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Australia Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes for May 2007

NEW YORK, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Australia increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

* The leading index increased slightly again in May, and there were large
upward revisions to the leading index level in the previous months.
Real money supply (M3), gross operating surplus (private, non-financial
corporations), and stock prices continued to make large positive
contributions to the leading index in May. With May's increase, the
six-month growth rate of the leading index was at 3.1 percent from
November to May (a 6.4 percent annual rate), up from about 2.2 percent
in December (a 4.5 percent annual rate). In addition, the strengths
among the leading indicators have been more widespread than weaknesses
in recent months.

* The coincident index also increased slightly in May, continuing to grow
on an upward trend following a brief slowdown in early 2006. Moreover,
the strengths among the components in the coincident index have also
remained widespread. At the same time, real GDP grew at a 6.6 percent
annual rate in the first quarter of 2007, up from the 3.1 percent
average annual rate over the previous two quarters. The recent behavior
of the coincident and leading indexes still suggests moderate to strong
economic growth should continue in the near term.

LEADING INDICATORS. Six of the eight components in the leading index increased in May. The positive contributors to the index - in order from the largest positive contributor to the smallest - are gross operating surplus*, money supply*, share prices, the sales to inventories ratio*, rural goods exports*, and yield spread. Building approvals* and the (inverted) "medium- term" government bond yield declined in May.

With the 0.2 percent increase in May, the leading index now stands at 171.2 (1990=100). Based on revised data, this index increased 0.2 percent in April and increased 0.5 percent in March. During the six-month period through May, the leading index increased 3.1 percent, and six of the eight components increased (diffusion index, six-month span equals 75.0 percent).

COINCIDENT INDICATORS. Two of the five components in the coincident index increased in May. The increases - in order from the larger positive contributor to the smaller - occurred in employed persons and household gross disposable income*. Retail trade declined, while industrial production and the inverted unemployment rate remained unchanged in May.

* See notes under data availability.

The next release is scheduled for August 27, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. (ET)

In Australia - August 28, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. (AEDST)

With the increase of 0.2 percent in May, the coincident index now stands at 121.8 (1990=100). Based on revised data, this index increased 0.1 percent in April and increased 0.2 percent in March. During the six-month period through May, the coincident index increased 1.2 percent, with all five components in the series making positive contributions (diffusion index, six- month span equals 100.0 percent).

DATA AVAILABILITY. The data series used by The Conference Board to compute the two composite indexes reported in the tables in this release are those available "as of" 10 A.M. ET on July 24, 2007. Some series are estimated as noted below.

NOTES: Series in the leading index that are based on The Conference Board estimates are sales to inventory ratio and gross operating surplus for private non-financial corporations, the implicit price index used to deflate rural goods exports and building approvals, and the CPI used to deflate money supply M3. Series in the coincident index that are based on The Conference Board estimates are industrial production and household disposable income. CPI was used to deflate retail trade.

Effective with the July 24, 2007 release, a programming error in the calculation of the Building Approvals (Thousands, '96-'97 A$, SA, 3MA) component of the leading index in the previous release (June 2007), has been corrected. The long-term cyclical behavior of the leading index was not affected by either the calculation error or its correction, but the monthly contributions of the component and the level of the leading index in the last six months were revised.

Summary Table of Composite Indexes
2007 6-month
Mar Apr May Nov to
May

Leading index 170.4 p 170.8 p 171.2 p
Percent Change 0.5 p 0.2 p 0.2 p 3.1 p
Diffusion 62.5 56.3 75.0 75.0

Coincident Index 121.5 p 121.6 p 121.8 p
Percent Change 0.2 p 0.1 p 0.2 p 1.2 p
Diffusion 90.0 80.0 70.0 100.0

n.a. Not available p Preliminary r Revised
Indexes equal 100 in 1990
Source: The Conference Board All Rights Reserved

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Source: The Conference Board

CONTACT: Professional Contacts at The Conference Board:
Indicator Program: 1-212-339-0330; or Media Contacts: Frank Tortorici,
+1-212-339-0231, or Carol Courter, +1-212-339-0232, Email:
indicators@conference-board.org

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MILWAUKEE, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a ceremony in New York Monday night, Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel+Leisure magazine and Julie McGowan, publisher of Travel+Leisure magazine, presented the award for "Best Domestic Airline" as part of the magazine's 2007 World's Best Awards readers' survey to Timothy E. Hoeksema, chairman and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines (AMEX:MEH).

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Hoeksema accepted the award on behalf of Midwest employees across the country, "whose commitment to providing customers with an unparalleled experience leaves a lasting impression on travelers."

This is the eighth time in 12 years Midwest has won the coveted distinction. The magazine's subscribers rated airlines in five categories: cabin comfort, food, inflight service, customer service and value. A complete list of World's Best Awards 2007 winners is on the magazine's Web site -- http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest. The winners are also featured in the August issue of Travel+Leisure, now on newsstands.

Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States, including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major destinations. Catering to business travelers and discerning leisure travelers, the airline earned its reputation as "The best care in the air" by providing passengers with impeccable service and onboard amenities at competitive fares. Both Skyway Airlines, Inc. -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Midwest Airlines -- and SkyWest Airlines, Inc. operate as Midwest Connect and offer service to and connections through Midwest Airlines' hubs. Together, the airlines offer service to 53 cities. More information is available at http://www.midwestairlines.com/.

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CONTACT: Media Inquiries, Carol Skornicka, +1-414-570-3980, office,
+1-414-303-6516, cell, Carol.Skornicka@midwestairlines.com, or
Analyst-Investor Inquiries, Dennis O'Reilly, +1-414-570-3954, office,
Dennis.O'Reilly@midwestairlines.com, both of Midwest Airlines

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http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest

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CARLSBAD, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Blackhawk Fund, (BULLETIN BOARD: BHWF) has completed the filming most of the content for 'The Universal Science of Getting Rich' -- Starring Dr. Denis Waitley, Co- Author of 'The Secret'. The Blackhawk Fund Media has been engaged to produce Dr. Denis Waitley's best selling books into DVD media. At a time when 'The Secret' is gaining world-wide recognition, The Company anticipates the marketing of these best selling books as DVD's to generate substantial new revenue to The Blackhawk Fund.

About Dennis Waitley: For the past forty years, Mr. Denis Waitley has inspired, informed, and enlightened millions of individuals with his fifteen non-fiction books, hundreds of audio programs, and entertaining, penetrating live keynote lectures, seminars and television appearances. In addition, Denis has written hundreds of articles on Peak Performance and Success and has conducted countless interviews with Peak Performers. Denis Waitley has painted word pictures of optimism, core values, motivation and resiliency that have become indelible and legendary in their positive impact on society. Denis has been described by his peers as 'the poet laureate' of modern-day philosophers.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DENIS WAITLEY...

This material is so fresh, so relevant, so beautifully expressed, and so
vital to the kind of change we must all undergo to succeed in this
whitewater world today.
-- Stephen Covey, Author The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Denis Waitley's life has placed him in the position of 'the best there
is' at getting employees to think and act like owners. It's this simple:
Get everybody you can to read and listen to his teachings.
-- Tom Peters, Co-Author In Search of Excellence

Denis Waitley takes us step-by-step to become more consistent, top level
performers in our careers and daily lives.
-- Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys

Denis Waitley has always been one step ahead of all of us. Denis is a
mentor for all of us. This is special.
-- Pat Riley, Former Head Coach, Miami Heat

A Brilliant wake-up call for individual leadership and personal
responsibility. Nothing more urgent than integrity and wisdom in the
borderless world, and no one offers better perspective and action steps
for successfully managing change than Denis Waitley.
-- Harvey Mackay, Author
Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be 'forward- looking statements.' 'Forward-looking statements' are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.

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(775)887-0670

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CONTACT: The Blackhawk Fund, +1-775-887-0670

Web site:

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CHICAGO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Zap2it today introduced a new promotional vehicle designed to help cable and broadcast network advertisers build awareness and drive viewership for their programming. The proprietary "Show Sponsorship" enables an advertiser to differentiate a program listing within Zap2it's widely-used TV grids and deliver a high-impact tune-in message to prospective viewers tied directly to that listing.

The first element of the "Show Sponsorship" is a visual listing enhancement. The colorization of the grid cell for a specified program within Zap2it's recently redesigned TV listings grids serves to grab the attention of users who are deciding what to watch. The second element is a companion ad which launches adjacent to the highlighted grid cell. The 300 x 250 pixel, rich media-friendly unit offers additional program information, video or other elements designed to further engage users and encourage tune-in.

The "Show Sponsorship" was specifically developed to meet the needs of network advertisers for whom setting their programming apart in a sea of choices and driving sampling is a constant challenge.

"We strive to develop and offer the most innovative and effective promotional vehicles to our valued tune-in clients," said Rebecca Baldwin, Zap2it's General Manager. "The 'Show Sponsorship' represents the latest addition to a suite of solutions designed to help our advertisers build audiences. For cable networks, this is a unique opportunity to promote their offerings to Zap2it users during the decision-making process and ultimately, convert viewers."

Zap2it currently reaches an average of 2.7 million unique visitors per month according to Nielsen//NetRatings.

About Zap2it

Zap2it is the online entertainment destination for TV and movie fans who want to stay connected to popular shows, films, events, celebrities, and other fans. The Zap2it flagship site (http://www.zap2it.com/) and extensive network of newspaper and media affiliates provide advertisers deep reach among a large, influential and engaged audience of TV and movie fans. Zap2it is a service of Tribune Media Services, a division of Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB). For more information, visit http://zap2it.com/mediakit.

Tribune Media Services' Entertainment Products division is a leading provider of print, online and on-screen entertainment listings and editorial information to newspapers and online media, cable and satellite operators, and consumer electronics companies. For more information about TMS and its products and services, visit http://tms.tribune.com/.

CONTACT:
Mark Yamada
Marketing Manager
Zap2it.com
Office: 310.452.6020
Cell: 310.804.0372
Email: myamada@zap2it.com

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CONTACT: Mark Yamada, Marketing Manager of Zap2it.com, +1-310-452-6020,
cell, +1-310-804-0372, myamada@zap2it.com

Web site: http://www.zap2it.com/
http://tms.tribune.com/

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POLARIS(TM) 3 Delivers Unmatched Levels of RF Functionality

GREENSBORO, N.C., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RF Micro Devices, (NASDAQ:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high- performance radio systems and solutions for applications that drive mobile communications, today announced that it has commenced volume production of its POLARIS(TM) 3 TOTAL RADIO(TM) RF system solution to support customer orders. RFMD's POLARIS 3 is a fully integrated quad-band EDGE RF solution that offers unmatched levels of RF functionality. Commercial shipments of POLARIS 3 are expected to begin in the September 2007 quarter, and production volumes of POLARIS 3 are forecast to increase sequentially throughout calendar year 2008.

Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RFMD, said, "The commencement of commercial production of POLARIS 3 represents the culmination of years of technology development, as we have assembled the design, manufacturing and packaging competencies necessary to supply large production volumes of the industry's most highly integrated RF system solution. Our POLARIS 3 RF solution enables handset manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively deploy a high-performance, system-in-package (SiP) RF implementation across multiple handsets and market tiers. RFMD is the global leader in cellular RF, and we will continue to invest in the technologies and resources necessary to help advance our customers' competitive positions."

Eric Creviston, corporate vice president of RFMD's cellular products group, said, "POLARIS 3 is a highly integrated, complete system-in-package solution that performs all the critical functions of the RF section of an handset, including the cellular transceiver, power amplification, filtering and transmit/receive switch, in two easy-to-place modules shielded by advanced integrated RF shielding technology. As a result, POLARIS 3 reduces the RF footprint by approximately 50%, compared to leading solutions, and offers handset manufacturers the benefits of platform flexibility, ease-of-use, reduced size, low cost and high performance."

RFMD's POLARIS 3 is a complete RF solution. It features a highly integrated radio transceiver module that incorporates a single-chip CMOS EDGE transceiver, the full crystal oscillator and all necessary receive filter functionality. The solution also features RFMD's industry-leading front end technology, including the power amplifier and transmit/receive switch. Finally, the revolutionary POLARIS 3 RF solution includes integrated RF shielding and will benefit from RFMD's patent-pending integrated RF shielding technology.

When implemented, POLARIS 3 eliminates the need for costly and cumbersome metal RF shields on the phone board while reducing component placements by approximately 80 percent, leading to a remarkable savings in solution size and height.

RFMD is the industry leader in cellular front ends. With the ramp of POLARIS 3, RFMD is increasing its dollar content within its cellular RF solutions. Specifically, RFMD's POLARIS solutions command approximately three times the dollar content of EDGE cellular front ends.

About RFMD: RF Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio systems and solutions for applications that drive mobile communications. RFMD's power amplifiers, transmit modules, cellular transceivers and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in current- and next-generation mobile handsets, cellular base stations, wireless local area networks (WLANs) and global positioning systems (GPS). Recognized for its diverse portfolio of state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies and vast RF systems expertise, RFMD is a preferred supplier enabling the world's leading mobile device manufacturers to deliver advanced wireless capabilities that satisfy current and future market demands.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001- certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at http://www.rfmd.com/.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including variability in quarterly operating results, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication facilities, molecular beam epitaxy facility, assembly facility and test and tape and reel facilities, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and develop leaders, variability in production yields, our ability to reduce costs and improve gross margins by implementing innovative technologies, our ability to bring new products to market, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on a limited number of customers, and dependence on third parties. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward- looking statements.

RF MICRO DEVICES(R) and RFMD(R) are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: RF Micro Devices

CONTACT: Dean Priddy, CFO, +1-336-678-7975, or Doug DeLieto, VP,
Investor Relations, +1-336-678-7968, or Jerry Neal, Executive Vice President,
+1-336-678-7001, all of RF Micro Devices

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http://www.rfmd.com/

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DES MOINES, Iowa, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP), one of America's leading media and marketing companies, has further extended its reach through separate licensing agreements to launch Bahasan-language versions of More and Fitness magazines in Indonesia. They join Parents as the second and third Meredith brands extended to the world's fourth-most populous nation. Meredith now has 20 international editions launched or planned worldwide.

The Indonesian economy is growing quickly and magazine revenue in the country is expected to rise even faster. Gross domestic product is growing at more than 5 percent per year. Magazine advertising revenue is forecast to grow at close to 20 percent through 2008, according to ZenithOptimedia. These factors, combined with Indonesia's population of more than 240 million, makes the country an attractive market for Meredith's strong brands.

Under terms of the multi-year licensing agreement with Jakarta-based PT. Dua Mata Baca, More is expected to be available in early 2008 throughout Indonesia. Launched in 1998, More has grown in popularity in the United States to a current circulation of 1.1 million. The magazine, targeted at smart, sophisticated women who are 40+ years of age, has become a financial and critical success. It was named Magazine of the Year last year by Advertising Age.

The agreement marks the third International expansion for More in the last year. More Canada launched in March through a license with Transcontinental Media Inc. Earlier this year, Meredith reached licensing terms with Sobaka Publishing to publish More in Russia.

"The More brand speaks across cultures to this important demographic of women," said John Zieser, Chief Development Officer for Meredith. "In addition to providing useful, rich content to Indonesian women, More will open doors for advertisers trying to reach this growing audience."

PT. Dua Mata Baca is a subsidiary of CBS Holdings, which publishes GolfPunk Indonesia and also owns interests in consumer retail, energy, manufacturing, and real estate.

"More is unique in the way it speaks to its audience, and we think its message of confidence and style will strongly appeal to consumers and the advertisers who want to reach them," said Reza Pribadi, Chief Executive Officer of CBS Holdings.

Fitness magazine will be published by PT. Media Dian Sejahtera, a subsidiary of Jakarta-based MRA Group, a leading company in the entertainment and lifestyle industries in Indonesia. MRA publishes under license Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Good Housekeeping. Fitness Indonesia is expected to launch in early 2008.

Acquired by Meredith in 2005, Fitness has a circulation of 1.5 million and an audience of 6 million in the United States. The agreement is the second international expansion for Fitness, which is also published in China by G+J-CLIP Publishing Consulting Co.

"With its focus on providing the latest news and trends in exercise, beauty, health and nutrition, Fitness serves as a true sourcebook for women who want to lead an active, healthy life," said Zieser. "We're very excited to bring this title to the Indonesian market."

"Fitness provides another gateway for advertisers seeking to reach Indonesia's growing population of smart, contemporary women," said Dian M Soedarjo, President of the MRA Group. "We fully expect that its accessible, stylish content will translate to the tastes of our readers."

Parents Indonesia launched earlier this year under a license with PT. Metromakmur Sejahtera and has since become a leading resource for families in the region. For more than 75 years, Parents has been America's top magazine for raising happy, healthy children.

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith (http://www.meredith.com/) is one of the nation's leading media and marketing companies with businesses centering on magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. The Meredith Publishing Group features 25 subscription magazines -- including Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, Parents, American Baby, Fitness and More -- and publishes more than 200 special interest publications under approximately 80 titles. Meredith has more than 400 books in print. Meredith owns 13 television stations, including properties in top-25 markets Atlanta, Phoenix and Portland, OR. Additionally, Meredith has an extensive online presence that includes more than 30 Web sites and two broadband channels -- Better.tv and Parents.tv.

Meredith Integrated Marketing has established marketing relationships with some of America's leading companies. Meredith's consumer database, which contains approximately 85 million names, is one of the largest domestic databases among media companies and enables magazine and television advertisers to conduct precise targeted-marketing campaigns. Meredith publishes five Spanish-language titles, making Meredith the leading publisher serving Hispanic women in the United States.

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Source: Meredith Corporation

CONTACT: Art Slusark, +1-515-284-3404, Art.Slusark@meredith.com, or
Patrick Taylor, +1-212-551-6984, Patrick.Taylor@meredith.com, both of Meredith
Corporation

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http://www.meredith.com/

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"Are You Ready?" Brochure Offers Useful Info on Physical, Emotional and Financial Costs of Having a Baby

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Are you ready? That's the question asked by a free new booklet from the March of Dimes that helps women and their partners plan for pregnancy and the many lifestyle changes that a baby can bring.

"Being a parent is a full-time job," says Janis Biermann, senior vice president, Education and Health Promotion, for the March of Dimes. "Before you get pregnant, it's important to think about the emotional and lifestyles issues you'll face as a parent. Our booklet 'Are You Ready?' provides information to help future mothers make decisions."

The 37-page "Are You Ready" booklet, which can be ordered free online at http://www.marchofdimes.com/areyouready, answers questions related to the physical, emotional and financial needs of moms-to-be. The material includes facts on the importance of taking folic acid daily, eating a healthy diet, choosing a health care provider, and preparing a reasonable budget. There is also information on the important role fathers play during pregnancy. "Are You Ready?" is made possible through a generous grant from FIRST RESPONSE, a proud March of Dimes sponsor.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at http://marchofdimes.com/ or its Spanish Web site at http://nacersano.org/.

Source: March of Dimes

CONTACT: Robert Storace, +1-914-997-4622, rstorace@marchofdimes.com,
Todd Dezen, +1-914-997-4608, tdezen@marchofdimes.com, or Elizabeth Lynch,
+1-914-997-4286, elynch@marchofdimes.com, all of March of Dimes

Web site:

http://www.marchofdimes.com/

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Company named Editors Choice in publication's Tech Support Showdown; Gateway NX570X Notebook distinguished as Ultimate Choice 2007

IRVINE, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delivering on its promise to deliver first-rate products and services that exceed customers' expectations, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) today announced that it was recognized with a LAPTOP Editors' Choice award in the publication's recent Tech Support Showdown 2007, receiving an overall grade of "A" for its industry-leading phone and web support.

In addition, the publication gave the Gateway(R) NX570X notebook an Ultimate Choice 2007 award in the mainstream notebook class, touting the notebook as "our current favorite all-purpose notebook."

"The combination of high-quality products and unsurpassed service and support gives consumers a compelling reason to buy Gateway and we're extremely proud to be acknowledged by LAPTOP, an industry leader in mobile computing," said Gary Elsasser, senior vice president, products. "Delivering first-rate products is always our goal, but we're especially pleased to be recognized for our service as well."

LAPTOP's Tech Support Showdown 2007 tested the service offerings of nine leading notebook manufacturers. The publication experienced wait times for Gateway ranging from less than a minute to only two minutes -- the shortest wait time range among all nine vendors tested. The entire review can be seen here: http://www.laptopmag.com/Features/Tech-Support-Showdown-2007.htm

The publication was also impressed once the calls were answered. LAPTOP stated that calls made to Gateway support were answered quickly and completely, noting that technical support representatives were "knowledgeable about our issue" and handled the process "with ease." This comes after Gateway implemented 100 percent North American-based telephone technical support for U.S. customers, ensuring customers' technical support needs would be handled by experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close to home. The full review of Gateway can be seen here: http://www.laptopmag.com/Features/Tech-Support-Showdown-2007.htm?Page=5

Gateway's web support site was lauded by LAPTOP, noting that in addition to driver and manual downloads, it also provides "succinct directions with step-by-step screenshots." Gateway designed its support website to be easy to navigate; it works based on the model numbers of the PC and provides answers to a range of common questions PC customers have.

Additionally, LAPTOP awarded the Gateway NX570X with an Ultimate Choice 2007 designation. The review praised the notebook's "road-ready design" that features a scratch-resistant case that "feels good to the touch" and "is impervious to fingerprints." The publication also hailed the NX570X's dual- core power with Intel Core 2 Duo processors and exceptional battery life of up to five hours using the 8-cell battery, which is "excellent" for this class of notebook.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information.

About LAPTOP Magazine

LAPTOP-Mobile Solutions for Business & Life celebrates the infusion of mobile technology into our daily lives. LAPTOP delivers hands-on product reviews, objective comparisons, groundbreaking coverage of the latest tech trends, and insightful interviews with industry leaders -- information that can't be found anywhere else. With page after page of the latest mobile gear for work and play, including notebooks, smart phones, handhelds, Wi-Fi, digital cameras, MP3 players, projectors, and more, LAPTOP continuously provides business travelers, IT professionals, and mobile enthusiasts with the tools needed to stay connected effortlessly. LAPTOP and its special issues are published by Bedford Communications 18 times per year. Additional information is available at http://www.laptopmag.com/.

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Source: Gateway

CONTACT: David Hallisey of Gateway, +1-949-471-7703,
david.hallisey@gateway.com

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http://www.gateway.com/
http://www.laptopmag.com/

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NEW YORK, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- After two runs, the 3rd Timberland Investing World Summit returns to host some of the most influential business leaders in the industry to discuss the global landscape in timberland investment.

The summit, with the theme "Staying Ahead of a Market in Transition" will be held in New York City, NY on October 29th - 31st, 2007.

The landscape of the global timberland investment market is rapidly changing. The sale of some of the last large industrial parcels of land in the US is nearing completion. Higher levels of leveraged financing and a downturn in the housing market have caused a squeeze in historically high rates of returns. As a result, investors who have accumulated pools of funds for timberland investing are beginning to look towards international markets and to explore alternative options for generating revenue from their timberland holdings.

In this three day event, pension funds will gather with TIMOs, investment banks, international development agencies and conservation organizations to discuss the next wave of timberland investment, focusing on:

* The Future Prospects for Higher Better Use Land, Carbon Trading and
Cellulosic Ethanol

* Factoring Conservation, Sustainable Development and Certification into
Timber Investing

* Going Global: Investment in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Latin America
and Europe

Some of the key partners for the event include RMK Timberland Group, EcoForests, James W. Sewall Company, Fleury Malhieros Gasparini De Cresci E Nogueira De Lima Advogados, Invest Australia and ForestWeb.

For more information, visit http://www.timberlandinvestingsummit.com/ or call 1-800-882-8684.

About Finance IQ: Among the world's most cutting edge financial conference organizers, Finance IQ provides strategic events across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East every year, educating almost 5,000 high-level executives annually. Our comprehensive events provide an unbiased, specialist forum where you can discuss the issues most important to you and network with industry leaders. Finance IQ is a division of the International Quality and Productivity Center (http://www.iqpc.com/), a global conference company with offices across six continents.

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Source: Finance IQ

CONTACT: Vishal Thakkar, +1-212-885-2671, vishal.thakkar@iqpc.com

Web site:

http://www.timberlandinvestingsummit.com/
http://www.iqpc.com/

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ATLANTA, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- S.P.I. Dynamics, Inc. (www.spidynamics.com), the leading provider of web application security assessment and testing, today announced the newly released book co-authored by the company's Security Evangelist, Michael Sutton, titled, Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery, published by Addison-Wesley Professional.

In this book, renowned fuzzing experts Michael Sutton, Adam Greene and Pedram Amini show you how to use fuzzing to reveal weaknesses in software before someone else does. Fuzzing is the first and only book to completely cover all aspects of fuzzing, bringing disciplined best practices to a technique that has traditionally been implemented informally. The authors review how fuzzing works and outline its advantages over other security testing methods. They introduce state-of-the-art fuzzing techniques for finding vulnerabilities in a variety of applications. The book also walks readers through the development of a variety of open source fuzzing tools that have been developed exclusively for this publication. Fuzzing demonstrates the use of automated fuzzing tools, and presents several insightful case histories showing the fuzzing technique at work. Whether you're a developer, security engineer, tester, or QA specialist, Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery provides important information on how to successfully build secure software.

Michael Sutton is a Security Evangelist for SPI Dynamics where he is responsible for educating audiences on the importance of integrating web application security best practices throughout the application development process. In addition, Michael works closely with SPI Dynamics' R&D team, SPI Labs, to identify, research and present emerging issues in web application security. He is a frequent speaker at major information security conferences and events, has authored various white papers, and is regularly quoted as an expert resource in the media on various information security trends and threats.

Michael, along with co-authors Adam Greene and Pedram Amini, will participate in a book signing for the release of Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery at the upcoming Black Hat USA 2007 conference in Las Vegas, NV, August 1-2. The signing will take place on Wednesday, August 1st from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. PT. For more information on Fuzzing: Brute Force Vulnerability Discovery, please visit http://www.awprofessional.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0321446119&rl=1.

About S.P.I. Dynamics, Inc.

SPI Dynamics' comprehensive suite of products and services identify and remediate web application and web services security vulnerabilities throughout the application development lifecycle. These award-winning solutions also enable security professionals, QA testers, and developers to work together to verify compliance with 22 security policies such as SOX, HIPAA and PCI. SPI Dynamics has the most application security testing customers worldwide - over 1,000 clients among Global 2000 enterprises, including four out of five of the world's largest banks and nine out of 10 of the largest banks in the U.S., four out of five of the largest software companies, three out of four of the largest aerospace and defense companies, the four largest accounting firms, the five largest telecommunications companies in the U.S., six out of eight of the largest technology hardware and equipment companies, two out of three of the largest healthcare companies, and over 90 U.S. Federal agencies. The Company is one of the fastest growing in the security industry, ranked 83rd on Deloitte's "Fast 500" list of growing technology companies nationwide and 220th on the Inc. 500. SPI Dynamics has strategic partnerships with Microsoft, IBM, HP and Visa. The Company's R&D team, SPI Labs, is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on web application security and risk management. For more information, visit www.spidynamics.com or call (866) 774-2700.

Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: S.P.I. Dynamics, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Schafer of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1525, cell,
+1-703-403-6377, schafer@merrittgrp.com; or Ashley Vandiver of SPI Dynamics,
+1-678-781-4841, cell, +1-404-432-8657, avandiver@spidynamics.com

Web site:

http://www.spidynamics.com/

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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Consulting Magazine has named David Schuette of BusinessEdge Solutions, Inc. among its Top 25 Consultants of 2007. Mr. Schuette is the Chief Strategy Officer and cross- industry thought leader for BusinessEdge Solutions, a New Jersey based industry-focused business and technology consulting firm offering strategy, process optimization and solution integration to clients in the financial services, communications, media and content (CMC) and life sciences industries.

Under Dave's leadership, BusinessEdge established an industry-leading customer centricity competency, which assists clients in tactically applying customer-centric corporate strategies within their organizations. He has led his team in helping clients with achieving excellence in customer experience, operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance.

In the past year, Dave has applied these ideas across all industries: financial services, life sciences and communications, media and content, these results of which, have lead to successful business case implementations for our clients. This affirms Dave as a thought leader in customer-centric endeavors and the overall customer experience.

"This award recognizes the degree of excellence in which Dave and the team assist in applying our client's strategies. Over the past year, we have continued to build upon our strategy and cultivate the direction of the firm. Dave is an integral part of our success and BusinessEdge Solutions is pleased that he has been acknowledged as an industry leader," said Shailendra Jain, Co-President, BusinessEdge Solutions.

Consulting Magazine, the consulting profession's flagship publication since 1970, features the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership and corporate strategies. The leaders of 14 leading firms were responsible for electing the 25 most influential consultants of 2007.

About BusinessEdge Solutions Inc.

BusinessEdge Solutions, Inc is an industry-focused business and technology consulting firm offering strategy, process optimization and solution integration to clients in the communications, media and content (CMC), financial services and life sciences industries. The company drives competitive advantage for its clients by leveraging its vertical domain thought leadership and asset-leveraged consulting enabled by preengineered business and technology solution frameworks to reduce the time, cost and risk of delivering breakthrough results. BusinessEdge is distinctive among consulting firms in that its multidisciplinary consultants have an average of 15 years of industry-specific experience and expertise. This strong industry knowledge and technology know-how is at the core of the company's unwavering commitment to create vision for its clients -- and is the driver behind its delivery of high-impact business solutions. Please visit www.businessedge.com for a more detailed view of the firm's expertise and a complete listing of its capabilities and solutions.

Source: BusinessEdge Solutions Inc.

CONTACT: Ann Mahon, Director of Marketing of BusinessEdge Solutions,
Inc., +1-732-839-3542

Web site:

http://www.businessedge.com/

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EXTON, Pa., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd (NYSE:XL), today released The XL Insurance Contract Guide for Design Professionals: A Risk Management Handbook for Architects and Engineers. The guidebook was produced by XL Insurance's Design Professional group which offers professional liability insurance and loss prevention education programs for architects and engineers.

According to Alex Blanco, Chief Underwriting Officer of XL Insurance's Design Professional Group: "Leaders at well-managed design and construction firms recognize how critical a thorough understanding of the issues and trends in contracts, claims and practice management is to strengthening their business results."

The Contract Guide covers more than 100 topics of issue-driven discussions, claims scenarios, problem-solving strategies and contract language solutions. The 500-pages-plus Contract Guide is the result of more than two-and-a-half years' research and writing, and represents almost 4,000 hours of work by more than 25 design professionals, insurance experts, claims managers and attorneys.

"The contract guide has evolved into more of a practice management guide," said Mr. Blanco. "Architects and engineers will find a lot of day-to-day management advice on topics ranging from financial management to hiring and training project managers. I believe its contents will be enormously valuable in helping architects and engineers navigate the complex business issues in today's design professions."

Several Contract Guide chapters are dedicated to emerging trends such as green design and sustainability, building information modeling (BIM), offshore outsourcing, building commissioning and innovative design technology.

"Design professionals know that staying current in design and construction means more than gaining the knowledge to participate," said Mr. Blanco. "It requires a firm grasp of the claims environment accompanying these trends."

While the full Contract Guide is provided only to XL Insurance companies' policyholders, any design professional can read the introductory section of the Contract Guide online. The first nine chapters, or Primer, can be viewed at http://www.xldp.com/. The Primer provides a high-level summary of contract concepts such as "Dealing with Risk" and "Negotiating a Contract".

"XL Insurance" is the global brand used by member insurers of the XL Capital Ltd (NYSE:XL) group of companies. More information about XL Insurance and its products is available at www.xlinsurance.com.

XL Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of global insurance and reinsurance coverages and services to industrial, commercial and professional service firms, insurance companies, and other enterprises on a worldwide basis. As of March 31, 2007, XL Capital Ltd had consolidated assets of approximately $62.1 billion and consolidated shareholders' equity of approximately $11.3 billion. More information about XL Capital Ltd is available at www.xlcapital.com.

Source: XL Insurance

CONTACT: Christine M. Weirsky, Media Relations, XL Insurance,
+1-610-321-9594

Web site:

http://www.xlinsurance.com/
http://www.xldp.com/
http://www.xlcapital.com/

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MAUI, Hawaii, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Parenting Magazine's 20th year anniversary issue featured the top 20 products of the last 20 years. The ERGO was the only MOM Invented Product among the group named in the Top 20 baby products. The May issue was devoted to the biggest changes in the past 20 years and was a culmination of the ten months of research and feedback from hundreds of mothers across the country. This is a very special honor for the ERGO to be chosen as best of its kind in the boldest cover-to-cover evolution in the twenty year history of the magazine.

The ERGObaby carrier received "Parenting's MOM Tested Seal of Approval." In 1995

"Parenting calls upon the expertise of moms across the country to
reality-test products to find those that truly make their lives easier.
After Parenting's team of editors and experts evaluate each item for
overall safety, quality, effectiveness, and design, products are sent to
mom-testers for evaluation.

On April 24th, The ERGO was presented on the NBC Today Show as one of Parenting's Top 20 products. The ERGO appeared again on a New York TV show, CW11 Morning News.

ABC Kids Expo / Las Vegas September 7 - 10 is another opportunity for nationwide exposure for The ERGObaby carrier. It is the premier juvenile products specialty show as well as the fastest growing trade show in the nation.

Founded in 2003, ERGObaby carrier, inc. is the leading manufacturer of baby carriers. Like many great companies, ERGObaby originated not as a desire to start a company, but rather as an individual trying to solve their own problem. Karin Frost, the founder and designer of The ERGObaby was looking for a way to carry her child, Keala Kaj, while living an active lifestyle on Maui. She sewed the first carrier on her own machine and was so successful in supporting her needs that local mothers started requesting Karin to make carriers for them. She created a web site and soon Morthers from around the world were buying The ERGO on-line. The ERGObaby is now an international business with sales worldwide.

For additional information visit ERGObaby's News Room @ http://www.ergobaby.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: ERGObaby carrier, inc.

CONTACT: Sydney Seaver of ERGObaby carrier, inc., +1-573-321-4066,
Sydney@ergobaby.com

Web site:

http://www.ergobaby.com/

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Kinetix Recognized for Accomplishments in Life Sciences Industry and Contributions to Employee and Community Growth

ROSELAND, N.J., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kinetix Group, a private partnership of specialized companies that bring together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience to build innovative solutions that address the life sciences industry's most complex commercialization problems, announced today that it has been nominated as NJ BIZ New Jersey Business of the Year for 2007. The award, presented by NJBIZ, New Jersey's statewide weekly business journal, recognizes leading, privately-held businesses regarded as leaders and innovators within their industry. To be considered as New Jersey Business of the Year, a company also must be committed to the growth and development of its employees and community.

"Kinetix is proud to have been selected as a nominee for the New Jersey Business of the Year Award this year," said John Strapp, Jr., Co-Founder and Chairman of The Kinetix Group. "The nomination reflects our dedication to identifying and addressing emerging trends in our industry to best meet our clients' needs, as well as our efforts to cultivate our employees and give back to our community."

Companies chosen as finalists will be notified in early August.

The Kinetix Group is a private partnership comprising multiple specialized and related businesses focused on the development and execution of life sciences commercialization strategies and tactics. Our organization is made up of integrated businesses that identify emerging trends and leverage diverse sets of expertise to meet our clients' unique needs. We build nontraditional partnerships with our clients that deliver custom solutions, ROI and excellent customer service. For more information on The Kinetix Group and its businesses, visit www.thekinetixgroup.com.

Contact:
Loren Iati Strapp
For The Kinetix Group
917-593-1155
lorens@thejlcompany.com

Source: The Kinetix Group

CONTACT: Loren Iati Strapp for The Kinetix Group, +1-917-593-1155,
lorens@thejlcompany.com

Web site:

http://thekinetixgroup.com/

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The DDC2007 agenda will examine the future of Yellow Pages, which Kelsey analysts expect will be marked by significant growth in online revenues.

PRINCETON, N.J., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Kelsey Group's "Global Yellow Pages(TM) 2007" report, 28 percent of global Yellow Pages revenues will be online by 2011, compared with 12 percent in 2006. The changes in consumer usage and advertiser buying behaviors behind the shifting marketplace will serve as a backdrop when the global Yellow Pages community gathers this September for The Kelsey Group's Directory Driven Commerce 2007 conference. DDC2007: The Future of Yellow Pages will be held Sept. 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia.

"If you want to know how the Yellow Pages business is changing, just ask one of the 41,000 sales reps around the world about the increasingly complex assortment of products they are responsible for selling," said Charles Laughlin, senior vice president and program director, The Kelsey Report(R), and managing editor, The Kelsey Group. "Technology continues to drive much of the change in this business. At DDC2007, attendees will learn about what's working now and what kinds of changes they can expect to see around the corner."

The Kelsey Group's annual Yellow Pages conference is recognized as the objective and definitive event on the future of this high-margin global industry. The program encourages audience interaction and features 50 speakers who will participate through presentations, one-on-one interviews, panel discussions and research sessions. Featured speakers include Kathy Hipple, CEO, Ambassador Media Group (live Kelsey interview); Genevieve LeBrun, vice president, marketing, Trader Corp. (keynote); and Scott Pomeroy, president and CEO, Local Insight Media (keynote).

The DDC2007 agenda will address a range of topics, from competition and new technologies to the future of the sales channel. In addition, Kelsey Group analysts will present the latest findings from the firm's ongoing Local Commerce Monitor study as well as its most recent consumer research focusing on changing user behavior. Session highlights include:

-- Why the 'Yellow Pages' Brand Still Matters
-- Evolving SME Advertising Patterns
-- Consumer Reviews and Yellow Pages: How Is the Marriage Working?
-- Free DA, Enhanced DA: Where Is the Winning Play for Publishers?
-- Calls as Currency: The Feasibility of Pay-per-Call in Yellow Pages
-- Selling Search, SEO and Performance-Based Advertising
-- The Evolution of 3-D, Video and Audio - The Future of Rich Media and
Yellow Pages

Association Partners for DDC2007 include the Association of Directory Marketing (ADM), Association of Directory Publishers (ADP), International Classified Media Association (ICMA), Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and Yellow Pages Association (YPA). Conference sponsors include Acxiom, AgendiZe, Amdocs, Call Genie, eStara, i411, Idearc Media, Local Matters, Local.com, Localeze, LSSi, Marchex, Mixpo, Telmetrics and Web.com. For more information about DDC2007, visit http://www.kelseygroup.com/DDC2007 .

About The Kelsey Group

The Kelsey Group is the leading provider of research, data and strategic analysis on directories, small-business advertising and online local media. Founded in 1986, the company has built a reputation as the premier analyst firm covering the directory publishing community and the emerging local search marketplace, providing advisory services (The Kelsey Report(R) and Interactive Local Media), publishing (Global Yellow Pages(TM)), consulting (more than 400 individual assignments) and conferences (68 events).

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: The Kelsey Group

CONTACT: Eileen Pacheco of The Kelsey Group, +1-781-556-1026,
eileen@tango-group.com

Web site:

http://www.kelseygroup.com/DDC2007

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MALIBU, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In "Marilyn Monroe Returns: The Healing of a Soul," newly released paperback, July 2007, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Adrian Finkelstein presents astonishing evidence that a patient he has treated over a span of eight years, Canadian pop singer Sherrie Lea Laird, is the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe.

Dr. Finkelstein presents the dramatic results of videotaped past-life regressions in which Sherrie, under hypnosis, provides new details about Marilyn's life, including her involvement with the Kennedy brothers, and describes how Marilyn really died. As a classically trained physician, Dr. Finkelstein backs up the results of the regressions, which are supported by current peer-reviewed medical research on hypnosis, with evidence of biometric similarities between the two women, including facial bone structure, handwriting, voice pattern, and personality quirks. He also examines the phenomenon of reincarnation from a scientific standpoint, presenting the case studies and research that made him a believer.

"Marilyn Monroe Returns" takes readers inside Marilyn's world, revealing for the first time the inner thoughts and feelings of the world's most famous sex symbol. You don't have to be a believer to be fascinated by this detective story of a doctor and patient team in search of Marilyn, and even outright skeptics will be intrigued by the eerie similarities between Marilyn and Sherrie Lea and the completely new revelations about Marilyn's life - and death.

The hardcover book was favorably featured, during the second half of 2006, primarily due to Marilyn Monroe's celebrity status. Such features appeared on front pages of major newspapers, such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, New York Daily News, Pittsburgh Tribune, Detroit's Macomb Daily News, the Sunday Telegraph and Stella Magazine in the UK, and Eve Magazine in the UK. It was featured on CNN's Showbiz Tonight, MSNBC's Scarborough Country, BBC, Coast to Coast Radio, W Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, Jay Thomas Show, GM TV in the UK, Japanese TV, and numerous other publications, radio, and TV media all over the world. Also, the book was favorably reviewed by Library Journal, recommending it to university libraries, and recommended by Publishers Weekly, which found it as "unparalleled" and a ready-made screenplay.

Adrian Finkelstein, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist currently on the teaching staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and in private practice in Malibu, California. He has served as chief of outpatient psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and as an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Chicago Medical School, Rush Medical School, and the UCLA School of Medicine, and received his medical training from the Hadassah Medical School at Hebrew University in Israel and the world-prestigious Menninger School of Psychiatry in Topeka, Kansas. Sherrie Lea Laird, who goes by the stage name Sherrie Lea, is a Canadian pop singer whose dance remix of "No Ordinary Love" topped the charts in Canada and Europe.

For more information or to order, go to:

http://www.hamptonroadspub.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=478

ISBN 978-1--57174-555-2 - Paperback w/ more than 50 color & b/w photos - $16.95

Author and Sherrie Lea Laird Available for Interview

Sara Sgarlat, Publicity Director
Hampton Roads Publishing Company
434-296-2772 ext. 49
or Peter Gross ext. 47
ssgarlat@hrpub.com

Author's Publicity Agent:
Jennifer Byrne
310-408-6213
j_byrne76@hotmail.com

Author's Office Manager:
Shulah Levy
310-457-3609
afinkelstein@pastlives.com

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

Source: Adrian Finkelstein, M.D.

CONTACT: Sara Sgarlat, Publicity Director, +1-434-296-2772, ext. 49,
ssgarlat@hrpub.com, or Peter Gross +1-434-296-2772, ext. 47, both of Hampton
Roads Publishing Company; or Jennifer Byrne, Publicity Agent, +1-310-408-6213,
j_byrne76@hotmail.com; or Shulah Levy, Office Manager, +1-310-457-3609,
afinkelstein@pastlives.com, all for Adrian Finkelstein, M.D.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 24 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Taylor Hicks won television's "America Idol" in 2006 with his
classic soul, blues and R&B style. His self-titled CD debuted at
the number two spot on the Billboard 200 charts in December
2006. Fresh off his three-month tour, Hicks is busy with his
latest project, his memoir entitled, "Heart Full of Soul."

What: Hicks signs his book "Heart Full of Soul."

When: Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

Where: Borders
2501 Westend
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-9656

Why: The "Soul Patrol" fans have the opportunity to personally meet
Hicks and obtain a signed copy of "Heart Full of Soul." Borders
is excited to welcome Hicks to the Westend store.

Media
Contact: Media interested in attending this event should contact Jeff
Jacob at (615) 329-3380 or at jjacob2@bordersgroupinc.com.

Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact
Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at
komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

(Logo:

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

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO
AP Archive:

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

CONTACT: Jeff Jacob, +1-615-329-3380, jjacob2@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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Shape Up Mom Kathryn Sansone shares life experiences on parenting, fitness and organization through weekly blog

ST. LOUIS, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- New moms, experienced moms and moms-to-be seek the advice of Shape Up Mom, Kathryn Sansone. An established author, wife of 20 years and mother of 10 children, Sansone looks to shape the lives of others through the experiences that shape her with the launch of http://www.shapeupmom.com/.

"I want to inspire women to take care of themselves so they can be the best for their families," Sansone said. "Whether that means shaping up the pantry, day planner, fitness routine, children or relationships, we all need some encouragement to make it happen."

ShapeUpMom.com provides actionable advice on topics that women -- particularly moms, want to know about getting and staying fit, raising a healthy, happy family and getting organized. With two in college, seven in extra curricular school activities and one still in diapers, she works through the real issues of choosing a college, managing schedules and preparing healthy meals. She also addresses how to handle stress and take a moment for herself in the process. Sansone tackles these topics and more in her candid and thoughtful weekly blog.

This 45-year-old woman is not only centered, but beautifully fit after having 10 children with her husband. Oprah Winfrey has called her "the role model for motherhood," and she has drawn interest from millions of moms who want to know how this woman manages to keep her sanity and her figure.

Whether it is a household with one child or 10 Sansone helps women who want to improve their bodies, lives and homes to reach their personal best. She's taken it one step at a time and wants others to learn from her real-life experience.

"As women, we tend to think we have to do everything and do it perfectly. But that's unrealistic," Sansone adds. "As Shape Up Mom, I want to share experiences to help other women shape their lives in a practical, healthy and successful way."

Sansone is the author of "Woman First, Family Always," member of the Hot Mom's Club Advisory Board (http://www.hotmomsclub.com/), and the AOL web site's Family and Kids Coach. She looks forward to the release of her second book due out in 2008 focusing on fitness, nutrition and stress. More from Kathryn Sansone is available at http://www.shapeupmom.com/.

ShapeUpMom.com provides advice and assistance for women wanting to gain control of their bodies, their lives and their homes. Established in 2007, its inspiration, Kathryn Sansone has shared real-world experiences of being a loving mother, devoted wife and confident woman with those seeking encouragement to shape up various parts of their lives.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: ShapeUpMom.com

CONTACT: Kate Manfull of Odessa Communications, +1-314-323-5573,
katemanfull@odessacomm.com

Web site:

http://www.odessacomm.com/
http://www.shapeupmom.com/

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Industry-leading Game Developers Conference brings global developer event to key matchmaking business convention for the game industry

SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology, presenters of the largest global event dedicated to videogame creation, the Game Developers Conference, have partnered with Connection Events, a multi-faceted business matchmaking company known for the Game Connection convention, to produce the Lyon Game Developers Conference (GDC). The inaugural event, featuring content programmed by an advisory board consisting of both local and international developers who share a commitment to promote and support the game industry, is set to take place December 3-5 in Lyon, France.

Lyon GDC will feature 60 classes over a two day period, as well as one day of master classes and tutorials that will overlap with Game Connection business meetings. The conference's main objectives are to provide a global picture of game development today, where attendees will share core technical expertise, and to learn from experiences at the cutting edge of European and global game development. Sessions will drill down into the six core disciplines of GDC (programming, visual arts, game design, audio, production, and business and management), and explore the broadening creative and business options for developers across multiple platforms and distribution channels. By featuring Lyon GDC and Game Connection in one place, attendees will access enhanced networking by interacting with both GDC speakers and Game Connection dealmakers within tailored social events.

"Given our productive history of delivering GDC events in Europe, we are very pleased to present a custom iteration on the continent with Lyon GDC," said Jamil Moledina, executive director of the Game Developers Conference. "Having worked with Pierre Carde and the Game Connection team for many years at GDC, we anticipate that this partnership will result in the same authentic experience that developers expect from a GDC event."

"The Game Developers Conference is known for bringing the most prominent speakers and influential partners to its world-class events," noted Pierre Carde, director of Connection Events. "Adding Lyon GDC to Lyon Game Connection answers the need of the industry and creates a powerful and logical partnership where participants will garner heightened value through focused and productive educational, networking, and business opportunities."

More information, including the conference session and speaker lineup, official event schedule, and registration rates and deadlines, will be available soon at http://www.lyongdc.com/.

About the CMP Game Group (http://www.cmpgame.com/)

The CMP Game Group delivers essential information and enables community within the game industry through events, services, and media. The group's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference and the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com. For more information, please visit http://www.cmpgame.com/.

About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

About Connection Events (http://www.connection-events.fr/)

Created in July 2006, the company is a spin-off of Lyon Game, which initially launched Game Connection Europe. Game Connection is a business convention for the video game industry, taking place in Lyon (France) in December, San Francisco (California, USA) in March during the Game Developers Conference, and in Asia. Game Connection provides several different services, all geared toward the same goals: matchmaking between developers and publishers, network building and enhancement, and examination of projects and companies. For more information, please visit: http://www.game-connection.com/

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: CMP Game Group

CONTACT: Craig Sinel, craig@fortyseven.com, or Sibel Sunar,
sibel@fortyseven.com, both of fortyseven communications, +1-323-658-1200, both
for CMP Game Group; or Tara Gibb, of CMP Game Group, +1-415-947-6219,
tgibb@cmp.coim

Web site:

http://www.cmpgame.com/
http://www.cmp.com/
http://www.connection-events.fr/
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/
http://www.game-connection.com/
http://www.lyongdc.com/

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Carrefour, QVC and Sears Among Buyers to Discuss Purchasing Requirements
with Exporters of Camping and Leisure Products

HANGZHOU, China, July 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eight buyers with annual sales of US$220 billion are scheduled to meet Greater China exporters of camping and leisure products at Global Sources' (NASDAQ:GSOL) Private Sourcing Event ( http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ ) in Hangzhou on July 26.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b )

Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "For suppliers in export trade, an online presence is a requirement -- much as a catalog once was. However, as more suppliers crowd online, an Internet-only marketing strategy is becoming less effective at helping suppliers differentiate themselves from their competitors and attract orders.

"To sell to the larger, quality buyers, suppliers need to use a combination of online media to create general awareness; print advertising for branding and differentiation, and face-to-face channels like our Private Sourcing Events to close the loop on the buying process."

Buyers scheduled to participate in the Camping & Leisure Private Sourcing Event are:

-- A.S. Watson -- Hong Kong's largest retail and manufacturing group --
$12.7 billion annual sales
-- Carrefour -- the world's second-largest retailer -- $105 billion in
annual sales
-- Casino -- France's largest convenience store operator -- $3 billion
in annual sales
-- El Corte Ingles -- Spain's largest retailer -- $20.5 billion in
annual sales
-- Kmart (Australia) -- one of Australia's largest discount chains --
$3.3 billion in annual sales
-- QVC -- the world's largest television shopping network --
$6.5 billion in annual sales
-- Sears -- the fourth-largest US retailer -- $53 billion in
annual sales
-- Staples -- the world's largest office products retailer --
$18.2 billion in annual sales
-- The Warehouse - New Zealand's largest general retailer --
$1.3 billion in annual sales

One participating buyer, El Corte Ingles' Hardgoods Merchandise Manager, Ana He, said: "We need reliable suppliers who can deliver quality products to our stores. Private Sourcing Events connect us with experienced, quality- focused exporters who know what it takes to work with an international retailer like us."

One supplier, Zhejiang Ganghai Industrial's General Manager, Lisa Gu, said: "Buyers participating are quality buyers we can work with to take our service and brand to the next level. We're already a strong producer, but we always strive to move up the value chain. Selling to these world-class buyers is an excellent opportunity to accomplish this goal."

World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events

Some of the world's top buyers, including Circuit City, Foxconn and Sears, are scheduled to attend upcoming Private Sourcing Events. The next three events are:

-- Bluetooth Products & Accessories: Shenzhen -- July 31
-- Summer Garments: Wuxi -- August 9
-- Sporting Goods: Shanghai -- August 23

Global Sources has scheduled more than 50 Private Sourcing Events for 2007. A complete list of Private Sourcing Events to be held this year is available at http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ .

Suppliers wishing to participate should contact csm@globalsources.com . Buyers may apply by contacting privatesourcingevents@globalsources.com .

Private Sourcing Events are part of the company's sourcing and product information services which include Global Sources trade magazines, Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ), Global Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com/ ) and the China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/ ).

For more information, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com/ .

About Global Sources

Global Sources is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company and a primary facilitator of two-way trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other key business segment facilitates trade from the world to Greater China using Chinese-language media.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 600,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 1.8 million products and more than 150,000 suppliers annually through 13 online marketplaces, 12 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and nine specialized trade shows which run 22 times a year across seven cities.

Suppliers receive more than 13 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ) alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 36 years. In mainland China it has over 1,700 team members in 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

Global Sources Press Contact in Asia:
Camellia So
Tel: +852-2555-5021
Email: cso@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia:
Eddie Heng
Tel: +65-6547-2850
Email: eheng@globalsources.com

Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.:
James W.W. Strachan
Tel: +1-602-978-7504
Email: strachan@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S.:
Moriah Shilton & Christiane Pelz
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Tel: +1-415-433-3777
Email: cpelz@lhai.com

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Source: Global Sources

CONTACT: Press contact in Asia: Camellia So, +852-2555-5021,
cso@globalsources.com; Press contact in U.S.: James W.W. Strachan, +1-602-978-
7504, strachan@globalsources.com, both of Global Sources; Investors contact in
Asia, Eddie Heng of Global Sources, +65-6547-2850, eheng@globalsources.com;
Investor Contacts in U.S.: Moriah Shilton & Christiane Pelz, +1-415-433-3777,
or cpelz@lhai.com, both of Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. for Global
Sources

Web site:

http://www.globalsources.com/
http://corporate.globalsources.com/
http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/
http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com/
http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/

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LONDON, July 24/PRNewswire/ -- BME Global, the leading conference, forum and summit organisation are
hosting their annual Corporate Communications & Reputation Conference 2007
in Barcelona, Spain, on 12th, 13th and 14th September.

The conference will provide attendees with authentic case studies from
accomplished industry leaders and is set to demonstrate the increasing
importance of proficiency in corporate communications. The objective of the
event is to highlight the importance of clear communication channels both
internally and externally. By promoting the need for increased employee
awareness of business values and corporate reputation, companies are more
effectively able to consistently promote organisational culture as well as
define clear cut communication strategies.

The conference will be hosting 12 keynote presentations, 4 interactive
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practical information and proven strategies on corporate communication
initiatives that incorporate multiple experiences.

Hosted in the prestigious Hilton Hotel, Barcelona, the conference will
feature key industry speakers from top brand organisations such as TNT, BT,
Shell, Eli Lilly and PR Newswire, amongst many others.

For more information or to register your attendance at the forthcoming
event, please visit the website http://www.bmeglobal.com/ and click through
to the Barcelona link or alternatively call +34-93-265-6641.

About BME Global

BME Global offers key decision makers and senior-executives the chance
to share their practical management knowledge by providing high level
conferences, forums and summits.

BME Global provides participants with the perfect opportunity to learn,
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www.bmeglobal.com

Source: BME Global

Media Contact : Drop an email to Richard Plans on richardp@bmeglobal.com, or call +34-93-265-6641, For full information on BME Global, email info@bmeglobal.co.uk

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