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ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The first Harry Potter fans have begun to line-up at Borders bookstore in Mission Viejo, CA. A group of seven teenagers arrived at the store today at 10:00 a.m. PT and are eagerly awaiting the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Saturday, July 21, 12:01 a.m. Borders is hosting a free "Grand Hallows Ball" at stores nationwide to celebrate the release of the final book. Beginning at 9:30 p.m., the "Grand Hallows Ball" events will transport guests from their ordinary muggle world into an evening of enchanting music, imaginative costumes, fun activities, and fabulous prizes. Each store will introduce a headmistress or headmaster of ceremonies to host the evening's schedule of events and encourage guests to participate in-among many other activities-The Potter spelling bee, the Great Snape Debate, and the crowning of a king and queen of the Ball. In addition, a wide range of prizes will be given out throughout the evening, including a chance to win the first place in line at midnight, when the book goes on sale.

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Borders, Inc.

Borders is a subsidiary of Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) a $4.1 billion retailer of books, music, movies and stationery items that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group, through its subsidiaries, operates more than 1,200 Borders and Waldenbooks stores and employs more than 32,000 people worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

*The attached photograph of the group was taken by Douglas Neves.

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CONTACT: Ann Binkley, +1-734-477-1739, abinkley@bordersgroupinc.com

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SAN DIEGO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CEO, Steve Bonenberger of Blackhawk Fund Media Group (BULLETIN BOARD: BHWF) stated, "We are so pleased to announce we are in production of two new beauty TV shows. Vanity Beauty TV for the 20 and older demographic and Teen Beauty TV, for the vast and lucrative teen market. Both shows will allow us to showcase beauty related products, services, fashion and so much more. The beauty industry will benefit greatly because our shows will fill a huge void, in that the beauty industry is still utilizing print for a majority of its marketing and product launches. Now they will be able to use the power and reach of television."

CFO, Brent Fouch added, "Millions of people will be able to benefit from our reputation and experience for creating brilliant niche television programming that educates, motivates and stimulates. And with our just announced TV On DVD distribution program, they will be able to watch both of these new shows at their convenience on DVD."

Mr. Bonenberger added, "By adding these new beauty shows to our significant television show and TV On DVD portfolio is very exciting. This gives us a line up of TV shows that collectively attract a huge segment of the nation's population and therefore attract a huge sponsorship base. We are already attracting sponsors that are reallocating their marketing dollars from print and moving to both our TV and TV On DVD media properties.

Mr. Fouch added, "Niche is the key strategy to our business success in that we have created niche media vehicles coupled with amazing distribution channels that most businesses only dreamed about. Our business model focuses on creating, producing and owning niche media properties that attract large targeted viewing audiences and therefore provide a large number of sponsors with the instant ability to reach their ideal consumers. We feel very firm in our decision to enter the beauty industry with these amazing media properties and are confident we will enjoy a very favorable return for our investors."

http://www.blackhawkfund.com/

1-775-887-0670

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CONTACT: Blackhawk Fund Media Group, +1-775-887-0670

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Digital Camera Meets Baby Book

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- How Fast They Grow(TM), a new company founded by a mother of two young children, announces the launch of its all-digital baby book website, http://www.howfasttheygrow.com/.

Aimed at parents who exclusively use digital cameras, the website allows quick creation of 12 by 12 inch pages using one's own digital photos and journaling. Unlike commercial photo websites, the pages are ordered individually, not bound books, so that users can build their books over time. To display and protect customers' pages, the website offers post-bound scrapbook-style albums by high-end photo book designer, Celine Countryman, of St. Paul, Minnesota, with standard custom embossing.

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How It Works: Patent-pending Digi-Scrapbook(TM)

How Fast They Grow(TM) developed its own unique rich-internet application, "Digi-Scrapbook(TM)," in conjunction with Ecom Enterprises of Sunnyvale, CA. This patent-pending tool allows for real-time editing of pages, photos and text, while keeping the traditional look of a high-end scrapbook with details like layered text, quote boxes, and well-formatted photo collages. "The end result is a beautiful page you would only have dreamed you could make in traditional paper form," says Cathy Bennett, the founder. Other features include:

-- No software to download or purchase
-- 109 page designs
-- Titles, fonts, quotes and journaling customized by the user, including
overlapping title effects
-- Photo editing tools
-- Online sharing system
-- "Full-bleed" blank template printing for users with their own digital
designs

Paper Scrapbooking: Not for Everyone

As a self-professed "scrapbooking dropout," founder and mother Cathy Bennett sees a substantial market for moms like herself. "There is an unspoken expectation that moms should chronicle their baby's first year. Despite the current popularity of paper scrapbooking, the moms I know were disillusioned by the time commitment. It takes at least an hour to make one page and that doesn't even take into account the time to buy the merchandise and print the right photos," states Bennett. "My goal is a 'Just Add Water' solution to baby and child scrapbooking. We also make it fun and beautiful, thanks to our digi-scrapbook(TM) web tool and good design." The final printed pages retail for $7.50 each and albums are $55.00 each.

Today's Baby Design -- Beyond "Ducks and Diaper Pins"

"Modern baby design has evolved from the ducks and diaper pin cliches. We made our page designs and their appeal to today's parents a top priority," states Bennett. There are four themes available, each with 27 different templates to choose from: Pink, Green, and Blue "Baby Toiles" inspired by classic nurseries and "Storytime," featuring vintage images and more eclectic colors. "A baby book is a labor of love, and we haven't taken away from that experience, we've just made it easier." Perhaps best of all, there's no paper scrapbook mess.

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CONTACT: Cathy Bennett, Founder of How Fast They Grow,
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http://www.howfasttheygrow.com/

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First-Ever Soundtrack to a Book Marks Debut of Sixx: A.M.

For a first look at Sixx: A.M. and footage from the press conference, please visit: www.myspace.com/heroindiaries

LOS ANGELES, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from MTV along with sister company Pocket Books (a division of Simon & Schuster) held a press conference in a new venue, Crash Mansion, in downtown Los Angeles to give the media and a few lucky fans a preview of Nikki Sixx's book & soundtrack CD, The Heroin Diaries. The presentation was hosted by Billboard Magazine editor Tamara Conniff, and featured the Motley Crue bassist along with several project partners. In introducing Sixx, Conniff called the book, "The most addictive Rock & Roll take since The Dirt." Sixx then revealed to a packed room of reporters and camera crews that the book was based on the actual diaries he kept during the height of his crippling heroin addiction in the late '80's along with commentary by a host of people including his Crue band-mates, Vanity (his girlfriend at the time), Slash and a host of former associates. "I felt the book wasn't complete without other people's perspective and opinions on what I was like as an addict," said Sixx. "They would tell me if I was full of sh*t." Simon & Schuster Deputy Publisher Anthony Ziccardi, in describing what drew him to the book, called the Heroin Diaries, "The most brutally honest and revealing account of drug abuse ever written." Ziccardi also referenced the unique graphical design of the book by artist and photographer Paul Brown.

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Media and guests were also treated to a preview of the accompanying Heroin Diaries soundtrack that Sixx had kept hidden from everyone for months, only revealing it to his management company and label upon delivery of the final book manuscript. To create the soundtrack, Sixx worked with multi-talented musicians/producers DJ Ashba and James Michael, dubbed Sixx: A.M., who drew inspiration from chapters in the book. "We weren't writing for radio," said Sixx. However, radio seems to disagree, according to Clear Channel Director of Rock Programming Jim Richards, who heavily praised the lead single, "Life Is Beautiful" which is already top 40 on the rock radio charts despite only officially being serviced for playlists this week. Richard's referred to the album as a complete body of work and drew comparisons with albums such as "Tommy" (The Who) and "The Wall" (Pink Floyd).

MTV Senior Executive Peter Baron announced that the literary work would be branded as an MTV/VH1 book and supported with a full range of "on channel, off channel and on-line" programming, including heavy support of the music video for "Life Is Beautiful," which he showed to the media. In introducing the clip, which was also directed by Paul Brown, Baron described the video as "visually bringing the book to life," by combining band performance with edgy animation of the book artwork.

Sixx also announced that 25% of all book royalties would go to benefit "Running Wild In The Night," a charity that he began in association with Covenant House, Los Angeles. George Lozano, Executive Director of Covenant House LA, which helps rescue homeless and runaway youth from the street, called Nikki an "inspiration" and "role model" for the kids helped by his organization. To underscore the point, Lozano introduced Irwin Gonzalez, an 18-year old rescued by Covenant House, who said that because of people like Nikki who help provide an alternative to the lifestyle of the street through music, he had been given "the gift of hope." Sixx, a former runaway himself, said he was drawn to the organization because "music gave me the opportunity to get off the streets and gave me something to live for.

Following the press conference, downtown Los Angeles experienced a 115- decibel tumbler when Sixx: A.M. made their world premiere with a live set featuring 5 songs in front of the press and contest winners from radio & MySpace. The thundering sound was accompanied by synchronous visual projections of animation and artwork from the book.

The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star, The Soundtrack was written and produced by Sixx, James Michael and DJ Ashba under the moniker Sixx: A.M., as the dark, sonic companion to the book. The Heroin Diaries soundtrack will be in stores on August 21 via Eleven Seven Music with the book following on September 18 from MTV/VH1.

For more information on Nikki Sixx, The Heroin Diaries, Sixx: A.M. and Running Wild In The Night please visit www.nikkisixx.net.

Nikki Sixx was born Frank Feranna in San Jose, California, in 1958 and grew up in Seattle with his grandmother. At the age of seventeen, he sold his guitars and took a bus to Los Angeles, where he began hanging out in local clubs and playing in bands. He founded Motley Crue in 1981 with friend and drummer, Tommy Lee. As the cofounder, songwriter and bassist of one of Rock's most notorious bad boy bands, Motley Crue, Sixx has achieved international success having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, documented the band's quintessentially decadent lifestyle in the best-selling 2001 autobiography and soon-to-be feature film, The Dirt, and had one of the top- grossing tours of 2005, with all four original members reuniting to play before an estimated one million people in the U.S. Sixx is an avid photographer, clothing designer with his Royal Underground line, author and primarily a songwriter who has written songs with Meat Loaf, Marion Raven, Drowning Pool, The Exies and Saliva.

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CONTACT: Media, Kim Estlund, +1-310-248-6127, Kestlund@bwr-la.com, or
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New book illustrates how marketers, employers and others are learning to embrace the changes and capitalize on Latinos' growing influence

CHICAGO, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Most marketers, civic leaders, academics and others who track the changing face of the United States are well aware that at 44 million-plus, the Hispanic population is the largest ethnic group in the U.S. and the fastest growing. A new book, "Latinization: How Latino Culture is Transforming the U.S.," (Paramount Market Publishing; $24.95; ISBN 978-0-9786602-5-3; 125 pages, hardcover) provides valuable insights into this mounting phenomenon. Latino purchasing power is estimated to reach $1.2 trillion in 2011, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth.

Author Cristina Benitez (http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/cristina_benitez_bio.pdf) defines Latinization as a movement, a force that represents a series of Latino values and trends that are shaping contemporary American culture. It's a combination of factors from the 22 Spanish-speaking countries that are homelands to the Hispanic population of the U.S. These influences are as wide-ranging as Argentinean tango, dulce de leche desserts and the fast-growing popularity of Mexican cuisine.

In 1998, Benitez founded Lazos Latinos (http://www.lazoslatinos.com/intro/main.html), a Chicago-based strategic branding and advertising company that focuses on the Hispanic market. In 2005, she developed the concept of Latinization to help Fortune 500 companies and to develop Latino leadership empowerment. Benitez advises top-tier corporations and organizations, including Exelon, Kraft General Foods, General Electric, PepsiCo and Deloitte Consulting.

"Latinization" focuses on the positive influences Latinos exert on their new country, covering topics from culture to the high value Latinos place on family relationships. Using real-world examples, Benitez provides essential lessons about how to craft successful marketing messages and advises corporations on how to develop Latino leaders and create stronger relationships with Latino employees. Most importantly, readers of "Latinization" will enhance their understanding of the fast-growing Hispanic population: Latinos accounted for 36 percent of the 100 million people added to the U.S. population over the past four decades.

Benitez's book illuminates Latino-influenced factors that impact everything from this population's purchasing habits (http://hortmgt.aem.cornell.edu/pdf/smart_marketing/cuellar7-06.pdf) to new product development and Internet usage. For example, tortilla and taco chip sales are growing at a rate 2.5 times faster than potato chip sales, according to a report compiled by AC Nielsen for the Tortilla Industry Association. Supermarket sales of tortillas are rising while white bread sales decline.

With a foreword by Henry Cisneros, "Latinization" also features the knowledge of 20 Latino experts offering lessons in their respective fields.

"Latinization" can be ordered at

http://www.paramountbooks.com/ or from online booksellers Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders. Review copies are available from Paramount at (888)787-8100.

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To read a summary of the book in the media room, click here

http://www.lazoslatinos.com/mediaroom/Summary_June_2007.pdf

Source: Cultural Communications

CONTACT: Queta Bauer, +1-773-285-1055 or +1-773-301-7099,
qbauer@culturalcommunications.com; or Betsy Storm, +1-312-421-1510 or
+1-312-401-5222, betsystorm@topdrawercommunications.com, both for Cultural
Communications

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Collection Includes Active, Unclassified U.S. Standardization Documents

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE:TOC) (TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, today announced that it has added Military and Federal Specifications and Standards to Techstreet(R) (www.techstreet.com), the one- stop source for industry codes and standards for engineering and technical professionals.

The Military and Federal Specifications and Standards Collection includes active, unclassified U.S. standardization documents with the designations MIL, FED, JANS, QPL, MS, AND, ANA, AN, USAF, NAF, DESC/SMD, DID, CID, and FIPS. This latest feature will benefit industries that design, manufacture or sell products to the U.S. government, including aerospace and defense, civil engineering and construction, and information technology.

"The Military and Federal Specifications and Standards available through Techstreet are a vast improvement over the content provided from any other source," said David Brown, Executive Vice President, Thomson Scientific, Corporate Markets. "Our service makes it much easier to find the latest documents, as well as related components such as Amendments, Notices and Supplements. Having quick and easy access to Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can shorten product time to market, as well as increase the capability of organizations quoting on government bids."

Techstreet uses web-based technologies to speed delivery of industry codes and standards to engineers and technical professionals worldwide. Techstreet also provides automatic updates and email alerts when documents are revised by the government, saving time and ensuring current content for all users. Documents are easy to locate in a freely searchable online database, and are available for purchase in single-copy format or multi-user, web-based subscription at www.techstreet.com.

For more information on Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, visit http://www.techstreet.com/info/mil.html.

About Thomson Scientific

The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development-from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson Scientific information solutions can be found at scientific.thomson.com.

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CONTACT: Kevin Bonsor of Thomson Scientific, +1-919-461-7428,
kevin.bonsor@thomson.com

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http://www.scientific.thomson.com/
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CULVER CITY, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Deterring terrorism effectively is a compelling issue in the post-Sept. 11 age. Knowing the motivations of those willing to die for their cause is a key component to arriving at a solution, says author Christian C. Nwobi, Ph.D. In his new book, "The Urge to Die" (now available through AuthorHouse), Nwobi delves into the mind of a terrorist and examines his religious motivations for suicide and destruction.

Peter believes that he is a messiah who will bring all mankind into paradise by blowing up the entire universe with a nuclear weapon. His reasoning stems from the belief that the gate of paradise will only open if all mankind dies, and that it is his mission to bring about this Utopia of destiny.

He leaves his home and wife in New York and heads for Tehran, where he meets with the founders of an organization responsible for recruiting, training and funding terrorists. Through these connections, Peter hopes that he can gain the training and means to carry out his mission.

Peter trains in Pakistan, where he learns about the concept of the afterlife--as well as the possibility that there isn't an afterlife if evolution proves to be true. Nothing can persuade Peter that the existence of paradise in the afterlife is an illusion, however, and he remains steadfast in his mission.

In this timely and fascinating work, Nwobi addresses the role of religion and the promise of paradise in people's urge to die, as well as the difficulty of policing this kind of crime. "Rather than strive to better their lots on Earth, they resolve to die so as to continue a better life after death in the promised paradise," says Nwobi. "The troubling aspect of policing those with the urge to die ... is that the implementation of their urge seeks no point for a return."

Nwobi is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with a degree in political science. He also completed postgraduate studies at the State University of New York and Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria. Nwobi has taught at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and currently manufactures and packages medical and prescription cosmetics. Other books by Nwobi include "Crushed Love," "The Eastern Boys" and "The Facts of Intelligent Design of Creation and the Facts I Am Being Radio-Waved."

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

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Source: AuthorHouse

CONTACT: Promotional Services Department of AuthorHouse, +1-888-728-8467,
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Strong Returns Across the Board for Large-, Mid- and Small-Cap Indices

NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's, the leading provider of financial market intelligence, reported today that mid-cap growth was the best performing style among the nine U.S. investment styles during the second quarter. The average mid-cap growth stock, as determined by the S&P MidCap 400 Growth Index, was up 7.23% for the three months ending June 29, 2007.

Standard & Poor's data also shows that large-cap stocks outperformed both mid- and small-cap stocks during the second quarter. For the three months ending June 29, the S&P 500 returned 6.27% versus 5.84% for the S&P MidCap 400 and 5.18% for the S&P SmallCap 600. The second quarter 2007 returns are in stark contrast to that of the second quarter of 2006, when all three major indices landed in negative territory with the S&P 500 falling 1.44%, the S&P MidCap 400 losing 3.11%, and the S&P SmallCap 600 dropping 4.16%.

Energy (+14.16%) was the best performing sector within the S&P Composite 1500 (an index comprised of the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600) during the second quarter. Information Technology was the next best performing sector for the three months ending June 29, returning 9.92% followed by Industrials at 9.75%. The worst performing sector during the quarter was Utilities, which lost 1.62%.

A table showing second quarter index returns with dividends reinvested can be found at the conclusion of the press release. For more information on Standard & Poor's indices, please visit: www.standardandpoors.com/indices.

2nd Quarter 2007 Total Returns

Growth Index Value
S&P MidCap 400 7.23 % 5.84 % 4.45 %
S&P 500 6.62 % 6.27 % 5.95 %
S&P SmallCap 600 6.21 % 5.18 % 4.24 %

* 2nd quarter data through June 29, 2007
All total returns include reinvested dividends
Source: Standard & Poor's Index Services

About Standard & Poor's Index Services

Standard & Poor's Index Services, the world's leading index provider, maintains a wide variety of investable and benchmark indices to meet an array of investor needs. Its family of indices includes the S&P 500, an index with $1.32 trillion invested and $4.91 trillion benchmarked, and the S&P Global 1200, a composite index comprised of seven regional and country headline indices. For more information, please visit www.standardandpoors.com/indices

About Standard & Poor's

Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of financial market intelligence, including independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With approximately 8,500 employees, including wholly owned affiliates, located in 21 countries. Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com/.

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Source: Standard & Poors

CONTACT: David R. Guarino
Communications
Standard & Poor's
212-438-1471
dave_guarino@standardandpoors.com

Web site:

http://www.standardandpoors.com/
http://www.standardandpoors.com/indices

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NAPLES, Fla., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In his new book, "Manolo" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/), Carlos Verdugo follows the true adventures and misadventures of his father, beginning with his immigration from Cuba to the United States during the 1960s. Verdugo uses the tales of Manolo's trials and tribulations to illustrate larger global issues in government, politics, economics and education.

Verdugo begins with Manolo's memories of Cuba before and during the revolution. In one gripping chapter, Manolo reminisces about his fears of being caught with a weapon by the tyrant Batista's men on his way to Verdugo's grandfather's house. "It was quiet common for these men to take you into an alleyway or an empty apartment and shoot you in the back. Many kids were found this way, with their hands tied behind their backs and a bullet in the back of the head. I was taken to a room that had a steel door ... The walls in the room were full of blood stains and so was the floor," Manolo said. Interrogated and beaten, Manolo was convicted of membership in a revolutionary group and sentenced to 30 years in jail.

However, when given the option to stay in a Cuban jail or leave the island forever, Manolo jumped at the chance to emigrate to Florida. "When we arrived at Miami International Airport we were greeted ... [by] a young black man who offered me a sandwich. But before I held it in my hand, he dropped it on the floor. He smiled and said, 'Welcome to America.' I picked up the sandwich."

Manolo's struggles to survive in a new country form the backbone of Verdugo's later arguments regarding politics, education and the shared responsibility for citizens to be conscious of the changes going on around them. "Being conscious is not a matter of opinion; it's a matter of discipline," Verdugo says.

Now a father as well, Verdugo expresses his concerns regarding standardized testing in our schools. "It's a mad rush to the finish line," he says, "[to] build smarter, stronger, and more aggressive children." But Verdugo worries about the effect this assembly-line approach has on the next generation. He asks readers to examine the school systems to decide for themselves whether this method truly teaches children or simply turns them into carbon copies of each other.

Anyone interested in the Cuban revolution or simply the effect one generation has on the politics of the next will be unable to put down "Manolo." Verdugo tells his story first in English, and then translates it into Spanish, allowing readers from both sides of the Gulf of Mexico to immerse themselves in his story. He hopes that his work will begin to change the way we look at politics, religion, war and most of all, economics.

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/.

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Source: AuthorHouse

CONTACT: Promotional Services Department of AuthorHouse, +1-888-728-8467,
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ROANOKE, Va., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ:OCCF) today announced that it is the recipient of START-IT magazine's 2007 Manufacturer of the Year Award.

START-IT magazine annually recognizes one manufacturer in each of three categories: small, mid-market, and large. Optical Cable Corporation is the 2007 Award recipient in START-IT magazine's mid-market category.

The Manufacturer of the Year Awards honor manufacturing companies demonstrating excellence and an ability to embrace today's challenges and overcome hurdles to remain competitive. Optical Cable was recognized for its capital investments designed to improve the Company's competitiveness (including the implementation of SYSPRO's comprehensive enterprise resource planning system), for its strong commitment to its workforce and community, and for its ability to successfully compete in a complex, global marketplace.

"Optical Cable Corporation is pleased and extremely honored to be the recipient of the START-IT magazine 2007 Manufacturer of the Year Award," said Mr. Neil Wilkin, President and CEO of Optical Cable Corporation.

"This award recognizes Optical Cable's success as a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and validates our strategy of investing the capital and time necessary to enhance our manufacturing processes and capabilities. While the Optical Cable team strives to deliver short-term financial performance, we are committed to taking those steps necessary to ultimately deliver greater value to Optical Cable shareholders over the long term," stated Mr. Wilkin.

Optical Cable was selected to receive the Manufacturer of the Year Award by START-IT editors and a panel of distinguished judges. Optical Cable recently accepted the Manufacturer of the Year Award at START-IT magazine's tenth annual Technology and Business awards ceremony in Chicago, Illinois.

Company Information

Optical Cable Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables primarily sold into the enterprise market, and the premier manufacturer of military ground tactical fiber optic cable for the U.S. military. Founded in 1983, Optical Cable Corporation pioneered the design and production of fiber optic cables for the most demanding military field applications, as well as fiber optic cables suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Company's current broad product offering is built on the evolution of these fundamental technologies, and is designed to provide end-users with fiber optic cables that are easy and economical to install, provide a high degree of reliability and offer outstanding performance characteristics. Optical Cable Corporation sells its products worldwide for uses ranging from commercial and campus installations to customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, including military applications. The Company manufactures its high quality fiber optic cables at its ISO 9001:2000 registered and MIL-STD- 790F certified facility located in Roanoke, Virginia.

Further information about Optical Cable Corporation is available on the World Wide Web at www.occfiber.com.

About START-IT

START-IT magazine helps manufacturers take full advantage of the power of partnerships by emphasizing the importance of IT partnerships and how these partners are working together to reach their goals through the use of technology. Emphasizing the power of partnerships, START-IT magazine is read by decision makers across all manufacturing segments as a primary source of business strategies to best take advantage of today's technologies.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rmay@joelefrank.com

Source: Optical Cable Corporation

CONTACT: Neil Wilkin, President & CEO, or Tracy Smith, Vice President &
CFO, both of Optical Cable Corporation, +1-540-265-0690,
investorrelations@occfiber.com; or Andrew Siegel, +1-212-355-4449 ext. 127,
asiegel@joelefrank.com, or Ryan May, +1-212-355-4449 ext. 132,
rmay@joelefrank.com, both of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, for
Optical Cable Corporation

Web site: http://www.occfiber.com/

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ThankYou(R) Network Members Rewarded With Harry Potter

NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ --
What? It is the most anticipated book of the decade - the final
chapter of the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter & The
Deathly Hallows. To help members who prefer to use
ThankYou Points instead of cash, Citi's ThankYou Rewards
Network is offering pre-orders of the book. Members can
use their ThankYou Points to find out once and for all-
does Harry finally prevail over He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?
It takes just 3,500 ThankYou Points, which includes tax
and shipping.

Why? ThankYou Network strives to continually deliver the most
unique and compelling reward offerings to members. To
date, ThankYou Network pre-orders for the latest
installment of the Harry Potter series have exceeded
orders for the previous installment in 2005 by more than
600%.

How it works ThankYou Members simply log on to

www.thankyounetwork.com/reservenow to pre-order the book.
Pre-ordered books will begin shipping to members on
Saturday, July 21, 2007.

About ThankYou
Network Citi's ThankYou Network is a free rewards program that
lets members earn points from a growing network of places
and pool these points into one ThankYou Member Account.
Members get points for using participating Citi credit
cards, banking at Citibank with an eligible checking
account, using an enrolled Smith Barney FMA Card, and
booking qualified travel on Expedia.com. Members can
reward themselves with almost anything-from travel, brand-
name goods, and gift cards at favorite stores, to unique
experiences and charitable donations at www.ThankYou.com

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows is just one of the
thousands of exciting rewards available to ThankYou
Network Members. New rewards are always being added to
the ThankYou Network collection, including luxury items
such as a piano, a yacht, eco-friendly merchandise,
airline tickets and cruises, fine art by the pop icon
Peter Max, and the latest in electronics.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070717/NYTU100LOGO)

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070717/NYTU100LOGO
AP Archive:

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

CONTACT: Tami Gross-McCarthy of TMGpr, +1-212-750-5755, or
tami@tmgpr.com

Web site:

http://www.thankyou.com/
http://www.thankyounetwork.com/reservenow

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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- My name is Leanna Archer from Leanna's Inc. I am an 11-year-old successful entrepreneur with a hair product company in Long Island, NY. I would love to let kids in America know that it's never too young to start a business.

I am featured in Hype Hair Magazine July '07 issue page 33. The Editor in Chief of Hype Hair Magazine (Adrienne Moore) called me a genius. Ebony magazine's Brian Monroe's assistant (Vickie Miller) is planning on writing a story about me in the fall as well. Sally Jessy Raphael talk net radio invited me to be on their show on July 26 at 11:30 a.m. Jennifer Lewis-Hall from "My Two Cents" on BETJ wants me to be a guest on one of her radio shows. New York NEWSDAY newspaper reporter/columnist Carrie Mason-Draffen scheduled me for a short story, they believe I can make a difference and I know I can, they also believe that America needs to know about me. Receiving an email from the president of BET entertainment Reginald Hudlin to congratulate me was a motivation.

I want to inspire other children in the country; I want to let them know that if I can do it they can too. I want to go to schools all over the U.S. and let kids know that they can become anything they want to be; they just have to believe. I believe a kid can motivate other kids better than an adult can.

I am just an 11-year-old child entrepreneur with a lot of great ideas. One of them is the fact that we all grow up celebrating birthdays every year and it's not until we're 16 that there is a Sweet Sixteen party, which I am looking forward to. I think that 13 should be a big deal too. We become a teenager and I think we should have cards from Hallmark, etc., with this appropriate title "Thriving Thirteen."

Related Links
Main Page

http://www.leannashair.com/

Press Release Contact Information:
Leanna Archer (Child Entrepreneur)
CEO
Leanna's Inc.
631-439-1760
leanna@leannashair.com

This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Leanna's Inc.

CONTACT: Leanna Archer (Child Entrepreneur), CEO of Leanna's Inc.,
+1-631-439-1760, leanna@leannashair.com

Web site:

http://www.leannashair.com/

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WASHINGTON, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of top "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for the third consecutive year. Marriott was one of only two lodging companies to make the list, ranking among the 15 best in Workforce Diversity and 15 Best in Board Diversity. More than 1,000 of America's largest publicly traded companies and 50 leading global companies completed in the survey.

"Marriott's legacy of diversity and inclusion was significantly advanced by Dave Sampson who served as our senior vice president of diversity initiatives until May of this year," said J.W. Marriott, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer. "For 18 years, Dave Sampson led the company's diversity efforts with the creation of its award-winning supplier diversity program, helped to establish the Committee for Excellence and identified top minority talent for management positions. We accept this year's recognition in his honor as we commit to continuing his work for decades to come."

Established in 2003, Marriott's Committee for Excellence, headed by Debra Lee, chairman and CEO of BET Networks, has led the corporation to achieve ambitious diversity goals. In 2005, the company set a goal to spend $1 billion with diverse suppliers and have 500 hotels owned, managed or in the pipeline by 2010. To date, Marriott has more than 400 hotels currently owned, managed or in the pipeline as a part of Marriott's Diversity Ownership Initiative, and spent a record of $400 million with diverse suppliers last year. Additionally, Marriott has rolled out its nationally recognized English- learning program, Sed de Saber, which teaches English and work-life skills to Spanish-speaking employees.

"Marriott International has invested in developing a solid track record for its diversity and inclusion initiatives," said Black Enterprise President and CEO Butch Graves. "Its reputation as a leader in the hospitality industry is well deserved."

Marriott has received broad recognition for its diversity initiatives for several years. Most recently, DiversityInc named Marriott to its "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" list for the fourth consecutive year. FORTUNE magazine has recognized Marriott as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past ten years, and Essence magazine named Marriott one of the "Top 25 Places to Work" for African-American women. Additionally, Hispanic Trends magazine recognized Marriott as one of the "Top 50 Corporations for Supplier Diversity".

The special report on the best companies for diversity, including methodology and selection criteria, will be featured in the July issue of Black Enterprise magazine. For more information on Marriott's diversity initiatives, visit http://www.marriott.com/.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Marriott International

CONTACT: Beth McGlasson of Marriott International, +1-301-380-7431,
elizabeth.mcglasson@marriott.com

Web site:

http://www.marriott.com/

Company News On-Call:

http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/532963.html

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Leading Tech Publication Shows How to Build Your Own Personal Computer

LOS ANGELES, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/) launches a special editorial feature, the System Builder Marathon. The editors at Tom's Hardware will build, test and evaluate do-it-yourself PC systems at varying costs, using individual component brands that performed best in Tom's Hardware tests. The selected computing components include motherboards, cooling devices, CPU platforms, chipsets, memory, cases, hard drives, networking and graphics cards and power supplies. The special editorial feature will include performance benchmarks for the do-it-yourself PC systems in such areas as 3D-games, audio and video compression, graphical design, image manipulation and video editing.

"If you ever plan to build your own PC system, Tom's Hardware's System Builder Marathon is a must read," said Barry Gerber, Editorial Technical Director of TG Publishing LLC, a BestofMedia Group company. "We'll show you what to do and what not to do when constructing a PC in high, medium and low budget categories. The System Builder Marathon provides valuable information on the cost versus performance trade-offs that will save you both time and money when creating your own personal computer."

Tom's Hardware provides real-time high technology industry news, editorial, product reviews, forums, price comparisons and more information to millions of tech savvy readers. Featuring comparison charts and detailed benchmark testing, it provides an unbiased information resource that consumers and IT managers can trust. Its media coverage includes processors, motherboards, memory, graphic cards, displays, storage, peripherals, printers, cases, cooling fans, power supplies, overclocking, modding, tips and tricks, build your own, channel guide, price comparison and The Universal Command Guide for Operating Systems.

Tom's Hardware, founded by Dr. Thomas Pabst in 1996, was one of the first sites to review computer components. Today, the publication is one of the most widely recognized online technology publications in the world.

For more information, visit Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/).

About TG Publishing LLC, a BestofMedia Group company

TG Publishing LLC (http://www.tgpublishing.net/) is the publisher of Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/), Gear Digest (http://www.geardigest.com/), TwitchGuru (http://www.twitchguru.com/), and other leading web publications. TG Publishing provides real-time technology product reviews, news and information to millions of tech savvy consumers, IT decision makers, buyers, industry analysts and purchasing influencers. TG Publishing is a BestofMedia Group company (http://www.bestofmedia.com/), one of the top-three online media publishing companies for technology in the world.

Media Relations: CompassCross(TM) (http://www.compasscross.com/) for TG Publishing LLC, a BestofMedia Group company,

Tel. +1-858-876-0344

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: TG Publishing LLC

CONTACT: CompassCross(TM) (http://www.compasscross.com/) for TG
Publishing LLC, a BestofMedia Group company, +1-858-876-0344

Web site:

http://www.tgpublishing.net/
http://www.tomshardware.com/
http://www.geardigest.com/
http://www.twitchguru.com/
http://www.bestofmedia.com/

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NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With a trendy design, relevant content and excellence in distribution, the debut edition of 24 Horas is scheduled to appear near you. Published by Tricom Media, 24 Horas is the only "other" option for a results hungry market of advertisers interested in reaching the area's booming Latino consumer market.

(Photo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070717/NYTU027 )

Tricom Media executives saw the market opportunity especially when their closest competitor: Impremedia created a virtual monopoly by adding Hoy to their portfolio, besides El Diario, a 100 years old unionized daily.

With an "easy to read" format, modern design and aggressive content, 24 Horas will be available free of charge to a massive audience of "information driven" consumers who are educated and with solid earnings in comparison with the rest of the Hispanic population.

"24 Horas is catered to the New Latino. An educated and hard working individual with limited time to read the news and can afford to spend an average of 20 minutes either online or reading the paper in order to be informed or entertained" Said Eddie Cruz, Publisher and Founder of Tricom Media.

24 Horas is already available to consumers throughout the New York and Tri-State areas and its guerrilla distribution in POP's, mass transit points, home delivery and street Newsracks guarantees effective market penetration.

24 Horas and 24horasweb.com editions have creative and useful features such as blogs, Video commercials and Podcast 24.

"Internet usage among Hispanics grew 950% in the past three years and the New York market needed 'The next generation' of Hispanic Newspapers to efficiently tap into it. That is our business opportunity." Said John Maisel, a Hispanic Media expert and a Tricom Media consultant.

"Our goal is to quickly gain market share by offering a revolutionary product, more in tune with the times we are living in and the vibrant city we call home. We strive to offer advertisers more for their investment and the best results in their advertising," said Gary Albanese, 24 Horas sales director and a seasoned New York newspaper executive.

For complete details regarding both the printed and on-line versions of 24 Horas, please call: 1.877.TAP.24HRS or visit http://www.24horasweb.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Photo: NewsCom:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070717/NYTU027
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: 24 Horas

CONTACT: 24 Horas News, 1-877-TAP-24HRS, opt. 5, info@tricomnews.com

Web site:

http://www.24horasweb.com/

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NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board says today that after a very long wait, long-term Treasury bond yields have begun to reflect a better outlook for the U.S. economy and the prospect that the next move in the federal funds rate will be up.

The forecast also shows a rise in short-term interest rates by 50 basis points in the second half of this year.

Manufacturing production is rising at about a 2% annual rate. Nondefense capital goods orders, a key investment indicator, have risen 20% in real terms since January. Much of the rest of the gain is in machinery orders. Although the pickup in orders is fairly broad-based, high-tech orders are somewhat lagging. High-tech orders, which should recover in the second quarter, are so closely related to the overall level of investment that it would be surprising if this sector didn't begin to rebound soon as well.

"The picture is a little less encouraging on the housing front," says Gail D. Fosler, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board. Her analysis appears in StraightTalk, a newsletter designed exclusively for members of The Conference Board's global business network. "But progress is underway. Demand is slowly coming back to the market. Mortgage applications are up about 17% since the low point last August. And the drop in housing starts has been so sudden and dramatic that it has taken inventories down to close to historic averages-though still far above the levels common during the past 10 years."

KEEPING AN EYE ON HOUSING

But housing is a sector in which long-term forces are shaping the outlook as well as short-term cyclical events. The housing market has enjoyed a decade of strong (booming since 2000) conditions. The strength in housing received not inconsequential help from a long-term trend to lower mortgage rates, which have helped to offset higher housing prices to a great degree.

As a result, the "housing affordability index" has remained high and within a remarkably narrow range of about 120 to 140 since 1993. (An index reading of 100 means that a family earning the median income has enough money to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home assuming a down payment of 20%). Beginning in 2004, housing affordability began to plummet as both mortgage rates and house prices rose. The current reading is about 110, which given the definition of the index would not seem to be that low. But the reading is one of the lowest since 1990.

"This weakness in the U.S. housing market is not just a cyclical phenomenon but a response to some very important long-term trends," says Fosler. "Home prices outpaced average incomes, so there would be a downward bias in any event. As mortgage rates rise, the downward pressure on prices will persist. A surge in wages could solve this problem, but rapid increases in wages would create other problems like inflation that the Federal Reserve would have to address with higher interest rates. While housing is not likely to be a drag on the U.S. economy in the second half of 2007 and 2008, it is also unlikely to make much of a positive contribution for the foreseeable future."

Consumer spending has certainly been buffeted by slower housing prices and higher gasoline prices. The stabilizing force has been the tight labor market and rising wages. Earnings have slowed, but as in the last cycle, wages will begin to pick up again as growth accelerates and the unemployment rate remains low. Real wage and salary income has been growing at a 2% to 4% annual rate - with ups and downs due largely to the ebb and flow of gasoline prices. The inflation-adjusted growth of consumer spending has remained generally in the 3% to 4% range since 2003. But retail activity has been hard hit by the housing slowdown. These trends explain why the retail sector and particularly the home-improvement retailers have been under so much pressure.

"Looking forward, it is reasonable to expect more of the same," says Fosler. "As growth picks up, so will employment and wages. Consumers should get some relief from high gas prices later in the year as refiners' margins tend back toward their averages, even if oil prices don't come down. If oil prices drop, the benefit to the consumer will be just that much greater."

During the past 2-3 months, anomalies in both the Producer Price Index and the Consumer Price Index have held down the reported numbers. But the general trend in costs, together with yet another commodity price cycle, suggests that both measures will show higher inflation rates as 2007 progresses.

Source: StraightTalk, Vol. 18, No. 6
The Conference Board

About The Conference Board

Non-partisan and not-for-profit, The Conference Board is one of the world's leading business membership and research organizations. The Conference Board produces The Consumer Confidence Index and the Leading Economic Indicators for the U.S. and other major nations. These barometers can have a major impact on the financial markets. The Conference Board also produces a wide range of authoritative reports on corporate governance and ethics, human resources and diversity, executive compensation and corporate citizenship. Our conference and council programs bring together more than 10,000 senior executives each year to share insights and learn from each other. Visit The Conference Board's award-winning website at www.conference-board.org.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: The Conference Board; StraightTalk, Vol. 18, No. 6

CONTACT: Ken Goldstein of The Conference Board, +1-212-339-0331

Web site:

http://www.conference-board.org/

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., NEW YORK and ARLINGTON, Va., July 17 /PRNewswire-
USNewswire/ -- The board of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) approved development of "Audience-FAX," a new initiative that for the first time will integrate newspaper readership and online audience estimates into ABC circulation reports. Agreed to Saturday during the ABC board meeting, Audience-FAX is the latest step in a multilevel industry initiative to answer advertisers' needs for measurement data that reflects newspapers' full reach and audience.

Beginning this fall, newspapers will be able to report in-market print, online and net combined readership as measured by Scarborough Research. Monthly Web site unique visitors also will be reported from sources such as Nielsen//NetRatings, comScore Inc. or server-based analytics tools.

"This is a noteworthy accomplishment for the industry," said Stephen P. Hills, president and general manager, the Washington Post. "It combines the most trusted names in audience measurement to allow advertisers and agencies to understand more easily the wide range of products that newspapers offer in print and online. Audience-FAX is an important step forward in showcasing the expanding range of product offerings coming from daily newspapers."

All audience and Web site estimates in Audience-FAX will be independently audited by ABC and reported in ABC Publisher's Statements, Audit Reports and FAS-FAX. The information also will be available in a new industry database, created and hosted by Scarborough and available to ABC members. The online database will allow advertisers to generate custom reports on national and local newspapers comparing selected markets or papers across a range of demographic segments, using print and online audience data.

Audience-FAX is expected to launch on Nov. 5 and will cover the Sept. 2007 six-month ABC reporting period.

The program will be offered in two tiers: one covering Scarborough- measured newspapers in the top 81 U.S. metropolitan markets (Designated Market Areas) and one for newspapers in all other markets. Top metropolitan papers that elect to participate will be required to report print readership, online readership, net combined audience and Web site usage. Newspapers in markets not covered by Scarborough Research will have the option to participate using their readership and Web usage research vendors, which also will be audited by ABC.

"Scarborough's participation in Audience-FAX brings a 360-degree view of a newspaper's readers -- both print and online," said Bob Cohen, president & CEO, Scarborough Research. "As the newspaper industry's primary service for audience ratings, Scarborough data provides insights that advertisers need in an increasingly multimedia and multiplatform environment."

Merle K. Davidson, market media director, strategic marketing/media services, J.C. Penney Corporation, noted: "Advertisers welcome the ability to analyze additional audience detail about the newspapers we consider for our media plans. Verification of this information by ABC ensures accountability, transparency and consistency for both publishers and buyers. We look forward to broad industry participation in Audience-FAX."

Additional information about Audience-FAX can be found online at http://www.accessabc.com/resources/n_audience.htm, including a program description, FAQs, reporting options for metro and other newspapers, prototype ABC publisher's statements and who to contact at each organization for more information.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations

CONTACT: Kammi Altig of ABC, +1-847-879-8232, kammi.altig@accessabc.com;
or Sheila Owens of NAA, +1-571-366-1089, sheila.owens@naa.org; or Allyson
Mongrain of Scarborough Research, +1-646-654-8426, amongrain@scarborough.com

Web site:

http://www.accessabc.com/

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NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about decorating is revealed in domino magazine's first-ever BEST OF DECORATING ISSUE, hitting newsstands today.

domino, a highly discerning yet practical style magazine for all aspects of life at home, rounded-up a panel of A-list designers, architects and stylists to create a veritable encyclopedia of FREE expert advice. The panel answered hundreds of questions to produce the domino August 2007 BEST OF DECORATING ISSUE. Categories include:

FOOLPROOF PIECES: the five most versatile items all decorators love PAGE 38

1-SOFA: George Smith 6' standard arm: combines great lines with a stylish
lack of uptightness
2-DINING TABLE: Eero Saarinen pedestal table: mid-century icon has a
variety of finishes
3-LAMP SHADE: parchment paper: appears expensive but isn't and goes with
everything
4-WALL COLOR: bittersweet chocolate: bold option that looks crisp and
fresh with white trim
5-FABRIC: beige linen: for curtains or upholstery-dressed up or down, it's
all-purpose

CRIMES OF STYLE: the top 10 most common decorating mistakes PAGE 60
10-decorating for someone else's life: make sure the decor fits your
lifestyle
9-beds or sofas on a diagonal: makes too much of a statement
8-monotony of scale: a balance of big and small, short and tall brings a
room to life
7-pairs of everything: duos are not bad but beware of too many-looks like
Noah's Ark
6-matching every fabric in a room: just like an outfit, include one
unexpected element
5-too-bright overhead lighting: better to use many 25w lamps than a
single 100w ceiling fixture
4-imposing a style that doesn't belong: consider your home's architecture
and environment
3-curtain hardware hung too low: mount the rod high to let in light and
allow window to breathe
2-art hung too high: avoid neck cricks; center the piece at eye level
1-overdoing it: stuffing too much of a good thing into a room can feel
stifling

OTHER "BEST OF" CATEGORIES INCLUDE ...

PAINTS: the best tried and true paint colors including the best whites PAGE 40

CATALOG SHOPPING: the most timeless pieces from mass retailers PAGE 44
LIGHTING: the most brilliant statements PAGE 46
BEDDING: the most sumptuous linens for every budget PAGE 48
ART: the best way to display art and photos PAGE 53
INSIDER SOLUTIONS: the best quick tips and clever tricks PAGE 56
BEST BOOKS: the most inspirational books PAGE 58
FINISHING TOUCHES: the best accessories and embellishments PAGE 54

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: "THE 2007 BEST LIST SOURCEBOOK"

The 2007 BEST List is domino's definitive sourcebook of stores and manufacturers consistently relied upon by the expert panelists. These also include domino's most trusted brands for furniture and accessories, as well as key design destinations around the world. PAGE 62

To see the complete "BEST of" feature, plus additional original content, go to www.dominomag.com or pick up the August 2007 issue, on stands July 17, 2007.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: domino Magazine/Conde Nast

CONTACT: Amy Peck of domino Magazine, +1-212-286-4924,
amy_peck@condenast.com

Web site:

http://www.dominomag.com/

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New Design and Expanded Content Create More Engaging User Experience

NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Imaginova(R) Corp., a leading science and technology digital media and commerce company, has successfully re- launched LiveScience.com. The Web site, which originally launched in 2004, has become one of the most popular sources of original content relating to science and technology news. LiveScience's new design is cleaner and easier to navigate and better showcases its engaging and topical content through video, RSS feeds, podcasts, syndication partners and community-driven content.

LiveScience users can now expect more cutting-edge editorial on a range of science topics in the following vertical categories: Space, Animals, Health, Environment, Technology, History and Strange News. Most noticeably, the editorial team is ramping up the Web site's coverage of environmental and sustainability issues as well as space news by leveraging the established authority of its sister site, Space.com. In addition, LiveScience continues to be a credible news source whose content is regularly syndicated through major news portals such as Yahoo!, MSNBC and AOL.

Users are spending more time on the site's highly popular interactive features such as Life's Little Mysteries(TM), which enables readers to submit questions and watch informational videos; entertaining "Top 10" lists; challenging quizzes and an image gallery of exquisite creatures, stunning landscapes and unforgettable events.

"LiveScience is a major league site that continues to gain more traction with the advertising community. The redesign not only enhances the user experience, it also provides a more attractive platform for our advertisers," says Tom Koletas, Vice President and Managing Director of Advertising Sales for Imaginova. "But, as always, content is king. Our top notch editorial sparks dialogue and debate and feeds readers' curiosity about the world around them. Their affinity for this content creates the perfect place for advertisers to brand and sell their products."

This redesign lays a solid foundation for rolling out additional sites in the coming months. "There has been a shift in where readers go to get more information about new scientific discoveries and technological advances -- to the Web, of course. LiveScience is a prime example of how Imaginova has successfully developed new brands that target and successfully reach a large intellectually curious audience," says David Arcara, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Media for Imaginova.

Since its soft-launch in May 2007, LiveScience has experienced tremendous growth in traffic. In June 2007 LiveScience reached 3.0 million monthly unique visitors [source: HitBox].

ABOUT IMAGINOVA

Imaginova is a leading science and technology digital media and commerce company. Its highly regarded brands reach a large, intellectually curious audience. The Imaginova Media Network features Web sites owned and operated by Imaginova and its affiliates; Imaginova also syndicates and licenses its original content to major online portals and education publishers. The company's portfolio of brands include: LiveScience.com, the critically acclaimed Web site for engaging science and technology news and content; Space.com, the premiere online destination for space science, astronomy and exploration; LiveScience Store (LiveScienceStore.com), the online retail destination for innovative products and gadgets; Orion Telescopes & Binoculars (OrionTelescopes.com), the largest multi-channel marketer of telescopes, binoculars and accessories; Starry Night (StarryNight.com), the world's leading developer of digital astronomy content for consumer and education markets; and Space News (SpaceNews.com), the foremost space industry news weekly covering civil, commercial and military market segments. Founded in 1999, Imaginova Corp. is based in New York City with offices and news bureaus in Virginia, California, Toronto and Paris. For more information about Imaginova, please visit Imaginova.com.

Source: Imaginova(R) Corp.

CONTACT: Emily Zyborowicz of Imaginova Corp., +1-212-703-5873,
ezyborowicz@imaginova.com

Web site:

http://www.livescience.com/
http://www.imaginova.com/

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Europe's Largest Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Event, November 7-8 in Milan

NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AVIATION WEEK's 10th annual MRO Europe Conference & Exhibition will bring top executives from Europe's aviation industry to the Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy on November 7-8, 2007. MRO Europe 2007 will explore the future of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) through a series of executive-level discussions drawing more than 2500 industry professionals and government executives. MRO Europe will also host a sold-out exhibition hall with more than 170 MRO product and services suppliers featuring the latest in service and technology.

MRO Europe's theme is "Innovation - Expertise - Solutions - Education." During two days of intensive sessions and workshops, industry leaders will address specific maintenance, repair and overhaul issues affecting the European market. More than 35 speakers including airline executives and their supplier and service counterparts will provide perspectives on inventory management, process improvement, PMA usage, harmonization issues and the status of the regulatory bodies in Europe. The event's agenda also includes assessments of government regulations and forecasts for the next decade of industry growth.

The event will feature a keynote presentation by Robert Mionis, CEO, Manufacturing and Engineering, Dubai Aerospace Enterprises. Other prominent speakers include representatives from Aegean Airlines, AeroStrategy Ltd., Pratt and Whitney, Rolls-Royce, SAS Components, Swiss International, TAP Engineering & Maintenance, TeamSAI, and Turkish Technic.

"For ten years, MRO Europe has been a source for high-level conversation about the future of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul," said Tom Henricks, President, AVIATION WEEK. "As the leading authority on the industry in Europe and around the world, we are confident that our Milan event will contribute to advancing this conversation, and the MRO industry itself, in a powerful and positive way," he added.

MRO Europe is presented by AVIATION WEEK, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries. Additional information and online registration for MRO Europe 2007 is available at www.aviationweek.com/conferences, or by calling +1 212-904-4483 or 1-800-240-7645.

MRO Europe is produced by AVIATION WEEK Conferences & Exhibitions and Overhaul & Maintenance. The International Air Transport Association is the event's International Partner, and the event is supported by the Association of European Airlines. Boeing, Goodrich, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney and Shell Aviation are gold sponsors. Silver level sponsors are AAR, Alitalia, Heico Aerospace, Sargent, Snecma Services, Messier Services, and Spirit Aerosystems. Bronze level sponsors are Aerotech Holdings, Sabena Technics, Trax, and United Services.

About AVIATION WEEK

AVIATION WEEK, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes the publications Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, The Weekly of Business Aviation, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report and the World Aerospace Database. The group's web portal, http://www.aviationweek.com/, offers the industry's most reliable news, information, intelligence and features, and its Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) at http://www.aviationweek.com/awin is the industry's most integrated business tool for managers, business developers, buyers and technical professionals across the entire aviation and aerospace field. The group also produces 12 major conferences and exhibitions in the MRO, defense and programs sectors. Information is available at http://www.aviationweek.com/conferences.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2006 were $6.3 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.

Source: AVIATION WEEK

CONTACT: U.S. Contacts:
Patricia Walsh
(212) 512-3364, (646) 673-6640
Patricia_walsh@mcgraw-hill.com
Joe D'Andrea
(212) 904-3780
joseph_dandrea@aviationweek.com

Web site:

http://www.aviationweek.com/
http://www.aviationweek.com/conferences
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

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CHICAGO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE:RRD) today announced an exclusive initiative to drive participation in the SEC Pilot XBRL Program for Investment Management companies. Having recently expanded to include mutual fund filings, the SEC's Voluntary Supplemental Filing program gives companies the option of submitting electronically tagged data along with their traditional filings. Working with Microsoft, RR Donnelley will assist clients in the tagging, validation and submission of key mutual fund financial statements in XBRL.

This initiative further extends RR Donnelley's leadership in XBRL. Having been actively involved in XBRL since its inception, RR Donnelley is the leading provider of XBRL filings for pilot program participants. The company filed the first ever mutual fund filing, a Form N-Q for Allegiant Funds, in May, 2006.

The SEC voted on June 20, 2007 to allow mutual funds to submit the data on their risk and return summaries as interactive data, or XBRL. Under the pilot program, fund companies will append their prospectus filings with an exhibit containing the electronically tagged data. Participants do not have to tag all funds; they may tag as few as one fund to participate. Once XBRL data is widely available for mutual funds, investors will be able to use a simple software tool to analyze key points such as the comparative cost of two funds.

Under the arrangement with Microsoft, RR Donnelley will provide a full service XBRL solution to any mutual fund company interested in the pilot program. Clients need simply to provide their financial statement to RR Donnelley in their standard data format. RR Donnelley will electronically tag the data using a prototype auto-mapping engine from Microsoft. Called FR Live, this online service will automatically convert financial information into XML-based documents, like XBRL. After a review of the translation by an XBRL expert, RR Donnelley will provide the client a reviewer's guide. Once all assigned tags have been confirmed, RR Donnelley will prepare and submit the required XBRL documents to the SEC.

"We are delighted to offer this innovative solution to our mutual fund clients," stated Eric Johnson, Senior Vice President, RR Donnelley Global Investment Markets. "We believe a full service approach to new technologies like XBRL will ease the transition for our clients. Working with a technology leader like Microsoft gives us the ability to stay at the forefront of the latest changes in financial reporting."

Michael Ohata, Senior Director Finance Operations at Microsoft added, "We strongly support the SEC in its innovation and adoption of XBRL, and we are excited to work with RR Donnelley with this initiative to meet customers' needs."

More information is available at RR Donnelley's global investment markets website at http://www.rrdgim.com/.

About XBRL

XBRL is a standards-based method with which users can prepare, publish (in a variety of formats), exchange and analyze financial statements and the information they contain. XBRL complements XML, which is the universal format for data on the Web that uses tags (identifiers) to describe and deliver data from an application. XBRL allows accountants and other financial professionals and regulatory organizations to identify -- by a tag -- items unique to business information, such as financial statements.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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/.

Use of Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements contained in RR Donnelley's filings with the SEC. RR Donnelley disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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 RR Donnelley

Web site:

http://www.rrdonnelley.com/
http://www.rrdgim.com/

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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Picaboo (http://www.picaboo.com/), makers of the innovative free software that helps people turn photos into stunning photo books, hits home with parents who want to take advantage of research coming out of the American Psychological Association (APA) finding that toddlers learn better from books with photographs rather than those with illustrations or "likenesses" of objects.

The research article by Simcock and DeLoache "Get the picture? The effects of Iconicity on Toddlers' Reenactment from Picture Books" can be found on the APA website: http://www.apa.org/journals/releases/dev4261352.pdf. The research finds that very young children understand the meaning of objects presented in color photographs better than black and white images or drawings, indicating that real-world, life-like images are important learning tools for babies and toddlers.

For an experience that is decidedly more intimate and fun, Picaboo helps parents turn digital photos of objects like the family dog, mini-van, refrigerator, or favorite hat into a custom book complete with photo captions or even stories.

The bookstore is an obvious option for parents looking for children's books with real-life images, but a custom photo book is more contextually relevant, suggesting that it could be more effective in helping toddlers develop reading skills and generally learn better about the world around them

Within grasp of almost anyone with a Windows PC and digital camera, Picaboo enables parents to easily make books that are professionally-printed and similar in quality to that of children's books purchased at retail.

"Andrew loves to see himself in a book and it definitely reinforces the learning of his ABCs. Seeing family photos beside the things that start with those letters really helps," said mother of two (with one more on the way) Jamie Thorn, of Pensacola, Florida, creator of Picaboo book "A is for Andrew." "As a parent, it is absolutely more engaging. It's actually our most bonding time. I can tell stories about the beach we love or his first haircut. We understand it, it has a story and makes for special moments. You can't get that from Barney."

Special Baby Idea Center

Picaboo's Idea Center, http://www.picaboo.com/ideacenter, walks customers through creating a book for virtually every occasion. In the Baby Idea Center, customers are guided through quick commentary that helps pique creativity and set direction. Baby and toddler topics include: "ABCs," "123s," "Baby's World" and "My Family". Professionally designed templates and an auto-create feature can be used to make a book very quickly, or for a highly customized book, a broad range of graphics, text, colors, layouts and backgrounds can be used. Each Idea Center also includes photobooking tips & tricks, sample books, and free page backgrounds.

Photo books may look challenging and expensive to make, but with Picaboo, they have never been easier or more affordable. Unlike other photo book offerings, Picaboo collects photos from the user's hard drive in seconds rather than requiring a painful, time-consuming upfront uploading process.

Picaboo also offers more creative flexibility, with thousands of page backgrounds, hundreds of page layouts, and dozens of professionally designed themes. Pricing starts at just $9.99 for an 8x6" 20-page softcover photo book, and spans to $29.99 for an 8.5x11" 20-page hardcover photo book. Shipping is additional and extra pages are available for an additional fee. Once made, Picaboo photo books can be shared online with friends free of charge.

About Picaboo

Picaboo is spearheading the digital photofinishing revolution with its innovative free software for creating, buying, and sharing photo books. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company is privately-held and can be found on the web at http://www.picaboo.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Picaboo

CONTACT: Susie Marino, +1-415-613-9138, dearsusan@marino.com, for
Picaboo

Web site:

http://www.picaboo.com/

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MONTEREY, CA., July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Parents Magazine has named the Monterey Bay Aquarium the best aquarium for kids in the United States -- the latest Top 10 honor for the acclaimed California aquarium. The article, "The 10 Best Aquariums for Kids," appears in the August issue of Parents Magazine.

The aquarium was lauded for its innovative live exhibits, its family- friendly Splash Zone gallery, and for "the biggest collection of flip books, slide-up panels, light-up buttons, and other touchable, kid-friendly features of all the aquariums on our list."

The full Top 10 list includes:

1. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California
2. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta
3. John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
4. New England Aquarium, Boston
5. Florida Aquarium, Tampa
6. Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California
7. Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead, New York
8. Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, Oregon
9. SeaWorld Adventure Parks, Orlando/San Antonio/San Diego
10. National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland

Also this summer, TripAdvisor(R) -- the world's largest travel community -- ranked Monterey Bay Aquarium No. 8 on its Top 10 list of U.S. travel attractions. And Monterey is the No. 1 aquarium and the overall No. 3 top- rated family attraction in the nation, according to the Zagat Survey(R) U.S. Family Travel Guide.

"We're honored to be recognized by Parents Magazine for our commitment to kids and families," said aquarium Executive Director Julie Packard. "If we want a future with healthy oceans, it's so important that young people forge emotional bonds with marine life at an early age. An aquarium visit is an important part of the process, and this honor is another validation of our efforts toward that goal."

For its Top 10 rankings, Parents Magazine visited top aquariums, solicited recommendations from an expert panel and reviewed exhaustive surveys evaluating the number, creativity and educational aspect of each aquarium's interactive features. It also graded aquariums on the quality and kid- friendliness of their exhibits, services, staff and educators, special programs for groups and families, and conservation efforts

Parents Magazine is the oldest parenting magazine in the United States, circulating more than 2 million copies and reaching 15 million readers a month. It focuses on the daily needs and concerns of contemporary mothers of young children.

The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans. More information is available online at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/.

Source: Monterey Bay Aquarium

CONTACT: Ken Peterson of Monterey Bay Aquarium, +1-831-648-4922

Web site:

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora Print Consultants is expanding in North America to offer quality, cost saving that will make way for development of social new media featuring blogs, iPods and multimedia Websites.

CEO, Nathalie Tournier-Decret established Pandora in Europe sixteen years ago with the goal of controlling and optimizing all technical expenses of the printed supports of communication.

See Pandora-usa-inc.com

"We can help corporations effect savings while producing product quality and contribute to reducing the high cost or introducing new media," Tourner-Decret said.

When Tournier-Decret moved to the United States a majority of her client base overlapped into the North American market. Upon meeting Capp Raisin, a print industry expert in the San Francisco bay area, they collectively decided to re-establish Pandora by creating Pandora USA.

Pandora had great success in Europe, delivering over $250 million of validated savings to clients such as Christian Dior, Club Med, Kingfisher, Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, Carrefour and Air France. This foundation made Pandora's transition to the North American market very smooth.

"Nathalie is impressive," Capp Raisin, Partner and President of Pandora USA stated. "She started Pandora from scratch while raising a family and working closely with many Fortune 100 companies. I was excited to work with Nathalie in the U.S. market because of Pandora's concept, and its huge success in Europe."

Raisin teamed up with Tournier-Decret because his expertise is more aligned with printing industry procedures, while Tournier-Decret covers the full range of publication. "Capp has the knowledge of the suppliers in paper and print," Nathalie commented, which is what made the two partners a perfect combination.

For more information please contact:

Paul Costanza
(415) 391-5505
Paul@pandora-usa-inc.comhttp://www.pandora-usa-inc.com/

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Pandora Print Consultants

CONTACT: Paul Costanza of Pandora Print Consultants, +1-415-391-5505,
Paul@pandora-usa-inc.com

Web site:

http://www.pandora-usa-inc.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Available for Interview, Nathalie Tournier-Decret, Nathalie@pandora-usa-inc.com, Capp Raisin, Capp@pandora-usa-inc.com

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LONDON, July 17/PRNewswire/ -- A cutting edge new database of European consultancy companies is set to
revolutionise the way consulting leaders seek out the target firms that will
help them expand their organisations.

Co-Partner David Cheesman, of the M&A business advisory firm Equiteq,
says consulting managing directors are amazed how quickly the database and
its sophisticated search technology can find suitable companies for merger or
acquisition, helping them to cut out big chunks of time and steal a march on
their competitors.

David said: "Our database covers mid market European firms and all the
major consultancy sectors. We can identify the companies with the desired
financial performance, service and industry profile. It delivers better
valuation information through a detailed analysis of historical M&A data at
sector and sub-sector level.

"It's normally people intensive and can take a long time to find a
shortlist of companies. Poor quality company information and M&A valuation
data early in the process often leads to missed acquisition opportunities
later and a higher risk of deals failing to meet expectations. So, if you are
a head of a consulting firm and looking to acquire a niche player to help you
expand your services or geographic reach, we can help you select the best
potential companies suited to your needs and have initial meetings set up in
weeks - rather than months."

Equiteq's database is believed to be the largest single repository of M&A
information on the European consultancy industry and David says they are
experiencing a large demand for companies in this area.

The European industry is currently experiencing huge growth, where market
activity in 2006 exceeded 2005 by 40%. There is a great deal of mergers and
acquisition activity taking place as consulting firm owners take advantage of
the buoyant market, using it as an opportunity to sell up and achieve a good
price for their business.

The database means firms interested in expanding and acquiring can
swiftly get a detailed insight into potential acquisition targets, and move
in to the market in double quick time.

For more information on Equiteq's consulting industry database visit
http://www.equiteq.co.uk/equiteq/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=16772

Equiteq has recently published a unique M&A Report on the European
Consulting Industry, highlighting trends, deal values and where buyers are
coming from, including the emergence of private equity as a significant
investor in the sector. For more information visit:
http://www.equiteq.co.uk/equiteq-equity-club/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=16091

Additional Information

About Equiteq

Equiteq works exclusively in mergers and acquisitions in the European
consulting industry. We're renowned for our depth of expertise in this sector
and our unparalleled knowledge of the particular nuances of equity valuation
for people businesses like consulting. This leads to high quality profile
matching and deal outcomes for buyers and investors. www.equiteq.co.uk

Source: Equiteq

Media enquiries: For further information please contact Tony Rice on +44-(0)1252-724264, or tony.rice@equiteq.co.uk

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LONDON, July 17/PRNewswire/ -- A cutting edge new database of European consultancy companies is set to
revolutionize the way consulting leaders in the US seek out the target firms
abroad that will help them grow their profits or expand their international
presence.

Co-Partner David Cheesman, of the M&A business advisory firm Equiteq,
says consulting managing directors are amazed how quickly the database and
its sophisticated search technology can find suitable companies for merger or
acquisition, helping them to cut out big chunks of time and steal a march on
their competitors.

David said: