http://www.marketwire.com Market Wire - Retail 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 21:15:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP) announced today that Linda Lucas Padilla has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this newly created role, Ms. Padilla will be the Company's principal marketing executive responsible for strategic global marketing support, company branding, product marketing and development, recognition, incentive and event planning. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=464033&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Retail Lifestyle and Leisure BHIP Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:09:00 GMT PORTLAND, OR (MARKET WIRE) Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) will promote Thomas B. Cusick to the executive position of vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective January 23, 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=464040&tsource=3 Sports Retail Lifestyle and Leisure COLM Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:40:00 GMT TORONTO (MARKET WIRE) Meant to Be Seen, the foremost authority group on stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) gaming and home entertainment has announced the completion of the U-DECIDE Initiative, the most credible study of what customers think of 3D entertainment technologies and why. Neil Schneider will be present at the Consumer Electronics Show, and meetings can be scheduled through MTBS' press contact listed below. A brief synopsis of the additional contents of the U-DECIDE Initiative report will be made available at the iZ3D Inc. meeting room #25118M in the Gaming Showcase downstairs, South Hall 2, Las Vegas Convention http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=464016&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Media and Entertainment Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:33:00 GMT CARLSBAD, CA (MARKET WIRE) MaxLinear, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company at the forefront of developing all-CMOS broadband radio frequency (RF) ICs for consumer markets, announced that its revolutionary MxL5007T digital terrestrial silicon tuner has been designed into the Digital Stream MUON ATSC portable LCD television. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=464012&tsource=3 Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Media and Entertainment Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:20:00 GMT SAVANNAH, GA (MARKET WIRE) PureSpectrum, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PSPM) has finalized a manufacturing contract with lighting industry leader Litetronics International, Inc. that will enable the emerging lighting technology company to launch its own proprietary brand of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463999&tsource=3 Energy and Utilities Retail PSPM Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT CLEVELAND, OH and IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions and Vangard Voice Systems, Inc. (Vangard), the innovative provider of the AccuSpeech(R) Mobile Voice Platform for voice powering mobile enterprise applications, today announced a partnering agreement to voice-enable a wide selection of Agilysys' market-leading retail solutions. Vangard's Mobile Voice Platform (MVP) now is used to voice-enable applications offered in the NextVision(TM) by Agilysys Web-based mobile and wireless retail software suite. Customers utilizing NextVision now can further optimize retail http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463790&tsource=3 Computers and Software Aerospace and Defense Retail AGYS Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT PHOENIX, AZ (MARKET WIRE) Building on years of bricks and mortar-based experience in the jewelry business, entrepreneur Boris Kheyfets is now launching an e-commerce based business dedicated to the sale of both new luxury watches and pre-owned Rolex watches. The new venture, aptly named The Boris Collection, has now launched its new luxury e-commerce website developed from scratch by Zion & Zion. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463931&tsource=3 Professional Services Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:23:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) For decades everyday athletes have enjoyed the thrill of competition, and for many of these sporting enthusiasts, game time provides a sense of excitement, adrenaline and even nerves. In fact, a recent survey by Wrigley's Doublemint(R) gum reveals that preparing for an athletic event can be more stressful for everyday athletes than a trip to the dentist's office, public speaking and being late to an important meeting.(1) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463945&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Food and Beverage Sports Retail Lifestyle and Leisure WWY Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:16:00 GMT SHANGHAI, CHINA (MARKET WIRE) Dragon Capital Group Corp. (PINKSHEETS: DRGV), a leading holding company of emerging high-tech companies in China, announced today the company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 ended September 30, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463941&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Retail DRGV Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:17:00 GMT WALTHAM, MA (MARKET WIRE) ClickSquared, Inc., a leading interactive relationship marketing firm, today announced that long-time company COO Wayne Townsend has been promoted to CEO effective January 1, 2009, replacing Andrew Frawley. Townsend has been with the company for five years, and brings more than fifteen years of experience in CRM, direct marketing and analytics. The company also announced the closing of an $11 million Series B round of financing, led by JMI Equity, ABS Venture, and Flybridge. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463895&tsource=3 Financial Services Travel and Hospitality Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT ORINDA, CA (MARKET WIRE) When MBA Cyndi Hilton left her high-tech executive career in 2003, her entrepreneurial thoughts turned to another futuristic business model never tried. Today, her thriving enterprise has created what amounts to the town's de facto recycling center -- but one of a totally different kind -- in an upscale California community, Orinda, where median home prices top $1.25 million. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463667&tsource=3 Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:36:00 GMT SOUTHBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) The California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently recommended that consumers interested in purchasing air purifiers or air cleaners this holiday season avoid devices that intentionally generate ozone. According to ARB's press release (http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr120108.htm), "Ozone, a well-known component of smog, has been extensively studied and the harmful effects well documented." http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463893&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT CHARLOTTE, NC (MARKET WIRE) JMI Telecom (PINKSHEETS: JMIM) today announced that JTC Fair Song CPA firm has begun an audit of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2007 and will begin an audit of 2008 in February of 2009. The audits will be conducted in accordance with the standards of PCAOB and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463697&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail JMIM Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:20:00 GMT TORONTO (MARKET WIRE) Diamant Art Corporation (OTCBB: DIAAF) is pleased to announce that through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bio-Plastics Film Inc., the Company has received the official notification that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has granted Non-Objection status to its food cling film products. This designation means that Diamant's cling film has been tested and found safe to be utilized in food applications. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463887&tsource=3 Chemicals Food and Beverage Environment Retail Manufacturing and Production DIAAF Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT SAN RAMON, CA (MARKET WIRE) AurionPro, a leader in offshore product development and outsourcing services, today announced it has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India and Fast 500 Asia Pacific rankings of fast-growing technology companies for a second consecutive year. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463775&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:50:00 GMT HAMILTON, BERMUDA (MARKET WIRE) VistaPrint Limited (NASDAQ: VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced the launch of another in its line of popular webinars. These are crafted to give small businesses the tools to better market themselves, and this most recent webinar is titled "Against the Odds: Recession Proof Marketing Tips for Your Business." This webinar is completely free and will be held on January 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. EST. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463762&tsource=3 Retail VPRT Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT CHATSWORTH, CA (MARKET WIRE) Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc. ("Provision"), a subsidiary of Provision Holding, Inc. (OTCBB: PVHO), announced today that well-known technology and business veteran Gil Amelio has joined the company's Board of Advisors. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463693&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail PVHO Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:30:00 GMT ISELIN, NJ (MARKET WIRE) ecVision, an award-winning provider of product lifecycle and supply chain software solutions, today announced that with the release of XpressCommerce(R) version 9.0 this week, it has delivered greater configurability features for its user base. This key modification provides system administration-level users the ability to make post-implementation configuration changes to the software installation. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=462216&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT REDWOOD CITY, CA (MARKET WIRE) support.com(R), a leading provider of remote technology services and the consumer unit of SupportSoft(R), Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRT), was selected by Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, as the recipient of Office Depot's 2008 Innovation Award. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463769&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Retail SPRT ODP Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA and HSINCHU, TAIWAN (MARKET WIRE) Leading semiconductor companies Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM) and Ralink Technology Corporation (TSE: 3534), a leading developer of 802.11x chips, today announced a joint reference design for seamless wireless High Definition video distribution in the home using industry standard IEEE 802.11n and MPEG H.264 technology. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463822&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Retail CAVM 3534 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:30:00 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (MARKET WIRE) In time for the anticipated Super Bowl XLIII HDTV retail bonanza, industry leading eTailer CableOrganizer.com, among the world's foremost providers of cable, wire and equipment management-related products for use in business and at home, today announced it has issued HDTV Buyer's Guidelines to help consumers make smarter high definition television purchases. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463477&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:15:00 GMT CLEVELAND, OH (MARKET WIRE) OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), the leading global distributor of digital audiobooks, eBooks, and more to libraries, today announced that 2008 was another record-setting year for its library download service. Checkouts of OverDrive download audiobooks, eBooks, music and video exceeded 10 million items in 2008, and readers at more than 8,500 OverDrive network libraries worldwide made Stephenie Meyer's young adult novel "Twilight" the Most Downloaded audiobook and eBook of the year. The Most Downloaded digital book titles at OverDrive network libraries for the year were: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463747&tsource=3 Retail Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:07:00 GMT PALO ALTO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Voltage Security, a global leader in information encryption, today announced that RLI, a leading specialty insurance company, will use breakthrough security technology from Voltage to protect critical customer information. Voltage SecureData(TM), based on Format-Preserving Encryption(TM), will protect personally identifiable information (PII) as it is received from business partners and stored at RLI. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463833&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Mobile content technology vendor, m-Wise (OTCBB: MWIS) announces the commercial launch of its new web and mobile microsite development kit. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463529&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Media and Entertainment MWIS Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT RALEIGH, NC (MARKET WIRE) Given the current economic climate, many Americans may be resolving to pay down debt, or improve their financial situation in 2009. But how can you stay on track to achieving your New Year's resolutions this year? When it comes to finances, planning and budgeting are key to achieving financial success says Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI), a nonprofit debt management company. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463658&tsource=3 Financial Services Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT SALINAS, CA (MARKET WIRE) Monterey Gourmet Foods (NASDAQ: PSTA), a manufacturer and marketer of fresh gourmet refrigerated food products, named Tammy G. Katz, 47, an independent director of its board effective January 1, 2009. Katz will serve on the Compensation and Nominating Committees and replaces Jim Wong who retired effective December 31, 2008. The board membership remains at nine members. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463792&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Food and Beverage Retail PSTA Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:17:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) (South Hall Rm. S218) -- D-Link, a worldwide leading network solutions provider for consumers and business, today unveiled a new Internet-based surveillance product line -- the network video recorders (NVR) -- designed with advanced features and compact size to meet the camera monitoring needs of consumers, small office/home office (SOHO) users and small-to-medium businesses. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463354&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:16:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today introduced an easy-to-use Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit that taps into existing coaxial wiring throughout the home, delivering fast and stable connections for extending a network to devices at the entertainment system and to multiple rooms without interrupting cable service. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463353&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) You've embraced interactive computing and your desktop proves it. All sorts of cool widgets, gadgets and programs keep you informed in real time. The problem is, you also need to get some work done. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463351&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:13:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) CES -- AMIMON, the market leader in wireless HDTV semiconductor solutions, and Hisense, China's leading consumer electronics and appliance brand, announced today that they have joined forces to offer wireless HDTVs powered by AMIMON's WHDI technology in China. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463803&tsource=3 Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:05:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) CES -- WHDI LLC today announced that the new Wireless Home Digital Interface(TM) (WHDI(TM)) standard for multi-room wireless HDTV connectivity will enable High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) revision 2.0 as its content protection technology. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463798&tsource=3 Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Puerto Rican/Mexican Chicago native R.P.M. is out to carve his own niche in the rap game. The artist and entrepreneur has been a key player in the Latin hip-hop movement since the beginning of the millennium. News site Latin MediaOne covers Latin entertainment and is currently featuring R.P.M. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463709&tsource=3 Retail Media and Entertainment Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT REDWOOD CITY, CA (MARKET WIRE) SupportSoft Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRT), a provider of software and services that make technology work, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer, Josh Pickus, will be presenting at the upcoming 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 8:30am EST at The New York Palace Hotel in New York, NY. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=462641&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Retail SPRT Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) CES -- WHDI(TM) LLC is pleased to announce that LG Electronics, Ltd. will be joining the WHDI SIG. Current members of the WHDI SIG are AMIMON Inc., Hitachi, Ltd., LG Electronics, Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sharp Corporation and Sony Corporation. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463795&tsource=3 Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (MARKET WIRE) Freshwater Technologies Inc.(OTCBB: FWTC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired distribution rights to the ozone water treatment systems of Ozocan Corporation for the countries of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and Panama. As a proven disinfectant, ozone is 52 percent more powerful than chlorine and, unlike chlorine, it discharges no potentially harmful substances into the environment. Used in a variety of water treatment applications, Ozocan's products effectively treat municipal and industrial drinking water and wastewater, are used in bottled water applications as well as http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463848&tsource=3 Food and Beverage Retail Lifestyle and Leisure FWTC Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:30:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world, announced that its earnings call for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 2 pm (PST). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463770&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail VRSN Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:11:00 GMT SALT LAKE CITY, UT (MARKET WIRE) Nexia Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: NXHD) (PINKSHEETS: GRNE) reported that it generated a total of $2,113,943 (unaudited) in gross salon revenues for the year 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463759&tsource=3 Retail Lifestyle and Leisure NXHD GRNE 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 20:55:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Following the recent developments in Israel and the on-going IDF "Cast Lead" Operation, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) has launched an Emergency Campaign, titled "FIDF Frontline Operation," aimed at raising awareness and funds to fulfill the immediate wellbeing needs of the IDF Soldiers on the frontlines of the Gaza Strip. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463690&tsource=3 Government Telecom Medical and Healthcare Aerospace and Defense Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:29:00 GMT MENLO PARK, CA (MARKET WIRE) Let's face it: pregnancy takes its toll on your body and not everyone is a celebrity with a personal trainer, chef and home gym. Patrea's new "RECHARGE IT!" fitness DVD features real moms with real bodies and real schedules. By doing the 45-minute workout three to five days a week, you can trim down and tone up all over, including those postpartum abdominals. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463696&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:44:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), today introduced its first wearable stereo Bluetooth products, the Backbeat 906 and 903 Stereo Bluetooth headphones. The BackBeat 906 includes a stereo Bluetooth 2.0 adapter while the BackBeat 903 consists of the headphones only. Designed for active lifestyles, the new BackBeat products provide wireless stereo music listening and calls in a light, flexible, behind-the-neck wearing style. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463665&tsource=3 Retail Media and Entertainment PLT 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 17:20:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) MACWORLD 2009 -- Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc., today unveiled its new BackBeat line of stereo headphones and headsets, developed specifically for digital media, music and communication use. The new line features high-quality acoustic design in combination with a personalized fit to reduce background noise and deliver a vibrant, balanced audio experience. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463633&tsource=3 Retail Media and Entertainment PLT Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:01:00 GMT SAN CLEMENTE, CA (MARKET WIRE) We all have them: those skinny jeans we vowed to fit back into and wear again one day. They hang in the back of the closet or are tucked away in a drawer collecting dust following years of excess and weight gain. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity.(1) So getting the body moving and eating right continues to be the top New Year's resolution. For 2009, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, has teamed up with Jason Walsh, trainer to the stars, to help Californians get that fresh start. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463204&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Food and Beverage Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:01:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Scaramouche announced today it will be treating patrons from January 12 to February 10 to a veritable lobster feast. Available in the restaurant as well as the Bar and Grill, the specially created 'Lobsterlicious' menu will include a choice of three appetizers and three main course dishes featuring a whole one and a quarter pound fresh Nova Scotia lobster, plus dessert, including the restaurant's famous Coconut Cream Pie. As well, Scaramouche's sommelier Peter Boyd will re-work the wine list to ensure just the right lobster wines are available by the glass. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463621&tsource=3 Food and Beverage Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:46:00 GMT LONDON (MARKET WIRE) Have you got what it takes to be the next Heinz Kluetmeier? The Sony World Photography Awards -- the global competition which honours photographers -- is looking for budding amateur photography to be submitted to the 2009 Sony Campaign Award. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463591&tsource=3 Retail Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:22:00 GMT TORONTO (MARKET WIRE) Although Canadian consumers are in structurally better financial shape than U.S. consumers, Canadians plan more dramatic spending cuts and shifts in behavior this year in response to the recession than do U.S. consumers, according to research and a new survey by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463595&tsource=3 Financial Services Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) AUGRID Global Holdings Corp. (PINKSHEETS: AGHG), a holding company dedicated to acquiring and managing ownership interests in a diverse range of businesses, re-negotiated very favorable terms for the Halal meat processing plant acquisition, to acquire 100% ownership and the rights to US and International expansion for multiple products and distribution, as opposed to an earlier 51% stake in that company. Management agrees with securities counsel that at a pre determined time Augrid will become reporting by filing the proper documents to be listed to the OTCBB. This acquisition, once http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463491&tsource=3 Financial Services Agriculture Food and Beverage Retail AGHG Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:15:00 GMT MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Proteonomix, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PROT) announces the appointment of Steven Byle to its Board of Directors effective January 15, 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463548&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical and Healthcare Chemicals Retail Lifestyle and Leisure PROT Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:03:00 GMT DULLES, VA (MARKET WIRE) Destination Cellars, the first and only luxury destination wine club, today announced that it will sponsor PGA Tour Pro Parker McLachlin for the "West Coast Swing" of the 2009 PGA Tour season. As a part of the endorsement McLachlin will prominently wear the Destination Cellars logo on his right sleeve during all six events in Hawaii, California and Arizona. After an impressive 2008 golf season, McLachlin took some well-deserved time off with his family during which they embarked on a luxury destination wine tour from Destination Cellars to Montalcino, Italy to experience the world of wine. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463163&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Food and Beverage Sports Retail Lifestyle and Leisure 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 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BEHL) -- On Friday, December 26, 2008, Barry Cohen from The National Algae Association inquired... "We would like to know if you are available to speak about the BioCentric patent pending closed-loop system at our Algae Commercialization, Research and Business Networking Forum January 29-30, 2009 in Houston, Texas." http://www.nationalalgaeassociation.com/ http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463534&tsource=3 Energy and Utilities Environment Retail BEHL Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:30:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Melrose Jewelers Reports that Sadaam Hussein's Rolex Day Date President is to be auctioned with a $150,000 starting price. Before being deposed by American forces and executed by his people, Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein was known for his love of luxury, clearly represented by his custom-made, diamond-studded gold Rolex watch. Unlike the majority of Hussein's loot, the Rolex watch did not end up in the hands of the American military. Instead, Saddam's right-hand man Haitham Wahaib is putting the Rolex up for auction, along with other valuables, in order to raise $450,000 for Iraqi schools. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=462839&tsource=3 Retail Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (TSX: PJC.A) announced today that the release of results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 will take place on January 8, 2009 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463542&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Retail Lifestyle and Leisure PJC.A 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 PASADENA, CA (MARKET WIRE) myShape(R) (www.myshape.com), the Personal Shop on the web, reveals outfits to fit your personality and looks for the coming year. Patty Fox, myShape.com's Chief Creative Officer, Fashion Coordinator for the Academy Awards(R), and best-selling author, reveals outfits that suit your personality and style along with a preview of early spring looks for 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=463466&tsource=3 Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT BEVERLY HILLS, CA (MARKET WIRE) 2009's latest advancement in anti-aging aesthetic procedures is... a liquid? That's right, you no longer need to go under the knife to look younger. 2009 is all about the Liquid Face Lift. No more scarring, bruising, or long recovery periods. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=462454&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Retail Lifestyle and Leisure Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT SEATTLE, WA (MARKET WIRE) Rolex: Melrose Jewelers reports that, after a frightening suicide attempt in 2007, Rolex watches appeared to play an essential role in actor Owen Wilson's recovery. On August 29, 2007, Time magazine reported: "speculation about his drug use, depression over his May break-up from Hudson and a recent fight with a friend have peppered the coverage of Wilson's hospitalization." A People magazine cover story out Friday quotes a friend as saying: "Owen was very despondent. He slit his wrists. He almost did not make it." It was a dark period in Wilson life, and Rolex watches played a key role in http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=462838&tsource=3 Retail