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LONDON, August 1/PRNewswire/ --

Author, Robert Bernocco, has astounded the literary world by writing his
first book on a mobile phone and publishing it on Lulu.com, the online
marketplace for digital content.

Mr Bernocco seized the opportunity to use his idle time whilst commuting
to work and back by train, writing his 384 page sci-fi novel "Fellow
Travellers" on his Nokia 6630, using the T9 predictive text system.

Cristel Lee Leed, European Vice President at Lulu.com, commented: "We
live in an age when individuals are time poor due to work or family
commitments and this can stifle creativity. Mr Bernocco is a great example of
the type of author we often encounter on Lulu -- he has not only been
creative with what he has written but also with how he has written it!"

By dividing his manuscript in to short paragraphs and saving them on his
mobile phone, Mr Bernocco would then download them to his PC for
proof-reading and editing. The book took him five months to write.

Mr Bernocco said: "Only a few years ago I would have struggled to find
both the time and the publisher to enable me to create this book. Thanks to
my Nokia and Lulu I am now proud to be a published author."

Although the book is titled "Fellow Travellers" it is actually set in the
future and is not about the fellow commuters that Mr Bernocco shares his
train journey with each day!

Lulu.com: Lulu.com is the premier marketplace for digital content on the
Internet, with over 100,000 recently published titles, and more than 2,500
new titles added each week, created by people in 80 different countries. Lulu
is changing the world of publishing by enabling the creators of books, video,
periodicals, multimedia and other content to publish their work themselves
with complete editorial and copyright control. Lulu empowers these
individuals and corporations to create high quality content products to sell
directly to their customers and the rest of the Lulu.com marketplace. With
storefronts provided as well as other marketing assistance, creators are
fully supported to profit from their work. With Lulu offices in the US,
Canada the UK and Europe, Lulu customers can reach the globe.

Mr Bernocco is 40 years old and works in IT in Piedmont, northern Italy.
He lives near Cuneo with his wife and son. His book can be found at
http://www.lulu.com/content/647355.

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

Source: Lulu.com

Carol Barnes of Lulu.com, +44-(0)-20-8834-1633 or +44-(0)-7766-707059, cbarnes@lulu.com

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LONDON, August 1/PRNewswire/ --

- New Website Features Make the Search for Coaches and Coaching Advice
Easier Than Ever Before

Coaching-UK (www.coaching-uk.org.uk), the No.1 forum and directory for
coaching in the UK, has today announced the roll-out of a comprehensive range
of new features that will make searching for coaches and coaching advice
easier than ever before.

Coaching-UK is a completely free community site designed to be a resource
for anyone helping others, or being helped, to improve awareness in a given
area. From vocational coaching to fitness coaching, Coaching is all about
helping people to set and achieve goals in order to improve a particular
behavioural performance.

The active Coaching-UK Forum was launched in August 2003 to provide a
home for discussion and advice on all aspects of Coaching and already has
over 350 members.

The exciting new features introduced today include:

Interactive mapping: 'Coaching-UK Maps' brings coaches and those looking
for guidance together quickly and simply with the aid of a real-time Google
map of coaching providers in the UK.

Online TV: 'Coaching TV' brings users expert interviews, news items and
vox-pops from the world of coaching.

Articles: 'Coaching-UK Articles' provides a home for exclusive advice and
feature articles from the coaching industry.

Blogs: 'Coaching-UK Bloggers' range from experts commenting on
developments in their industry to those receiving coaching using the section
as a way to keep a diary of their experiences and views.

A spokesperson for Coaching-UK said of the recent upgrades:

"Coaching-UK has been successfully bringing people together in this
growing and important sector of business for 4 years. The introduction of our
new site technology is an exciting next step that we hope will make it even
easier to explore the issues and challenges faced by coaches and those
receiving coaching."

Notes to Editor:

About Coaching-UK

Coaching-UK is a free community site for anyone helping another person,
or being helped, to improve awareness in a given area and to set and achieve
goals in order to improve a particular behavioural performance, from
Vocational Coaching to Health and Fitness.

The Coaching-UK live forum (http://www.coaching-uk.org.uk/forum) provides
a home for open discussion while 'Coaching TV'
(http://tv.coaching-uk.org.uk.com) brings users expert interviews, news items
and vox-pops from the world of coaching.

Coaching-UK also brings coaches and those looking for guidance together
quickly and simply with the aid of 'Coaching Maps'
(http://coaching-uk.org.uk/maps) which provides access to a real-time Google
map of coaching providers in the UK.

Coaching-UK was created by, and is maintained by, Community121
(http://www.community121.com), builders of niche community websites.

For more information please contact:

Emily Cagle (PR121)
Tel: +44-(0)20-7022-4897

Source: Coaching-UK

For more information please contact: Emily Cagle (PR121), Tel: +44-(0)20-7022-4897

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NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) and a leading global provider of energy and metals information, has launched a new Chinese language real-time petroleum information service, Platts China Alert, aimed at the world's most populous country and the second largest oil consumer.

Platts China Alert is a one-stop real-time information service that provides energy professionals in China with breaking industry news, market analysis and price assessments globally, via a convenient web-based platform. Platts is leveraging its existing capabilities and network of industry contacts to meet the diverse requirements of China's oil and gas sector and will utilize the expertise of a team of analysts from within China as well as its highly experienced global editorial group.

"Presented in Chinese, Platts China Alert will give the Chinese audience the most unbiased, independent and trusted information and price assessments available worldwide, unmatched by any other energy information providers in China," says Dave Ernsberger, Platts senior editorial director, Asia. "And by doing so, Platts is helping to meet the need for greater transparency and efficiency in markets globally."

Platts price assessments are recognized as benchmarks for the world's physical energy market including China's import market which uses the Free On Board (FOB) Singapore Platts high sulfur fuel oil assessments as the benchmark reference price for vital fuel oil supplies arriving in the ports of China. China's energy professionals also look to Platts to provide benchmark values for the crude oil imported from the Middle East, Africa, Russia and South America and use Platts price assessments in the determination of domestic gasoline and gas oil prices. Backed by Platts' rigorous proprietary assessment methodologies, subscribers are assured of dependable price assessments.

"Platts has been engaging with energy companies in China for more than 20 years because of the important role that China plays in global energy markets," says Platts President Victoria Chu Pao. "We believe that China has the will and the power to contribute much to the global energy dialogue that must exist if we are to achieve a successful prosperous future for all. We're pleased to help foster the means to such a dialogue by providing the China energy audience the global information it seeks."

This is the first local-language real-time alert launched by Platts. It joins the greater suite of hundreds of long-established global energy information products, including Platts Global Alert, a real-time petroleum information service, and regional and global newsletters including but not exclusive to such names as Platts Oilgram Price Report, Global Power Report, Platts International Coal Report, Platts Energy in East Europe, Platts Petrochemical Report, Platts Renewable Energy Report, Platts Inside Energy, Platts UK Gas Report, Platts Nucleonics Week, Platts Energy Trader, Platts Electric Utility Week, and Platts Steel Markets Daily.

About Platts:

Platts, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is a leading global provider of energy and metals information. With nearly a century of business experience, Platts serves customers across more than 150 countries. From 14 offices worldwide, Platts serves the oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear power, coal, emissions, petrochemical and metals markets. Platts' real time news, pricing, analytical services, and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders depend upon Platts to help them make better trading and investment decisions. Additional information is available at http://www.platts.com/

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 such as 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 http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Source: Platts

CONTACT: Kathleen Tanzy
212-904-2860
Kathleen_tanzy@platts.com
Europe: Shiona Ramage
+44207 1766153
Asia: Casey Yew
+65 653 06552

Web site:

http://www.platts.com/
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

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PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Much is spoken and written about manufacturing in Michigan as well as the United States as a whole. Everyone who reads a newspaper or listens to on-air media has a perception about manufacturing. But -- how close is perception to reality? How is the United States really doing in manufacturing? And -- is Michigan really in a one-state manufacturing recession? What is the real impact of the Big Three on Michigan's economic outlook?

The upcoming September issue of manufactLINE will provide answers to these questions and more. manufactLINE is published three times each year by Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) in Plymouth, Michigan and contains articles and information of special interest to small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. Why is MMTC positioned to report accurately on this issue? In two words -- Performance Benchmarking (PB). Since 1992, PB has compiled detailed measurements of the operations of manufacturing companies across the United States, as well as internationally. Now with more than 10,000 records, PB has established itself as a leading benchmarking and manufacturing performance measurement service in the country. The robust size of the PB database allows for precise comparisons of companies within and across 11 industry sectors and over 50 unique operating metrics.

"The nature and scope of our data positions MMTC to report with a great deal of accuracy on the condition of the manufacturing sector," stated Dr. Dan Luria, Chief Economist at MMTC." We want to go beyond the superficial data and anecdotal stories reported in the popular media to give our readers an accurate picture of manufacturing in our state. We think it is information that can have an influence on the people who have to run companies."

The September issue of manufactLINE will be published and distributed in mid-September. To ensure that you receive your copy of this important and informative publication right off the press, contact MMTC at editor@mmtc.org and submit you name, mailing address, telephone number and email address.

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is part of a nationwide program with a mission to improve the competitiveness of small and mid-size manufacturers. Funded jointly by the National Institute of Standards and Technology -- Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the success of MMTC's training and consulting programs is measured annually to insure that significant positive impact is achieved from the application of public funds. During the latest annual reporting period (2005 projects) MMTC assistance impacted clients in the amount of $270 million sales retained and created, $13 million cost savings, and nearly 1600 jobs retained and created.

Headquartered in southeast Michigan, MMTC operates six regional offices located in Plymouth, Grand Rapids, Flint, Saginaw, Traverse City and Marquette. More detailed information can be found on our website -- http://www.mmtc.org/.

Source: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

CONTACT: Dr. Dan Luria, Chief Economist of Michigan Manufacturing
Technology Center, +1-734-451-4227

Web site:

http://www.mmtc.org/

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NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mega Media Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FHCS.OB) (www.megamediagroup.com) announced today the launch of ConcertRU (www.concertru.com), a new e-commerce portal connecting the Russian-American community to concerts and ethnic events across the United States.

"ConcertRU will serve as the ultimate entertainment portal for the Russian-American community," said Alex Shvarts, Chief Executive Officer, Mega Media Group. "Operating as a central destination for concert tickets for one of America's fastest growing ethnic groups will alter how some of Russia's leading entertainers and event organizers handle concert promotions in America."

With the launch of ConcertRU, Mega Media Group strengthens its Russian- American media holdings. The company currently owns and operates the Russian- language radio station, Radio VSE (87.7FM), and the Russian-language entertainment and lifestyle magazine, Metpo Magazine.

Safe Harbor Statement: This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Mega Media Group's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of July 31, 2007, and Mega Media Group undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Contact:

PRESS INQUIRIES:
Neil Steinberg
212.584.4306
nsteinberg@5wpr.com

INVESTOR INQUIRIES
Rebecca Patrick
Rebecca.p@skeletonkeyent.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: nsteinberg@5wpr.com

Source: Mega Media Group, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Neil Steinberg, +1-212-584-4306, or nsteinberg@5wpr.com,
or investors, Rebecca Patrick, Rebecca.p@skeletonkeyent.com, both for Mega
Media Group, Inc.

Web site:

http://www.megamediagroup.com/
http://www.concertru.com/

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LONGUEUIL, QC, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Finders, www.telecomfinders.com, the leading on-line e-business network for the secondary telecommunication marketplace and subsidiary of Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. (TSX: MDF), announced today the launch of Telecom Finders: The Magazine, a free subscription-based print publication for telecommunication equipment professionals.

As of July, over 60,000 industry buyers and sellers who use the publication as a reference tool along with TelecomFinders.com members will now receive Telecom Finders: The Magazine, a comprehensive print directory aimed at industry professionals looking to buy or sell new, refurbished or used Central Office, Wireless, PBX/Key, VoIP and Datacom Equipment.

Previously known as Telephone International, and recently acquired by Telecom Finders, this leading trade publication who has been serving the industry since 1985 is a powerful marketing tool for equipment sellers. With its recent acquisition, valued stocking dealers / advertisers will now be able to increase their reach and promote their offering both through the publication and the Telecom Finders' on-line network.

"Our new print offering will allow us to continue to grow as a predominant player in this segment and accelerate our customers' exposure through the print medium," stated Doug Liles, President of Telecom Finders. "We feel privileged to benefit from Telephone International's expertise in the Newsprint Industry and look forward to working with a seasoned team of dedicated and valuable employees and managers, and intend to leverage the synergies between the magazine and our successful on-line network for the benefit of our members and readers," concluded Mr. Liles.

The latest issue of Telecom Finders: The Magazine can be downloaded at http://www.telephoneinternational.com/cgi/en/pdfs/Ti_CurrentIssue.pdf. For your free subscription to Telecom Finders: The Magazine, or for more information on advertising opportunities, please call 1 800 893-6863.

About Telecom Finders

Founded in 1998, Telecom Finders, www.telecomfinders.com, is the leading on-line e-business network for the secondary telecommunication marketplace. Available 24/7 through the Internet, Telecom Finders helps thousands of telecom equipment buyers to efficiently source used, refurbished and surplus telecom systems, parts and equipment for their central offices, business telephony systems, wireless networks and networking operations through its searchable parts and equipment database with near real-time inventory information. Telecom Finders also offers a Free Classifieds Service that allows buyers to post their requirements and sellers to list their excess and unwanted equipment. Telecom Finders members consist of Dealers, Resellers, Brokers, Interconnects, Self Maintainers, Phone Companies and Carriers. Headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. Telecom Finders is a subsidiary of Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. (TSX: MDF), a world-leading operator of e-business networks and provider of complete e-business solutions. For more information, please visit www.telecomfinders.com, or call 1 800 893-6863.

Source: MEDIAGRIF INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC.

CONTACT: Telecom Finders: Kimberly Cullen, Marketing Manager, (813)
675-6309, kcullen@telecomfinders.com; Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc.:
Kathy Roberge, Director, Communications, (450) 677-8797, ext. 3014,
kroberge@mediagrif.com

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PetfoodIndustry.com: Delivering Content, Community and Collaboration

ROCKFORD, Ill., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Petfood Industry magazine, a WATT publication, today announced it has launched the industry's only global online community for professionals in the petfood processing industry. PetfoodIndustry.com connects global petfood manufacturers with the organizations that supply them. The new online community provides a unique forum where all members of the petfood community can find the latest industry headlines and global news, and hear from pet industry experts on a variety of relevant topics -- encompassing all petfood manufacturing influencers from field to food bowl.

"In a market undergoing aggressive change and opportunity for its participants, and experiencing business growth in ways never seen before, petfood professionals need a community to share ideas and plans, or conduct business with industry peers in a collaborative environment. Ultimately, they need a highly accessible tool to keep abreast of the issues affecting their businesses and their bottom line," said Debbie Phillips Donaldson, editor-in- chief. "We're focused on providing our industry professionals with a content-rich environment while giving them the ability to communicate and collaborate with one another -- all to specifically address their needs to innovate and excel in their business and take advantage of the dynamic industry growth. And it's now all available at their fingertips."

Users of PetfoodIndustry.com can expect:

-- Rich Collaboration - Petfood professionals can participate in
important dialogue on relevant issues through discussion boards, or
utilize the community tools available to seek specific information
from buyers, suppliers, or job seekers. Visitors to the site can ask
questions about specific issues or problems, post/apply for job
opportunities, or post an RFP or RFQ on a specific piece of equipment
or piece of business.

-- Unparalleled Content - PetfoodIndustry.com combines the latest news
with industry expert perspectives, providing relevant and timely
information for petfood professionals worldwide -- professionals who
are trying to accelerate growth in their businesses.

-- A Desktop Community - PetfoodIndustry.com brings the petfood
marketplace to the reader's desktop by linking petfood professionals
-- from buyers and sellers to researchers, marketers, and distributors
-- together in an online community where they can access extensive
information, seek industry expertise, and develop fresh perspectives
-- all with just a couple of clicks.

PetfoodIndustry.com offers a multi-pronged approach that effectively and efficiently delivers content, community, and collaborative opportunities to busy petfood professionals -- exactly the way they want it and when they want it.

-- Easily customizable: Through a unique registration feature, visitors
to the site get exactly the information they want, the way they
want it, every time they visit the site;

-- Online discussion board: Petfood professionals have the opportunity
to share insights and perspectives on compelling, relevant topics
through unfiltered dialogue with one another. Additionally, community
visitors at PetfoodIndustry.com have the ability to share their
thoughts, comments, and perspectives with editors and reporters on
industry issues and/or specific stories;

-- Electronic newsletters: Today's busy petfood professionals can
receive quick-hitting, expert perspectives on relevant issues that may
affect their day-to-day business and bottom line growth prospects;
and,

-- Monthly Digital Issues: With Petfood Industry magazine digital,
readers around the world have an electronic version of the print
publication emailed to them which gives instant access to content, and
the ability to save, search and archive information as they see fit.

About Petfood Industry

Petfood Industry (http://www.petfoodindustry.com/) is the leading global information source for professionals responsible for developing, processing, marketing, packaging and distributing petfood products. It is published by WATT Publishing Co., which has been delivering business information to decision makers in the U.S. and global petfood, animal feed, food-producing animal and woodworking industries for 90 years, since 1917.

Contact: Rebecca Kopf
PR Etc., Inc.
(815)282.9976

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Petfood Industry

CONTACT: Rebecca Kopf of PR Etc., Inc., +1-815-282-9976

Web site:

http://www.petfoodindustry.com/

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LANDesk Enterprise Suite 'is ideal for' distributed enterprises

SALT LAKE CITY, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- LANDesk Software, a leading IT service management solutions provider, today announced its LANDesk(R) Enterprise Suite was selected as a leading solution in the July 2007 report, The Forrester Wave: Client Management Suites, Q3 '07. The report states, LANDesk "is an especially good fit for enterprises with multiple offices and remote workers."

"One of the biggest challenges for today's IT operations group is the management of an increasingly distributed and heterogeneous environment," writes Natalie Lambert, senior analyst at Forrester Research. "LANDesk offers one of the strongest offerings, with full management and security functionality," notes Ms. Lambert.

"This unified solution gives administrators the ability to create policies and reports across both tool sets and realize the benefits of a single solution." The report adds, "LANDesk Enterprise Suite ties for the top capabilities in the area of reporting. The product ships with 163 pre-built reports, which can be customized and exported into a variety of formats. However, it is the real-time reporting capabilities that give users the most value, as they can see the current status of the systems in their environment."

"For the past 3 years, LANDesk has been the only company in the Forrester Wave study that has had a singular focus on developing systems and security management software," said Steve Daly, general manager of LANDesk. "Today, we are charting a course that is unique in the industry -- one that will help usher in a new era of manageability.

"We are combining our experience with the expertise of Avocent to develop new solutions that aren't available in the market today. We believe this leadership vision, singular focus, and strong product offering best positions LANDesk for growth and expansion in the medium and large enterprise market" said Daly.

The Forrester Wave study compares participating vendors' solutions against a comprehensive set of approximately 98 evaluation criteria across three main categories: the current product offering, vendor strategy, and market presence.

About LANDesk Software

LANDesk Software Ltd., an Avocent company, is a leading provider of systems, security, and process management solutions for desktops, servers and mobile devices across the enterprise. LANDesk enables thousands of organizations to easily deploy and use end-to-end management solutions. LANDesk is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices located in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and can be found on the Web at http://www.landesk.com/ or by calling 1-800-982-2130.

About Avocent Corporation

Avocent (NASDAQ:AVCT) delivers IT operations and infrastructure management solutions for enterprises worldwide, helping customers to reduce costs and simplify complex IT environments via integrated, centralized in-band and out-of-band hardware and software. Additional information is available at: http://www.avocent.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding market opportunity, product development, engineering and design activities, integration with third party products and product availability and operability. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic conditions, risks attributable to future product demand, sales, and expenses, risks associated with product design efforts and the introduction of new products and technologies, risks associated with reliance on a limited number of component suppliers and single source components, and risk associated with obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Copyright (C) 2007 LANDesk Software Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. LANDesk is either a registered trademark or trademark of LANDesk Software Ltd. or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. Avocent and the Avocent logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other names or brands may be claimed as the property of others.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: LANDesk Software

CONTACT: Dan Cook, Public Relations Director of LANDesk,
1-801-208-1569, dan.cook@landesk.com

Web site:

http://www.landesk.com/
http://www.avocent.com/

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GolfDigestPlanner.com to benefit organizers of the 1.2 million non-competitive golf events held in the U.S. each year

FARMINGTON, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Ryder Group and Golf Digest are introducing the first comprehensive golf tournament planning Web site to assist tournament organizers of the 1.2 million non-competitive golf events played in the United States each year, it was announced Tuesday.

The free Golf Digest Tournament Planner, found at http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/, is anchored by a six-minute planning "Wizard" designed to assist in planning every aspect of any golf event -- including locating a tournament host course, accepting registration and payment , and picking hole-in-one and million-dollar-shot contests.

GolfDigestPlanner.com uses all this information to set up an easily accessed tournament Web site with the tournament and registration information. Tournament participants can sign up and pay for the event online, a convenient feature which very few tournaments offer.

"The J. Ryder Group has developed a groundbreaking and user-friendly tool for tournament organizers," said Stephen D'Agostino, associate director, Business Development at Golf Digest. "The majority of recreational golfers play in one or more charity, corporate or club event during the year. Many players are technology-savvy and want the ability to register for events online, a capability less than five percent of the events in the United States can claim."

"We're excited to partner with such a respected name in the golf community," said Jamie Ryder, president of J. Ryder Group. "This partnership will be an essential tool in realizing our goal of completely streamlining tournament organization."

GolfDigestPlanner.com was created after exhaustive research into the tournament organization world. Ryder spent two years conducting focus groups with executive directors of non-profits, corporate planners, PGA of America members and association executives to help design the Wizard's areas of focus and capabilities. Essentially, this site is a free do-it-yourself version of hiring a collaboration of the world's most experienced tournament organizers. Events can take anywhere from 250-400 hours to plan. With this system, initial tournament setup can be done in minutes.

The Wizard, which takes approximately six minutes to complete, walks the user through the process, starting with event registration and host course information. The Wizard then provides a template for sponsorship packages and suggestions for sponsored contests and even the percentage of successful tournaments that use each type of contest. The same information is also provided for the "Set Up My Tournament Experience" section, which provides suggestions of whether to give player gifts, have a long-drive contest, mulligans, raffles and auctions, etc. The Golf Digest Tournament Planner then sets up a task list for tournament organizers to follow leading up to the tournament, even sending reminder e-mails as dictated by the organizer, so the organizer has online guidance every step of the way.

The system also has more than 20 standard e-mail marketing templates for soliciting sponsors and players, confirming registration and communicating with volunteers. These e-mail templates run on "auto pilot," gathering player information including foursome names, sponsor logos, auction items, providing thank you notes, etc. without the organizers' follow up.

The site also saves a planner's information from year to year, so in the event of an organizer turnover, as many events are simply put together by a different volunteer each year, the new organizer has a record of everything done the previous year, including player and sponsor information. The application can also "push" key information to the course professional so they can prepare for the event. This includes registration counts, pairing sheets and the event day agenda. Organizers also have a personal "logo vault" on the application to store their tournament logo and all their sponsor logos for sign, banners and promotional materials.

For more information or to explore the seemingly endless guidance GolfDigestPlanner.com can give any tournament organizer, log on to http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/.

ABOUT J. RYDER GROUP

J. Ryder Group has been actively involved in the golf tournament business since 1998. The firm has managed or provided services to more than 10,000 golf tournaments. J. Ryder Group was the executive director for the Arnold Palmer Turning Point Invitational, which celebrated Arnold Palmer's 50th Anniversary of his U.S. Amateur Championship. The Arnold Palmer Turning Point Invitational raised $6.3 million. "This is the most incredible event I have ever been involved in more than 60 years of golf, and I have been involved in a lot of them over the years," Palmer said. J. Ryder Group developed a highly desirable and first of its kind online hole-in-one prize package ordering and fulfillment system. J. Ryder Group holds contractual relationships for the online hole-in-one prize package program with Ford, Chrysler, Lincoln, Jeep, Mercury, Dodge, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Mazda.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: J. Ryder Group

CONTACT: Toby Zwikel, +1-818-462-5599, tobyz@bzapr.com, or Matt Paulson,
+1-818-462-5609, mattp@bzapr.com, both of Brener Zwikel and Associates for J.
Ryder Group

Web site:

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Campbell explores spirituality and the human mind in his new book, "Overstanding Darkness - Conscious-Elevation: Keys to Developing Your Awareness" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/).

In his book, Campbell illustrates the effects of the Creator on the everyday lives of humans. "All human beings sooner or later must recognize the Creator's presence, a presence that guides us on a moral path," he says. "All near-death experiences, close calls or even what some would call luck is a third-party viewer guiding us through our lives knowing the truth in each situation."

Readers are introduced to the concept of an all-knowing Creator and the conscious energy that Campbell says one can receive from this divine being. "This third-party viewer sees the working of the mind, emotion, body and social aspects of all our relationships and assigns karma as punishment for violating the divine law," he writes. "'Overstanding Darkness' is designed to light the dark places in the mind just as the body matures from infant to toddler and teen to adult."

Campbell helps readers develop a greater awareness in their lives in order to have more choices about what happens to them. He asserts that all humans can benefit from the positive energy of the divine. "Choice is the supreme power we have as human beings in this life," he says. "Knowledge, wisdom and understanding represent the beginning of a more complex focus, insight and overstanding of the same principles you already identify with but at a higher cosmic level. The new reality that works on this multidimensional wavelength stretches upward toward the heavens and the celestial energy pours down to the individual showing the soul the workings of the universe."

Campbell holds a degree in psychology. He has served in the military and traveled extensively to other countries. He is also a poet and musician and is working on a poetry book on CD with musical accompaniment. He currently works for the state of New York to help mentally disabled people achieve a higher standard of living.

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

EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:
Promotional Services Department
Tel: 888-728-8467
Fax: 812-961-3133
Email: pressreleases@authorhouse.com
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Source: AuthorHouse

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

Web site:

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Antoinette Marie Antone helps families overcome the potentially devastating influx of the housing system in her new book, "Gambling Houses: The Eight Quarter Journey to Overcome the Emotional, Mental and Physical Pain of Default and Foreclosure" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com/).

Along with the Spectrum Network, Antone created the National HOME Alliance Program. Through this program, Antone organized a nationwide interactive journaling community where homeowners voice their concerns about the effects of foreclosure and default on their families. By collaborating with investors, property managers and mobile home dealers, the National HOME Alliance fights for housing stability and to eradicate the new face of homelessness.

Readers who join the alliance are taken through an eight-step program that can set them on the right track to buying and keeping a home. "The journal requires the reader to be an active participant in the healing process of their home, credit or finances associated with default, foreclosure or financial crisis," Antone writes. "This particular journey begins with the Christian basics of believing in God and trusting his covenant to provide suitable outlets of help for those who believe. My personal story in various segments is portrayed throughout the journal. It's my personal journey to and through my recovery of homelessness to housing twice over."

In addition to statistical data and research, the book includes personal stories of how the program has worked for homeowners. "Just because you have had housing bleeps and blunders in the past doesn't mean that you need to feel homeless. Allow the National HOME Alliance to provide a family management care program to assist you in your transition today and your homeowner success tomorrow," says Antone.

"Gambling Houses" is the first in a series that will include a total of eight journals, with one released each quarter. "These journals are designed to not only assist readers but to provide viable housing solutions to and for their families," Antone says. "The journaling system allows the program to help those people who are willing to help themselves instead of convoluting the list with individuals who do not desire to follow directives but want an easy way out."

Antone is the CEO and president of the National HOME Alliance, Spectrum Network Agency and the publisher of MAC Times, a local paper about the manufactured housing industry. During her six years with these companies, she has collaborated her efforts with a gamut of housing and financial investors with a shared goal of "Keeping America HOME." Antone is also the co-host of "Let's Talk House" with Jeffrey Henderson.

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

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

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

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Source: AuthorHouse

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

Web site:

http://www.authorhouse.com/

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CHICAGO, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stories from childhood to adulthood, from Southside to Northside, Loyola Press author John Powers shares authentic, classic tales of a Chicago Catholic upbringing.

"You write what you know about," says Powers. "No one had ever written a book about the culture of growing up Catholic. I wanted to write a humorous social portrait of Catholicism in the mid-twentieth century."

Brought back by popular demand, John Powers will be "seen" during the month of August on the CTA redline. Loyola Press is running advertising campaign. "From Comiskey to the confessional -- John Powers, Chicago's storyteller."

Drawing from his own life experiences Powers shares the world of Eddie Ryan as he grows up in the in the fifties and sixties in his trilogy Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, The Last Catholic in America and The Unoriginal Sinner and the Ice-Cream God. Beginning with being named the worst altar server ever, sharing observations of oddball classmates to first dates, Powers writes with passion and humor.

John Powers trilogy is a part of the Loyola Classic line. The Loyola Classic line contains new editions of acclaimed Catholic novels which have been edited and published for modern readers interested in the timeless themes of religious fiction.

Powers has a BA in sociology from Loyola University in Chicago, and a MA and PhD in communications from Northwestern University. In 1979 a musical production of Do Black Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? opened in Chicago and ran there for three years. It is still being performed today around the country.

More information about Powers and his novels, as well as other authors can be found at www.loyolapress.com/powers.

Visitors to this site will be able to share their own nostalgic Chicago story.

For interviews with John Powers please contact Molly Hart.

Loyola Press, founded in 1912, is a nonprofit publishing company committed to meeting the spiritual and educational needs of individuals, parishes and families by providing resources that support children's faith formation, language arts education and whole community catechesis. As an apostolate of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), Loyola Press is dedicated to providing a wide variety of literature on topics including Ignatian prayer & spirituality, saints, ongoing spiritual growth, Catholic life and history. www.loyolapress.com

Contact:
MOLLY HART
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
773 281 1818 x240
hart@loyolapress.com

Source: Loyola Press

CONTACT: Molly Hart, Director Of Communications of Loyola Press,
+1-773-281-1818 x240, hart@loyolapress.com

Web site:

www.loyolapress.com

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Detailed June Ratings from New Gomez Inc. China Benchmark Rank Top 50 Sites by Key Factors Affecting User Experience

LEXINGTON, Mass., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese-language search giant Baidu.com Inc. is the fastest of China's 50 most popular Internet sites, according to a first-ever public performance ranking prepared by Gomez Inc.

The ranking, published July 20 in the 150,000-circulation China Internet Weekly magazine, scores the sites by response time, availability and consistency as measured by Gomez throughout June. These variables largely determine the quality of the user experience.

Baidu had the lowest response time in the "Gomez Top Traffic Sites User Experience" benchmark at 0.7 seconds. Updated benchmarks will appear every month in China Internet Weekly, and benchmarks tracking the performance of China's online banking, e-commerce and other vertical markets will follow.

"Benchmarking is especially important in China given our enormous web user population of 162 million, our expansive geography and our rapid adoption of Web 2.0 technologies, which are fragmenting control of the user experience," said Yuan Cheng, general manager of Gomez China Operations. "Gomez benchmarks provide essential guidance to companies that want to know how they are performing relative to other companies and competitors, and how they can improve the web experiences they deliver. Baidu's performance, as affirmed in the benchmark, helps explain its monumental success."

Baidu is the most-visited site in China and number one in online ad revenue.

Gomez, the leader in web application experience management, performs similar benchmarks in the US, including private ones for clients. The company opened a full-service office in Beijing exactly one year ago to serve the Asia Pacific region, including international companies establishing a new presence there. The operation, which initially focused on development and customer service, has recently started sales there and closed new customers in June.

In addition to public and private benchmarks, Gomez offers a set of on- demand services that enable companies to design, develop, validate, deploy, operate, analyze and improve web application experiences. It's called the Gomez ExperienceFirst(TM) Platform.

About Gomez

Gomez is the leading provider of on-demand web application experience management solutions, helping the world's top businesses ensure quality web experiences for their customers. Gomez ExperienceFirst applications are used by more than 1,500 companies worldwide, including eight of the top 10 most visited sites, six of the top 10 retailers, nine of the top 10 financial services firms, five of the top 10 social networking companies, and four of the top 10 industrial companies. Founded in 1997, Gomez provides the industry's only complete solution for managing web application experience from development through deployment and the entire application life cycle, featuring active monitoring, competitive benchmarking, and more than 15,000 data sources worldwide. Gomez is Network Computing magazine's "Editor's Choice" for best Internet performance monitoring service. For more information, please visit http://www.gomez.com/

Gomez, Gomez.com and Gomez ExperienceFirst network are trademarks and/or service marks of Gomez, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Source: Gomez Inc.

CONTACT: Cathy O'Leary Hayes of Gomez Inc., +1-781-778-2775,
cohayes@gomez.com, or Darby Johnson of Beaupre & Co. Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-603-559-5809, djohnson@beaupre.com

Web site:

http://www.gomez.com/
http://www.baidu.com/

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Operation RE/MAX Career Program Puts Company on National Top 10 List

DENVER, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative employment program has earned RE/MAX third place honors on The Military Spouse Magazine ranking of "2007 Top 10 Military Spouse FriendlySM Employers." Operation RE/MAX, created in cooperation with the Department of Defense, helps military spouses and former military personnel find careers in the real estate industry. The Top 10 list is being published in the August 2007 edition of the magazine that targets more than 1.1 million spouses of active duty and reserve military personnel.

"Operation RE/MAX was created to ensure that spouses of military personnel, who are proudly serving our country, have a chance for more than a job but a rewarding career in the real estate industry," said Dave Liniger, co-founder and chairman of RE/MAX International Inc. "This national ranking serves as recognition that the program is having a positive impact on these military families who sacrifice so much for our country."

Launched in August 2006, Operation RE/MAX matches members of the military community interested in real estate careers with volunteer RE/MAX brokers, who have made a commitment to coach, train and mentor the new hires. In less than a year, Operation RE/MAX has earned the cooperation of over 500 military installations and enlisted the support of more than 950 RE/MAX brokers.

RE/MAX International is the only real estate company to make the Top 10 list and is accompanied by other high-profile organizations like The Home Depot, Wachovia, Lockheed Martin and Starbucks. In order to make the top ten, companies were required to produce $1 billion in revenue per year and have specific programs in place to hire military spouses.

"The listing confirms that spouses of our U.S. Armed Forces are valuable, talented, employable and essential to the corporate workforce," the magazine said in introducing this year's honorees.

As a result of the success of Operation RE/MAX, the real estate franchisor was also honored with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award in May of this year. In a special Pentagon ceremony, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board, Gail Liniger accepted the award, which is one of the highest given to civilians. Liniger also took the occasion to announce that RE/MAX was joining the Defense Department sponsored initiative, America Supports You, which informs members of the armed forces about resources available through community based organizations.

In addition to Operation RE/MAX, the company proudly supports military service members and their families through the following programs:

-- The Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, a community based
organization that offers severely wounded veterans four year
"life-scholarships," providing assistance with housing, transportation,
education, job training and employment during a transition period back
to civilian life.
-- The RE/MAX Tour for the Troops generates increased awareness and
support for two foundations with missions to support wounded troops,
The Fisher House and Sentinels of Freedom. The CNN Warrior One hummer,
originally embedded with the U.S. Marines during the invasion of Iraq,
was overhauled and auctioned off to benefit wounded veterans and now
travels the country to raise money for both foundations.
-- The 2007 Military Long Drive Championship, a nationwide golf
competition that seeks to find "the longest driving military golfer on
the planet." In cooperation with the U.S. Army Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Command, preliminary competitions will be held
at 25 military installations. Finals will be held in Mesquite, NV at
the same time as the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship.

Anyone involved with the U.S. Armed Forces can obtain further information about Operation RE/MAX by visiting http://www.military.com/spouses or http://www.operationremax.com/.

Specific inquiries can also be directed to (800) 826-7720 or operationremax@remax.net.

About RE/MAX

RE/MAX International Inc. was founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in Denver, CO in 1973. After thirty-four years of continuous growth, RE/MAX has become a global real estate network, represented by over 122,000 sales associates in more than 65 countries around the world. Today, nearly all U.S. home listings can be found at http://www.remax.com/.

RE/MAX is proud to help raise millions of dollars, supporting charitable organizations like The Susan G. Komen Foundation, Children's Miracle Network and The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation.

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FCMN Contact:

Source: RE/MAX International Inc.

CONTACT: Cory Jo Vasquez of RE/MAX International Inc., +1-303-796-3667,
cjvasquez@remax.net

Web site: http://www.remax.com/
http://www.operationremax.com/

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GORDONSVILLE, Va., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- PBM Products, LLC, announced today that PBM has been named in Entrepreneur magazine's Hot 500 for 2007, the magazine's annual ranking of America's fastest growing businesses. Entrepreneur ranked PBM Holdings Inc., which consists of PBM affiliate companies, as number 242 on the Hot 500 list: http://www.entrepreneur.com/Hot500/Details/242.html .

"We are honored to be listed along with other leading entrepreneurial businesses in the August Hot 500 issue of Entrepreneur," said Paul B. Manning, founder and CEO of PBM and its family of companies. "Providing high-quality, low-cost alternatives to expensive national brands and adding innovations faster than major brands can, has been the secret to our success."

"For decades, we've recognized that entrepreneurs fuel the U.S. economy as the primary generators of new jobs," said Rieva Lesonsky, senior VP and editorial director of Entrepreneur, in a magazine press release. "The Hot 500 is our annual ranking of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial businesses. We're proud to salute America's leading entrepreneurial companies, which contribute so much to the nation's and the world's economy."

About the Hot 500

Entrepreneur magazine's Hot 500 rankings are compiled with the help of Corporate Research Board, a research organization. Entrepreneur and CRB started with CRB's database of more than 19 million U.S. businesses and considered only those businesses that met the following criteria:

-- Must have been founded no earlier than 1998 and no later than 2002
-- Company sales in 2002 must be $100,000 or greater; 2006 sales must not
exceed $1 billion
-- Must have positive job growth between 2002 and 2006
-- Must have a minimum level of sales growth or a sales growth quantifier
of 1 or higher between 2002 and 2006; the growth quantifier is a
measurement that combines percentage and absolute growth

Only 95,000 businesses -- or 0.5 percent of the 19 million businesses -- met the above criteria. Entrepreneur then contacted the businesses with the greatest growth to confirm eligibility. To be eligible, the founder must be actively involved in the company, the company cannot be a spinoff or a division of a larger company, and company sales for 2006 must be at least $1 million. From this list, the Hot 500 was selected.

To see the entire list of Hot 500 companies, learn more about the ranking, and view details about each company, please visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/hot500 .

About PBM

PBM is privately owned and based in Gordonsville, VA. The PBM family of companies specializes in manufacturing, distributing, and marketing consumer food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit http://www.pbmproducts.com/ .

Contact: Joe Shields
Director of Public Relations
(800) 959-2066 ext. 131
jshields@pbmproducts.com

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FCMN Contact:

Source: PBM Products, LLC

CONTACT: Joe Shields, Director of Public Relations of PBM Products, LLC,
+1-800-959-2066 ext. 131, jshields@pbmproducts.com

Web site:

http://www.pbmproducts.com/
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/hot500

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NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Data through May 2007, released today by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller(R) Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, shows the annual growth rate in prices of existing single family homes across the United States continue their decline, marking their 18th consecutive decline in the growth rate, beginning in December 2005.

The 10-City Composite's annual decline of 3.4% is at levels not seen since the summer of 1991. The 20-City Composite's annual decline is 2.8%.

"At a national level, declines in annual home price returns are showing no signs of a slowdown or turnaround," says Robert J. Shiller, Chief Economist at MacroMarkets LLC. "Year-over-year price returns are continuing to either move deeper into negative territory or experience persistent diminishing returns. If there is any positive news in these numbers, it may be that in both May and April eight of the 20 markets showed positive monthly growth rates. This compares to only one or two of the 20 in the late winter and early spring. We need a few more months of data, however, to determine if this is the beginning of a national turnaround, since the national trend is still at a sharp deceleration."

With Chicago now reporting negative annual returns, 15 of the 20 metro areas are now reporting negative annual price returns. In addition, 16 of the metro areas saw a decline in their annual growth rate compared to April's data. Detroit continues to lead the metro areas in growth rate declines, down 11.1% from a year ago and has been in annual decline since May 2006.

The table below summarizes the results for May 2007. The S&P/Case- Shiller(R) Home Price Indices are revised for the 24 prior months, based on the receipt of additional source data. More than 20 years of history for these data series is available, and can be accessed in full by going to www.homeprice.standardandpoors.com.

May 2007 May/April April/March
Metropolitan Area Level Change(%) Change(%) 1-Year Change(%)

Atlanta 135.03 0.6% 0.8% 1.7%
Boston 170.95 0.8% 0.6% -4.3%
Charlotte 133.42 1.1% 1.2% 7.0%
Chicago 165.68 -0.1% -0.7% -0.6%
Cleveland 118.42 0.8% -0.2% -2.8%
Dallas 125.51 0.6% 1.3% 1.8%
Denver 136.32 1.1% 0.5% -1.4%
Detroit 110.09 -2.3% -2.5% -11.1%
Las Vegas 224.79 -0.8% -0.8% -4.1%
Los Angeles 263.19 -0.1% -0.5% -3.3%
Miami 269.52 -1.5% -1.2% -3.3%
Minneapolis 164.44 -0.2% -0.5% -3.5%
New York 210.69 -0.6% -0.2% -2.3%
Phoenix 213.94 -0.5% -0.8% -5.5%
Portland 185.21 0.9% 1.0% 5.7%
San Diego 231.80 -0.4% -0.3% -7.0%
San Francisco 210.89 -0.3% 0.2% -3.4%
Seattle 190.68 0.9% 1.3% 9.1%
Tampa 222.06 -0.9% -1.1% -6.7%
Washington 235.15 -0.4% -0.4% -6.3%
Composite-10 218.37 -0.3% -0.3% -3.4%
Composite-20 200.04 -0.2% -0.2% -2.8%

Source: Standard & Poor's
Data through May 2007

The S&P/Case-Shiller(R) Home Price Indices are published on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am ET. They are constructed to accurately track the price path of typical single-family homes located in each metropolitan area provided. Each index combines matched price pairs for thousands of individual houses from the available universe of arms-length sales data. The S&P/Case-Shiller(R) National U.S. Home Price Index tracks the value of single- family housing within the United States. The index is a composite of single- family home price indices for the nine U.S. Census divisions and is calculated quarterly. The S&P/Case-Shiller(R) Composite of 10 Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 10 original metro area indices. The S&P/Case- Shiller(R) Composite of 20 Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 20 metro area indices. The indices have a base value of 100 in January 2000; thus, for example, a current index value of 150 translates to a 50% appreciation rate since January 2000 for a typical home located within the subject market.

These indices are generated and published under agreements between Standard & Poor's, Fiserv and MacroMarkets LLC. MacroMarkets LLC possesses exclusive license and sublicensing rights to the S&P/Case-Shiller(R) Home Price Indices for the purposes of developing, structuring and trading financial products.

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/.

Source: Standard & Poor's

CONTACT: David Blitzer
Chairman of the Index Committee
+1-212-438-3907
david_blitzer@standardandpoors.com
or
David Guarino
Communications
+1-212-438-1471
dave_guarino@standardandpoors.com
both of Standard & Poor's

Web site:

http://www.standardandpoors.com/
http://www.homeprice.standardandpoors.com/

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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the World digital asset management (DAM) markets, Frost & Sullivan has presented Getty Images with the 2007 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership.

This Award was presented in recognition on the company's rapid growth in a very short time to become the largest DAM as software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor in the market. Getty Images has been able to capitalize on this fast emerging market by providing a very robust and competitively priced service for its clients.

"The company emerged as the market share leader for the DAM as SaaS segment in 2006 for the first time showing a phenomenal high growth rate over 2005 overtaking its competition," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Mukul Krishna. "Getty Images successfully marketed Media Management Services (incorporating Media Manager and Image.net services) with its enhanced capabilities including robust conditional access, content license management, multilingual support and multiple media format support to its huge existing customer base as well as new clients to show the most impressive growth of any DAM vendor in 2006."

Getty Images is the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and the first place creative professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage imagery. From contemporary creative imagery to news, sports, entertainment and archive imagery, its products are found each day in the full range of traditional and digital media worldwide.

"For over ten years, the company's success has been centered on the creation, management and licensing of digital imagery to help its customers work better and smarter," explains Krishna. "Leveraging the same expertise behind gettyimages.com, the company developed a digital asset management service that enables users to centralize their digital media files in a secure, searchable, password-protected environment."

Getty Images was also quick to realize the growing importance of digital video for its target market.

The company's Media Manager and image.net services now provide enhanced video management capabilities including thumbnail generation, low-resolution streaming previews and custom transcoding providing both marketing and public relations teams with enhanced sharing and delivery services globally.

Realizing that customer service would be a key differentiator for the company to gain success in acquiring a global clientele, Getty Images provides the service in 17 languages and provides 24/7 customer support through specialists located in Asia, Europe and North America.

Each year Frost & Sullivan presents the Award for Market Leadership to a company that has exhibited market share leadership through the implementation of market strategy. The recipient has displayed excellence in all areas of the market leadership process, including the identification of market challenges, drivers and restraints, as well as strategy development and methods of addressing these market dynamics.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

About Getty Images

Getty Images is the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and the first place creative professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage imagery. The company's award-winning photographers and imagery help customers create inspiring work which appears every day in the world's most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites. Headquartered in Seattle, WA and serving customers in more than 100 countries, Getty Images believes in the power of imagery to drive positive change, educate, inform and entertain. Visit Getty Images at http://www.gettyimages.com/

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. For more information, visit http://www.awards.frost.com/.

Contact:
Stacie Jones
210.247.2450
Stacie.jones@frost.com

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Web sites:

http://www.frost.com

http://www.awards.frost.com

http://www.gettyimages.com

Source: Frost & Sullivan

CONTACT: Stacie Jones of Frost & Sullivan, +1-210-247-2450,
Stacie.jones@frost.com

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NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had dipped in June, rebounded in July. The Index now stands at 112.6 (1985=100), up from 105.3 in June. The Present Situation Index increased to 139.2 from 129.9 in June. The Expectations Index rose to 94.8 from 88.8.

The Consumer Confidence Survey is based on a representative sample of 5,000 U.S. households. The monthly survey is conducted for The Conference Board by TNS. TNS is the world's largest custom research company. The cutoff date for July's preliminary results was July 24th.

Says Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center: "The rebound in Consumer Confidence has catapulted the Index to its highest reading in nearly six years (August 2001, 114.0). An improvement in business conditions and the job market has lifted consumers' spirits in July. The Present Situation Index is also at a near six-year high (August 2001 144.5). Looking ahead, consumers are more upbeat about short-term economic prospects, mainly the result of a decline in the number of pessimists, not an increase in the number of optimists. This rebound in confidence suggests economic activity may gather a little momentum in the coming months."

Consumers were considerably more positive about current-day conditions in July than they were in June. Those claiming conditions are "good" increased to 28.1 percent from 27.3 percent. Those saying conditions are "bad" decreased to 14.4 percent from 16.1 percent. Consumers were also more upbeat about the job market. Those saying jobs are "hard to get" declined to 18.4 percent from 20.5 percent. Those claiming jobs are "plentiful" improved to 30.5 percent from 27.6 percent in June.

Consumers were also less pessimistic about the short-term outlook. Those expecting business conditions to worsen in the next six months declined to 8.0 percent from 10.8 percent. However, those anticipating business conditions to improve dipped to 15.4 percent from 16.2 percent.

The outlook for the labor market continued to be mixed. The percent of consumers expecting more jobs in the months ahead was virtually unchanged at 14.1 percent, while those anticipating fewer jobs decreased to 15.1 percent from 17.0 percent. The proportion of consumers expecting their incomes to increase in the months ahead declined to 18.8 percent from 19.4 percent in June.

Source: July 2007 Consumer Confidence Index

The Conference Board

Source: The Conference Board

CONTACT: Lynn Franco, +1-212-339-0344, Lynn.Franco@conference-board.org

Web site:

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

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ATLANTA, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader Publishing, the nation's No. 1 automotive classified magazine company launched a new publication dedicated to vehicles that get 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or more.

AutoTrader Green will be the first publication focusing exclusively on fuel-efficient vehicles. The new magazine will also include editorial content such as informational articles about different types of fuel-efficient cars and trucks, including Alternative-Fuel Automobiles (AFAs) such as hybrids.

The recent spike in gasoline prices and an increasing concern for the environment has dramatically accelerated consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles. Fuel-efficient models that get 30-plus mpg are on the market now more than ever before. Hybrid sales are up 30 percent from last year, while overall new-car sales are down 8 percent. And the estimated 28 million new drivers who will enter the market in the next five years are more concerned about the environment than any generation before them.

"The new AutoTrader Green magazine provides consumers in the community with the only local mechanism to view hundreds of fuel-efficient vehicles at once," said AutoTrader Publishing President Richard Jamin. "It's a win for dealers because our product immediately increases public awareness of their fuel-efficient inventory, which means more traffic on their lots. Most importantly, it's a win for the environment, and we're proud to be able to satisfy the growing demand for information about these vehicles and access to them."

Demand for fuel-efficient vehicles such as hybrids is greater in the United States than anywhere else in the world. In the first three months of 2007, more than 434,000 AFAs were sold nationwide. By the year 2011, 854,000 hybrids are expected to be zipping along U.S. roads. And according to data from Manheim, the world's largest provider of auto remarketing services, resale of hybrids continues to enjoy strong and steady growth (up 53 percent from January to May, 2007).

"The new AutoTrader Green magazine fits perfectly in our portfolio of niche products to consumers, such as Truck Trader, Collector Car Trader, Corvette Trader and many more," said Jamin. "It also fits into our strategy of connecting consumers with dealers in innovative ways that allow us to remain the leader in the field."

About AutoTrader Publishing

AutoTrader Publishing is a leading producer of classified automotive advertising publications. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Auto Trader, the company publishes 341 automobile and light truck titles for a total circulation of 3.5 million per week. AutoTrader Publishing is also a premier provider of online consumer information, garnering 4.2 million unique visitors per month through its companion Web site, AutoExtra.com. AutoTrader Publishing and parent-company Cox Auto Trader are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Atlanta- based Cox Enterprises Inc., one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: AutoTrader Publishing

CONTACT: Nneka Logan, +1-678-645-0076, nneka.logan@coxinc.com, for
AutoTrader Publishing

Web site:

http://www.autoextra.com/

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "We're glad to see that the British government is developing a benchmark to measure the carbon impacts of all goods and services, especially food," says Peter Holter, COO of the non-profit, Holistic Management International (HMI). "But we disagree with the idea that we absolutely must cut our meat and dairy consumption to reduce both the human carbon footprint and the livestock sector's carbon impacts."

Holter was reacting to a recent article in The Guardian, "Eat Your Greens," which cited the well-publicized UN report asserting that the global livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all forms of transport.

The Guardian article also quoted activists and experts who suggested that chicken is at the top of the "carbon-friendly" meat list; that people should seriously consider shifting to a vegan diet; and that seasonal, field-grown vegetables contribute to reducing climate change emissions because so little energy is needed to produce them.

"While I would never want to discourage anyone from switching to a vegan diet or easting seasonal vegetables and organic food, the problem with livestock is not so much their manure per se, but how the animals are managed under our industrialized feeding system," says Holter. "The manure, methane and carbon dioxide build-up cited in the UN report are caused by confining cows and other livestock in feedlots."

Holter suggests that we change our methods and allow animals to graze on pastures in a controlled manner. The benefits are that:

1. Animals release their manure into the soil with more even
distribution.
2. When animal hooves work the soil, manure is more quickly absorbed --
increasing the soil's organic matter, fertilizing it, and making it
healthier.
3. A larger base of healthy soil absorbs more carbon dioxide, reduces the
amounts of methane released into the atmosphere, and has a positive
impact on global warming,
4. We'll substantially reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels in
tractors and fertilizers.

HMI works with stewards of large land holdings to restore their lands to health and profitability. Worldwide, 30 million acres are currently under holistic management.

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Source: Holistic Management International

CONTACT: Peter Holter of HMI, +1-505-842-5252

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Offers Access to Multi-Media Education Materials from Leading Content Developers

BETHESDA, Md., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GetWellNetwork, Inc., a leading provider of Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions, today announced the launch of the GetWellNetwork Patient Education Library(SM), an innovative service for GetWellNetwork clients that streamlines the ability to review, select and license patient education multi-media materials from industry- leading content developers. Hospitals will also have access to the GetWellNetwork IPC Outcomes Group to assess current and future content utilized throughout the organization's care process.

Content Selectively Reviewed

Designed for health educators, nurses and other interdisciplinary teams, the Patient Education Library provides the GetWellNetwork community with a virtual "one-stop shop" to review quality, evidence-based content that can be made available to patients through the GetWellNetwork(R) PatientLife System(R), including determining which offering is preferred for their organization, requesting licensing information, and receiving support with uploading the materials to the GetWellNetwork system.

To be included in the library, the content must meet six requirements, including: (1) evidence and behavior focused, (2) basic literacy need, (3) effective use of graphics, (4) stimulating and motivating to view, (5) positive cultural images, and (6) align with current caregiver practices.

"As a patient educator, I'm very excited by the direction GetWellNetwork is taking to provide our community with greater access and choice. Every hospital is different, with our own needs and preferences," said Marsha Mekel, RN, Director of Education and Guest Relations of The Indiana Heart Hospital, part of Community Health Network. "The Patient Education Library ensures that we have visibility into all the content options that are available, understand how they meet various compliance requirements and then receive the support to make those materials available to our patients through our PatientLife System."

Growing Pressures to Educate Patients

Healthcare providers are facing increasing pressure from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals to comply with requirements to educate patients throughout a hospital stay and at discharge. Similarly, initiatives set forth by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) underscore the importance of patient education as a means for improving the quality of care.

The GetWellNetwork PatientLife System enables hospitals to effectively deliver education materials to patients through the in-room television. Interfaces between the GetWellNetwork system and a hospital's order entry system can automatically invite a patient via a message on the television monitor to view the education material that has been prescribed by a physician or nurse, as well as document the activity, including comprehension assessment, back into the patient record.

Ensuring that the GetWellNetwork PatientLife System includes the latest, most effective patient education materials (e.g. videos, text, data resources) remains a particular challenge for hospitals. The task can be overwhelming for hospitals to find appropriate education materials that help meet regulatory requirements, while also ensuring that the materials are up-to- date, culturally sensitive and effective for the broad range of patients that may need them.

"Access to relevant patient education material is a difficult maze for hospitals to navigate," said Michael O'Neil, Jr., founder and CEO of GetWellNetwork, Inc. "We have observed that despite the tremendous importance of patient education in achieving optimal patient outcomes, the ability to find, review and compare content is very challenging and time consuming for patient educators. The GetWellNetwork Patient Education Library affords a powerful opportunity for us to bring together patient educators and offer valuable resources, community and access to quality content."

Content Providers Accessible Through Library

At launch, the GetWellNetwork Patient Education Library includes more than 2,000 video titles plus valuable resource databases from leading producers of patient education materials, four of which are exclusive to the GetWellNetwork community:

Blausen Medical Communications (exclusive to GetWellNetwork) - From the international leader in medical and scientific animation and illustration, this library includes a comprehensive set of general education video titles.

GetWellNetwork Medication Education (exclusive to GetWellNetwork) - Created in partnership with a leading video producer, GetWellNetwork has underwritten the production of more than 30 medication education videos to help hospitals address the "IHI Five Million Lives" campaign to educate patients on high alert medications. In addition, the set includes education videos on the most highly prescribed medications.

Healthology (exclusive to GetWellNetwork) - Owned by iVillage Inc., a division of NBC Universal and part of GE/GE Healthcare, Healthology is the leading producer and distributor of physician-generated health and medical information on the Internet.

Interactive Care Network - Offers an educational guide and search engine of post-acute care services that provide hospitals with a powerful tool to support the discharge process and empower patients and caregivers to take a more active role in their healthcare decisions.

MEDCALM - An innovative, audio/visual wellness solution provider that offers an integrative approach to patient care, addressing the needs of patients by reducing the fear, anxiety and overall stress associated with seeing a doctor, dentist or medical professional.

Milner-Fenwick - A full-service multimedia production house with an exclusive commitment to healthcare, Milner-Fenwick is a leading publisher of patient education videos and other products in use by more than 4,000 hospitals.

Newborn Channel (exclusive to GetWellNetwork) - Owned by iVillage Inc., a division of NBC Universal and part of GE/GE Healthcare, the Newborn Channel is the only satellite-delivered television network targeting new parents exclusively in hospitals.

Wired.MD - An eHealth company that uses innovative technology to develop patient and consumer health education for use at the point of care and beyond.

"Milner-Fenwick is pleased to be working with GetWellNetwork on this innovative service which ensures hospitals have easy access to the many patient education resources available today - particularly given the importance of ensuring that patients and care providers have the most relevant information," said David Milner, President of Milner-Fenwick. "Coupling the GetWellNetwork Interactive Patient Care system with access to content from leading developers is a win-win opportunity that ultimately benefits patients, families and care providers."

Enhanced Professional Services Expand Impact

In addition, clients have access to the GetWellNetwork IPC Outcomes Group to assess content currently utilized throughout an organization's care process and evaluate how new content available in the Patient Education Library may support care providers and arm patients with the most effective education and instruction. The IPC Outcomes Group brings more than 50 years of collective experience in patient education as well as a proprietary methodology and process.

About the GetWellNetwork PatientLife System

GetWellNetwork empowers patients by placing them at the center of their own care experience. The PatientLife System turns the television in the patient room into a full interactive resource during a hospital stay. By using a wireless keyboard, touch screen or other handheld devices, patients interact with the system to access valuable education, communication and entertainment tools. This innovative technology enables healthcare organizations to deliver true patient-centered care and is proven to help improve the cost, quality and service of care delivery.

About GetWellNetwork, Inc.

GetWellNetwork, Inc. is a leading provider of Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions. In partnership with more than 50 thought leading hospitals and healthcare systems, the company delivers innovative technology and services to drive optimal patient outcomes. Empowering patients as active participants in the healthcare process, IPC solutions are patient-centric applications delivered at the point-of-care to ensure the completion of service and quality requirements, while driving new revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies for healthcare providers. GetWellNetwork and its clients have been widely acknowledged by the healthcare community. In 2007, the GetWellNetwork solution received the exclusive endorsement of the American Hospital Association (AHA). GetWellNetwork, Inc. headquarters are in Bethesda, Maryland. For more information, please call 877.MEET.GWN or visit www.getwellnetwork.com.

Contact:
John Plunkett
240.482.3134
jplunkett@getwellnetwork.com

Pauline Louie
781.684.0770
getwellnetwork@schwartz-pr.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: GetWellNetwork, Inc.

CONTACT: John Plunkett of GetWellNetwork, Inc., +1-240-482-3134,
jplunkett@getwellnetwork.com; or Pauline Louie, +1-781-684-0770,
getwellnetwork@schwartz-pr.com, for GetWellNetwork, Inc.

Web site:

http://www.getwellnetwork.com/

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- WhiteHat Founder and CTO Co-authors Book about a Pervasive Vulnerability Threat with Website Security Industry Luminaries -

LAS VEGAS, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Hat Briefings -- WhiteHat Security today announced the availability of Jeremiah Grossman's book -- Cross-Site Scripting Attacks: XSS Exploits and Attacks. The book offers a detailed definition of the attack, how it is executed and defensive measures available to address the most prevalent website vulnerability today -- XSS. Grossman has teamed up with respected industry experts Seth Fogie, Robert Hansen, Anton Rager and Petko D. Petkov to provide an all-encompassing view of this attack and how it can be prevented effectively.

The book discusses the concepts, methodology, and technology that make XSS a significant concern. How significant? As recently as April 2007, WhiteHat Security's Website Security Statistics Report demonstrated that XSS is the most common attack today, affecting eight out of 10 websites. The authors explore various types of XSS attacks, how they are implemented, used, and abused. Real-world examples of XSS malware show how it is a dangerous risk that exposes Internet users to remote access, sensitive data theft, and monetary losses. The book closes by examining the ways developers can guard against XSS vulnerabilities in their web applications, and how users can avoid becoming victims.

The authors are undisputed industry experts who provide a real-world glimpse into XSS. Readers are exposed to independent, bleeding-edge research, code listings and exploits that can not be found anywhere else. Grossman and Hansen will be holding a book signing to promote the new release during this year's Black Hat Briefings in Las Vegas on August 1st at 12:30 p.m. at the BreakPoint Bookstore near the Black Hat registration booth. The signing is immediately following Grossman's highly anticipated presentation, "Hacking Intranet Websites from the Outside (Take 2) - Fun with and without JavaScript malware," on Wednesday, August 1st from 11:15 - 12:30 p.m.

"The prevalence of XSS has a serious affect on website security; this book provides a much needed deep technical look into a very dangerous attack," said Grossman. "I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to work alongside such stellar subject matter experts and hope this book continues the ongoing industry dialogue regarding vulnerabilities and remediation."

WhiteHat Security will also hold drawings for free copies of the book at its booth (#5) on August 1 and 2. Attendees may stop by the booth to register for the drawing as well as learn more about WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's complete website vulnerability management solution.

Cross-Site Scripting Attacks: XSS Exploits and Attacks, published by Syngress, is currently available on Amazon.com for $59.95 and is targeted toward web developers, security practitioners, and managers.

About the publisher

Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty languages. The Company's pioneering customer support program, solutions@syngress.com, extends the value of every Syngress title with regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151 or email amy@syngress.com. Syngress books are distributed in the United States and Canada by O'Reilly Media, Inc.

About WhiteHat Security, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security is a leading provider of website vulnerability management services. WhiteHat delivers turnkey solutions that enable companies to secure valuable customer data, comply with industry standards and maintain brand integrity. WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's flagship service, is the only solution that incorporates expert analysis and industry-leading technology to provide unparalleled coverage to protect critical data from attacks. For more information about WhiteHat Security, please visit our website, www.whitehatsec.com.

Contact:
Dawn van Hoegaerden Rachel Miller
WhiteHat Security SHIFT Communications
408-343-8314 617-779-1856
dawn@whitehatsec.comwhitehat@shiftcomm.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: WhiteHat Security

CONTACT: Dawn van Hoegaerden of WhiteHat Security, +1-408-343-8314,
dawn@whitehatsec.com; or Rachel Miller of SHIFT Communications,
+1-617-779-1856, whitehat@shiftcomm.com

Web site:

http://www.whitehatsec.com/
http://www.syngress.com/

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U.S. savings bond investors now have access to a savings bond owner-advocate and expert to get answers and advice. SavingsBonds.com is offering live bond- Webcasts which provide information and question-and-answer sessions.

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, N.J., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the availability of hundreds of Internet pages describing U.S. Savings Bond rules, regulations, and interest rates, bond owners still have many unanswered questions. But now, those bond owners have live access to a savings bond expert to get answers to their specific bond questions from any location.

(Logo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070731/NYTU005LOGO )

SavingsBonds.com recently began offering bi-monthly savings bond Webcasts via www.savingsbonds.com/webcast. Following a short presentation, Jack Quinn, an advocate for savings bond owners and a recognized savings bond expert, then answers e-mails and provides explanations and useful suggestions during a question-and-answer segment.

Quinn discusses a variety of topics such as how to avoid common mistakes; the best time to redeem bonds; taxes and the Internal Revenue Service; timing and maturity issues; lost bonds; tax-free educational expenses; and even the best way to title bonds. "It's one thing to read pages and pages of information. It's another to be able to interpret, understand, and apply the information," says Quinn. He adds, "Savings bonds are certainly easy to purchase, but knowing how to get the most from the investment can be a major challenge for most owners."

Of the approximately $205 billion invested in U.S. savings bonds by over 55 million Americans, over $15 billion have reached final maturity and are no longer earning interest. "Unfortunately, most bond owners are not aware of how their bonds are performing," says Quinn.

Anyone can pre-register for a savings bond Webcast. All they need is a computer with speakers and Internet access. Attendees can e-mail questions during the live Webcast. Those who pre-register receive e-mail reminder of the upcoming event. Webcasts are recorded for those who can't attend the live event.

With this new, one-of-a-kind service-as well as access to a bond expert- thousands of bond owners can save time, avoid forfeiting interest already earned, and make better, more-informed decisions about their savings bonds.

SavingsBonds.com has been providing advice to savings bond owners since 1995.

For additional information on this release go to www.savingsbonds.com/webcast.

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Jack Quinn http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=65243

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Source: SavingsBonds.com

CONTACT: Jackie Brahney, Chief Operating Officer, SavingsBonds.com,
+1-800-717-2663

Web site:

http://www.savingsbonds.com/
http://www.savingsbonds.com/webcast

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NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Pensions & Investments, the international newspaper of money management, is pleased to announce that reporter Jenna Gottlieb has been named the 2007 recipient of the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) Media Recognition Award for her continued dedication to, and exceptional coverage of, current issues in the defined contribution industry.

"We're thrilled for Jenna and are proud that NAGDCA executives recognize the quality of P&I's coverage of the public defined contribution plan market," said Editor Nancy K. Webman. "Our reporter Arleen Jacobius received the NAGDCA honor the first year it was given, in 2001. Honoring Jenna six years later shows the breadth and depth of Pensions & Investments' editorial commitment."

NAGDCA's Media Recognition Award is given to a member of the media for outstanding coverage of pension and retirement issues in newspapers, magazines, national newsletters or research reports.

"NAGDCA established the Media Recognition Award in 2001 as a way of recognizing members of the media that do a great job of covering the government defined contribution industry," said Ralph Marsh, NAGDCA President. "Public sector plans have unique features that are often misunderstood, and NAGDCA believes it is important to recognize the efforts of the media that clearly and accurately report our issues." The 2007 award will be recognized at the NAGDCA annual conference, September 15-19, in Indian Wells, Calif.

NAGDCA's mission is to unite representatives from state and local governments along with private sector organizations that service and support governmental defined contribution plans. NAGDCA provides an environment to foster growth in professional development of its members through networking with peers, educational opportunities and information sharing that includes comprehensive publications, reports and surveys. NAGDCA promotes and supports federal legislative initiatives for the advancement of retirement plans.

Pensions & Investments delivers news, research and analysis to the executives who manage the flow of funds in the institutional investment market. The newspaper and its daily electronic newsletter, P&I Daily, are published by Crain Communications Inc. P&I covers news and trends involving global defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, asset allocation, investment performance, legislative and regulatory changes, alternative investments, corporate governance and other topics crucial to the world of money management. The publication's website is www.pionline.com.

Detroit-based Crain Communications Inc publishes more than 30 highly respected business-to-business newspapers and magazines including Financial Week, InvestmentNews, Workforce Management, Business Insurance, Automotive News, Crain's New York Business, Advertising Age and Crain's Chicago Business. Crain has more than 1,100 employees in 18 offices worldwide. The company's website is www.crain.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Pensions & Investments

CONTACT: Paul Margolis, Communications Director, +1-212-210-0244, Fax,
+1-212-210-0117, PMargolis@Crain.com, or Nancy Webman, Editor,
+1-312-649-5284, Fax, +1-312-649-5228, NWebman@Crain.com

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

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