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Chariot Resources Announcement

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:19:54 EDT

Chariot Resources Limited ("Chariot") (TSX: CHD) announces the details of audit and other fees relating to the year ended April 30, 2008:

Early-Stage Investment Strong: Young Companies Meet Investors October 23

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:18:10 EDT

Growth Capital Conference (GCC) is hosting an event on October 23 in Los Angeles where young companies meet early-stage investors. If you are looking for investments or you own a growing early-stage firm and need capital, this is a networking opportunity you do not want to miss.

Online Gourmet Retailer Sees Significant Increase in Online Orders Using Omniture and Yesmail

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:16:29 EDT

Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMTR), a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced that Dale and Thomas Popcorn has seen a significant increase in online retail orders through their integrated use of Omniture SiteCatalyst Web analytics and Yesmail Enterprise email marketing. The online retailer of gourmet popcorn products and gifts chose the combined solution to better manage email marketing campaigns and significantly increased online order conversion.

Cadence Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Webcast

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:15:44 EDT

Fluke Challenge Video Game Lets You Grab a Thermal Imager and Blast Through Maintenance Problems

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:07 EDT

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, has taken a big step to turn work into fun. The company has unveiled the Fluke Challenge, an interactive video game set in an imaginary industrial workplace that makes it fun learning how Fluke thermal imaging technology helps solve system maintenance problems.

Auto Club Advises Drivers to Remove Fire-Related Ash and Soot From Vehicles

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:09:09 EDT

With parts of Southern California experiencing heavy smoke, soot and falling ash, motorists should take steps to remove fire-related debris from the exterior paint of their vehicles.

MIT Enterprise Forum Presents "Pathways to Entrepreneurship"

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:06:51 EDT

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Club of Phoenix is hosting an informative panel discussion with influential Arizona female business leaders following the live telecast of "Pathways to Entrepreneurship" featuring national women panelists at EMTech08. Both panels will provide enlightening experiences and lessons in launching, funding and leading technology start-ups. The event takes place on Thursday, November 20 at ASU SkySong Conference Center. Registration is required.

First Bank Reaches Capital Threshold and Receives All Necessary Regulatory Approvals

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:05:35 EDT

First Bank (OTCBB: FRBA) of Williamstown, New Jersey, announced today that the investor group working on the recapitalization has raised more than the $15 million necessary to consummate the transaction. The Bank has received subscription agreements and funds for $16 million through Friday, October 3, 2008. The investor group, led by Leslie E. Goodman and Patrick L. Ryan, expects to receive additional subscriptions over the next two weeks. The capital offering is scheduled to close on Friday, October 17, 2008.

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces October 2008 Distribution

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:04:28 EDT

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 11.5 cents per unit for the month of October. The distribution will be payable on November 7, 2008 to unitholders of record as at October 31, 2008.

Dido Crowned Songwriter of the Year at 28th Annual ASCAP Awards in London

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:00:08 EDT

at a ceremony held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Hosted by ASCAP Senior Vice President, International Roger Greenaway and Vice President, Membership Seán Devine, the gala dinner and awards presentation honored those writer and publisher members of the PRS whose repertory is licensed by ASCAP and was among its most performed works in the U.S. during 2007.

Excel Funds Management Inc. Announces Portfolio Manager and Sub-Adviser Change for Excel China Fund

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:44:13 EDT

Excel Funds Management Inc. is today announcing a change in both the portfolio manager and sub-advisor for the Excel China Fund. Baring Asset Management Inc. ("Barings") will become both the portfolio manager and sub-advisor to the Excel China Fund, replacing Hamon Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of the Hamon Investment Group, as sub-advisor's and Toron Capital Markets Inc. as portfolio managers. This appointment will become effective in or around December 2008.

ESS and Atrion International Extend Hazardous Substance Reporting and Product Compliance Capabilities Through Partnership

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:44:09 EDT

ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, and Atrion International, a leading provider of product compliance solutions, jointly announced a strategic partnership today. The newly formed partnership will extend both ESS' and Atrion's software offerings in order to address product and REACH compliance goals in a more comprehensive and cost efficient manner.

Q2 Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Key Issues Report: More Transportation Firms Experiencing Inflationary Pressures Says Latest SBRB Report

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:43:33 EDT

A growing number of owners and managers of small transportation businesses indicated, during the second quarter of 2008, that they are experiencing inflationary pressures and have therefore raised prices, according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study released here today.

T-Ray Science, Inc. Files Two Provisional Patents

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:39:41 EDT

T-Ray Science, Inc., ("T-Ray", the "Company") an emerging leader in the field of TeraHertz ("THz") research, announced today that it has filed for provisional patent protection with the U.S. Patent and Trade Mark Office on a Dual Mode THz Spectroscopy and Imaging System and a Device for Carrying a Plurality of Photoconductive Antennas.

Value-Added Winter Offers Available at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:37:24 EDT

Cozy up and celebrate this winter with a choice of value-added options from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts with its ever-popular Only One Way Winter program. Guests can choose between Only One Way Winter rates, offering savings up to 20%, or receive a free night when booking the best available rate for three nights or more at select Fairmont destinations(i)! And as an extra incentive to get away this winter, guests booking Only One Way Winter rates may also take advantage of double airline miles at participating properties through Fairmont's collection of airline partner programs including Aeroplan, American Airlines AAdvantage, and United Mileage Plus.

The Big Jobs Require Robust Solutions

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:31:24 EDT

and finally the shovel's handle just broke off, and that boulder hadn't moved an inch. With resignation, he realized he was going to need a bulldozer. The next day, behind the controls of his rented dozer, he happily and easily shoved that big rock right out of his way.

KazCommertzBank Optimizes Tele-Banking Service With Cisco Contact Center Technology

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:30:08 EDT

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced today that KazCommertzBank, the largest private bank in Kazakhstan, has deployed Cisco technology to help improve the quality of its 24x7 tele-banking service to customers. In implementing Cisco's Unified Contact Center Enterprise solution with integrated Interactive Voice Response (IVR), KazCommertzBank aims to respond to customer calls in less than 20 seconds, while also reducing its per-call cost by up to 30 percent.

American Realty Advisors' Office Building Receives Distinguished Los Angeles BOMA TOBY Award

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:23:41 EDT

American Realty Advisors, a national real estate investment advisor, announced that 200 South Los Robles Avenue, a premier office building in Pasadena, California, is the recipient of the Los Angeles Building Owners and Managers Association's ("BOMA") TOBY Award for Office Building of the Year for 2008 in the 100,000 - 249,999 square feet category. The six-story building features 130,818 square feet of Class-A office space and is 94% leased to a roster of exceptional tenants. American acquired the Property in 2006 on behalf of one of the firm's commingled funds.

Phase One Releases Capture One 4 PRO

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:19:46 EDT

Phase One A/S today announced the immediate availability of Capture One 4 PRO, the RAW workflow software for photographers focused on transforming RAW files into the highest quality photographs.

Sonoa Systems Raises $10 Million Series C Financing

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:19:17 EDT

Sonoa Systems, Inc., an innovative provider of secure cloud gateways, today announced the closing of a $10 million Series C round of funding. This round is led by Third Point Ventures, the venture capital arm of Third Point LLC; and joins current investors Norwest Venture Partners, Bay Partners and SAP Ventures, a division of SAP AG. Sonoa will use the financing to expand sales, marketing and product development efforts.

Binswanger Brokers Facility Sale to Nice-Pak Products, Creates 300 New Jobs in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:12:36 EDT

On behalf of its client, Haworth, Inc., Binswanger is pleased to announce the sale of a 631,304 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned manufacturing building on approximately 104 acres to Nice-Pak Products. The property is located at 1 Haworth Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Sale price was not disclosed.

Atlantic Power Corporation Announces October 2008 Distribution

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:09:49 EDT

Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX: ATP.UN) (the "Company") today announced its distribution for the month of October 2008. A distribution of $0.0884 per Income Participating Security ("IPS") will be payable on November 28, 2008 to holders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2008.

Binswanger Named Exclusive Agent for Sale of Major Building in Gardner, Massachusetts

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:09:42 EDT

Binswanger has been named exclusive agent by H&R 1871, LLC, a subsidiary of Remington Arms Company, Inc., for the sale of a 131,003 sq. ft. building with acreage at 60 Industrial Rowe in Gardner, Massachusetts.

GlobalLogic Partners With Alliance Development Group

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:07:58 EDT

GlobalLogic, Inc., the leader in global product development services, today announced that it has partnered with Alliance Development Group (formerly Alliance Digital) to deliver comprehensive services for technology companies that require sales, marketing, and product development support to enter markets in China. Alliance Development Group (ADG) provides cross-border market development, strategic partnering and investment advisory services, and assists technology companies with Chinese market entry strategies, sales execution and channel development. GlobalLogic provides companies with software product development, product enhancement and engineering services.

With Its Microsite Generator Technology, Lead Generation Consulting Helps This Directory Publisher Quadruple Its Internet Sales

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:02:10 EDT

PIMCO Hires Christopher Getter as Emerging Markets Product Manager

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:11 EDT

PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has hired Christopher Getter as Senior Vice President and Emerging Markets Product Manager.

DM Review and the MDM Institute Announce "MDM SUMMIT - Fall 2008"

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:10 EDT

SourceMedia and DM Review are pleased to announce the third annual "MDM Summit - Fall 2008" conference to be held at the New York Hilton hotel on October 19 - 21, 2008.

Media Advisory: Solar Industry Progress and Customer Rebates Slowed by Paperwork Binds

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:54:51 EDT

Business School Emerges as Attractive Option for Wall Street's Finance Refugees According to Veritas Prep

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:54:10 EDT

Among the casualties of Lehman Bros., AIG and others who have recently lost their jobs in finance, many are expected to step out of the workforce for a couple of years and reset their career paths in business school to become better qualified when they reenter the industry. However, financial refugees seeking admission into a leading MBA may find it especially difficult to set themselves apart from a crowded field of similar-looking applicants, according to Veritas Prep, a leading GMAT prep and MBA admissions consulting company.

SalesQuest(R) Launches New Searchable Fortune 1000 Sales Intelligence Platform for Sales and Marketing Professionals

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:51:51 EDT

SalesQuest®, the fastest growing sales intelligence and target account-based marketing solutions company, today announced the launch of their new searchable CRUSH Update Online Platform. The new CRUSH Update Online Platform enables subscribing customers to search the content of their deep dive Fortune 1000 company profile reports for mentions of competitors, partners, and embedded technologies. SalesQuest's® searchable CRUSH Update Online Platform continues the rapid expansion and development of the company's portfolio of the most accurate, complete and up-to-date customer intelligence solutions available in the marketplace today.

HouseValues to Release Earnings October 28th

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:45:07 EDT

HouseValues, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLD) today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter on October 28, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Andlauer Management Group Inc. Announces Intention to Make Offer for $11.75 Per Unit in Cash for ATS Andlauer Income Fund; Unitholders Representing 56.0% of the Outstanding Units Support the Deal

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:42:48 EDT

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Sunridge Signs Definitive Agreement for Madagascar Properties

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:41:22 EDT

Sunridge Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SGC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement with Majescor Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MAJ) to acquire up to a 100% interest in four properties held by Majescor in Madagascar. The main focus over the next year will be on the property known as Besakoa which is located in south-central Madagascar. This property is an extension of the same geological environment basement rocks, the Arabian-Nubian shield that also underlies the Company's Asmara Project in Eritrea where Sunridge has had great success discovering and developing large volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits over the past four years.

Mitratech Launches 'Go Green' Initiative to Boost the Environmentally-Friendly Impact of Its Electronic Collaboration and e-Billing Product, Collaborati(R) Spend Management (CSM)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:40:57 EDT

Mitratech, a leading provider of software solutions for organizations to manage matters, risks, and ensure compliance, today announced the launch of its "Go Green" initiative, encouraging legal organizations to reduce unnecessary paper usage and waste using CSM.

Corporate Partner Kirt Shuldberg Joins Sheppard Mullin San Diego/Del Mar

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:39:47 EDT

Kirt W. Shuldberg has joined the San Diego/Del Mar office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm's Corporate practice group. Shuldberg most recently practiced in the San Diego and London offices of Heller Ehrman and is the twelfth partner to join Sheppard Mullin this year from that firm.

OutBack Power Systems' New SMARTRE Renewable Energy Solution Delivers "Always-On" Grid-Tie Power Assurance

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:30:43 EDT

OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (www.outbackpower.com), a manufacturer of reliable and durable power electronics products for renewable energy applications worldwide, introduced today a new fully integrated renewable energy grid-tie system with battery back-up for residential and light commercial applications for customers who want to sell power back to the grid and have the ability to produce and maintain power during a utility power outage. The company's Smart Renewable Energy Solution, SMARTRE, offers home owners and small businesses a revolutionary solution that allows installers to easily sell and install a grid-tied system that harnesses the sun's rays to create energy, while simultaneously providing owners the peace of mind of battery back-up, always-on power.

Gold Canyon Reports on Horseshoe Island Project

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:29:12 EDT

Gold Canyon Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: GCU)(PINK SHEETS: GDCRF) ("Gold Canyon" or "the Company") is pleased to announce additional positive exploration results from the Horseshoe Island Project, located 5 miles (8 km) west of the contiguous Springpole Gold Project. Previous staking has linked the Horseshoe Island and Springpole properties, creating a total site area of 28,935 acres.

Picnik.com Continues Innovation, Incorporates Flash Player 10 and "Pixel Bender" Technology

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:23:57 EDT

Picnik.com (www.picnik.com), the world's most popular online photo editor, today announced a major leap forward with the adoption of the latest Flash Player 10 and its "Pixel Bender" technology.

Calypso Wireless Announces Shareholders Meeting

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:19:35 EDT

Calypso Wireless, Inc. (CLYW) (PINKSHEETS: CLYW) is pleased to announce they will be having their first ever Shareholders Meeting. The Shareholders Meeting will be Tuesday, December 02, 2008 with an official ownership record date as Monday, October 20, 2008.

Menu Foods Income Fund: Settlement Agreement in U.S. Pet Food Multidistrict Litigation Receives Final Approval

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:11:17 EDT

Menu Foods Income Fund (TSX: MEW.UN) announced that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has certified the Settlement Class and given final approval of the comprehensive Settlement Agreement in the Pet Food Multi-District Litigation. The Settlement Agreement must also be approved by the Canadian courts. The motion for final approval in the Canadian courts is scheduled for November 3, 2008 and, if final Canadian court approval is obtained and no appeals are made, the settlement procedures would be implemented shortly thereafter. The Settlement Agreement would resolve more than 100 class action lawsuits filed in U.S. and Canadian courts relating to the recall of pet food and would be binding on all members of the Settlement Class, except for those individuals who have validly opted out of the settlement.