http://www.marketwire.com Market Wire - Professional Services Copyright 2006 Market Wire, Inc. All Rights Reserved. cs@marketwire.com 10 en-us http://www.marketwire.com/IMAGES/marketwire.gif http://www.marketwire.com Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:30:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) The New Year is always a time for reflection and a time to look forward and anticipate what challenges and opportunities lie ahead; it is also a time to make plans for responding to challenges and opportunities in the coming year. The year 2008 was marked by considerable uncertainties and challenges as the world confronted "triple crises": soaring food and fuel prices, climate change, and also development emergencies. Now all these triple crises have been compounded by the global financial crisis. We come together today at a time of intense crisis -- unrelenting waves buffeting the world's http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463834&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:38:00 GMT SALT LAKE CITY, UT (MARKET WIRE) Burton Group, a research and consulting firm focused on in-depth analysis of enterprise technologies, announces the death of "SOA" (service-oriented architecture). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463724&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:16:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Change.org, the leading online platform for social change, today announced it has opened voting for the Top 10 Ideas for America, to be presented to the Obama Administration at an event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., just days before the Inauguration. Each winning idea will form the basis of a national advocacy campaign organized in collaboration with leading nonprofits to translate each idea into real policy. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463664&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Computers and Software Professional Services NWS NWS.A NWSLV Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) SpadeClub, a subscription-based poker club, will be rewarding four of its most loyal Exclusive members with a $12,000 World Series of Poker** prize package, including a $10,000 World Series main-event seat and $2,000 to use toward travel expenses. Exclusive members who meet VIP status will play in the quarterly VIP $12,000 Reward tournament, beginning on SpadeClub's first anniversary, Feb. 11. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463316&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Professional Services Retail Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:34:00 GMT AURORA, IL (MARKET WIRE) Sikich LLP, a public accounting and consulting firm, announces that Jason J. Evans, CPA, Raymond E. Krouse, Jr., CPA, Diana F. Jordan, AIFA(R), and George Ball have been admitted as partners. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463699&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:15:00 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (MARKET WIRE) WEL (Women Executive Leadership), a Florida based organization that advocates, educates, and connects accomplished women, will announce the winners of its 2008 Corporate Salute on February 11, 2009 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Over the last few years, women executives have brought a great deal of change to the corporate landscape. WEL is successfully bringing some change of its own by enabling greater gender diversity to the corporate world here in Florida. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463692&tsource=3 Professional Services Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT NAPA, CA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=445038&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:49:00 GMT ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) Ian Marshall, a top-ranked, award-winning Atlanta Broker, is excited to announce that at 12:35 pm on December 28th , his web site registered its 1 millionth unique visitor, a milestone that few other Atlanta real estate sites will ever reach. The 1 millionth visitor to the site was located in Springfield, Massachusetts and entered the ianmarshall.com site via the optional daily house / condo email updates program. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463660&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:27:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Virgin HealthMiles, a leader in developing employee wellness programs that reward individuals for getting healthy, today announced the kick-off of the Capitol Steps Challenge, the first phase in its year-long initiative to raise awareness around childhood obesity in America. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463586&tsource=3 Education and Training Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT PARSIPPANY, NJ (MARKET WIRE) VCF and TPMA, the retail industry's leading membership organizations, today announced the launch of the retail industry's first interactive, online TradingPartners Buyers Guide (www.tpbuyersguide.com). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463637&tsource=3 Professional Services Retail Media and Entertainment Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Intacct, a leader in on-demand financial management and accounting applications, today announced that SourceMedia publications Accounting Technology, Accounting Today and Practical Accountant have named Intacct president and CEO Mike Braun to their list of "People to Watch in 2009." The list is comprised of nine top business people who make decisions that are important those practicing in the tax and accounting market. In SourceMedia's 2009 edition of "The Year Ahead" supplement, editors noted that the decisions made by the people on their watch list will be crucial to the success of firms http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463647&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:11:00 GMT MIAMI, FL (MARKET WIRE) Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., chief of neurological surgery and medical director of Baptist Hospital's Neuroscience Center, will perform a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy on Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. The webcast will be moderated by Dr. Sean Kenniff, former healthcare reporter for WFOR-CBS Channel 4. Viewers can also choose to watch the procedure in Spanish. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463578&tsource=3 Education and Training Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Media and Entertainment Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT FREMONT, CA (MARKET WIRE) 3K Technologies LLC, a leading Information Technology & Engineering Services company, today announced it has achieved prestigious TL 9000 Registration for Product Category 7.10 (Consulting Services), making 3K Technologies only the second supplier in this Category to receive the telecommunications industry's premier quality management system registration. The TL 9000 standard enables stakeholders throughout the telecommunications supply chain to reduce overall costs and increase competitiveness through standardization of quality system requirements worldwide. The reportable performance http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463289&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Cooley Godward Kronish LLP announced today that Mark L. Johnson, formerly the chair of the underwriting group at WilmerHale, has joined the Firm's business practice as partner, resident in the Boston office. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463624&tsource=3 Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT PETALUMA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Turin Networks, Inc., a leading global provider of innovative Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet and Converged Access solutions for wireline and wireless network operators, today announced a definitive agreement to merge with Force10 Networks Inc., the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks. The combined companies will have more than 1,300 customers worldwide, including a number of top-tier service providers and premier enterprise data centers. The expanded product portfolio will enable the company to provide new solutions and services to both markets, as well as leverage their http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463506&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Aerospace and Defense Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Energy and Utilities Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:48:00 GMT ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) In response to the passing of Judge Griffin B. Bell, King & Spalding's chairman, Robert D. Hays, Jr., issued the following statement: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463629&tsource=3 Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:37:00 GMT LONDON (MARKET WIRE) Veridigm, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VRGD) today announced the Board has initiated final preparations for Mobile Media Unlimited, Inc. to be traded as a public company. Veridigm, Inc. (DE) will be name changed to Mobile Media Unlimited Holdings, Inc. (DE) in due course. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463613&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services vrgd VRGD Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:20:00 GMT BERLIN, NH (MARKET WIRE) KDPaine & Partners, a New Hampshire-based research consultancy that provides measurement and accountability for corporations, non-profits and government agencies world wide, recently added new staff to its research and sales and marketing efforts. "Despite the economy, we've seen tremendous growth and change in communications in the last year, and so we've hired new staff to help us adapt to changing market requirements," said Katie Paine, CEO of KDPaine & Partners. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463614&tsource=3 Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:11:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) MACWORLD -- GT SecuriKey, the leader in cross platform data security, announces the launch of the new SecuriKey Pro Boot Camp Bundle, providing data security together with Apple's Boot Camp interface for running both Mac OS X and Windows on the Macbook line of notebook computers. The new SecuriKey Pro Boot Camp Bundle includes SecuriKey software for both Mac OS X and Windows, together with two software licenses and two cross-platform SecuriKey USB security keys. The solution provides quick, straightforward data security for both Windows and Mac OS X partitions, allowing Boot Camp users to http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463490&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT BASKING RIDGE, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Avaya Inc. said that Kevin Kennedy assumed the positions of president and CEO of the company, effective today. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463593&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:57:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 4 PM EST, during a LIVE Webcast, specialists at Children's Hospital Boston will show excerpts from a surgical procedure performed to repair frontal encephalocele (protruding brain tissue through an opening in the skull which also causes elongation of the orbits and forehead) and a life-threatening arachnoid cyst in a young patient who traveled to Children's from Haiti. Diagnosis and surgical treatment of the arachnoid cyst; removal of the encephalocele to expose the opening in the skull; and reconstruction of the elongated forehead bones, orbital areas and http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463559&tsource=3 Education and Training Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Media and Entertainment Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:40:00 GMT FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (MARKET WIRE) The Association for Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) will team to present a meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Glen Oaks Golf & Country Club, 30500 W. 13 Mile Road (just east of Orchard Lake), Farmington Hills, MI. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463604&tsource=3 Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:02:00 GMT MURRIETA, CA (MARKET WIRE) ActionView International, Inc. (OTCBB: AVWI) today announced the appointment of Gary Nerison, a business professional with extensive experience in operations, executive management and Board oversight for companies in a number of industries, to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Nerison's appointment to the Board fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Christopher Stringer. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463580&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services AVWI Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:27:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Compliance Technologies International, LLP ("CTI") announces the release of MD3 ("Mandatory Document Due Diligence") version 2.0, its popular Tax Form Validation Software tool. MD3 enables U.S. Withholding Agents and Qualified Intermediaries to systemically validate tax withholding certificate Forms W-8, W-9 and KYC documentation in accordance with the mandatory due diligence rules provided in the Internal Revenue Code § 1441 regulations. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463567&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:22:00 GMT AURORA, IL (MARKET WIRE) The editors of Accounting Technology are pleased to announce that Sikich has been chosen as a Technology Pacesetter for 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463569&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Media and Entertainment Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:15:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFMI) begins working on its 2009 business plan, approved by its Board of Directors. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463547&tsource=3 Professional Services Manufacturing and Production SFMI Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX: ICS), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile and embedded devices, today announced a license and services agreement with Supa Technology Co., Ltd. for the Soleus(R) Transit - Navigation Edition. This newest release based on the Soleus software platform will be on display in the Supa booth at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8 - 11 in booth # 4633 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463564&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Transportation and Logistics Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Environment Retail Manufacturing and Production ICS Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com), a Houston-based Web marketing and Web design firm, today announced an expansion of its headquarters in Kirkwood Atrium 3 at 11757 Katy Freeway in West Houston. The 15-story Class A office complex is owned by Equastone. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463521&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Retail Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:30:00 GMT LANCASTER, PA (MARKET WIRE) The decision by 21st Services and AVS Underwriting to lengthen mortality tables sent shockwaves through the life settlement industry. The effects of this industry shakeup, in combination with the economic crisis, left many in the industry clinging for survival. Providers across the country have been pulling offers and are scrambling for funds; many are even struggling to stay afloat. Milestone Providers, LLC is most definitely not one of these providers. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463291&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:15:00 GMT LONDON and BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463501&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) DMG Entertainment (www.DMG-Entertainment.com), a division of DMG (Dynamic Marketing Group), China's leading media and entertainment group, has signed a landmark agreement for Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to become the brand spokesperson for Mazda in China. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463530&tsource=3 Automotive Professional Services Sports Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT BEVERLY HILLS, CA (MARKET WIRE) Companies that need funding from venture capitalists, angel investors and other funding resources are realizing that PR firms can help them get noticed by prospective investors. Results of a survey sponsored by BIGfrontier Communications Group show that startup companies who engage in PR campaigns are 30% more successful in getting funding within one to three months than those that don't. StevenPR, a Los Angeles public relations firm that offers venture capital raise services, is helping many companies get the funding they need by developing and executing a high-impact PR campaign that gets http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463368&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Retail Media and Entertainment Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Zippi Networks, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZIPI), turning America's "Clutter into Cash," today announced its New Presidential Founder Program, providing a limited number of eBay and network professionals the opportunity to participate in corporate marketing programs, manage training forums, conference calls and newsletters, as well as receive additional compensation and stock option rewards for their individual performance. Zippi corporate will begin interviewing several key candidates immediately, with the goal of adding two (2) Founders by January 25, 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463513&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Retail zipi ZIPI Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT COBURG, OR (MARKET WIRE) Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE: MNC), one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, announced today that it has engaged Imperial Capital, LLC as a financial advisor to assist the Company with its evaluation of strategic alternatives. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463498&tsource=3 Automotive Travel and Hospitality Professional Services Lifestyle and Leisure mnc MNC Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:13:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Bryan D. Daly, Charles L. Kreindler and Peter Morris have joined the Los Angeles office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as partners in the firm's Business Trial and Government Contracts practice groups, specializing in white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. The three partners will be joined by special counsel Barbara E. Taylor and Melissa K. Eaves. The group most recently practiced together with Mayer Brown in Los Angeles. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463446&tsource=3 Professional Services Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:18:00 GMT MENLO PARK, CA (MARKET WIRE) Michael A. Molano has joined the Silicon Valley office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property practice group. Molano was most recently a partner in the Palo Alto office of Mayer Brown LLP. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463413&tsource=3 Professional Services Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:59:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Many people are perplexed about what to do with their 401(k) or similar retirement plan. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463012&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) The Midas Awards, the only international competition to recognize excellence in financial services communications on a global scale, announced the winners today for its 2008 competition. One prestigious Grand Midas Trophy was awarded, as well as eight Gold Ingots and twenty-two Silver Ingots. In addition, seventy-nine entries were awarded Finalist Certificates. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463375&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Real Estate and Construction