PR Newswire articles from October 16 2007

PR Newswire archives from October 16 2007

Aftersoft Group Reports 2007 Year End Results.
October 16, 2007... NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aftersoft Group Inc. ("Aftersoft") (BULLETIN BOARD: ASFG) , a leading supplier of software and services to the automotive aftermarket in the US, UK and Canada, today reported its...

Ventas Announces 2007 Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call.
October 16, 2007... LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ventas, Inc. ("Ventas" or the "Company") announced today that it will issue its 2007 third quarter earnings release after the close of trading on Thursday, November 8, 2007. A conference...

EpiCept to Present Pre-clinical Advances of Myc Oncogene Directed Drug Discovery at Assays and Cellular Targets Conference.
October 16, 2007... TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and OMX Nordic Exchange: EPCT) today announced that Dr. John Drewe, Senior Director of Lead Discovery, will be presenting at the IBC conference on Assays and...

The D. E. Shaw Group has Invested $5 Million in Equity in Winery Exchange, Inc.
October 16, 2007... NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment management firm, has invested $5 million in equity in Winery Exchange, Inc., a market leading producer of private label and innovative national brand alcohol...

Zebra Technologies to Acquire Navis.
October 16, 2007... Acquisition enhances Zebra's ability to deliver asset tracking and location solutions; Company also announces acquisition of RTLS provider proveo VERNON HILLS, Ill., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation today...

Microsoft Releases New Search Services for Internet and Mobile Customers.
October 16, 2007... Latest releases complete fall updates for Live Search service, including voice search and location-aware technology. REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the final updates to the fall release of...

Helix BioPharma Chairman resigns.
October 16, 2007... AURORA, ON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: HBP / Frankfurt: WKN 918864) announced today that Jerome F. McElroy has resigned as Chairman and a director of the Company to pursue his retirement interests. ...

Bertin Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation.
October 16, 2007... SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertin Ltda. ("Bertin") announced today that it has commenced a solicitation to seek consents and waivers from the holders of its U.S.$350,000,000 10.25% Notes due 2016 (the "2016 Notes") and its...

Microsoft and Olympus Enter Into Broad Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement.
October 16, 2007... Collaboration will foster innovation in digital cameras, digital imaging technologies, software and other consumer electronics products. REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Olympus Corp. have signed a...

Acer Inc. Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Gateway, Inc.
October 16, 2007... TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353; LSE: AM50), has announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Galaxy Acquisition Corp., successfully completed its tender offer for Gateway, Inc. . The offer...

Max Telecom Deploys first Nationwide European Mobile Broadband Network with Navini.
October 16, 2007... Deployment sets stage for Mobile WiMAX RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in Bulgaria, Max Telecom will offer nationwide commercial solutions for personal broadband mobile communications using Mobile WiMAX...

Thomson Scientific Publishes 'Who Is Making The Biggest Splash?' - A Quarterly Review of Scientific Literature on Drugs and Therapies From April - June 2007.
October 16, 2007... Novartis Takes Top Spot, Previously Held by GlaxoSmithKline Since June 2006 PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of...

ILOG Advances on Software 500 Company Listing.
October 16, 2007... Company's Recognition as a Top Mortgage Technology Provider Follows Several Awards for Outstanding Leadership, Performance and Innovation PARIS and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ILOG(R) (Nasdaq: ILOG; Euronext: ILO,...

Halal-Certified Products Introduced Into SAFC Supply Solutions' Flavors & Fragrances Food-Grade Line.
October 16, 2007... ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Supply Solutions(R), an SAFC(R) focus area and member of the Sigma-Aldrich(TM) group , has announced that 350 food-grade products have been Halal certified and are now available within its...

Movie Gallery Files Chapter 11 to Facilitate Pre-Negotiated Debt Restructuring.
October 16, 2007... Enters into Restructuring Agreement with Sopris Capital Advisors to Invest $50 Million of New Capital and Convert More Than $70 Million of Second Lien Debt Under Proposed Reorganization Plan Seeks Approval to Borrow $150 Million Under...

NetDimensions Global User Conference Doubles in Size.
October 16, 2007... HONG KONG, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetDimensions , a global provider of learning, knowledge and performance management systems, today announced the successful completion of its 2007 user conference, which was more than twice...

New Patent Recognizes Redknee Innovation in Telecommunication Services.
October 16, 2007... TORONTO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Redknee Solutions Inc. ("Redknee" or the "Company") (AIM: RKN), a leading provider of innovative infrastructure software that monetizes and personalizes services and content for mobile operators, today...

SAP Invites Journalists, Industry Analysts and Bloggers to Join the SAP(R) TechEd '07 Munich Press Question and Answer Session with Executives.
October 16, 2007... MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Members of the global press, industry analyst and blogger community are invited to attend a press question and answer session with SAP executives to learn more about the product and technology...

IsoTis Reports Interim Results of Vote for Integra Merger.
October 16, 2007... IRVINE, California, October 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Conference Calls to Answer Questions About Stockholder Meeting October 23 IsoTis, Inc. ("IsoTis"), an orthobiologics company, today announced the interim tabulation results of...

Nominum Strengthens QSC AG Network Resiliency and Supports Capacity for Growth.
October 16, 2007... German Telecommunications Provider Selects Nominum Foundation Caching Name Server for Enhanced Security and Scalability Capabilities Required for Expansion REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominum, the leading provider of...

150bbls/day Oil Lease Acquisition; Quitman, Texas.
October 16, 2007... CHEYENNE, Wyo., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platina Energy Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLTG) , (Symbol Frankfurt: O5Y.F) has entered into an earnest money contract to acquire 150 BOPD production in a 50% joint venture with Bowie...

emoze's Latest Push-Email Software Upgrade Supports Google Apps.
October 16, 2007... LONDON, Symbian Smartphone Show, October 16 /PRNewswire/ -- emoze has upgraded its free software that provides secure push email to mobile phones all over the world, to support Google Apps. This service from Google enables consumers and...

NO GOOD TV's 'In Bed With Carrie' Nominated for Best Talk Show in the First Annual TV Guide Online Video Awards.
October 16, 2007... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- NO GOOD TV's (http://www.ngtv.com/) popular talk show "In Bed with Carrie" is one of four nominees for Best Web Talk Show in the first annual TV Guide Online Video Awards(OVA's). Fans can vote for...

1&1 and Funambol Collaborate on New Push Email and PIM Sync Solution for Mass Market.
October 16, 2007... Integration with Open-Xchange collaboration software illustrates how open source enables service providers to offer new mobile services REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Funambol, the leading provider of Mobile 2.0 messaging...

Autonomy Delivers the IDOL Business Console for Simplified Administration Across Complex, Distributed IT Environments.
October 16, 2007... First and Only Solution That Grants Business Users Control Over Their Information Systems Through an Intuitive Interface CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, California, October 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a...

Snow Pioneers Add Method to Their Madness.
October 16, 2007... LONDON, October 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Whilst most of us would not claim to be pioneers the majority of us would at least claim to be fast adopters at taking on board any way ahead that we can embrace with solid conviction. (Photo:...

Videoraptor 2 Revolutionizes the Ability to get Free MP3 and Music Video Clips.
October 16, 2007... KARLSRUHE, Germany, October 16 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidSolution Software today announced the release of Videoraptor Version 2 for Windows. New in this release is the ability to search the Internet for MP3 files, an enhanced music video clip...

AU Optronics Unveils 5000:1 Ultra High Static Contrast Ratio LCD TV Technology.
October 16, 2007... The Latest Commercialized LCD TV Technologies Meet the Trends of Thinner, Lighter Designs; Power-saving; and Environmental Protection HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the...

Varian Medical Systems Introduces iX Range of HDR Afterloaders to Optimise Brachytherapy Treatments.
October 16, 2007... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems is introducing an advanced range of afterloaders that simplify HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy delivery and optimise treatment of cancer patients. The iX range...

Varian Medical Systems Introduces New and Improved VariSeed(TM) 8.0 Software for Permanent Seed Prostate Brachytherapy Treatments.
October 16, 2007... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems is introducing an updated version of its market-leading VariSeed(TM) brachytherapy seed planning software. VariSeed 8.0 incorporates several new features that...

Card Activation Technologies Updates on Current Litigation Status Against Major Retailers.
October 16, 2007... CHICAGO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Card Activation Technologies, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: CDVT) today updated shareholders on the status of litigation involving Card Activation's patented technology for debit payment transactions,...

Automated Vending Technologies Designs Custom Dispensing Center, Featuring Cell Phones for International Airport Travelers.
October 16, 2007... CORONA, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Automated Vending Technologies (Pink Sheets: AVDT), a vending industry leader, announced today that it is customizing its revolutionary RAM 4000 vending machine. The machine will dispense...

Health & Wellness VI Feature Package.
October 16, 2007... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with health and wellness issues and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by...

What Do the Ridiculously Fabulous Fashionistas Eat Backstage at Fashion Week? Ridiculously Thick Yogurt, of Course.
October 16, 2007... FAGE Total, The First Authentic Greek Yogurt, Takes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios by Storm Chef Nicolas Peter of The Little Door Partners with FAGE(R) Total Yogurt to Unveil "Fashion Week" Recipe, Transcending the...

Trisha Yearwood's Heaven, Heartache & The Power of Love To Be Released Nov. 13 - First Studio Album in Two Years is Her Big Machine Records Debut.
October 16, 2007... Upcoming Appearances on Today Show, Late Night With David Letterman, The View, Emeril's Thanksgiving Special & The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Grammy Award winner Trisha Yearwood...

Bookshops to Benefit From New Mobile Phone Book and Store Finding Service.
October 16, 2007... LONDON, October 16 /PRNewswire/ -- - Increased Footfall in Stores and Increased Online Purchases - Wider Spread of Products Available to Consumers - First New iPhone Application to Hit the UK A new mobile phone service...

Photo: Kimmie Cares Doll and Book Helps Kids With Moms Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer.
October 16, 2007... CINCINNATI, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Many women have had a difficult time finding a way to explain cancer to their children. While undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer herself, Kim (Kimmie) Goebel often heard others worry, "How...

Flu Season Is Here -- Vaccinations Are Still Plentiful.
October 16, 2007... Maxim Health Systems Provides 25,000 Flu Shot Clinics Nationwide COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Flu vaccinations are available at more than 25,000 nationwide flu clinics hosted by Maxim Health Systems. The company's Web site,...

Hottest New Baby Shower Gift -- Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator.
October 16, 2007... MIAMI, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone's first instinct when shopping for a baby gift is to go for the cute little outfits and toys. While these gifts may be the most fun to shop for, they'll probably just end up as closet clutter. For a gift...

Hornbeck Offshore Announces Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule.
October 16, 2007... COVINGTON, La., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced today that it will release its third quarter 2007 financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, November 1, 2007. In conjunction...

Bacardi Invests in Leblon Cachaca.
October 16, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Leblon, a luxury spirit from Brazil and the most award-winning cachaca on the market, announced today that Bacardi has become an investor in the Company. (Photo:...

American Kennel Club(R)-Branded Travel Convenience Meals for Dogs Target On-the-Go Pet Owners.
October 16, 2007... - JAKKS Pets(TM) to Launch Exclusive Version of AKC Natural Pet Travel Convenience Meals at Petco in October - MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pet owners in big cities, or in small apartments or with busy schedules are...

Mad Catz(R) Pledges Support to National Breast Cancer Foundation with Release of Joytech(R) Nintendo(R) DS Lite(TM) Pink Tech Pack.
October 16, 2007... SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (Amex: MCZ; TSX), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider announced today a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. by...

Experian Study Shows 30 Percent of U.S. Consumers Improved Their Credit Score Up to 50 Points in Six-Month Period.
October 16, 2007... Experian's National Score Index further finds 15 percent of consumers with a PLUS Score(R) between 600 and 649 in January 2007 increased their score by 50 to 100 points in June IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Three out of every 10...

Radware Named as Finalist in Info Security Products Guide Global Awards.
October 16, 2007... DefensePro Chosen in Best Application Security Solution and Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Categories MAHWAH, New Jersey, October 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radware , the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions...

Americans Feel More Financially Secure Despite Cloudy Economic Picture.
October 16, 2007... COUNTRY Financial Security Index records second consecutive rise BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The COUNTRY Financial Security Index continued it's upward swing in October, rising 1.3 points to 69.9, as Americans felt more...

Sybase Announces Common Criteria Security Certification for Adaptive Server Enterprise.
October 16, 2007... Adaptive Server Enterprise Database Renews Common Criteria Security Certification Required for IT Engagements Throughout the Federal Government and Other Government Agencies Worldwide, as well as Providing a Benchmark of Security for Commercial...

Bacchus Vascular Names Scott Cramer as President and CEO.
October 16, 2007... Experienced Sales Executive to Lead Growing Medical Device Firm SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Bacchus Vascular Inc., a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons...

Exelixis Reports Top-Line Results of the Phase 2 Trial of XL784 in Patients With Proteinuria Associated With Diabetic Nephropathy.
October 16, 2007... - Data to be presented November 2 at the American Society of Nephrology Meeting - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exelixis, Inc. announced that a recently completed phase 2 trial of XL784 did not meet its...

TYZX Announces TYZX PersonTrack(R) 3D Vision System for Surveillance, Retail and Interactive Entertainment Applications.
October 16, 2007... New Platform Provides High Precision, Scalable Networks To Track People and Moving Objects in the Real World MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- TYZX, Inc., the 3D vision company, today announced TYZX PersonTrack(R), a commercial...

Lights, Camera, Happy! Kraft Singles Challenges Grilled Cheese Lovers to Create Its Next 'Have A Happy Sandwich' Commercial.
October 16, 2007... Partnership with MySpace invites America to share their grilled cheese videos for $50,000 and the chance to see their creation made into a national television ad GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To many, the grilled...

Gresham Clareti VTL Opens Door to Open Systems for Tributary Systems, Inc.
October 16, 2007... Gresham Open Platform Tape Virtualization Enables OEM to Build on Success in HP NonStop High Availability Market AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Enterprise Storage, the leading developer of data protection solutions with...

Innovative Healthcare Experience Reports from HealthLat Make Patients More Informed.
October 16, 2007... MADISON, Wis., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a recent law signed by President Bush, patient safety remains in jeopardy. Necessary information about treatments and procedures is still unavailable to average citizens. Now patients can buy a...

Natural Nutrition Signs Letter of Intent for Distributing InterACTIVE Nutrition Brand in Nine Middle Eastern Countries.
October 16, 2007... OTTAWA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ottawa based InterACTIVE Nutrition International, Inc., (http://www.interactivenutrition.com/) a subsidiary of Natural Nutrition Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NNTN) , announced today the signing of a "Letter...

Promisec Unveils Endpoint Compliance & Governance Solution for the Distributed Enterprise with Global Command and Control of the Insider Threat.
October 16, 2007... Promisec InnerSpace improves network security enterprise-wide while lowering costs associated to deploying and managing security across remote and branch offices NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Promisec Inc., a technology leader in...

XsunX Featured in Solar Research Report.
October 16, 2007... Laguna Research Partners Initiates Coverage ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XsunX, Inc. (XSNX), a solar technology company preparing to launch the build-out of its planned multi-megawatt thin film photovoltaic (TFPV)...

National Stem Cell Holding Announces Patent Application for Newly Discovered Cellular Derived Biomaterials for Anti-Aging Applications.
October 16, 2007... MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Stem Cell Holding, Inc. today announced the filing of a provisional patent application for a newly discovered group of biomaterials, derived from the company's stem cell and...

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. to Report Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results on November 7, 2007 US Time.
October 16, 2007... SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ctrip.com International, Ltd. , a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged tours in China, will announce its third quarter 2007 results on...

QinetiQ North America Teams with VeriTainer Corporation to Bring Radiation Scanning to the World's Ports.
October 16, 2007... MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North America (QNA) announced today that it has teamed with VeriTainer Corporation to provide its radiation scanning solution to ports around the globe. VeriTainer Corp., based in Fremont, CA, has...

Signed Original Works by Salvador Dali, Francis C. Jones, Jackson Pollock and Pablo Picasso are Available for Live Online Bidding at Proxibid.
October 16, 2007... OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Proxibid, a premier provider of live auction broadcasting services, today announced that it will provide live auction Webcasts for two high profile auctions slated to take place on Oct. 31. United Country...

Be Careful With Sports Creams and Gels.
October 16, 2007... TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 3, 2007, Arielle Newman, a track and cross-country athlete for Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island, NY, died in her sleep. The cause of death? Sports creams. "Many people don't know that one...

Want to Return to a Healthy Lifestyle, But Don't Know How to Begin? A Specialty Gym May Be the Answer.
October 16, 2007... CARPINTERIA, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As America's health and fitness levels continue to decline, many of those in the worst shape are afraid to set foot in a "regular" gym to reverse their poor health because they somehow feel...

With Reverse-Spray Action, New Ear Cleansing System Safely Helps Prevent Ear Wax Build-Up in Adults and Children.
October 16, 2007... IRVINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 8 million ears are cleaned of ear wax build-up in doctors' offices each year in the United States*. While physician visits are necessary to remove serious blockages, a new, easy-to-use ear wax...

Why Healthy People Should Consider Individual Disability Insurance.
October 16, 2007... ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- When you are healthy, purchasing disability insurance can seem counter-intuitive. Purchasing disability insurance protects your most precious financial asset: your ability to earn a living, says Frank...

Get Ripped with New iROW Workout.
October 16, 2007... iTRAIN and Concept2 Partner for Latest in Series of Indoor Rowing Workouts NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- iTRAIN, a pioneer in the virtual training arena, and Concept2, a leading manufacturer of rowing equipment, have launched the...

Exercise And Health: Use Your Heart Rate As a Guide.
October 16, 2007... TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people know that you can use your heart rate to monitor how hard you are exercising. But it can be used in other ways, too. "Your heart rate can give you an idea of the health of your cardiovascular...

VivaScope(R) Confocal Imager May Eliminate Need for Routine Skin Biopsies for Dermatology Patients.
October 16, 2007... ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Many routine surgical biopsies could become a thing of the past as dermatologists may soon be sharing, reviewing and diagnosing noninvasive digital images of skin cells via the Internet, using Lucid...

Is Working Late in Life Good for Your Health? Yes, Says Seniors4Hire.org.
October 16, 2007... HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Working late in life can be good for your health which is great news for the increasing numbers of seniors that are opting to remain in or re-enter the workforce. And, this is healthy news for...

Think Pink for the Cure: thinkproducts Raises Over $50,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness.
October 16, 2007... thinkThin Pink in Retail Nationwide to Benefit Komen During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "Inner beauty" natural nutrition bar maker thinkproducts(TM) (http://www.thinkproducts.com/) has...

Recipient of Melanoma Drug in Development Celebrates Two Cancer-Free Years.
October 16, 2007... KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- When eighty-six-year-old Keith Hora went to see Dr. Peter Hersey, a medical oncologist and professor at the University of Newcastle in Australia, he was told he only had three to six months to live....

Photo: Introducing a New Line of Baby and Toddler Shirts that Can Help Protect Innocent Babies During Flu Season.
October 16, 2007... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Wordsies(TM) for babies and toddlers. Wordsies(TM) are t-shirts and onesies specially created for babies and toddlers that "speak" meaningful and distinctive words to the world....

If You Build It, They Will Give.
October 16, 2007... Retailer Makes it Easy for Customers to Make A Difference SEATTLE, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based retailer Affirmagy has launched a "Pay It Forward" campaign making it easy to make a difference for women who are newly diagnosed with...

Bucking the Online Trend.
October 16, 2007... WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In an online world where the standard marketing protocol includes "giving away a white paper" in exchange for an email address and attempting to connect people through an endless sea of social...

SpookMaster(R) Online Pumpkin Carving Patterns Just Keep Getting Better and Better.
October 16, 2007... PHOENIX, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- SpookMaster, the folks who bring you the best and most unique pumpkin carving patterns on the web, have added plenty of new patterns and easy to use Halloween recipes for 2007. "We add lots of new pumpkin...

Monsters Up Close and Personal in New Mirrorstone(TM) Book.
October 16, 2007... RENTON, Wash., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In children's literature and folktales, monsters embody negative behaviors and represent our deepest fears. Monsters are out of control and don't obey the rules of society. That's one reason children and...

Consumer-Directed Healthcare Portal Helps Patients Get 'Doctors Notes On Demand(TM)'.
October 16, 2007... PassportMD Retrieves Doctors' Chart Notes DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's a physician, specialist, attorney or an insurance company, professionals involved in healthcare must see a patient's doctors' notes to...

New Study Shows Listeria Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Found Safe.
October 16, 2007... NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Researchers testing a vaccine based on the live bacteria Listeria, in women with advanced cervical cancer found it to be safe. The Lovaxin C vaccine being developed by Advaxis Inc....

Arius highlighted at AACR-NCI-EORTC 2007 International Cancer Conference.
October 16, 2007... Selected for oral presentation and two media highlight spots at AACR press conference TORONTO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARIUS Research Inc., (TSX: ARI), a biotechnology company discovering and developing the next wave of antibody...

Three New Director-Level Appointments at Adaptis.
October 16, 2007... SEATTLE, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptis, a leading provider of Business Process Integration solutions for health payers, today announced that it has recently filled three Director-level positions based at the company's Seattle headquarters....

Anesiva Announces Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of Zingo(TM) Meets Primary Endpoint and Significantly Reduces Venous Access Pain in Adults.
October 16, 2007... Company Plans to File Supplemental New Drug Application with FDA in First Quarter 2008 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anesiva, Inc. today announced positive top-line results from its pivotal Phase 3 trial....

Scripps Announces Plan to Separate into Two Publicly Traded Companies.
October 16, 2007... Proposal Would Build on Unique Strengths of National, Local Media CINCINNATI, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The E. W. Scripps Company's board of directors has unanimously authorized management to pursue a plan to separate Scripps into...

Sohu.Com to Report Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results on October 29.
October 16, 2007... BEIJING, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sohu.com Inc. , China's leading online media, communications, search, mobile value-added services and online gaming company, will report its third quarter 2007 unaudited results on Monday,...

Affordable Interest Mortgage to Educate Homeowners on Reducing Foreclosure Risks While Maintaining Lifestyle.
October 16, 2007... Free Educational Workshops Explore Mortgage Options Available To Homeowners CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- With Colorado's foreclosure rates among the highest in the country, Affordable Interest Mortgage (AIM), a leader in the...

WallSt.net Updates Investment Community Through All-New Interview With XTend Medical.
October 16, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 10, Paul D. Lisenby, CEO of XTend Medical Corporation (Pink Sheets: XMDC) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Topics covered in the interview...