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InsiderScore.com Publishes Comprehensive List of Corporate Insiders with Pledged Securities

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:07:24 EDT

InsiderScore.com (http://www.insiderscore.com), the leading provider of insider and institutional trading data, analytics, and research, announced today that it has released a special report examining companies where executives and directors have pledged large amounts of company shares as security.

Global Pharma Integrates Imperium(TM) to Support Launch Content ROI Initiatives!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:04:53 EDT

Modevity, LLC announced today that a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer has integrated Modevity's Imperium technology to become the primary platform for the secure distribution, data collection, viewer tracking and reporting analytics for their new product video content. Imperium is applied to this new medical educational and promotional content which is then provided to targeted physicians using multiple distribution methodologies. Imperium tracks all content viewing activities and collects physician provided information both pre- and post-view. All data is then made available through the Imperium Management Console for reporting and analytics.

Presidio Technology Capital Continues Leasing in Tight Economy

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:02:23 EDT

On the eve of the annual Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) convention, Presidio Technology Capital, the financial solutions subsidiary of Presidio, Inc., today announced continued strong leasing activity. In contrast to the current liquidity and lending issues faced by much of the finance industry, Presidio Technology Capital, working closely with a number of stable tier-one funding sources, continues to see strong business. The company is currently implementing an aggressive growth strategy, including staffing increases to keep pace with demand from organizations seeking funding for growth or expansion.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Update to the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:00:08 EDT

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a November 7, 2008, deadline to move to be a Lead Plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all purchasers of the securities of Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. ("Synchronoss")(Nasdaq: SNCR) between February 4, 2008 and June 9, 2008, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The shareholder lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Custom NX(R) Drug Eluting Stent System Continues to Demonstrate Favorable Outcomes in Challenging Patient Populations at One, Two and Three Years

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:00:08 EDT

XTENT, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTNT) today announced positive long-term follow-up data from the CUSTOM I, II and III clinical trials that reinforces the efficacy of the Custom NX(R) drug eluting stent (DES) system in treating patients with coronary artery disease. The CUSTOM clinical trials are prospective studies designed to investigate the safety and efficacy of the Custom NX DES system. The three trials have enrolled 220 patients and represent one of the most challenging patient populations -- those with long and/or multiple lesions -- ever studied in DES trials.

Allscripts Announces Temporary Nasdaq Ticker Symbol

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:59:23 EDT

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ("Allscripts" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MDRXD), the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc ("Nasdaq") has temporarily changed Allscripts' ticker symbol to "MDRXD". It is anticipated that Nasdaq will change Allscripts' ticker back to "MDRX" on October 20, 2008, the first trading day after the date on which the previously announced special cash dividend of $5.23 per share will be paid. Allscripts common stock is now trading without the right to the special cash dividend.

Ford's Domestic Brand Quality in Statistical Dead Heat With Toyota and Honda for 2008 Model Year

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:58:53 EDT

Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) surging domestic quality is now equal to the best in the industry for the 2008 model year, according to the latest U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study.

Top Ten Culinary Destinations

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:57:22 EDT

iExplore (http://www.iExplore.com) announced today their list of Top Ten Culinary Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants.

Diageo Delivers Natural Disaster Aid Throughout the Country

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:55:22 EDT

Employees Work with Local Relief Teams to Coordinate Delivery of Bottled Water and Electrical Generators to Storm Victims

/K I L L K I L L K I L L -- Kenshoo/

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:54:07 EDT

We are advised by Kenshoo that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release "Google/DoubleClick's Team Lead DART Search of North America and Former Head of Coremetrics Join Kenshoo Inc. as They Ramp up US Presence", issued earlier today over PR Newswire, as it contained some erroneous information.

ProLink to Open Operations in United Kingdom

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:53:22 EDT

ProLink Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising -- today announces it will open an office in the United Kingdom to serve markets in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined September Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:53:22 EDT

SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW) reported an 11.1 percent decrease in available seat miles (ASMs) for September, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) decreased by 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year. The combined airlines generated 1.7 billion ASMs and 1.3 billion RPMs for the month. Load factor was up 0.5 percentage points to 76.5% compared to 76.0% for the same period last year. Passenger boardings for September totaled 2,553,073 a 7.9 percent decrease over September 2007.

Spring Point Project Welcomes Second Generation 'Medical-Grade' Piglets

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:37 EDT

A population of high-health 'medical- grade' pigs may be the missing link for the diabetes cure. By raising premier source pigs in a biosecure facility, Spring Point Project, a non-profit organization created to expedite the widespread availability of islet tissue (insulin-producing cells of the pancreas), is taking an important step on the path to realize the cure for diabetes.

AviationWeek.com Traffic Continues to Grow

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:22 EDT

AVIATION WEEK, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, today announced that its website at AviationWeek.com continues to record increased traffic. In September 2008, the industry's leading website reported more than 1.1 million page views, 380,000 visits, and 338,000 unique visitors, representing year-over-year increases of 80%, 85% and 81%, respectively, according to third-party tracking.

North Carolina's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Sponsor 12th Annual Clover Classic Benefiting NC 4-H Youth Development

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:45:08 EDT

North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives, in collaboration with 4-H, are sponsoring the 12th Annual 4-H EMC Clover Classic golf tournament on Monday, October 20, at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill, N.C.

NVIDIA Announces Closure of U.S. Department of Justice Investigation Regarding Possible Antitrust Violations

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:37:53 EDT

NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) today announced that the San Francisco Office of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally notified NVIDIA that the DOJ investigation into potential antitrust violations related to graphics processing units and cards has been closed. No specific allegations were made against the Company during the investigation.

University of Missouri Hosts National Press Club Forum on Journalism's Future and Values

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:37:08 EDT

The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, and the Missouri School of Journalism are teaming up to look at the future of the news media and how to protect its core values.

Tyco International Announces Extension of Exchange Offer

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:33:53 EDT

Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC, BSX: TYC) ("Tyco International") and Tyco International Finance S.A. ("TIFSA") today announced that they will extend the previously announced exchange offer to exchange their newly registered 7.0% notes due 2019 (the "New 2019 Notes") for an equal amount of their privately placed 7.0% notes due 2019 (the "Outstanding 2019 Notes") and exchange their newly registered 6.875% notes due 2021 (together with the New 2019 Notes, the "New Notes") for an equal amount of their privately placed 6.875% notes due 2021 (together with the Outstanding 2019 Notes, the "Outstanding Notes"). The New Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco International and are substantially identical to the Outstanding Notes, except that the New Notes have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the Outstanding Notes do not apply to the New Notes.

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. to Open First Steakhouse in Mexico in 2009

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:29:06 EDT

MTBC Practice Management Quiz Sends Message to Doctors: There is Real Room for Improvement or a Need to Outsource

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:52 EDT

During the Pri-Med New York conference at the Jacob K. Javits Center, primary care healthcare providers took a 20-question quiz prepared by MTBC, the innovative healthcare IT company based in Somerset, NJ. The quiz tested basic knowledge of medical billing, claims submission, reimbursement, EMR software, and healthcare administration.

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Acme/

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:37 EDT

In the news release, Albertsons Online Shopping Program Reintroduced to Save Money in Current Economic Environment, issued earlier today by Acme over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the headline should read "Acme Online Shopping Program Reintroduced to Save Money in Current Economic Environment" rather than "Albertsons Online Shopping Program Reintroduced to Save Money in Current Economic Environment" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:

The Dannon Company Sponsors FitFuture KIDS Fest

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:23 EDT

Thousands of Yogurt Smoothies Given Away

Vectren Schedules 2008 Third Quarter Release and Conference Call

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:22 EDT

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) will announce its 2008 third quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Vectren management will discuss those results during a conference call on Friday, October 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., EDT. To participate in the call, analysts are asked to dial 1-888-818-6237, ID# 68726932, ten minutes prior to the start of the call.

National Psoriasis Foundation Releases 2008 Study Results

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:25:22 EDT

Psoriasis is a significant problem in daily life, survey shows

Borders Group Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Cross-Channel Retailing by RIS News

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:24:21 EDT

Borders today announced that it has once again been honored with a Fusion Award from RIS News for its innovative cross-channel retail strategies. The Fusion Awards honor retailers for their excellence in cross-channel and e-commerce operations. RIS News also recognized Borders with a Fusion Award for its cross-channel strategies last year.

Decision '08: Vote Now for Citysearch's 'Best of Nightlife' Campaign

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:23:37 EDT

Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today opened polls for the "Nightlife" campaign under its highly successful "Best of Citysearch" award series voted on by Citysearch users. From Los Angeles to New York to Las Vegas and Dallas, users are encouraged to cast their votes for the best bars and clubs to hit after work, on the weekends and when traveling through their favorite cities.

Merzenich Elected to Institute of Medicine

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:23:36 EDT

Michael Merzenich, PhD., co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Posit Science, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine according to an announcement by the Institute today. Dr. Merzenich is one of 65 newly elected members.

Modern Technology Corp Enters Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Market With Portfolio Company Generation H

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:20:54 EDT

Modern Technology Corporation (Pink Sheets: MODC) announced today its portfolio company, Generation H, has scheduled the shipping of its Gen-H On-Demand Hydrogen Generator.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Results

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:18:21 EDT

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) will announce its financial results for the third quarter on October 28, 2008, before the market opens. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call with analysts and investors at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The live webcast will be accessible to the public on the Company's web site, www.marthastewart.com/ir, and an archived version will be available through November 11, 2008.

National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care Conveys Concerns over CT Colonography

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:16:22 EDT

The National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care is highlighting concerns over the National CT Colonography Study published September 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The evidence must be closely evaluated, and patients need to recognize that CT Colonography is not without significant potential risks. The National Coalition reminds patients that Colonoscopy remains the "Gold Standard" for colorectal cancer screening, given its excellent sensitivity in detecting polyps and its potential for removing them at the same sitting.

Darden Restaurants to Present at the Wachovia Securities 2008 Consumer Growth Conference

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:13:37 EDT

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) will be presenting at the Wachovia Securities 2008 Consumer Growth Conference to be held in New York City, NY. There will be an on-line simulcast of the Company's presentation which begins at 10:45 am (Eastern) on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, available at the Company's website, www.darden.com . An audio-only webcast of the Company's presentation will be also available over the Internet at (Due to length of URL, please cut and paste into browser.) http://www.wew.com/webcast/wa52/register.aspz?conf=wa52&page=index&url=h... //www.wsw.com/webcast/wa52 .

MRI Expands Energy Role: Launches Center for Integrated Algal Research and Creates Director of Energy Programs Position

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:11:37 EDT

Midwest Research Institute (MRI) today announced the formation of a new Center for Integrated Algal Research and the appointment to a newly created position, the Director of Energy Programs.

United Technologies Withdraws Unsolicited Bid for Diebold

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:11:06 EDT

In a letter dated today, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) has learned that United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has withdrawn its unsolicited bid for the company of February 29, 2008. UTC released a copy of its letter publicly today.

American Red Cross Offering Free Class to Help Military Families Cope With the Stress of Deployments

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:09:51 EDT

Course Presently Available in Sixteen States and Washington, D.C.

Miramar Labs Names Zoromski As CEO

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:08:51 EDT

Miramar Labs (http://www.miramarlabs.com/), a startup dermatologic medical device company based in Menlo Park, CA, has named Darrell Zoromski as President and CEO. Zoromski joins Miramar from Align Technology, where he was Chief Marketing Officer and Global Vice President. Align is a global manufacturer and distributor of Invisalign-branded aligner trays that straighten teeth.

Stiles Corp. Announces AutoNation Headquarters Lease

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:05:36 EDT

AutoNation (NYSE: AN) and Stiles Corp. today announced that AutoNation, the largest U.S. automotive retailer, has leased 105,000 square feet at 200 Las Olas Circle for its corporate headquarters, reflecting a continuing commitment to downtown Fort Lauderdale. AutoNation will move to Stiles' new 17-story mixed-use downtown building in mid-2009, from the nearby 110 Tower.

Starz Entertainment Gets Ready to 'Party Down'

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:04:37 EDT

Starz Entertainment is ramping up its original programming slate with a new half-hour comedy series, "Party Down," which will debut exclusively on Starz in first quarter 2009. The 10-episode scripted series marks the first show produced for the network by the premium channel's sister company Starz Media. The announcement was made today by Stephan Shelanski, executive vice president, programming, Starz Entertainment.

Minority- & Women-Owned Businesses Will Get Matched With Corporations, Government & Others Seeking Their Products & Services October 22

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:02:21 EDT

Oakland County Business Services and the Southern Oakland County Branch of the NAACP will host their 7th annual minority procurement event entitled Bid & Brunch on October 22, 2008. It will be held at the Shenandoah Country Club, located at 5600 Walnut Road in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The event is from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The keynote address, to be given by Sarah J. Bates, president of New Technology Steel, is scheduled during lunchtime between 12 noon and 1 p.m.

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Landrieu Announces October Launch of World Cultural Economic Forum

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:37 EDT

Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism announced the launch of the World Cultural Economic Forum (WCEF) in Louisiana this October. The WCEF was created to build cultural economic development opportunities by bringing together cultural ambassadors and leaders from around the world.

Direct Marketing Association Announces Future of Business-to-Consumer Communications

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:06 EDT

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA), the trusted consumer preference service leader in America for the past 36 years, today announced the launch of its newly expanded consumer choice portal site, DMAchoice.org. The announcement was made today by DMA President & CEO, John A. Greco, Jr., at the DMA08 Conference and Exhibition, the Global Event for Integrated Marketing, in Las Vegas, Nevada.