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$100,000 Award to be Presented at October 6, 2007 Gala in Chicago

CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- James M. McPherson, whose outstanding historical work on the American Civil War has placed him among the top writers of our time, has been selected to receive the first-ever Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. The $100,000 honorarium, citation and medallion, sponsored by the Chicago-based Tawani Foundation, will be presented at the Library's black-tie Liberty Gala on October 6th at Chicago's Drake Hotel (140 E. Walton Place). The announcement was made today via world-wide webcast by the Library's founder and CEO, James N. Pritzker at http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/.

The Pritzker Military Library Award recognizes a single living author for a body of work dedicated to enriching the understanding of American military history including military affairs. The recipient's contributions may be academic, non-fiction, fiction or a combination of any of the three and their work should embody the values of the Pritzker Military Library.

"Our purpose in establishing the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement is to acknowledge the highest levels of scholarship and writing in a field that often does not gain appropriate recognition," Pritzker said. "By providing an annual award to the most thoughtful and articulate scholar writing about war and military activities, we may in turn be lead to better solutions and perhaps a better life for all of us."

James McPherson is the George Henry Davis '86 Professor of History Emeritus at Princeton University. He has published numerous volumes on the Civil War, including Lincoln and the Second American Revolution, Drawn with the Sword: Reflections on the American Civil War and For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War, which won the prestigious Lincoln Prize in 1998. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his single-volume treatment of the Civil War, Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era.

"I am profoundly honored to receive this award," said McPherson in response to the announcement. "I started my career as a historian of the radical social and political consequences of the Civil War and soon discovered that these changes depended on the military course of the conflict." McPherson would pursue his goal as a military historian in order to "explore and write about the complex and crucial interconnections between the battlefield and home front, not only in the Civil War, but in all wars. I am proud that my contributions to understanding these relationships are being recognized."

James McPherson's nomination was submitted by his publisher, Oxford University Press. "Oxford University Press warmly congratulates Jim McPherson on his receipt of the first Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing," said Niko Pfund, Vice President and Publisher. "Few scholars more consistently combine first-rate scholarship with accessible historical writing, and few authors are more of a pleasure to publish. We are delighted that so richly deserving a writer and thinker has been chosen to inaugurate this prestigious award."

A national panel of historians, writers and individuals related to the study of American history and heritage reviewed nominations and definitive works submitted by publishers, agents, book sellers and other professional literary organizations. The finalist recommendation was unanimously endorsed by the executive council of the Foundation established to oversee the award process.

The Pritzker Award will be presented on Saturday, October 6, 2007 during the Library's annual Liberty Gala at Chicago's historic Drake Hotel. The Library will also recognize veteran journalist John Callaway for his 50 year broadcast career. The evening will include a tribute to members of the armed forces and features a dramatic presentation by the Steppenwolf Theater Company. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the library website at: http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Tawani Foundation

CONTACT: Ted Boles, Account Supervisor of Margie Korshak Inc.,
+1-312-751-5513, for Tawani Foundation

Web site:

http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/

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Premedia Technologies Solution Provides Print Publishers Easy and Cost-Effective Method to Expand Distribution Into Digital Channels

CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) today announced the immediate availability of DigiMag(SM) 4.0, a newer, more effective way of repurposing print-oriented material into the online channel.

Not just for magazines

Publishers of all kinds are seeking effective methods for distributing print content across electronic media. DigiMag provides a way to convert print-ready content into streamlined, easy-to-use web content that not only retains the familiar look and navigation methods of paper documents, but adds a number of reader-friendly enhancements to add value to the experience.

DigiMag content is created from the same digital files that are delivered for printing, assuring not only a simple workflow for publishers, but a high degree of fidelity to the printed piece. Because RR Donnelley can provide both print and DigiMag services together, publishers enjoy a simple, unified workflow and synchronized delivery of their DigiMag content.

DigiMag features a web-based and intuitive page-turning interface that allows non-technical users to easily "leaf" through the digital content in a comfortable way. In addition to the familiar presentation, DigiMag offers a number of reader aids to enhance the online experience.

"Many digital document technologies have become too complicated for the average consumer," said Ronnie Sarkar, SVP of Business Development for Premedia technologies, "DigiMag is friendly enough to drive higher adoption rates while still offering valued enhancements to more advanced users. It provides perfect synergy for print publishers."

New tools for publishers

In addition to the features aimed at end-users, DigiMag offers tools for content publishers as well. Donnelley offers the ability to enhance the DigiMag content by alerting consumers to hotlinks that take them directly to websites related to the DigiMag content as just one way for publishers to enhance their readers' experiences. Catalogers can send users of their DigiMag content directly to appropriate locations on their e-commerce websites and magazine publishers can provide links to advertisers' websites. A full set of access control and reporting tools allow DigiMag hosting users to gain complete control over not only who can see their content, but how it is being used. "Publishers have always wanted to know how consumers interact with their printed material," continued Sarkar, "Now we can tell them via the DigiMag hosting tracking tools. It can be a real eye-opener."

More information, along with samples, can be seen on the RR Donnelley's Premedia Technologies website at http://www.premediatechnologies.com/digimag.

About RR Donnelley

RR Donnelley (NYSE:RRD) is the world's premier full-service provider of print and related services, including business process outsourcing. Founded more than 140 years ago, the company provides solutions in commercial printing, direct mail, financial printing, print fulfillment, labels, forms, logistics, call centers, transactional print-and-mail, print management, online services, digital photography, color services, and content and database management to customers in the publishing, healthcare, advertising, retail, technology, financial services and many other industries. The largest companies in the world and others rely on RR Donnelley's scale, scope and insight through a comprehensive range of online tools, variable printing services and market-specific solutions. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.rrdonnelley.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: dan.leib@rrd.com

Source: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

CONTACT: Media, Doug Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President Marketing &
Communications, +1-630-322-6830, doug.fitzgerald@rrd.com, or Investors, Dan
Leib, Senior Vice President - Finance, +1-312-326-7710, dan.leib@rrd.com, both
of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

Web site:

http://www.rrdonnelley.com/

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DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowboys & Indians, The Premier Magazine of The West, previews the long-awaited Western "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" in the September issue on sale July 24. Brad Pitt stars in the upcoming Warner Bros. release as legendary outlaw Jesse James, riding tall alongside co-stars Sam Shepard as Frank James, Casey Affleck as Robert Ford and Mary-Louise Parker as Zeralda James. In C&I's cover story package, writer Jordan Rane offers a detailed overview of Pitt's career, examines the mythos of the real Jesse James, and reports on previous movies -- ranging from the classic "Jesse James" (1939) to the campy "Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter" (1966) -- that have focused on the 19th-century bandit from rural Missouri.

Elsewhere in the September issue, actor-director Kevin Costner talks about his ambitious plans to follow "Open Range" and the Oscar-winning "Dances With Wolves" with "Horizon," another epic Western. And speaking of movies: C&I writer David Hofstede previews the 2007 edition of the American Indian Film Festival, the world's oldest exposition dedicated to Native American cinema, while Emily Sachar spotlights the extensive Indian movie poster collection of Native American legal historian Rennard Strickland.

But wait, there's more: C&I visits Santa Fe's annual NARF Indian Motorcycle Ride, where free spirits hit the road for a good cause, and New York's National Museum of the American Indian, where a new exhibit showcases artful objects from native life. In an excerpt from his new book "The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn: A Lakota History," author Joseph M. Marshall III recounts the epic battle from the Native American perspective.

For more information or images:
Cowboys & Indians Magazine
6688 N. Central Expressway
Suite 650
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: 214.750.8222
Fax: 214.750.4522

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Cowboys & Indians Magazine

CONTACT: Joe Leydon, Communications Director of Cowboys & Indians
Magazine, +1-713-403-6910

Web site:

http://www.cowboysindians.com/

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CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, a leading provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services, has expanded eNews, its premium on-demand news monitoring service, with an additional 10,000 online sources. The expansion almost doubles their online outlets and increases their broad monitoring capabilities to more than 50,000 news sources that include print, broadcast, Blogs and Websites.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070405/NYTH008LOGO )

Cision's eNews monitoring services deliver continuously updated coverage throughout the day, making it easier for communication professionals to manage risk, gain competitive insight and stay current with today's 24/7 news cycle. When compared to traditional media monitoring sources, eNews provides faster and more economical results by capturing and delivering news in real-time from an extensive range of local, national and international news sources.

"With our eNews monitoring offering we continue to drive innovative on- demand solutions that are efficient and cost-effective, by giving unprecedented on-demand access to news coverage at a flat monthly rate that allows clients the freedom to manage risk and respond to opportunities without concern for per-clip charges," stated Steve Newman, CEO of Cision North America.

For more information on these services, visit www.us.cision.com/enewsmonitoring.asp.

About Cision AB:

Cision AB (www.cision.com) is a global industry leader in business and communication intelligence. The firm provides media research, distribution, monitoring and communication evaluation, as well as target group identification and distribution of information for PR and IR purposes. Cision AB has annual revenue of SEK 1.9 billion, and has around 2,700 employees in the Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, and the United States.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Photo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070405/NYTH008LOGO
AP Archive:

http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Cision

CONTACT: Mary Durkin, Vice President, Communications of Cision North
America, +1-203-663-2430, mary.durkin@cision.com

Web site:

http://www.cision.com/
http://www.us.cision.com/
http://www.us.cision.com/enewsmonitoring.asp

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SEATTLE, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Duval A. Edwards reminisces about a forgone era in his new memoir, "Short Horn Hobo: Son of the Great Depression" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/).

Though he was born in Louisiana and didn't move to Texas until the age of 16, Edwards says his roots will always be in Texas. "My father, a native Texan and real working cowboy and thus a 'longhorn,' makes me a 'short-horn hobo,'" he writes.

Separated into three parts, this nostalgic story narrates Edwards' life experiences from childhood to his days in the military and as a lawyer and finally his retirement years. From the Great Depression through World War II, Edwards' anecdotes take readers back to 1930s and 1940s America.

In the military, Edwards served in the counter-intelligence corps. His Army career led him to travel throughout the United States and the rest of the world with assignments in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Australia, the Philippines and Japan.

A jack of all trades, Edwards shares memories of his long list of eclectic careers, including soda jerker, amateur boxer, elephant water boy, ditch digger, law office clerk, lawyer, technical writer/editor for Prentice-Hall and many more.

Now a retired attorney, Edwards lives in Seattle with his wife of more than 60 years, Kay, where he devotes his time to writing. They have two children and three grandchildren. In addition to the technical writing he completed for Prentice-Hall, he has written several books. He was co-authoring "Japanese Stories" with native Texan and fellow CIC agent William A. Owens until Owens' death. Edwards is now working on a novel titled "Louisiana Sub Culture."

AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher (http://www.authorhouse.com/) for emerging, self-published (http://www.authorhouse.com/GetPublished/FAQ.aspx) authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com/.

EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Promotional Services Department
Tel: 888-728-8467
Fax: 812-961-3133
Email: pressreleases@authorhouse.com
(When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.)

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: AuthorHouse

CONTACT: Promotional Services Department of AuthorHouse, +1-888-728-8467,
Fax: +1-812-961-3133, pressreleases@authorhouse.com

Web site:

http://www.authorhouse.com/

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VERO BEACH, Fla., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Frances B. Glenn, DDS, and William D. Glenn III, M.D., share a step-by-step guide for preventing and treating dental problems in children in their new book, "Complete Guide for Having Children with Perfect Teeth" (now available through AuthorHouse).

Parents know that brushing regularly and limiting sugary foods are important to dental hygiene for children. In this book, the authors share a wealth of information about children's dental health that has been kept from them by the dental industry. Parents have more control over their children's dental health than they might think, beginning as early as pregnancy. Building teeth that do not decay and instilling good dental habits in children can carry this influence well into adulthood.

"Based on research completed in the late 1800s and perfected in the 1950s, these methods are proven to prevent tooth decay, strengthen enamel and even limit orthodontic problems," say the authors. "With precise fluoride nutrition, parents can ensure their children's teeth will not only resist decay but also resist possible trauma - all for about $20 a year, and prevent costly orthodontics for a little more." Even parents who did not begin the process during pregnancy can benefit from this complete guide to dental health. From finding a dentist and orthodontist to maximizing the benefits of costly dental work, this book guides parents through the world of dental care in simple, easy-to-understand language. Illustrations and photographs document the proven success of these tactics.

According to the authors, parents will see the benefits of these methods in their bank accounts, and there are many more benefits to children with healthy, beautiful smiles. "Thousands of dollars can be saved. Teeth that are especially resistant to decay are worth many thousands of dollars in saving over the life of each of your children. Actually, the value of having quality teeth that don't decay cannot be stated in terms of money. In addition, the section on orthodontics alone can save several thousand dollars and have your kids end up with better smiles," the authors write.

Frances Glenn practiced pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for 45 years. She belongs to the American Society of Dentistry for Children, the American Orthodontic Society and the Children's Dental Research Society, and has served on the Board of Overseers for the University of Pennsylvania Dental School since 1990. She also travels the country as a lecturer.

William Glenn practiced otolaryngology and head and neck surgery for nearly 40 years. He also served as Consultant to the Florida Board of Medical Examiners on Standards of Care for 13 years.

The authors are both retired. Their research papers have been published in 19 peer-reviewed medical and dental journals including Journal of Dentistry for Children, Journal of Dental Research and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. They have also collaborated on "How to Have Children with Perfect Teeth" (available through AuthorHouse).

AuthorHouse is the premier publishing house for emerging authors and new voices in literature. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com/.

EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Justin Byrns, Publicity Coordinator
Tel: 800-839-8640, ext. 5312
Fax: 812-961-3133
Email: jbyrns@authorhouse.com
(When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.)

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: AuthorHouse

CONTACT: Justin Byrns, Publicity Coordinator of AuthorHouse,
+1-800-839-8640, ext. 5312, Fax: +1-812-961-3133, jbyrns@authorhouse.com

Web site:

http://www.authorhouse.com/

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Unmatched Record of #1 Wins in the Cruise Industry

LOS ANGELES, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For a record 12th consecutive year, Crystal Cruises has been voted the "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. While there are several new winners in the various travel categories, Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have won the prestigious award each year since the awards' inception.

Based on a first quarter 2007 survey to thousands of world travelers, the World's Best Awards are featured in the magazine's August 2007 issue. Subscribers, who were allowed only one vote each, were asked to rate cruise lines on cabins, food, service, itineraries/destinations, activities and value. Crystal's 2007 World's Best score topped its winning rating for 2006.

"We are honored and gratified that Crystal's attention to detail and extraordinary staff is consistently recognized by the discerning, experienced Travel + Leisure readers," says Crystal Cruises' President Gregg Michel. "This is a tremendous validation of the investment we've made in our ships, the meaningful personalized programs we've introduced and Crystal's winning formula of superior service, choices, space and quality."

Crystal Cruises' luxurious, award-winning fleet consists of the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony and 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity, which cruise worldwide on itineraries of seven to 108 days. In the past year, the luxury line completed a stylish and sophisticated redesign of Crystal Symphony and expanded the opportunities to personalize one's experiences ashore with an increased collection of boutique Crystal Adventures(R) and thoroughly customized Crystal Private Adventures throughout the world. Earlier this year, Crystal's spas were singled out for their service, facilities and treatments, while its Creative Learning Institute earned accolades for inspiring programs. The line's glamorous casinos, array of evening entertainment and creative culinary venues and menus -- such as the cuisine of master chef, Nobu Matsuhisa -- rate high among those seeking quality choices on their floating luxury resort.

For more information and reservations, contact a professional travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at crystalcruises.com.

CONTACT: Mimi Weisband 310-203-4302

publicrelations@crystalcruises.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Crystal Cruises

CONTACT: Mimi Weisband of Crystal Cruises, +1-310-203-4302,
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com

Web site:

http://www.crystalcruises.com/

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PARIS and NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyxor Asset Management, the French asset management subsidiary of Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, has been awarded "Institutional Manager of the year" at the ceremony for the 5th Annual Hedge Fund Industry Awards organized by Alternative Investment News in New York.

The judging panel nominated Lyxor Asset Management from a shortlist of four well-established asset management companies.

Lyxor Asset Management was awarded for the quality and diversity of its range of funds and funds of funds and for its unique architecture providing a high level of liquidity, transparency and risk monitoring.

The award Institutional Manager of the Year highlighted the success met by the two Lyxor funds Lyxor Diversified Fund (LDF) and Turquoise. It also reflects the unique positioning of Lyxor Asset Management as a pioneer and a leading player in alternative investments.

In the U.S., direct investment in the Lyxor platform of over 170 individual hedge funds and its award winning Fund of Funds are offered to institutional and other select qualified investors by dedicated staff within Societe Generale's corporate and investment banking unit. Traditionally in the U.S. Lyxor has been used as an underlying vehicle for the firm's structured products but now is being offered to U.S. institutional investors for the purpose of direct investment, as well.

Alternative Investment News is a publication of Institutional Investor Magazine dedicated to alternative investments.

* Prestigious award attributed since 2002 on a yearly basis to the best
management companies

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking

Present in over 45 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is a reference bank specialising in:

-- Euro capital markets. A top ten player in debt and equity segments
(bonds, securitisations, syndicated loans, equity-linked and equity
issues).
-- Derivatives. Among the world leaders in equity derivatives and in many
interest rate, credit, foreign exchange and commodities derivatives.
-- Structured finance. A worldwide leader in export, project and
structured commodity finance.

Combining innovation and quality of execution, Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking provides corporates, financial institutions and investors with value-added integrated financial solutions. www.sgcib.com

Lyxor Asset Management

www.lyxor.com

Created in 1998, Lyxor AM currently manages EUR 70 billion. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, belonging to the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the group, the asset management company specializes in three businesses:

- Alternative Investments (EUR 25.1 billion). Lyxor AM offers a broad range of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds and absolute return funds, adhering to high risk-management standards and rigorous hedge fund manager selection guidelines. Lyxor AM gained its prominence with its hedge fund platform. This platform includes more than 170 hedge funds covering all principal strategies and represents a diversified investment universe benefiting from a high level of transparency, security and liquidity.

- Structured Management (EUR 21.8 billion). Lyxor AM offers investment solutions to its customers adapted to their risk profiles and return objectives. These solutions integrate the innovations of the Group into this domain, world number 1 as regards structured products on equity.

- Index Tracking (EUR 23.1 billion). Lyxor AM offers one of the most diversified and liquid range of ETF (Exchange Traded Funds). The company is one of the top players of the European ETF industry with more than EUR 17 billion under management. Lyxor ETFs are listed in Europe and Asia and reflect Equity, Bond and Commodity markets. www.lyxoretf.com.

Lyxor AM and SGCIB Credentials

Lyxor AM is regularly rewarded for the quality and the diversity of its platform: "Best Investment Platform" (Hedge Funds Review 2005) and "Best Managed Account Platform" (Albourne Partners Ltd. 2004 and 2006).

Lyxor AM has also been awarded "Most Innovative ETF in Europe" for our product range, "Most recognisable ETF brand in Europe", "Most informative ETF website in Europe" and "Most assets raised in Europe" for Lyxor ETF DJ Euro Stoxx50 (ETF Global Awards 2007).

SG CIB has been awarded Equity Derivatives House of the Year by The Banker (Financial Times) 2004-2005-2006, IFR 2004-2005, Risk magazine 2005-2006, Structured Products 2005-2006, Global Finance 2005-2006, Asia Risk 2005, The Assets 2005.

magazine 2005-2006, Structured Products 2005-2006, Global Finance 2005- 2006, Asia Risk 2005, The Assets 2005.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: jim.galvin@sgcib.com

Source: Societe Generale

CONTACT: Marie Martens of Lyxor Asset Management, +33-1-42-13-42-60-04,
Marie.Martens@lyxor.com; Press Relations, Jim Galvin of Societe Generale
Corporate & Investment Banking, +1-212-278-7131, jim.galvin@sgcib.com

Web site:

http://www.socgen.com/
http://www.sgcib.com/
http://www.lyxor.com/
http://www.lyxoretf.com/

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NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Most kids only know elephants from zoos and circuses, but what if your new best friend turned out to be an elephant? In the latest Nick News Adventure: If I Could Talk To The Elephants, airing Sunday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, Linda Ellerbee and six kids from the United States leave their laptops, cell-phones and televisions behind to live in an elephant sanctuary in the mountains of Thailand, where, after being assigned one particular elephant for a week, each kid must learn to take care of -- to feed, bathe, clean up after, ride -- and communicate with his or her elephant.

But an adventure is always an undertaking of uncertain outcome. What happens on this one is something more than anyone expected. The combination of kids and elephants creates its own magic; friendships are formed, bonds built between humans and pachyderms. Each is teacher. Each is student. An adventure turns into a love story. Tears are shed when it comes time to part.

Before that, it will be hot, humid, uncomfortable, unfamiliar and unexpected (camping in the jungle with their elephants, learning to survive off natural resources, the kids must, among other things, eat ant eggs for protein). Sometimes it will be scary (what exactly are those sounds in the night?). And sometimes it will be funny (after kids realize that what goes into an elephant also comes out, and it's up to them to clean it up, they find something else to do with it).

"Turns out that an elephant-poop fight is like swinging a cat," said Ellerbee, host and Executive Producer of Nick News. "It teaches you something you can learn no other way."

American kids get a remarkable chance to experience first-hand the importance of this special animal in Thai culture, and the ways in which this animal's existence is threatened by its chief enemy: man, who not only destroyed the forest and jungle homes of the elephants, it used elephants to help them do it. Now only man can save the elephant from extinction. The kids' week in an elephant sanctuary is an adventure all right, one that changes them in big and little ways. And not only them. "On this trip, the only thing that taught me more than the elephants were these six incredible kids," said Ellerbee.

Nick News, which last year celebrated its 15th year anniversary, is the longest-running kids' news show in television history, and has built its reputation on the respectful and direct way it speaks to kids about the important issues of the day. In 2005, it won the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming for its show, From the Holocaust to the Sudan. In 1994, the entire series, Nick News, won the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming. In 1998, "What Are You Staring At?" a program about kids with physical disabilities, won the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming. In 2002, "Faces of Hope: The Kids of Afghanistan," won the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming. In 2004, two Nick News Specials, "The Courage to Live: Kids, South Africa and AIDS" and "There's No Place Like Home," a special about homeless kids in America, were both nominated for the Outstanding Children's Programming Emmy. In fact, Nick News has received more than 20 Emmy nominations. Nick News, produced by Lucky Duck Productions, is also the recipient of three Peabody Awards, including a personal one given to Ellerbee for her coverage, for kids, of the President Clinton investigation; two Columbia duPont Awards; and more than a dozen Parents' Choice Awards.

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 92 million households and has been the number-one- rated basic cable network for almost 12 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B).

Source: Nickelodeon

CONTACT: Mirian Arias, +1-212-846-7653, Mirian.Arias@nick.com, or
Rebecca Boswell, +1-212-846-8914, Rebecca.Boswell@nick.com, both of
Nickelodeon

Web site:

http://www.nick.com/

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Borders is the Exclusive CD and DVD Retailer for Anuna

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders welcomes members of the Irish musical group Anuna to 31 stores across the nation for special, in-store performances in support of their "Celtic Origins" CD and tour. Anuna's 40- city North American tour kicks off October 3, but Borders' customers can experience the mystical sounds of this group first beginning July 23 in Boston's Downtown Crossing store. Anuna's CD is available only in Borders and Waldenbooks stores nationwide July 17 and through Public Television's national pledge drive.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO )

Anuna will mark its U.S. television feature debut act in a spectacular Public Television concert special set to air as part of the August and September national pledge drive effort. The concert DVD from the pledge drive, available only at Borders and Waldenbooks stores October 15, showcases the Irish group joined by 11 world-class musicians at the beautiful Gothic-style, Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland. The members of Anuna were first seen on Public Television as the original vocal group featured in "Riverdance." Since forming Anuna, the group has seen tremendous chart-topping European success and international acclaim.

Bridging the gap between classical and popular music, Anuna has an extraordinary sound all its own. The music is pulsating, hair-raising, emotive, mystical and unusual - part classical, part folk, part world, part Celtic. The group's performance spans over 1,000 years of music history while showcasing a unique and beautiful vocal sound. The "Celtic Origins" CD boasts 19 songs and includes music written and composed by Anuna creator and founder Michael McGlynn as well as special arrangements of traditional songs including: "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair," "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" and "Our Wedding Day." The CD closes in tribute to the late American folk singer and songwriter John Denver with a very special duet version of Denver's chart-topping hit, "Annie's Song."

Borders will host members of Anuna for special performances at the following stores throughout July and August.

All times are approximate. Times are subject to artist availability and subject to change.

Monday, July 23 at 1 p.m.
Borders
10-24 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 557-7188

Monday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
739 Donald J. Lynch Blvd.
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 490-8521

Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9775

Wednesday, July 25 at 1 p.m.
Borders
100 Broadway
New York, NY 10005
(212) 964-1988

Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Borders
230 Garden State Plaza
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
(201) 712-1166

Thursday, July 26 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
1 S. Broad, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 568-7400

Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
1001 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-8588

Friday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
1801 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 466-4999

Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
Tyson's Corner
8027 Leesburg Pike, Ste 100
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 556-7766

Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
Borders
1115 Annapolis Mall
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-0923

Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Borders
170 W. Ridgely Road, Suite 220
Lutherville, MD 21093
(410) 453-0727

Sunday, July 29 at 3 p.m.
Borders
1170 Northway Mall
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-7661

Monday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Borders
30121 Detroit Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-7667

Tuesday, July 31 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
612 E Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 668-7652

Tuesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
34300 Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-0005

Wednesday, August 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
150 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 606-0750

Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
1144 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 386-6927

Thursday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
600 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 339-4859

Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
866 Rosedale Center
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 633-1344

Monday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
3600 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 219-0512

Monday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 363-1977

Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
Borders
255 E. Basse Road, Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 828-9496

Wednesday, August 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
650 Ponce de Leon, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 607-7903

Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
3637 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-0707

Friday, August 17 at 12:15 p.m.
Borders
1501 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-4599

Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m.
Borders
Mohawk Building
708 SW Third
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 220-5911

Saturday, August 18 at 3 p.m.
Borders
2339 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 564-0168

Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m.
Borders
588 Francisco Blvd, West
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-1400

Monday, August 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Borders
3333 Bear Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-7854 /

Monday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
1360 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-3444

Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
2402 E Camelback Road, Suite 200
Biltmore, AZ 85016
(602) 957-6660

About Borders Group, Inc.

Borders Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., the company is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music, movies, and gift and stationery items. Through its subsidiaries, Borders Group has more than 32,000 employees and operates over 1,200 stores. More information on Borders Group is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com

Contact: Contact:
Ann Binkley Kolleen O'Meara
(734) 477-1739 (734) 477-1224
abinkley@bordersgroupinc.comkomeara@bordersgroupinc.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

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Source: Borders, Inc.

CONTACT: Ann Binkley, +1-734-477-1739, abinkley@bordersgroupinc.com, or
Kolleen O'Meara, +1-734-477-1224, komeara@bordersgroupinc.com, both of
Borders, Inc.

Web site:

http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/

Company News On-Call:

http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/106169.html

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CityVoter platform delivers hyper-local content that increases traffic, engages the local online community and connects site visitors with local businesses

BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CityVoter Inc., provider of exclusive metro guides for leading media companies that want to establish their websites as premier destinations for local information, today announced that McGraw-Hill Broadcasting has selected CityVoter to build, manage and maintain online local guides for three of its ABC-affiliated TV stations' websites: KMGH-TV in Denver (thedenverchannel.com), WRTV in Indianapolis (theindychannel.com) and KGTV in San Diego (10news.com).

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070628/NETH083 )

McGraw-Hill Broadcasting joins a growing list of media companies that have chosen CityVoter to increase website traffic and build social interaction on their local television station websites by enhancing the value of the content delivered to and about the local community.

"People are increasingly exploring their cities online and are looking for more than basic information -- they want photos, videos, maps, customer reviews and more," said CityVoter CEO Josh Walker. "McGraw-Hill Broadcasting understands the importance of delivering a richer online experience in developing relationships with its local communities. We look forward to working with them to help local businesses that often do not have the time, money and expertise to leverage local search and digital media."

CityVoter's metro guides offer local businesses a free online presence and easy-to-use tools to manage their listings, saving them time and money and increasing their exposure to an increasingly savvy consumer base. In addition, each guide offers a list of the best local businesses, which is determined by the local community through an annual "best-of" contest in which visitors nominate and vote for their favorite businesses. The guides offer reviews and photos posted by customers, enhancing the value of a local business listing -- both for the business and for those searching for detailed local information.

"We are excited about working with CityVoter to further engage website visitors and local businesses," said Barb Palser, director of Digital Media, McGraw-Hill Broadcasting. "Our new metro guides in Denver, Indianapolis and San Diego demonstrate McGraw-Hill Broadcasting's commitment to serving our local communities and to delivering high-quality digital content."

McGraw-Hill Broadcasting and CityVoter will kick off their three-year partnership with the launch of the Denver metro guide and best-of contest on July 30, 2007. Indianapolis and San Diego will follow, with all three guides expected to go live by the end of September 2007.

About CityVoter Inc.

Founded in 2005, CityVoter builds image-based city guides for leading media companies interested in enhancing the local relevancy of their websites and strengthening their relationships with their online communities. CityVoter guides are the premier destinations for local commercial content, featuring descriptions, photos, videos, maps, and customer comments on the top local businesses. Each guide features a "best-of" contest to discover the best local businesses, as chosen by the local community. CityVoter is rapidly innovating in the areas of video, mobile, and social networking to dramatically increase site traffic and deliver targeted, engaged consumers to advertisers. Current media partner clients include CBS Television Stations' WBZ-TV, Gannett, Hearst-Argyle, McGraw-Hill Broadcasting, and Post-Newsweek Stations. For more information, visit www.cityvoter.com.

Contacts:
Caralyn Quigley Eileen Pacheco
CityVoter Inc. Tango Group
617-741-3100 Tel 781-556-1026
cquigley@cityvoter.comeileen@tango-group.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

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AP Archive:

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Source: CityVoter, Inc.

CONTACT: Caralyn Quigley of CityVoter Inc., +1-617-741-3100,
cquigley@cityvoter.com; or Eileen Pacheco of Tango Group, +1-781-556-1026,
eileen@tango-group.com, for CityVoter Inc.

Web site:

http://www.cityvoter.com/

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NEW YORK and LONDON, July 16/PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, the world's leading information provider for the chemical and oil
industry, has today launched its new global weekly magazine, ICIS Chemical
Business.

ICIS announced its new publishing strategy, which brought together the
previous two editions for the Americas and Europe/Middle East/Asia to form
one global weekly magazine, at last month's Chemspec Europe trade show in
Amsterdam.

"We've seen a decline in readership across all magazines in this sector,
which demonstrates that none of the current publishers have effectively
evolved with customer needs,' explained Christopher Flook, ICIS Publishing
Director. "We are delighted to be able to present our market with a
proposition that plays to the strengths of print in the Internet age,
providing in-depth market intelligence, analyzing the story behind news
headlines, and delivering a well designed, thought-provoking magazine that
readers want," he added.

The new global edition of ICIS Chemical Business, led by Global Editor
Joseph Chang in New York, will draw its in-depth coverage of key issues
affecting the chemical and allied industries from more than 95 dedicated and
specialist journalists in New York, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai,
Paris, Brussels, Houston, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Johannesburg, among
other world centers. While retaining its core magazine teams, correspondents
in other parts of the world, not least in Asia and the Middle East, will
bolster unrivalled chemical coverage in the new ICIS Chemical Business.

"As the chemical industry becomes truly global, and booming markets like
China are increasingly attracting interest from businesses around the world,
it has become vital for us to reflect the global nature of the industry in a
single magazine," said Penny Wilson, Global Editorial Director, ICIS Chemical
Business. "Our vision is to provide our readers and advertisers with a unique
features-led magazine, which will lead the market in detailed analysis of new
areas and issues such as consumer trends, security, projects and production,
offering more probing journalism than ever before in a magazine they will
want to keep and refer to for more than just a week," she added.

The new features-led ICIS Chemical Business with its extended shelf life
will bring regular coverage of markets, politics, economics, financial
commentary, country focuses, investment opportunities, social trends,
environment, projects worldwide, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, food
additives & nutrition, end users/consumers, logistics/distribution and key
contacts/networking opportunities.

ICIS Chemical Business will offer a range of complementary online
services and a brand new, user-friendly website at
http://www.icis.com/chemicalbusiness

Take a free trial of ICIS Chemical Business at:
http://www.rbiforms.co.uk/chicb_reg.htm

Notes to Editors:

ICIS

ICIS, the world's leading information provider for the chemical and oil
industry, is part of Reed Business Information (RBI), a division of Reed
Business and a member of Reed Elsevier plc (525), (UK:REL) (US:RUK)
(NL:45443) the world's leading publisher and information provider. For more
information on ICIS visit http://www.icis.com

RBI publishes over 100 market leading publications, directories and
online services, and organizes many industry conferences and awards. The RBI
portfolio includes Computer Weekly, Caterer & Hotelkeeper, Commercial Motor,
Community Care, Estates Gazette, Farmers Weekly, Flight International, New
Scientist, Travel Weekly, Totaljobs.com, Caterer.com, CWJobs, Estates Gazette
Interactive (EGi), ATI (Air Transport Intelligence), ICIS, Kellysearch,
Kompass UK, and Bankers' Almanac. For a full listing visit
http://www.reedbusiness.co.uk

For further information please contact:

Penny Wilson
Global Editorial Director
ICIS Chemical Business
Tel: +44-20-8652-3921
Email: penny.wilson@icis.com

Source: ICIS Chemical Business

For further information please contact: Penny Wilson, Global Editorial Director, ICIS Chemical Business, Tel: +44-20-8652-3921, Email: penny.wilson@icis.com

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DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In what may be a first-of-its- kind online collaboration, 103 marketing professionals have joined together to write The Age of Conversation, a book being released today. The book is available in a downloadable e-version and in hardcover and softcover. All proceeds will be donated to Variety, the international children's charity.

The book has an unusual story behind it, involving online connections between people around the world who have never met each other.

Drew McLellan, who heads McLellan Marketing Group, an advertising agency here, has been writing a blog online since last September. His blog, http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/ is among the 25 most-read marketing blogs. McLellan's partner in this adventure is another marketing blogger in the top 25, Gavin Heaton, Interactive Director at marketing agency Creata, in Sidney, Australia. Heaton blogs at http://www.servantofchaos.com/.

In March, McLellan wrote about Wharton University's effort to create a collaborative book and Heaton suggested online that they get a few bloggers to try it.

"Three e-mails later, we had named the book and the charity. It just fell into place," McLellan said. "The Age of Conversation was the perfect topic. The marketing industry is abuzz about how the citizen marketers are changing the landscape. This book captures that new phenomenon."

McLellan and Heaton, through their blogs, invited other marketing professionals to commit to writing essays about conversation. They set what they thought would be an impossible goal -- 100 bloggers. Within seven days they had commitments from 103.

"What began as a comment online has grown into a major collaborative effort by bloggers from 24 states and eight other nations," said McLellan.

"We've been amazed at the variety of approaches that have been taken, and with hardly any duplication or overlap," said Heaton. "This book explores the art of conversation and how it is changing the face of marketing from virtually every angle possible."

The Age of Conversation is available in all three formats. Prices are: e-book: $9.99 ($7.99 going to charity)paperback book: $16.95 ($8.10 to charity)hardback book: $29.99 ($8.55 to charity)

Orders are being taken online at http://stores.lulu.com/ageofconversation.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: McLellan Marketing Group

CONTACT: David Reich of Reich Communications, +1-212 573-6000,
david@reichcommunications.com, for McLellan Marketing Group

Web site: http://stores.lulu.com/ageofconversation
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/
http://www.servantofchaos.com/

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For over a decade the concept of 'emotional intelligence' has been a buzz around the world. While many authors have defined the concept, a new book finally shows leaders how to apply it

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "It's common sense that you have to leave emotions behind if you want to make good decisions. There's only one problem: it doesn't work," says Joshua Freedman, author of a new book for leaders. At the Heart of Leadership: How to Get Results with Emotional Intelligence (www.EQleadership.com) shows why emotions are critical to top performance, and how leading organizations such as the US Marine Corps and FedEx are using this science to gain an edge.

Freedman contends that in new business climates, leaders need new skills. For example, the recent Booz Allen Hamilton study on CEO succession starts, "Welcome to the era of the inclusive chief executive officer" presenting the case that successful leaders build and maintain complex relationships, those who don't have those skills are out. One in six CEOs will be out of a job within a year, half of those before their expected end of service (http://tinyurl.com/36eegt).

"In today's climate, leaders excel if they are authentic, trustworthy, and great with people," Freedman concludes, "and all these will grow from developing emotional intelligence."

The book makes the case that being smart about feelings is the key to leadership. Business leaders agree -- for example, Arlene Pfeiff, a VP at American Express calls the book "...an important read for any leader looking to take it higher."

Arguably the world's top authority on how to leverage emotional intelligence for organizational performance, Freedman blends science with stories from a decade of work with leaders. The book has a solid scientific basis -- including an introduction by Dr. Peter Salovey (Yale University), one of the inventors of the science of emotional intelligence.

But it's not a book about theory: It's a how-to guide. In the words of US Navy Captain Tierian Cash, CHC, "The concepts in this book give leaders the tactical edge they need to handle the complexities of change. This is a practical approach to leading with emotional intelligence that can help leaders stay on course to accomplish their mission."

Free excerpt online: www.EQleadership.com

This release was issued through The Xpress Press News Service, merging e- mail and satellite distribution technologies to reach business analysts and media outlets worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.xpresspress.com/

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.

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Source: Six Seconds

CONTACT: Yoshimi Miyazaki of Six Seconds, +1-831-763-0366,
yoshimi@6seconds.org

Web site:

http://www.eqleadership.com/
http://tinyurl.com/36eegt

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StudioNow's New Business Services are Music to the Ears of Companies Looking for High-Quality, Low-Cost Professional Videos

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- StudioNow, the innovative online video editing company (http://www.studionow.com/) which is building the world's largest freelance editor network, today unveiled its new business services for companies looking for alternative ways to produce high-quality, low-cost videos for their customers. As fans demand more content from their favorite artists online, these new video services are gaining appeal in the music video markets.

"As country musician Jedd Hughes rose in popularity, his fans were looking to get more insight into his life and performances," said Dustin Eichten, marketing manager of Capitol Records Nashville. "StudioNow and a variety of editors from its Editor Network helped us produce a series of great videos in a short period of time that encompass Jedd's journey. StudioNow's Business Service is a very affordable and efficient way for us to maximize video footage that already exists in a format that fans really appreciate."

StudioNow is enabling both an economical and professional Web-based platform to create quality videos online for recording studios and music companies, including all four of the major labels: EMI's Capitol Records Nashville; Universal Music Group's Decca Record Company; Sony/BMG's Christian division, Provident Label Group; and Warner Bros. Raybaw Records. In addition, online music services, such as Sonicbids, independent labels, un-signed bands and music personalities, such as Cowboy Troy, recording artist and "Nashville Star" co-host, are tapping into the benefits of the StudioNow Editor Network.

"The music and entertainment industry is a natural fit for us, as we enable entertainers to connect with fans without having to go to expensive and elaborate lengths to create content," said David Mason, CEO and co-founder, StudioNow. "Our services are especially appealing to those companies who already have existing content ready to be brought to life by our Editor Network. With the insatiable appetite of consumers for more videos online, we see a lot of growth opportunities, not only in the entertainment industry, but for other businesses and markets as well."

Whether it is a video that is posted to a company web site, or one for internal employee communications, the need for businesses to provide visually compelling content is in high demand. In addition to the entertainment industry, StudioNow is targeting multiple markets with its business services, such as non-profit/social change, real estate, travel/hospitality, schools/education, hospitals/medical, sports, city promotion and various other types of businesses.

Founded in January 2007, StudioNow has created a new era of video production by directly connecting businesses with expert video/movie editors through the StudioNow Editor Network. This first-ever web-based community, which includes major-network TV and Hollywood feature-film professionals, enables customers to transform digital images, photos and videos into compelling content easily and affordably rather than investing time and money in complex video-editing solutions. Companies simply upload their video and photo images to StudioNow.com and within a few days, the project is ready for review and purchase via the Web site. The costs for video editing projects vary based on editing time, experience of editor and amount of material submitted. Monthly subscription services also are available.

About StudioNow

StudioNow is the first web-based, virtual community of freelance video/movie editors and directors available 24/7 to provide Hollywood filmmaking expertise and editing services to its users. The company transforms digital photos and videos into high-quality, enjoyable content in an efficient and affordable manner. The StudioNow vision is to make life more entertaining, creative and enriching by empowering individuals, artists and businesses. For more information, please go to http://www.studionow.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: StudioNow

CONTACT: David Schneider of GolinHarris, +1-415-274-7919,
dschneider@golinharris.com, for StudioNow

Web site:

http://www.studionow.com/

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool Corporation's Young Professionals Network is receiving Western Michigan Business Review's "Young Innovator of the Year Award" in recognition of the innovative process by which the network was developed. YP!, as it is known inside Whirlpool, is the company's first and only diversity network to focus outside the federally protected groups of gender, race and sexual orientation.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO )

In early 2006, a group of employees from different business functions and with five years or less of full-time work experience, began to discuss "barriers to inclusion" -- factors that they thought inhibited young professionals from fully contributing at Whirlpool. Using industry-leading Whirlpool innovation methodology, the group articulated a clear need within the company to provide a unified voice for young professionals, empower them to better engage with and improve their contributions to the company, and strengthen the company's talent pipeline.

Mark McLane, director of Global Diversity, helped to gain support within the company for the network and David Binkely, senior vice president of Global Human Resources, secured approval for the network's creation at the executive level. Binkley, a member of the company's executive committee, also serves as the executive sponsor for YP!

"The Young Professionals Network represents dimensions of diversity beyond just age," said McLane. "Its membership cuts across gender, ethnicity, age, and professional and educational backgrounds to present a very unique and important dimension of diversity: the diversity of thought. The members of the network are united by a shared belief that they can always do more to help improve Whirlpool and the surrounding community."

The YP! strategy encompasses all three phases of the Whirlpool employee experience:

-- Business Impact: YP! provides young professionals with expanded and
unique opportunities across the company to develop leadership
capability and strengthen their sense of meaningful work.

-- Talent Attraction and Development: YP! partners with the Whirlpool
human resources organization to better recruit and retain young
professionals through on-campus and at-work programming.

-- Community: YP! works with local government, business and nonprofit
institutions in Southwest Michigan to make the area a more attractive
home for young professionals.

In less than a year, YP!'s membership has grown to nearly 500. YP! offers diverse programs for Whirlpool employees, including a speaker series, a business book club, multiple social and networking events, and opportunities to develop business consulting skills with small businesses in Southwest Michigan.

YP! founders Peter Lamberta and Brian Snyder, newly appointed YP! network leads Tony Koenigsknecht and Sinem Dorter, and McLane will accept the Young Innovator of the Year Award at Western Michigan Business Review's annual recognition event on July 19 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/.

FCMN Contact: angela_m_hersil@whirlpool.com

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AP Archive:

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Source: Whirlpool Corporation

CONTACT: Monica Teague of Whirlpool Corporation, +1-269-923-7405,
Monica.Teague@Whirlpool.com

Web site:

http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/

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Company design chosen from over 5,000 entries

WILKES-BARRE, Pa., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Solid Cactus, a total e-commerce solutions provider and award-winning web site design company announces that the annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence has awarded the Solid Cactus print newsletter design an Award of Excellence in the Education & Training (Brochures, Manuals & Reports Category). Randy Llewellyn, Senior Print Media Designer created the winning newsletter submission.

"We knew we had a great newsletter design," said Solid Cactus President Scott Sanfilippo. "This award tells us that we did the right thing when we transformed the newsletter into e-Biz Insider Magazine." The newsletter has recently gone out of publication so that its staff could concentrate on the longer full-featured magazine for e-commerce business operators. "The response was so overwhelming we decided to expand. We realized that web operators need solid business advice and we plan to provide it," said Sanfilippo.

The 19th Annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is an Annual Competition for Writers, Editors, Publications Staff and Business and Nonprofit Communicators. There were over 5,000 entries in this year's competition.

APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and Writing That Works subscription newsletters are resources for professionals who write, edit and manage business communications for a living. The panel of judges included John De Lillis, concepts Editor and Publisher, Carolyn Mulford, Senior Evaluator for the Publication Evaluation Program and Senior Write & Editor of Writing That Works, Christin Turner, Contributing Editor of Writing That Works, and Bill Londino, Consulting Editor of Writing That Works.

eBiz Insider information can be found online at http://www.ebizinsider.com/

About Solid Cactus, Inc.

Solid Cactus, Inc., headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, has designed or redesigned more than 2,500 e-commerce websites. The company serves a growing base of clients with a full array of web design and e-commerce solutions including Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Management, Affiliate Program Management, Call Center Services, Back-End Order Management, Print Design and consulting. Last year Solid Cactus was named the 21st "Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania" out of 221,000 companies in the state. For Solid Cactus information visit http://www.solidcactus.com/

Source: Solid Cactus, Inc.

CONTACT: Kevin Lynn, Public Information Officer, of Solid Cactus, Inc.,
1-888-361-9814 ext. 7111, fax, +1-570-270-3476, or kevin.lynn@solidcactus.com

Web site:

http://www.solidcactus.com/
http://www.ebizinsider.com/

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Today's List: Top 25 Medical Developments

MCLEAN, Va. July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USA TODAY turns 25 years young this September, and to continue the celebration, The Nation's Newspaper will look back at the Top 25 Medical Developments.

Since 1982, Americans have witnessed some significant medical advances and trends, but also a fair number of setbacks and challenges. USA TODAY's medical reporters look back at the top 25 Medical Developments; share your choices at http://top25.usatoday.com/.

Every week for 25 weeks, USA TODAY will offer an exclusive color page of Top 25 anniversary memories -- 25 lists over 25 weeks designed to spark conversation and debates. The Top 25 conversation continues today with the Top 25 Medical Developments. Here are the top 10:

1. AIDS
In 1982, the government selects AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency
syndrome, as the formal name for the deadly disease then known as gay-
related immune deficiency, or GRID. That same year the first cases
were reported in Africa and an alarmed Congress held its first
hearings on the new disease.

2. Quitting the habit
Fewer Americans are lighting up, which means more lives saved. A
report from the American Cancer Society in 2006 said that men's death
rates from cancer dropped 16% from 1991 to 2003; women haven't
experienced that dramatic drop off because smoking rates in women have
dropped more recently than among men.

3. Obesity epidemic
Although fewer Americans are smoking, more of them are hitting the
buffet lines. Roughly 32% of adults over 20 are obese; or 30 or more
pounds over a healthy weight. Research has shown that the extra pounds
increases the risk of some types of cancer, diabetes, heart disease
and other ills.

4. Cancer screening
More Americans are opting to try to find cancer early. In 1987, only
39% of women over 40 had had a mammogram in the past two years. By
2005, 66% had been screened in the past two years. Although experts
say they don't yet have evidence the PSA test saves lives from
prostate cancer, 58% of men over 50 had gotten the screening by 2003,
up from 41% in 2000.

5. Prozac anyone?
Prozac hit the market in 1988. Doctors began prescribing the pills,
and use soared. The FDA recently ordered the makers to update labels
with warnings of suicide risks in children and young adults. Still,
doctors wrote 227 million prescriptions in 2006 for antidepressants,
making them the most popular medication.

6. Declining infant mortality
The infant mortality rate fell by nearly half from 1980 to 2004, to
6.8 deaths per 1,000 newborns. Experts credit advances in treatment of
the sickest and smallest babies, as well as the falling rate of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.

7. Statins
In 1982, Merck & Co. begins human trials of the first successful
cholesterol-lowering drug, Lovastatin, and learned it can cut heart
risk by about 30%. Since then, companies have developed a whole class
of so-called statins, which are among the world's top selling drugs.

8. Cancer vaccine
The FDA in June 2006 approves the first vaccine specifically designed
to prevent cancer. Gardasil blocks infection by two types of the human
papillomavirus (HPV) that account for about 70% of cervical cancer
cases. The debate about whether the vaccine should be mandatory for
preteen girls continues.

9. The rise of the AED
Perhaps thousands of cardiac arrest victims are saved each year by
folks using an AED, which delivers a shock to a dying heart. The first
models were sold for home use in 1986, but it was in the early 1990s
when the device became so simplified with voice prompts that even
children could use one to save a life.

10. Are you having trouble...
TV ads for prescription drugs have long been legal, but until the FDA
issued guidelines in 1997, makers were uncertain about how to meet the
agency's requirements for including information about side effects,
contraindications and effectiveness.

Find the full list in today's editions of USA TODAY and on http://top25.usatoday.com/. A new Top 25 list will run every week through September 10th.

USA TODAY, the nation's top-selling newspaper, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on September 15th, 2007. It is published via satellite at 36 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI). The USA TODAY brand also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a magazine for enthusiasts of professional football and baseball; and USA TODAY LIVE, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit and quality of the newspaper to television.

Source: USA TODAY

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