations Specialist
publicrelations@digitalriver.com
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Ed Merritt, 952-540-3362
Group Vice President, Investor Relations
investorrelations@digitalriver.com

New IT Media Disposal Program From Kroll Ontrack

Kroll Ontrack Goes Green with a New IT Media Disposal Program

Erasure and Recycling Services Help Businesses and Individuals Safeguard Critical Information and the Environment

MINNEAPOLIS--  May 13, 2008 --Kroll Ontrack®, the leading provider of data recovery and legal technologies products and services, today announced a new media disposal program to help businesses and individuals safely dispose of their end-of-lifecycle hard drives in an environmentally conscious way. This fast, secure and convenient erasure and disposal service allows organizations and individuals to protect one of their most important assets - their data.

Kroll Ontrack's media disposal program is comprised of two steps:

Data Erasing Solutions: Kroll Ontrack offers two solutions that completely remove all traces of information stored on storage media and a verification service that ensures no traces of information can be recovered from the media following an erasure procedure.

    * Ontrack Eraser software: An easy-to-use, highly flexible data erasure software tool, Ontrack® Eraser, uses overwriting procedures to permanently remove data and meet the most stringent standards for data removal.
    * Ontrack Eraser services: A convenient, end-of-lifecycle service performed by Kroll Ontrack specialists that offers complete removal of your data using a "degausser," a hardware device that destroys data using strong magnetic fields.

Media Disposal Services: Kroll Ontrack's environmentally friendly media disposal service ensures certain media is disposed of in a method that protects both the owner of the stored data and the environment. Technicians dismantle the devices removing good parts for re-use prior to disposal of the storage media. All other hard drive and storage device components are turned over to Kroll Ontrack's recycling vendor that separates materials such as metals, circuit boards, copper wiring and aluminum into different commodities that are recycled and re-used for other products. Any left over materials are discarded in a manner that ensures no materials are deposited in landfills or incinerators. Specifically, they are disassembled using an optimal mix of physical and mechanical demanufacturing techniques to separate out hazardous materials from recyclable components.

"With this service, customers now have a convenient means to make sure their media does not fall into the wrong hands and is disposed of in a method that will not harm the environment," said Jim Reinert, vice president of software and services, Kroll Ontrack. "This is especially critical as both businesses and home users are looking for a safe and easy way to get rid of their mounting end-of-lifecycle machines."

From more information regarding this service visit www.ontrackdatarecovery.com.

About Kroll Ontrack Inc.

Kroll Ontrack provides technology-driven services and software to help legal, corporate and government entities as well as consumers recover, search, analyze, produce and present data efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition to its award-winning suite of software, Kroll Ontrack provides data recovery, advanced search, paper and electronic discovery, computer forensics, ESI consulting, and trial consulting and presentation services. Kroll Ontrack is a technology services division of Kroll Inc., the global risk consulting company. For more information about Kroll Ontrack and its offerings please visit: www.krollontrack.com; www.ontrackdatarecovery.com; www.engeniumsearch.com; www.trialgraphix.com.
Contacts

Kroll Ontrack
Kaitlin Creager, 952-516-3581
kcreager@krollontrack.com

Tiny Computer Runs Linux, Development Tools, Controls, and Servers for $80

$80 Tiny Computer Runs Linux, Development Tools, Controls, and Servers

US embedded hardware OEM KwikByte is shipping a low-cost, tiny embedded system designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, and database/web servers. KwikByte demonstrated the system running open-source packages such as Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL within a Debian environment.

Tempe, AZ  -  March 12, 2008 -- US embedded hardware OEM KwikByte demonstrated a complete, embedded Debian environment and applications running on a power-conscious, microcontroller-based system. The system is designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, remote monitoring, and server applications.

The board used for the demonstration, KwikByte's KB9260, is based on the AT91SAM9260 microcontroller. The controller's small footprint reduces system size while the low power consumption allows the board to be powered by Power over Ethernet – PoE also known as IEEE 802.3af. By using PoE, a single Ethernet connection to the board can provide power as well as network connectivity. This minimizes facility installation costs.

The board supports minimal configurations like BusyBox and uClibc as well as larger installations like Debian. The Debian development kit was shown running a controls application built and debugged on the board (screen shot attached). No tools were required on a host PC as the system exports a virtual display over Ethernet. This configuration resides entirely within on-board Flash. The dev kit includes schematics and the board ships with recent Linux kernel, currently 2.6.24.

The number of general purpose I/O (GPIO) combined with programmable clocks, serial channels, analog input channels, and timer/counter/PWM channels make it ideal for embedded controls applications. Additionally, the USB host power supply was designed to provide extra power for most USB hard drives. Applications that require very large storage space are only limited by the size of an external hard disk and the entire system can be powered over the Ethernet cable.

System Details
- AT91SAM9260, ARM926EJ-S 200MHz
- 32/64 MB SDRAM
- 8 MB boot Flash
- 256 MB – 2 GB NAND Flash
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 1 x USB 2.0 host port
- 35 x GPIO, max
- 3 x serial channels including debug serial
- 4 x programmable clocks
- 3 x timer/counter/PWM channels
- 4 x analog input ADC channels
- Power options: Power over Ethernet, on-board voltage regulator, or external power supply
- Size: 3.1" x 3.1"

Availability
The KB9260 is shipping now with volume pricing of $79.99. A WinCE port is also available.

About KwikByte
KwikByte designs and manufactures embedded hardware systems. Founded in 2003, KwikByte is located in Tempe, AZ.

Press Contact: KwikByte
Company Name:
Phone: 480-303-7475
Website: www.kwikbyte.com

List of Largest Baltimore Title Companies Ranks Equitable Land Title Group Fourth

Equitable Land Title Group Ranks Fourth in List of Largest Baltimore Title Companies

Equitable Land Title Group, a Baltimore-based title company that now serves customers nationwide, ranks fourth among the largest title companies in the Baltimore Business Journal's Book of Lists.

Baltimore, MD - May 9, 2008 -- Equitable Land Title Group (ELTG) has been serving customers nationwide since last year, but that doesn't mean they have lost any focus on doing business in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. The group recently ranked fourth among the largest title companies in Baltimore for the Baltimore Business Journal's Book of Lists.

The Baltimore Business Journal's Book of Lists is an annual publication that includes essential information on the leading buyers, businesses and employers in Baltimore. The book provides a look at the local economy, including contact information and important facts for top businesses, industries, professions, governmental units and nonprofit organizations. Making the list of top title companies in the Baltimore area is an honor for ELTG, whose star has been on the rise in recent years. After the demand for their services led the company to expand nationwide last year, they're clearly still on top of the local market. 
ELTG provides comprehensive real estate title and settlement services, thanks to their industry-leading technology and a team of highly resourceful problem solvers. The company serves homeowners, mortgage lenders and the real estate community with an efficient Web-based ordering and processing system that ensures greater accuracy and faster turnaround. Their commitment to service, coupled with leading technology, has enabled them to expand their business nationally.
"We are a technological leader in the title industry while making all of our clients feel as if they are our only client," according to Steven Lenet, Director of Operations.

For more information about ELTG and their services, visit www.eltg.net.

About Equitable Land Title Group:

ELTG is a Baltimore-based company that services real estate title needs nationwide. Located in Baltimore, Maryland and operating nationwide, ELTG keeps lenders, brokers and realtors in control of their settlements.

ELTG is unique. They provide the staff and technology to get settlements done efficiently and right the first time. They pride themselves on superior service and commitment to innovative technology solutions that improve the speed, efficiency and accuracy of title transactions.

Large volume, small volume, simple or complex - they can handle it all.

Practice-Changing Clinical Data Anticipated By Medtronic

Medtronic Anticipates 'Practice-Changing' Clinical Data for Interventional Cardiologists at EuroPCR

ENDEAVOR II Four-Year Results, Updated ENDEAVOR Pooled Safety Analysis, One-Year Results from E-Five Registry and TAPAS Trial - All Feature on Meeting's Scientific Program

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 12, 2008 --Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced plans for the release of new clinical data on the Endeavor® Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System and the Export® Aspiration Catheter at EuroPCR in Barcelona this week, May 13-16.

"New data from the ENDEAVOR clinical program and the TAPAS trial have the potential to be practice-changing for interventional cardiology," said Prof. Anthony Gershlick of University Hospitals of Leicester in the UK. "As the evidence from this clinical research continues to build, it shows more and more definitively the advantages of the Endeavor drug-eluting stent for a broad range of patients with coronary artery disease and of thrombus aspiration with the Export Aspiration Catheter for a specific group of patients suffering myocardial infarction."

A summary of the data presentations related to Medtronic's product portfolio for interventional cardiology at EuroPCR follows:

    * On Tuesday, May 13, the late-breaking clinical trials session from 15:30 - 18:30 in Room 1 includes presentations by:

- Dr. Jean Fajadet (at approximately 15:45) of the four-year results from ENDEAVOR II, a prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled trial that compared the Endeavor drug-eluting stent to the Driver bare-metal stent.
                                                        
- Prof. Bart de Smet (at approximately 16:30) of one-year results from TAPAS, a single-center trial designed to evaluate the effect of thrombus aspiration preceding percutaneous coronary intervention by using the Export Aspiration Catheter in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

    * On Thursday, May 15, the Medtronic-sponsored symposium titled "Patients and Stents: Learning and Progress," 5:00 - 6:30 pm in Room 1, features presentations by:

- Prof. Martin Rothman on the one-year results of 8,300 patients in E-Five, an international registry that investigated the performance of the Endeavor drug-eluting stent in routine clinical practice.
                                                        
- Prof. Ian Meredith on the updated ENDEAVOR pooled safety analysis, which includes 2,132 Endeavor patients (from ENDEAVOR I, II, II continued access, III and IV) - 678 of whom have now been followed for four years, 1,271 for three years, 1,290 for two and 2,093 patients for one year.

All times are local to Barcelona. Room numbers are for The Forum CCIB Convention Center, the venue for EuroPCR.

"The data we're presenting this week at EuroPCR illustrate the depth of innovation within the CardioVascular business at Medtronic and the growing breadth of our offering to interventional cardiologists," said Scott Ward, senior vice president of Medtronic and president of the CardioVascular business. "We are particularly excited to share the long-term results from the ENDEAVOR clinical program, which continue to illustrate significant performance advantages for patients and physicians, positioning Medtronic for market leadership in coronary stents."

In addition to attending these data presentations and other educational and scientific sessions, EuroPCR participants are encouraged to visit the Medtronic exhibit (booth #D04), which will feature highlights of the company's current and future cardiovascular innovations, including the:

    * Endeavor and Endeavor Resolute Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Systems
    * Sprinter Legend Balloon Catheter
    * Export XT Aspiration Catheter
    * Defender Embolic Protection Filter
    * Complete SE (Self-Expanding) Peripheral Stent
    * Assurant Cobalt Balloon-Expandable Iliac Stent
    * Melody Transcatheter Pulmonic Heart Valve

Information on Medtronic's programs designed to foster "Innovation through Collaboration" in the fields of educational development (Academia) and clinical science (Scientia) will also be available at EuroPCR.

"As the trend of closer collaboration across medical specialties continues, our CardioVascular business is uniquely positioned to forge the partnerships necessary to find novel solutions to unmet patient needs," Ward added. "As the theme of our EuroPCR exhibit, 'Better Together,' suggests, we know from decades of experience the profound power of collaboration with the clinical community in the service of patients with chronic diseases."

About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 27, 2007. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Contacts

Medtronic, Inc.
Joe McGrath, 707-591-7367 (Public Relations)
Jeff Warren, 763-505-2696 (Investor Relations)

Health Insurance Advisor On Clinton-Obama Health Insurance Plans

Florida Health Insurance Advisor On Clinton-Obama Health Insurance Plans

With about two dozen reporters crammed in a press room, Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outlined her universal health care plan, which "would provide tax credits to make insurance more affordable" and "require businesses to offer insurance to workers or pay into a pool for people without it." Florida's health insurance advisor Morgan Moran added 'her opponent, Barack Obama thinks her plan is just talk'.

November 29 -- Florida health insurance web, a health insurance information web site, in its November 2008 political report says "Hillary Clinton plans to expand Medicare and the federal employees' health insurance plan" and to cover those without adequate workplace insurance. Moran, a Florida health insurance consultant said, Democratic presidential candidate "Barack Obama is casting doubt on Clinton's ability to enforce a requirement in her plan that every American buy health insurance."

"Clinton's plan is the most sweeping universal plan offered by any of the 2008 candidates." According to Moran, her campaign is pulling out all the stops on the health insurance issue.

FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com, reporting on each of the presidential candidates positions on healthcare said, "Clinton and Obama are the latest to argue over healthcare. 'The upcoming elections will impact Florida's health care system as far as benefits and rates are concerned' said Moran, 'whichever candidate takes the White House in 2009, Florida residents may end up with better health care than they have today'. "Health insurance is finally on the bargaining table and we all may benefit from it."

Clinton points to her web site where her position on healthcare is clearly stated. On her website www.hillaryclinton.com she has posted the following points:

(1) If you have an insurance plan you like, you can keep it. If you want to change plans or aren't currently covered, you can choose from dozens of the same plans available to members of Congress, or you can opt into a public plan option like Medicare. And working families will get tax credits to help pay their premiums.

(2) Small businesses are the engine of new job growth in the U.S. economy but face bigger challenges when it comes to providing health care for their employees. Hillary would give tax credits to small businesses that provide health care to their workers to help defray their coverage costs. This will make small businesses more competitive and help create good jobs with health benefits that will stay here in the US.

(3) Insurance companies won't be able to deny you coverage or drop you because their computer model says you're not worth it. They will have to offer and renew coverage to anyone who applies and pays their premium. And like other things that you buy, they will have to compete for your business based on quality and price. Families will have the security of knowing that if they become ill or lose their jobs, they won't lose their coverage.

(4) Nobody has worked harder or longer to improve health care than Hillary Clinton. From her time in Arkansas when she improved rural health care to her successful effort to create the SCHIP Children's Health Insurance program which now covers six million children, Hillary has the strength and experience to ensure that every man, woman and child in America has quality, affordable health care.

"Clinton has been criticizing Obama's health care plan for falling short of universal health coverage" said Moran, because unlike her plan, "Obama's (plan) would not require every American to buy insurance". Obama claims "his plan would lower the cost of insurance and guarantee access", removing the obstacles most often faced by people without insurance.

This week Obama argued that his rival (CLINTON) has been unwilling to say how she would enforce the mandate to buy health insurance. Without enforcement, "Obama said, it is nothing more than an empty 'political talking point'."

"Sen. Clinton still hasn't explained what this mandate is: What's she going to do if somebody doesn't purchase health care? Is she going to fine them? Is she going to garnish their wages?" Obama said.

"One of the problems with Clinton's health insurance approach, is that she hasn't been straight with the American people about how she's going to 'impose this mandate'. And without an enforcement mechanism, there is no mandate. It's just a political talking point," he continued.

A spokesman for the Clinton campaign, Lori Singer commented, "The fact remains that Sen. "Obama is going around saying he has a universal health care plan that in fact excludes 15 million Americans." Obama's own health care plan does include a requirement that families purchase insurance for their children.

Shortly after, Obama sent out a memo noting that in Massachusetts, the only state so far to require residents to buy health insurance, "hundreds of thousands of people have not purchased insurance despite a fine levied on those who fail to do so through their tax returns".

About Morgan Moran and FHI-Web
Florida Health Insurance Web is a health insurance consulting service. Find out about health insurance from the experts in a free online or phone consultation. Florida health insurance web is a source of health insurance news, agents, and insurance carriers covering individuals in the state of Florida. Individuals can get insurance quotes, search rates online by city, read current insurance news and events. For a directory and archive of Florida Health Insurance News or Consultants, or free health insurance quotes, please visit www.FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com.

Press Contact: Morgan Moran
Company Name: Florida Health Insurance Consulting
Phone: (800) 554-9142
Website: http://www.floridahealthinsuranceweb.com

Retirement Services Direct IRA Funds into Income Property Investments

Self-Direct Your IRA Funds into Income Property Investments with RealSource Retirement Services

Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit.

Howell, NJ  -  April 15, 2008 -- Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit. This is done with their retirement funds by placing them into income property investments that make sense – and in markets that work.

"Despite the negative media attention, there are still real estate markets that fall outside of that, that haven't slowed down and that are still growing at extremely strong and beneficial levels," said Jeremy Hanks, Director of RealSource Retirement Services, whose firm presents investors with self-directed retirement opportunities that have reasonable risk levels and higher net returns. "There are risks out there but if you can locate yourself within the right market with the right tools, the rewards are tremendous, a lot better than most, if not all, individual retirement plans – and remember, you are in control of your money."

RealSource Retirement Services has made available an audio Webinar that highlights the RealSource economic model, how to identify markets that have the best investment potential and the ability to separate that into which markets have the best cash flow opportunities and which markets have the best appreciation opportunities. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.

"Ideally, as self directing IRA investors, you should look for both appreciation and cash flow in the right place at the right time," said Michael Madsen, Director of RealSource Retirement Services. "A self directed IRA protects assets from creditors and frivolous lawsuits, plus real estate as an investment has generated more wealth than any other vehicle for investors who understood how to avoid common mistakes. We help IRA fund holders invest in real estate well."

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Messrs. Hanks and Madsen, call (800) 929-2150 or e-mail them at RRS @ realsource.net. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.


Press Contact: Peter L. Mosca
Company Name: RealSource Retirement Services
Phone: 732.841.4778
Website: www.IncomePropertyInvestmentTalk.com

Blogging For Quick SEO Benefits

Realizing SEO Benefits Quickly Through Blogging

by Ambar Shrivastava , Friday, May 9, 2008

QUICK RESULTS IN SEARCH MARKETING are only possible with pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, right? Wrong. The advent of blogging, as well as recent advances to search engine algorithms, has narrowed the gap between PPC and search engine optimization (SEO) to mere hours. With PPC, there is instant gratification as your advertisement will appear in search results almost immediately after your campaign is activated. However, this same advantage can now be seen in SEO.

First, let's take a look at some common reasons why SEO projects have not been carried out in the past.

- Companies don't want to abandon tech investments (e.g. content management systems and Web publishing tools)

- Lack of budget dedicated to SEO

- May take a while to demonstrate ROI

Blogging addresses each of these problems.

- SEO best practices are already in place. Blogging software by default includes a few basic but important SEO practices by using proper Titles, headlines, URLs, and internal linking structure. Search engines also like sites that have fresh content, which can give blogs great influence over search results.

- Recent search engine algorithm changes boost the visibility of blogs. An experiment by Ryan Durk took advantage of temporary changes in Google's logo linking to the search results page for "January 1 TCP/IP". It shows two things: the speed by which a new blog is indexed and the short time between your blog getting indexed and it appearing high in search results.

- Blogs are inexpensive and easy to setup. A new blog can be created in a matter of minutes with little technical knowledge. Blog creation is free in many cases, often with a nominal monthly fee for additional features.

Blogging is great for companies that are not ready to make the larger SEO investment or are worried about abandoning a CMS in which they have already invested. Blogging can be used as a proof of concept that shows that SEO can deliver results. Use of blogging software delays the larger discussion of SEO projects that are potentially more time-consuming and require a larger investment that reap longer term benefits. Setting up a blog is inexpensive and doesn't force you to abandon or modify your existing IT investments.

Then get people to notice your blog.

- Conduct keyword research Creating a blog is just the first step. Keyword research can be the difference between a highly popular, authoritative blog and a blog that no one knows exists.

Since everyone competes on the most popular words, try blogging about slightly less-competitive topics, so your site has the ability to rank for those terms. There are some great tools out there that help facilitate this process of identifying writing topics that other sites aren't necessarily targeting, yet will drive traffic.

If you're just getting started with blogging, write about a subject where you have expertise that you feel will interest your audience. Once you reach a critical mass of blog posts, take a step back and analyze how people are finding your blog and use that information to guide your editorial calendar.

- Utilize social media and pinging. In addition to keyword research, it is important to promote the blog using social media tools that increase the visibility of your blog and generate inbound links to your domain. Be sure to utilize pinging services to notify aggregation services of new content on your blog.

- Customize the blog template. It is also important to link to your new blog from the Homepage of your main Web site to make it easier for search engine spiders to discover it. Often times, the default template needs to be tweaked slightly for maximum SEO benefit. For instance, make sure your blog Permalink uses meaningful anchor text and not www.yourdomain.com/blog/?p=456

Blogging may not be the long-term solution for fixing a broken site, but it will get your foot in the door for SEO, deliver results in the short term, and facilitate the process of getting buy-in for full-scale, long-term SEO projects for the rest of your Web site.


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South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog Readers with News of South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos

LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with inhalation of the deadly fibers.

Denver, CO  -  April 11, 2008 -- LegalView.com recently reported on its mesothelioma blog the ban of asbestos in South Africa. The Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister there announced the ban with regards to the use, manufacture and processing of asbestos, which causes a deadly form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. The South African ban marks the latest addition to a worldwide effort to ban the mineral. Currently, approximately 50 countries around the globe have prohibited the production of the contaminant. For years, asbestos was mined in the area and, according to news reports, accounted for 3 percent of the value of all of the area's minerals. To learn more about how to locate mesothelioma attorneys in your area, which may be able to provide consultation on the effects of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos, which is derived from vermiculite - the mineral mined throughout the world and the source of asbestos, was widely used in a variety of construction projects such as the main source of installation in millions of homes, apartments, schools, universities, and business and government buildings worldwide. Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos should not only speak with a medical professional immediately, but should consider finding a mesothelioma lawyer as well.

Often it isn't until years after initial exposure to asbestos that individuals begin to notice symptoms of the inhaled asbestos fibers; the end result is usually an incurable lung cancer. Victims of this cancer in need of a mesothelioma attorney should utilize LegalView's referral service to connect them with any of the many mesothelioma lawyers available through the mesothelioma information portal. Here, an individual can be referred to an experienced mesothelioma attorney who will have important information on the legal implications of exposure to asbestos.

In addition to mesothelioma, LegalView also provides information portals on topics such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), Singulair side effects and the Baxter Heparin recall. TBIs adversely affect millions of Americans each year and thousands of these cases go unreported even though the effects may be severe. TBI side effects range from memory loss to poor motor and social skills to paralysis. Individuals who have been injured in a traumatic brain injury should use the LegalView TBI information portal to locate an attorney as well as to learn about the latest TBI treatments.

On the Singulair practice area, readers will learn of the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into the allergy symptom drug. The investigation stems from patient reports that there may be some Singulair side effects that are causing an increased risk of suicidal thoughts among patients.

Learn the latest updates on the FDA's investigation into the Baxter Heparin recall, which was spurred by a rash of allergic reactions among patients who had previously received the drug during surgical procedures. Most recently, the FDA discovered that a Chinese manufacturing plant was responsible for a tainted batch of Baxter Heparin. The drug is a blood thinner used to decrease the risk of deadly blood clots during surgical procedures such as heart surgery.

About LegalView:

LegalView.com is a public service brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of the nation's most highly respected law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView.com's superior sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at www.LegalView.com.

Press Contact: Katie Kelley
Company Name: LegalView
Phone: 720-771-3246
Website: http://mesothelioma.legalview.com

Senior Care Professional Online Education Upgrades Affiliate Program

EasyCEU.com Upgrades Affiliate Program for Online Education

Published on: May 7th, 2008 04:23pm by: SKBrothers

EasyCEU.com, specialists in online training for senior care professionals, launched an upgraded affiliate program today. EasyCEU's program provides nationally accredited continuing education courses for senior care administrators, managers and nurses and other licensed senior care professionals.

Oregon City, OR (OPENPRESS) May 8, 2008 -- The upgraded affiliate program offers very generous commissions for referrals to continuing education courses on a per sale basis. Affiliates can now not only have easy access to custom links for their sites, but with this upgrade they can promote specific and individual courses or even develop a virtual course catalog.

"The time has never been better to align yourself as an affiliate with EasyCEU.com as we are experiencing our largest growth rate in history," explains Wendy Finch, VP Business Development. "We have excellent profitable relationships with healthcare associations through our Partnership Program, and upgrading our affiliate program seemed like an obvious next step to help us increase awareness of our courses and products."

"Through this program reputable companies or individuals who work with senior care professionals can quickly and easily provide information about needed continuing education courses, and earn commissions at the same time. Any company with a website who markets to the senior care industry is a candidate." notes Finch. The affiliate program has proven to be especially useful to professionals who provide seminars or classroom-based training to this population, allowing them to enter the e-learning field without expensive course development or delivery costs.

"Distance education, also known as e-learning or online training, is becoming the product of choice for today's busy senior care professionals," says Finch. "Not only are these individuals expected to accomplish more in less time, but they are also feeling the pinch of travel costs as well. Saving time and money by reducing expensive conference, seminars or classroom training is an obvious step for many in senior care."

EasyCEU courses are available in the areas of care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, senior care and management, ethics, death and dying, and cultural competencies as well as other topics related to senior care.

Affiliates are screened and accepted into this program from a variety of sites that provide services to this group of professionals.

For more details and an affiliate application visit the EasyCEU website at www.EasyCEU.com and click on the Partner/Affiliate link, or call 877-843-8374.

About
EasyCEU.com is a division of the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE-ed.com) a company developed, owned and operated by senior care professionals who have a unique understanding of the training and support needs of individuals who have devoted their careers to senior care. EasyCEU (EasyCEU.com), offers anytime, anywhere web-based courses and continuing education credits for assisted living and nursing home administrators, nurses and managers. All courses are approved by the National Continuing Education Review Services of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NCERS/NAB), as well as by the numerous state licensing boards. Its instructors are professional healthcare and senior care educators and providers. aQuire Training Solutions (aQuireTraining.com) another ISLE-ed product, provides online staff training especially designed to not only meet licensing compliance needs but also to improve quality of care, build stronger staffing teams and reduce staff turnover. ISLE-ed is also launching a new product, Apply2Care (Apply2Care.com) which will help providers utilize internet capabilities for recruitment of new employees.
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Industry: Education

Country: United States

MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area): Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA

Company: aQuire Training & EasyCEU.com

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Cell Phone Surveillance Product Uses SMS/GPRS/Bluetooth

Neo-Call First Cell Phone Surveillance Product to Use a Combined SMS/GPRS/Bluetooth for Information Transfer

Technological upgrades make it less expensive for Neo-Call users to transfer information between cell phones. Contrary to recent press reports about competing software packages, Neo-Call were the first to market with telephone monitoring software and Neo-Call software is neither detectable as a virus nor has been labeled as malware.

Mulhouse, FR  -  September 28 -- Neo-Call, a software package enabling users to monitor calls on a predefined target phone, announces a major upgrade integrating Bluetooth technology: Neo-LOG PRO. Users can eliminate data transfer charges between phones using Bluetooth and can set transfers according to a regular schedule or on request.

Recent press reports chronicling the competing package Flexispy's arrival on the market have cast cell-phone surveillance software in a negative light. M. Malone, spokesperson for Neo-Call, says it's very clear his company's software, not the recently released Flexispy package, was the first on the market. He warns users not to let bad press keep them from evaluating the merits surveillance products for legitimate uses.

"We have been on the market for a number of years and we already released dozens of new softwares," Malone said. "Neo-Call is the world's first that offer free trial period for the purpose."

Neo-Call works in the following way. Users install the software on a target phone and set their telephone number a predefined monitoring number. Whenever someone places a call to or from the target phone, their telephone numbers, voice recordings and text messages can be heard and recorded by someone calling from the phone with the predefined number. The software also provides a means of determining where a cell phone is geographically at a given moment.

"Unlike other software packages, ours does not require a third party intermediary server during data transfer," Malone said.

Neo-Call can be used to check a wayward spouse's phone, see if your teenager is dealing drugs or has fallen in with the wrong crowd, track a stolen car, see if employees are sharing secrets and keep track of members of a sales force, or use as a mobile baby monitor. Users must be careful to know the laws regarding listening to and recording calls because they are responsible for following laws in all jurisdictions where they are using Neo-Call.

Until now, users have been forced to rely on SMS and GPRS transfer to glean data from the target phone. This method results in data transfer charges to the target telephone but not the recipient's telephone. Bluetooth is a much better option for data transfer because neither phone incurs charges. Furthermore, it means data can now be downloaded from prepaid cell phones that have run out of units. Using Bluetooth, all data, including voice recordings, SMS copies, and a call list, are stored on the target phone and readied for a regular daily transfer to the recipient's phone.

To order, visit the company's website at http://www.neo-call.com/index.php?env=-index:m3--1-4-s. Buyers can customize software on the fly and download a package with the selected components to their telephone. Free trial is available at http://www.mobile-secuware.com.

Contact:
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Neo-Call
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Press Contact: ASTON MAURICE
Company Name: Neo-Call
Phone: +33614677471
Website: www.neo-call.com

Chinese Character Internet Domain Names Launched Today

Brand New Chinese Character Domain Names Launched on the Internet Today - Many Other International Languages Also Available

Internet users can now register domain names using almost any language or text imaginable. Included are not only Chinese characters, but also Spanish, French, German, Russian and Japanese - to name but a few. The Internet has evolved and become a lot more universal.

New York, NY  -  April 2, 2008 -- People are now registering domain names as never before using almost all language and texts imaginable. In addition to Chinese, there's also Spanish, French, German, Russian and Japanese - and the list goes on.

Unrivalled in their flexibility, International Domain Names are here to stay. Begin registering your own Multi-Lingual Domain absolutely free as dotWORLDS (www.dotworlds.net) Beta Tests systems.

dotWORLDS offers unlimited possibilities for all those wanting personalization and easy-to-remember options. Dream up a domain, invent your own extension and you too can create your very own TLD - plus you'll even be offered the option to host your new website on dotWORLDS servers free of charge. A new dimension has been added to the Internet that anyone can use virtually without restriction.

dotWORLDS investment in its global structure provides members and visitors on all five continents with secure, managed systems. dotWORLDS is also working on other new advances and Internet users worldwide can expect further announcements soon on the launch of a totally free Multi-Video Conference Centre.

dotWORLDS Ltd is a UK company based in London that specializes in providing fully personalized internet domains, email addresses, hosting, site builders, and ISP services all free through their global infrastructure. Please see website www.dotworlds.net/ for full details.

CONTACT:

Press Office dotWORLDS

Press Contact: PRESS OFFICE
Company Name: dotWORLDS
Phone: 0044 (0)870 749 4178
Website: www.dotworlds.net

Costs For Pharmacy and Over-The-Counter Drugs Reduced

Target Reduces Costs on Pharmacy and Over-The-Counter Drug Offerings

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 05, 2008 --As part of its ongoing commitment to provide exceptional value to guests and consistent with prior practices, Target (NYSE:TGT) will reduce prices on its prescription and over-the-counter drug offerings, remaining competitively priced with Wal*Mart.

"We understand the economic challenges our guests are facing and remain committed, as always, to meeting their health and wellness needs at a great value," said Kathee Tesija, executive vice president, merchandising.

The program includes an expanded assortment of $4 prescription drugs, 90-day supply of these medications for $10 and over-the-counter medications for $4 or less.

More information regarding eligible drugs soon will be available online at Target.com/pharmacy and in local Target pharmacies.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,613 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

Contacts

Target Corporation
Target Communications (media), 612-696-3400
or
John Hulbert (investors), 612-761-6627

Popular Slot Games At Casinos Get Tactile Feedback Retrofit

Casinos Retrofit Popular Slot Games with Tactile Feedback Enhancement from 3M

Award-winning MCT System Technology Enlivens Existing Slot Games
SID 2008
Gaming Technology Summit 2008
G2E Asia 2008

METHUEN, Mass.-- May 06, 2008 --When casino operators from Connecticut to California needed an after-market technology solution to help create renewed player interest and promote increased usage for their legacy video slot games, 3M Touch Systems' new "tactile feedback" touch system offered them the enhancement they were looking for. Known as the MicroTouchT Capacitive TouchSense® System (MCT System), this next-generation touch interface incorporates tactile feedback technology to give on-screen game buttons the sensation of pressing traditional mechanical buttons. Now players can see, hear and actually "feel" the on-screen button selections of their favorite games. And, as casino operators upgrade legacy games and game developers incorporate the tactile experience into their new game designs, slot players should experience a whole new dimension of play.

Since the MCT System can be implemented in two different ways, as either part of the original, direct-from-the-manufacturer gaming machine or as an after-market retrofit to existing video slot machines, casino operators are taking the initiative to upgrade games in designated areas on their slot floor. Over the next few months, these enhanced games should provide casinos with the key player feedback and usage patterns needed to expand the MCT System upgrade throughout the slot floor.

One factor helping speed game conversions is that casino operators have found the upgrade process relatively easy. By working with their preferred display integrators, casinos can incorporate the MCT System into their planned CRT-to-LCD upgrades or can add tactile-feedback components to existing LCDs. Then, once tactile-feedback zones are created to correspond with existing on-screen touch buttons, players can experience tactile feedback with their favorite games.

Contributing to the notion that tactile feedback could be the "next big thing" in slot gaming technology, the MicroTouch Capacitive TouchSense System was recently awarded finalist honors in Casino Journal's "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products of 2007" and Casino Enterprise Management Magazine's "Top Ten Slot Floor Products for 2008".

"Since the MicroTouch ClearTek product has been a gaming touch interface standard for the past 15 years, 3M is in a unique position to implement this next-generation touch interface," said Scott Hagermoser, gaming business unit manager, 3M Touch Systems. "By working with both casino operators and game manufacturers, 3M can implement tactile feedback into existing slot games, as well as future slot games."

Interested casino operators and game manufacturers can "feel" the MCT System tactile-feedback technology at the following venues over the next few months or contact 3M for an on-site demonstration.

SID Display Week 2008, Los Angeles, CA, May 20-22

Gaming Technology Summit 2008, Henderson, NV, May 21-22

G2E Asia 2008, Macao SAR, China, June 4-5

About the MicroTouch Capacitive TouchSense System (MCT System)

The MCT System combines a MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive touch sensor and an enhanced MicroTouch EX II controller with tactile-feedback technology licensed from Immersion Corporation. The MCT System creates on-screen tactile feedback for game players by calculating the touch coordinates, which are passed to the gaming application on the CPU and then to the TouchSense Effects Library. The assigned tactile effect is passed back through the EX II controller to activate multiple actuators mounted to the touch screen to create the specified tactile sensation that the player "feels." The elapsed time from the initiated touch to receipt of tactile response is virtually undetectable by users.

About 3M Touch Systems, Inc.

3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, operates globally and reports through the 3M Electro and Communications Business, headquartered in Austin TX.

3M Touch Systems provides fast, accurate and reliable touch products to customers worldwide under the "MicroTouch" brand. Popular interactive applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, hospitality, self-service, mobile handheld, and interactive digital signage. For more information about MicroTouch products, visit www.3M.com/touch01.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3m.com.

About Immersion Corporation

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation (www.immersion.com) is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Using Immersion's advanced touch feedback technology, electronic user interfaces can be made more productive, compelling, entertaining, or safer. Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, industrial controls, medical training, mobility, and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 700 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.

3M, MicroTouch, and ClearTek are trademarks of 3M Company.

Immersion and TouchSense are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks listed herein are owned by their respective companies.

For all other inquiries, visit www.3M.com/touch01

Release Summary:

Known as the MicroTouch(TM) Capacitive TouchSense(R) System (MCT System), 3M Touch Systems new tactile feedback touch system incorporates tactile feedback technology to give on-screen game buttons the sensation of pressing traditional mechanical buttons. Now players can see, hear and actually feel the on-screen button selections of their favorite games.

Keyword Tags:

3m, 3m touch systems, casino, casino operators, touch screen, touch screen interface, touch systems, video slot games, video slot machine games

Contacts

3M Public Relations
Jane Kovacs, 512-984-6747
jkovacs@mmm.com

Retirement Plans Supports Small Business Community Online

Nationwide Retirement Plans Supports Online Community for Small Business

Nationwide and PartnerUp.com Connect to Help Entrepreneurs Grow Businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- May 05, 2008 --Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS) is stepping up its commitment to supporting small businesses through sponsorship of PartnerUp, the first and largest online community designed to connect and serve the needs of small business owners.

Nationwide's support of PartnerUp enables small business owners to network with other small business owners, ask for and offer up assistance, and find small-business-friendly service providers and commercial real estate spaces for their businesses.

"PartnerUp serves as an excellent resource and unmatched networking opportunity for the small business community and Nationwide is proud to support the work that it does," said Bill Jackson, president of Nationwide Retirement Plans. "Many small business owners wear multiple hats and often don't have the time, resources or expertise to manage a retirement plan. Nationwide understands the demands on their time and offers clear and understandable resources to help them and their employees save for retirement so that they can focus on running their businesses."

Nationwide is the largest provider of defined contribution plans in the country1 and has products specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses. Nationwide Retirement Innovator offers both target maturity funds for those who need some help making investment decisions and the Nationwide Financial® Fund Window for those who want choice and a broader selection of funds.

Nationwide and PartnerUp commented that they are committed to working together to provide the support and insight entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's business environment.

"PartnerUp is excited to have the support of Nationwide, one of the country's largest providers of insurance and financial services for small business," said Steve Nielsen, founder and CEO of PartnerUp. "We look forward to working with Nationwide to roll out additional tools and resources that help small business owners start, grow and manage their businesses."

Small business owners who are looking for more information on how they and their employees can save and prepare for retirement can visit www.nationwide.com/retirementplans or call toll free 1-800-262-401K.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than $161 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks #108 on the Fortune 500 list. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

About PartnerUp

PartnerUp is the first and largest online community that focuses solely on helping small business owners start, grow and manage their businesses. The company allows small business owners to network with other small business owners, ask for and offer up advice, and find service providers and commercial real estate. PartnerUp was founded in February 2005 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.partnerup.com.

1 Based on the number of recordkeeping plans, PLANSPONSOR magazine (June 2007).

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Quality Remanufactured HP Toner Cartridges for All HP Printers

Tonerboss.com: Home of Superb Quality Remanufactured HP Toner Cartridges for All HP Printers at Bargain Prices

Tonerboss.com offers a full range of HP toner cartridges for all HP printers, from the old to the latest alike. Consumers may now choose from an extensive range of colored HP toner cartridges and black HP toner cartridges, remanufactured or compatible, at up to 70 percent off the price of OEMs. At Tonerboss.com, all remanufactured and compatible HP toner cartridges pass or even surpass OEM quality standards.

Rowland Heights, CA (PRWEB) January 14, 2008 -- Original toners are really expensive, especially for people who continually churn out a lot of printed material. More often than not, consumers end up paying more for the brand name rather than the product itself. Now, there is a better and definitely cheaper alternative without sacrificing product quality and ensuring that your printer always remains in tip-top condition.

Tonerboss.com is considered as one of the leaders in the printer toner remanufacturing industry. They specialize in the remanufacturing process of HP toner cartridges. In fact, to ensure that the quality constantly remains on top, each and every remanufactured HP toner cartridge is painstakingly and professionally done by the company itself. Remanufactured HP toner cartridges at Tonerboss.com, both black and colored, undergo the strictest quality control measure to meet utmost customer satisfaction.

While the company also sells compatible HP toner cartridges, Tonerboss.com only chooses and handpicks the best compatible toners from third-party manufacturers. This is primarily done so as to maintain the highest quality standards that Tonerboss.com is known for and consistently aspires to do. Thus, it comes to no surprise that all HP toner cartridges, remanufactured or compatible alike meet or even exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards especially when it comes to quality and reliability.

Surprisingly enough, producing high quality HP toner cartridges does not equate to an expensive price tag. In fact, all remanufactured HP toner cartridges available at Tonerboss.com are up to 70 percent cheaper than brand new OEMs or original branded toners. Even the company's compatible HP toner cartridges have the best quality at the best price. Tonerboss.com is where excellent craftsmanship equals great affordability.

Tonerboss.com strongly believes in their products. All products, including the most sought after HP toner cartridges, come with a performance guarantee. If, for any reason, Tonerboss.com's products fail to perform up to their promise, purchased products may simply be returned, exchanged or even refunded. Add to that, a one-year warranty applies not only to remanufactured and compatible HP toner cartridges, but also to all toner cartridges that the company is selling.

To ensure that all customers need not look further, Tonerboss.com is one of the few printer toner companies with an extensive range of superb-quality remanufactured HP toner cartridges, made not only for older HP printer models, but also for the latest HP printers to hit the market today.

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Tonerboss.com is the home of high quality remanufactured HP toner cartridges at bargain prices. OEMs and compatible toners are also offered. The company has complete range of HP toner cartridges, fax toners, copier toners, as well as other popular printer toner cartridges such as Dell Toner, Xerox Toner, Brother Toner, Canon Toner, and more. Great finds, great prices, as well as 100 percent Product Performance Satisfaction Guarantee can be found at Tonerboss.com.

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Different Solution to Real Estate Mortgage Crisis Needed

Real Estate Center Economist: Different Solution to Mortgage Crisis Needed

The five-year freeze on mortgage interest rates recently announced by the federal government may be intended to help responsible homeowners avoid foreclosure, but a noted economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University says there may be a better solution to the mortgage crisis.

College Station, Tex.  -  December 19 -- The five-year freeze on mortgage interest rates recently announced by the federal government may be intended to help responsible homeowners avoid foreclosure, but a noted economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University says there may be a better solution to the mortgage crisis.

"The federal government has to be very careful in addressing this problem," said Dr. Mark Dotzour, the Center's chief economist. "Aggressive government intervention in the mortgage market will only create additional uncertainty for bond investors. Freezing interest rates is a bad idea. When you tell an investor that the contract they hold is no longer valid, it constitutes actual taking of private property."

Dotzour added that if the government intervenes and rewrites the terms of existing mortgage contracts, bond investors will become leery of buying mortgage bonds in the future and will demand higher interest rates for the higher perceived risk.

Research Economist Dr. James Gaines, also with the Center, agrees, calling the basic premise of the plan shaky and the details sketchy.

"For the most part, the homeowners and borrowers likely to benefit from the interest rate freeze are the very same people who would have the best chance of renegotiating their loans with the lender in the first place — a borrower with a relatively sound credit rating and a history of making payments who simply needs a little help to keep from going into full default," Gaines said.

So how can the federal government speed the recovery process in the U.S. housing markets?

The first thing the government should do, Dotzour said, is cut short-term interest rates to 2 or 3 percent. At the same time, they could aggressively purchase mortgage bonds and long treasuries to drive down the ten-year yield, which Dotzour said has already dropped below 4 percent in the past six months.

After that, the government needs to address the increased risk premium in the mortgage market by establishing conservative mortgage guidelines and creating a new government "seal of approval" for mortgage loans that meet standard underwriting guidelines. Dotzour said this would help raise confidence in private bond rating agencies and the mortgage insurance industry.

"Together, these efforts would drive down mortgage interest rates dramatically and allow American homeowners to refinance," Dotzour said. "This looks like heavy-handed government intervention into the housing market, but we are likely to see heavy-handed intervention anyway, so we might as well do something that might actually work."

The Real Estate Center (http://recenter.tamu.edu) has been providing solutions through research for 35 years. Funded primarily by Texas real estate licensee fees, the Center was created by the state legislature to meet the needs of many audiences, including the real estate industry, instructors, researchers and the general public.

Note to Editors
To interview Dr. Mark Dotzour, call 979-862-6292

Additional research information:

Dr. James Gaines, 979-845-2079

Other contacts: Bryan Pope, 979-845-2088, BPope(at)mays.tamu.edu. For information on the Real Estate Center, contact Senior Editor David. S. Jones at 979-845-2039 (voice), 979-845-0460 (fax) or djones(at)recenter.tamu.edu. More than 29,000 pages of data are available at the Center's web site.

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Food Stores Shopping List Increases Website Traffic

Giant Food Stores Sees Website Traffic Increase 400% Because of a ''Super Shopping List''

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 01, 2008 --Giant Food Stores, a division of Royal Ahold, has increased monthly consumer website visits by 400% over the past year. The website (www.giantfoodstores.com) utilizes many aspects of Grocery Shopping Network's proprietary software. Erik Keptner, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Advertising at Giant stated, "Partnering with Grocery Shopping Network ("GSN") has allowed us to help our customers maximize their trip to the grocery store by doing their planning from the comfort of their own homes. A personalized shopping list, on-line recipes, easy access to weekly specials, and meal planning solutions take the guesswork out of grocery shopping by offering another convenient way to save time and money."

"Consumer adoption continues to exceed expectations," continued Keptner.

Andy Robinson, CEO of Grocery Shopping Network, commented, "It's a pleasure to work with a forward-thinking company like Giant Food Stores of Carlisle. They truly understand the importance and power of utilizing technology to increase sales and customer loyalty."

Giant's website is powered with GSN's leading software that enables a consumer to quickly create a shopping list via personalized offers, the weekly circular, a virtual pantry containing previous purchases, and a searchable database of over 64,000 recipes. One customer commented, "I love how it (the software) remembers what I buy, shows me personal offers, and helps me plan meals. It's fun and easy to plan an affordable shopping trip through the website. After I print out the list, all items are displayed based on department and aisle. My super shopping list saves me time and money!"

Giant has further enhanced customers' on-line options through the April launch of its Shop from Home feature now available at its Camp Hill, Pennsylvania store. Erik Keptner said, "We look forward to continuing to develop web-based tools that offer our customers convenient and customer-friendly shopping solutions."

About Giant Food Stores

Giant Food Stores, LLC, one of the leading supermarket operations in the U.S., currently operates stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia under the names of Giant Food Stores, Martin's Food Markets and FoodSource. As a company, Giant is proud to work with hundreds of local organizations in the communities it serves and has a long-standing commitment to eradicate hunger and improve the quality of life for children. For more information about Giant Food Stores, visit www.GiantFoodStores.com.

About GSN

Grocery Shopping Network provides grocery retailers' Web sites with a suite of proprietary software products that integrate shopping list building, recipes and meal planning with relevant, focused advertising content. GSN (http://www.groceryshopping.net) brings together the Web and in-store supermarket shopping experience. A GSN-powered site enables consumers to seamlessly shop their store, be presented with sales and promotions in the context of the items they are planning to purchase, access and save recipes for the items they plan to purchase, plan meals and utilize the many discount offers (including coupons) made available by brand manufacturers.

Contacts

Grocery Shopping Network
Albin Andolshek, 612-238-4942