PR Newswire articles from October 17 2007

PR Newswire archives from October 17 2007

PRSA Spotlight Awards Shine on Leopold Ketel & Partners.
October 17, 2007... Agency wins awards for all five entries. PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leopold Ketel & Partners trophy case is a bit more crowded these days. A Portland marketing and public relations agency, LKP recently captured two...

NHP Prices $300 Million of 6.25% Notes Due 2013.
October 17, 2007... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. has announced the pricing of $300 million of 6.25% notes due February 1, 2013, reflecting a $50 million increase from the initial offering size. The...

SST Announces Release Date of Third Quarter 2007 Revenue Results.
October 17, 2007... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SST (Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., Nasdaq: SSTI), a leader in flash memory technology, will announce third quarter 2007 revenue results on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007. A press release will...

Petfinder.com Co-Founder Betsy Saul Responds to Ellen DeGeneres Pet Adoption Controversy.
October 17, 2007... SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com, the largest online database of adoptable pets, made the following statement in response to yesterday's controversy surrounding Petfinder.com member Mutts &...

Gander Mountain Opens New Bowling Green Store October 19th.
October 17, 2007... ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gander Mountain, the nation's largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping, boats, marine, and outdoor lifestyle products and services celebrates the Grand Opening of its...

New Sherwin-Williams Website for Product Finishers Debuts.
October 17, 2007... Redesigned website goes multilingual; simplifies information access for finishers of OEM and consumer products CLEVELAND, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company knows that product finishers around the world are busy people....

Williams Announces Open Season on Transco Pipeline.
October 17, 2007... TULSA, Okla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A unit of Williams today announced it is holding an open season from Oct. 17 to Nov. 16 for firm transportation service on its Transco natural gas pipeline system to serve markets in the...

Diageo Applauds Governor and California Legislature on Efforts to Combat Underage Drinking.
October 17, 2007... New Law Enforces Stricter Penalties on Adults Who Furnish Alcohol to Minors SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo , the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company, applauded Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and...

IFS Ships New Advanced Configurable CAD Integration Tool for Engineering Contractors.
October 17, 2007... SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today at its world conference in Berlin, Germany announced new features to further enhance IFS Applications' existing functionality for engineering...

The Aronson Foundation Grants $10K Award to Hearts and Home for Youth.
October 17, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aronson Foundation, a charitable organization, is pleased to announce that it is awarding a $10,000 grant to Hearts and Home for Youth (HHY) of Silver Spring, Md. in support of the Therapeutic...

The Aronson Foundation Grants $10K Award to Musical Theater Center.
October 17, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aronson Foundation, a charitable organization, is pleased to announce that it is awarding a $10,000 grant to The Musical Theater Center (MTC) in support of its educational programs, including their...

Latest Research From TheInfoPro Reinforces PGP Corporation's Leadership in Secure Email and Data Encryption.
October 17, 2007... Fortune 1000 Companies Widely Deploy PGP Solutions to Meet Enterprise Data Protection Needs PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- PGP Corporation, a global leader in enterprise data protection, today announced that new research...

Charles Schwab Clients Earn Twenty PSCA 2007 Signature Awards.
October 17, 2007... Winners Include 'Best of Show' for AAA Cooper Transportation and Gold for Bloomberg L.P. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clients of Charles Schwab earned a total of 20 awards in the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of...

Ryerson Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement With Affiliates of Platinum Equity, LLC.
October 17, 2007... CHICAGO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ryerson Inc. today announced that, at a special meeting of stockholders held today, Ryerson stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Ryerson by affiliates...

AEP Names Michael Rencheck To Lead Cook Nuclear Plant.
October 17, 2007... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Michael Rencheck has been named senior vice president and chief nuclear officer for American Electric Power's D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Mich., effective Nov. 1. He has been AEP's...

Affymax(R) and Takeda Recognized for Innovative Global Agreement to Develop and Commercialize Hematide(TM) for Anemia.
October 17, 2007... PALO ALTO, Calif. and OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Affymax, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced that they have been awarded the 2007 Deal of Distinction Award from the Licensing Executives Society of the...

GHI to Provide Independent Personal Health Advocate for Medicare Members.
October 17, 2007... New benefit offered to 10,000 Medicare Choice PPO members at no additional cost NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective January 1, 2008, Group Health Incorporated (GHI) has announced that its more than 10,000 GHI Medicare Choice PPO...

Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces European Commission Grants Orphan Medicinal Product Designation to Picoplatin for Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer.
October 17, 2007... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, today announced that its lead product candidate, picoplatin, has been granted orphan medicinal...

Conde Nast Veteran Joe Lagani Joins Glam Media as Vice President.
October 17, 2007... Former VP Publisher at House & Garden Will Lead GlamLiving - Launching Today on Glam.com NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Glam Media (http://www.glammedia.com/), number one in reach for women online, announced that Joe Lagani is joining...

HI to Develop a Map Engine Supported by the World's First 2D/3D Integrated Map Format.
October 17, 2007... The Deployment of Integrated Services of 2D/3D Maps and Information for All Types of Devices to Be Enabled! TOKYO, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- HI CORPORATION (Headquarters: Meguro-Ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazuo Kawabata...

Seven Summits Research Releases Comments on EBAY, JPM, LUV, AMLN, and GCI.
October 17, 2007... CHICAGO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Summits Research releases NewsBites on key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments NewsBites are available to all investors at: http://www.go7now.com/nb/1017Z (Note: You may have to copy this...

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches GPS IIR-17 Mission for Air Force.
October 17, 2007... CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance successfully launched a Delta II expendable launch vehicle today from Space Launch Complex 17-A at 8:23 a.m., EDT carrying the Air Force's GPS IIR-17(M) satellite. This...

ClassMate Reader - Portable reading system supports K-12 students with reading difficulties.
October 17, 2007... LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- HumanWare is proud to introduce a revolutionary device for students with reading difficulties for grades K-12. The ClassMate Reader is a tool to help students in and out of the classroom improve reading...

Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. Announces the Approval of the Introduction of the Shares of Plaza Centers to the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
October 17, 2007... TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd. ("EMI" or the "Company") announced today that its subsidiary, Plaza Centers N.V. ("Plaza Centers"), a leading emerging markets developer of shopping and...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces New FPSO Contract.
October 17, 2007... HOUSTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Tinworth Pte. Ltd. regarding the FPSO "Petroleo Nautipa". The FPSO operates within the Etame Marin...

ESi Announces Strategic New Hire for Capital Region.
October 17, 2007... Kevin Price Brings 13 Years of Emergency Management Expertise AUGUSTA, Ga., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- ESi(R), the global leader in crisis information management technology, announced today that Kevin Price will join the company as regional...

ESi Announces Strategic New Hire in Midwest.
October 17, 2007... Shane Booker brings 16 Years of Emergency Management Expertise AUGUSTA, Ga., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- ESi(R), the global leader in crisis information management technology, today announced that Shane Booker has joined the company as...

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Conference.
October 17, 2007... HOUSTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Landry's Restaurants, Inc. , one of the nation's largest casual dining and entertainment companies, will be presenting at the following conference: -- Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference to be...

Nielsen Reports Television Tuning Remains at Record Levels.
October 17, 2007... Digital Video Recorders Grow in Popularity NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nielsen Company reported today that television tuning during the 2006-2007 television year (September 18, 2006 to September 23, 2007) remained at the record...

ATK Propulsion and Composite Technologies Help Launch GPS Satellite.
October 17, 2007... ATK SUPPORTS DELTA II LAUNCH OF THE NEW JOINT BOEING and LOCKHEED MARTIN'S UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Techsystems propulsion and composite technologies supported today's successful launch...

GAINSCO Auto Insurance Taps CCC Information Services for Claims Management Solutions.
October 17, 2007... Exclusive five-year agreements provide GAINSCO with an integrated solution to manage its claims process from notification to claims resolution CHICAGO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CCC Information Services Inc. has signed exclusive five-year...

GMAC Financial Services and ResCap Announce Restructuring of Mortgage Operations.
October 17, 2007... Fourth-Quarter Restructuring Charge Expected MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- GMAC Financial Services today announced it is restructuring its mortgage operations, Residential Capital, LLC (ResCap), as severe weakness in the housing...

1-800-PACK-RAT Makes a Splash During Annual Walk for Hope.
October 17, 2007... Moving and storage company donates 1,000 bottles of water for cancer awareness walk WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer in the U.S., 1-800-PACK-RAT donated over 1,000 bottles of water and a...

Ball Aerospace Completes CDR for Air Force STP-SIV Program.
October 17, 2007... BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has successfully completed the Space Test Program Standard Interface Vehicle (STP-SIV) Critical Design Review (CDR) for the United States Air Force. Ball...

AMR Corporation Reports a Third Quarter Profit of $175 Million.
October 17, 2007... COMPANY CONTINUES MOMENTUM WITH SIXTH CONSECUTIVE PROFITABLE QUARTER AMR Strengthens Balance Sheet, Improves Liquidity and Makes Additional Investments to Improve its Products and Services FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 17...

Tenneco Elects Dennis J. Letham to Board of Directors.
October 17, 2007... LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tenneco announced today that Dennis J. Letham has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Dennis Letham is executive vice president, finance and chief...

1-800-PACK-RAT Hits The Road With Wounded Warriors.
October 17, 2007... Wounded war veterans participate in bike race to raise awareness and funds WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise awareness of veterans who have lost limbs in battle, 1-800-PACK-RAT has partnered with the Wounded...

WallSt.net Announces Upcoming Interview With CEO of Cream Minerals Limited.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Lang, Chief Executive Officer of Cream Minerals Limited (BULLETIN BOARD: CRMXF) (TSX.V: CMA) (FRANKFURT: DFL) (http://www.creamminerals.com/) will be featured in an exclusive interview with...

Cash Technologies Announces Hiring of General Counsel.
October 17, 2007... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cash Technologies, Inc. , announced today that it has hired Brian D. Walters, Esq. as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Walters left the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, widely...

Cohen Independent Research Group Initiates Coverage with Strong Buy Rating on Patriot Scientific.
October 17, 2007... CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Scientific (BULLETIN BOARD: PTSC) announced today that Cohen Independent Research Group has initiated coverage on Patriot Scientific with a Strong Buy rating. The 140-page report is...

Anheuser-Busch to Broadcast Investor Conference Call Over the Internet.
October 17, 2007... ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. , will broadcast its third quarter 2007 earnings conference call over the Internet at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Oct. 24, the company announced today. The...

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Increases Annual Dividend by $0.10 Per Share, to $0.40 Per Share.
October 17, 2007... WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. declared an annual dividend of 40 cents ($.40) per share on the issued and outstanding common stock of the company, payable...

Cengage Learning Names Patrick C. Sommers President of Gale.
October 17, 2007... Highly accomplished leader brings industry experience and first-hand knowledge of library markets STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Learning, one of the world's largest providers of print and digital information services...

TowerGroup: Global Buy-Side Spending on Research Technology Will Reach $1.1 Billion by 2010.
October 17, 2007... NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Facing shifts in the way buy-side firms consume and manage research and the declining role of sell-side research, the investment research business is rapidly adopting research tools and technology that...

1-800-PACK-RAT Announces a New Franchise in Nashville, Tennessee.
October 17, 2007... Moving and storage franchise opens first-ever franchise in Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC a service leader in portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers, announces...

New Empire BlueCross BlueShield Prism Plans Offer Better Choice and Affordability for New York Small Group Market.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire BlueCross BlueShield today announced the launch of its Empire Prism suite of health plans, a more affordable solution for employers who want to offer their employees a comprehensive health plan without...

1-800-PACK-RAT Announces a New Franchise in Orange, California.
October 17, 2007... Moving and Storage Franchise Opens in the Golden State ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, a service leader in portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers, announces the opening of...

Greenway Medical Technologies Executive Testifies Before Congress.
October 17, 2007... CARROLLTON, Ga., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. further established itself as a leader in the healthcare information technology (HIT) industry with its latest testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives...

Arclin Decorative Overlays Earns GREENGUARD Certifications.
October 17, 2007... Offers First Decorative Melamine Overlays Certified for Children & Schools MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Arclin, a leading provider of bonding and surfacing solutions, is pleased to announce that its line of Decorative...

American Public University System Launches Four New Degrees in Information Technology.
October 17, 2007... Online University System Developed Programs to Support Industry Need CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Answering the demand for more highly trained information technology professionals in the workplace, the American Public...

'Change Management for the Payroll Professionals' is the Latest Learning Series Webinar from WorkForce Software.
October 17, 2007... LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkForce Software, Inc., a leader in workforce management software solutions, announces a free webinar for payroll and human resources professionals. The latest in its Learning Series, WorkForce...

James Cracknell Launches Siemens Stroke for Stroke Week.
October 17, 2007... LONDON, October 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - With Photo - Business Executives Encouraged to Join Forces to Row Around the World, Raising Awareness of Stroke and Funds for the Stroke Association Tom White, chief executive, Siemens plc, and...

Cris Carter to Head Coach 'Team East'.
October 17, 2007... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Offense-Defense All- American Bowl, showcasing the best high school football players in the nation, has announced today that Cris Carter, eight-time NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Minnesota...

TAG Oil Announces Cardiff Transaction and Provides Update.
October 17, 2007... VANCOUVER, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Independent Canadian oil and gas production and exploration company TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO and OTCBB: TAGOF) announced today that the Company has signed a letter of intent ("LOI") with New Zealand...

Ruggles(R) Caramel Honey Crunch Ice Cream Creates Buzz.
October 17, 2007... Smith Dairy Rolls Out New Flavor for Limited Time ORRVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest new flavor at Smith Dairy Products Company, the leading regional maker of dairy products, beverages, and ice cream, has everyone buzzing,...

Occlutech Obtains CE Mark for its "Figulla N" ASD and PFO Occluders.
October 17, 2007... JENA, Germany, October 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Occlutech GmbH, the leading European developer and manufacturer of cardiac occlusion devices such as ASD, PFO and LAA occluders today announced that it has received CE mark approval for its range of...

More than $8 Million in Domain Names Sold At Moniker's T.R.A.F.F.I.C East Live Auction.
October 17, 2007... - Computer.com, Investment.com, SportingGoods.com, Poker.mobi and Cowboys.com were among auction's big sellers - POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Moniker.com, the first and only provider of Domain Asset Management(TM) services,...

Schools Are Scrambling to Battle Onslaught of MRSA Infections.
October 17, 2007... ALBANY, Ore., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools are scrambling to find ways to combat a growing MRSA problem that experts say will only get worse. MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) is the acronym for a new strain of resistant...

New RISI Study Forecasts US Softwood Log Exports to Asia Will Increase 24% By 2010.
October 17, 2007... BOSTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the publication of a new study analyzing the state of the Pacific Rim softwood log market. The study, Pacific Rim...

MasterCard Unveils World MasterCard(R) for Business.
October 17, 2007... Premium Payment Card Tailors to High-Spending Small Businesses with Access to MasterCard(R) Unique Experiences(TM) PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterCard Worldwide today announced the launch of World MasterCard for Business, a...

Agree Realty Corporation Announces Shelby Township, Michigan Development Project.
October 17, 2007... MARKS COMPANY'S 7TH PROJECT TO-DATE FOR 2007 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agree Realty Corporation today announced that it would develop, for retail use, a property located in Shelby Township, Michigan. ...

Help a Soldier Win a Free Home for the Holidays.
October 17, 2007... The Hope Lives Foundation requests entries nationwide for 2007 home giveaway PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- It sounds too good to be true. However, in this case, it's real. The Hope Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization based...

JANSON Welcomes Former NASA Senior Executive as Chief Operating Officer.
October 17, 2007... NASA Veteran Joins as a Managing Partner and Principal of JANSON Government Services MANASSAS, Va., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- JANSON Communications (JANSON), a full-service strategic communications organization serving the defense,...

550 MW Cross Hudson Project Files Major Plan.
October 17, 2007... Environmental Management & Construction Plan Filed With NYS Public Service Commission In Accordance with Article VII Certificate Cross Hudson Project Most Advanced to Bring New Clean Energy Supplies to NYC By 2010 LINDEN, N.J., Oct. 17...

Staten Islanders Set to Witness History On October 20, 2007 Island Voice, Inc. Launches The First Black Cultural Arts and Heritage Festival A Celebration of African, African-American and Caribbean Cultures Festivities to include Parade from Historic Tappen Park to Ballpark at St. George First Female Elected President of Liberia Invited as Keynote Speaker.
October 17, 2007... STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobby Digi, Chairman of Island Voice, Inc. announced that on October 20, 2007 the organization will launch The First Black Cultural Arts and Heritage Festival on Staten Island. Under his leadership,...

NUR Started to RIP With the New Caldera GrandRIP+ Software "Quality Package"!
October 17, 2007... LOD, Israel, October 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NUR Macroprinters (NURMF.PK), a leading supplier of wide-format inkjet production printers for the printing industry (with 75% of the UV roll-to-roll market), has paired up with Caldera...

First Community Corporation Announces Record Earnings.
October 17, 2007... LEXINGTON, S.C., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today First Community Corporation , the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the third quarter and year-to-date 2007. Net income for the third quarter was $1.15...

Briggs & Stratton Declares Dividend.
October 17, 2007... MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : At its regular quarterly meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22)...

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) To Host High Level Trade Delegation From China.
October 17, 2007... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Esprit Financial Group Inc. (ESPRIT) (EFGO.PK) http://www.espritfinancialgroup.com/ announced today that it will be welcoming and hosting a high level trade delegation from the People's Republic of...

SAP CEO Kagermann Tells Developers Enterprise SOA Delivered, Outlines Great Opportunities to Engage, Contribute and Make Significant Impact.
October 17, 2007... Henning Kagermann and Klaus Kreplin Detail Technology and Tools SAP Provides Developers to Deliver Enterprise SOA-based Solutions that Drive Innovation for Companies of All Sizes MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Standing...

Solar Water Technology Feeds the Needy in San Francisco.
October 17, 2007... Generous Support from PG&E Means 6,700 More Meals NEWINGTON, Connecticut, October 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Open Hand, a San Francisco non-profit whose mission is to prepare and deliver nourishing meals to the homebound and elderly, now...

The 2007 Delaware Investments Charity Classic Golf Event Raises More Than $134,000 for the Philadelphia Society for Services to Children.
October 17, 2007... Sponsors Include BMO Capital Markets; DST Systems; GR Consulting, LLC; Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young; Citigroup; BNY ConvergEX Group; Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; and Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17...

Trans-Orient Petroleum Announces New Board Appointment.
October 17, 2007... Canadian Entrepreneur Strengthens the Company's Board VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trans-Orient Petroleum Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOPLF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex P. Guidi as a...

EnergyNow! Announces Grants for Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity.
October 17, 2007... Alliance Will Provide Schools with Critical Resources & Assessment Tools To Help Students Lead Active and Healthier Lifestyles NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- EnergyNow!, an alliance comprised of leading authorities in the physical...

Team Doctors Offers Unique Access to Top Physicians in the Country.
October 17, 2007... No more waiting months to see a specialist ATLANTA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Facing a medical crisis in your family because you have to wait months to see a specialist? How do you even know which specialist to see? Or are you fed up with...

Call for Ethics Investigation into Two Roswell Council Members.
October 17, 2007... Inquiry Sought Regarding Lobbying to Benefit Developer ROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a request to be filed this week, a Roswell ethics committee will be asked if Roswell City Council members gave developer Richard...

Lindt & Sprungli Celebrates the Launch of Lindt Chocolate Passion.
October 17, 2007... New book invites readers to discover their inner chocolatier through an exploration of the expert techniques and gourmet recipes of the Lindt Master Swiss Chocolatiers STRATHAM, N.H., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindt & Sprungli, the world's...

AssistNow Offers Area Employers Complimentary Needs Assessment in Recognition of National Drug-Free Work Week.
October 17, 2007... CLEVELAND, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AssistNow, the employee assistance division of Recovery Resources Inc., is offering Cleveland-area employers a complimentary needs assessment throughout the month of October in recognition of national...

American Stock Exchange Lists Six New Funds by SPA ETFs.
October 17, 2007... New ETFs Represent Issuer's First Foray Into the U.S. Marketplace NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today announced that it has launched trading in six new exchange traded funds (ETFs) by SPA ETFs...

REVISED: Seacoast Expects to Strengthen Loan Loss Reserves (Additional information has been added to this release, originally issued yesterday).
October 17, 2007... STUART, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida , a bank holding company whose principal subsidiary is Seacoast National Bank, announced today that it expects a loan loss provision in the third quarter...

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October 17, 2007... In the news release, Online Dating Meets Its Match With Revolutionary New Free Dating and Social Networking Website, issued earlier today by BADONLINEDATES.COM over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read...

Berkeley Design Technology, Inc. (BDTI) Releases Independent Benchmark Results for a Massively Parallel Multicore Processor.
October 17, 2007... Respected provider of independent benchmarks releases independently certified results for the picoChip PC102, a massively parallel embedded processor. BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeley Design Technology, Inc. (BDTI) has...

AudiSoft Technologies certified "Wireless Mesh Ready" by Strix Systems.
October 17, 2007... FRONTLINE COMMUNICATOR MAKES MOBILE WEARABLE AUDIO/VIDEO SURVEILLANCE COMMUNICATIONS POSSIBLE OVER STRIX ACCESS/ONE WIRELESS MESH NETWORKS LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AudiSoft Technologies, innovator and industry-leader in...

Inovis Launches Inovis Webware for Trading Between Businesses.
October 17, 2007... Inovis Webware is easy to use and features flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing to bring e-commerce capabilities to companies of any size ATLANTA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Inovis today unveiled Inovis Webware(TM)...