Friday, June 18, 2010

• Best Buy Unveils New Insignia™ 5.1 Home Theater System --- MINNEAPOLIS
  Posted at 9:04 AM
  

  Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced the new Insignia 5.1 Home Theater System with Audyssey audio technology, a complete home audio system from Insignia. Available exclusively at Best Buy, the reasonably priced Home Theater system offers consumers all of the components needed to experience movie ... read more
• solidThinking Continues International Expansion by Adding Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation as a Reseller in Japan --- TROY, Mich., June 18
  Posted at 9:03 AM
  solidThinking, Inc. (http://www.solidThinking.com) has partnered with Tokyo-based Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation (SCS) (http://www.scs.co.jp/english/) to increase the adoption of solidThinking's 3D NURBS-based conceptual-design software throughout Japan and its surrounding regions. SCS is one of Japan's largest IT solution and service providers and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. "solidThinking is committed to serving and growing its global customer base, and our increasing number of reseller partnerships represents our dedication to supporting designers worldwide," said Jim Hassberger, solidThinking's vice president of business ... read more
• Hedgehogs.net Selects Kaazing HTML5 WebSocket Technology to Address Real-Time Financial Market Data and Transactional Infrastructure --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 18
  Posted at 9:03 AM
  Hedgehogs.net, the social marketplace and content eco-system for the financial community, today announced a partnership with Kaazing, the leading innovator in HTML5 WebSocket technology, to enable Hedgehogs.net to deliver streaming market data and transactional messaging through HTML5 WebSocket technology. Utilizing Kaazing's WebSocket Gateway, Hedgehogs.net will be able to provide its customers with complete browser support, while improving data delivery and real-time performance. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100120/SF40598LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100120/SF40598LOGO) By implementing Kaazing's technology solution, and embracing open standards, Hedgehogs.net is able to provide ... read more
• Cirrus Logic’s New Low Power Audio Codec & Class D Speaker Amplifier Now Available at Newark --- CHICAGO
  Posted at 9:03 AM
  

  Newark, a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor in the Americas and part of the global Premier Farnell Group, today announced that it now stocks Cirrus Logic’s expanded portfolio at www.newark.com/cirrus-logic to improve the audio experience in smart phones and deliver top ... read more
• Measured Progress and Nimble Assessment Forge Partnership, Improve Testing Experience for Students --- DOVER, N.H., June 18
  Posted at 9:02 AM
  Students who require support accessing assessments will have a better and more successful testing experience, thanks to the joint efforts of Measured Progress and Nimble Assessment Systems. The two organizations have entered into a master partner agreement to create and administer assessments that provide appropriate accessibility and accommodations for students with disabilities. Specifically, the organizations will respond together to requests for proposals for state operational assessments that require the development of Accessible Portable Item Protocol-compliant (APIP) items, as well as ... read more
• Waylon Lewis of elephantjournal.com: It's Air-Conditioning Season; Ryan Van Duzer Ignores UHaul --- BOULDER, Colo., June 18
  Posted at 9:01 AM
  elephantjournal.com: Green Business tip: don't leave your door open if you're blasting AC. For more, elephantjournal.com: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/please-businesses-tis-the-season-to-close-your-doors/ ~ elephantjournal.com: Moving into a new apartment or house? It's healthier, and more fun, to do it gas-free. For video, please visit: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/06/the-death-of-uhaul/ SOURCE elephantjournal.com ... read more
• 2% Cash Back From a Debit Card? --- ST. LOUIS, June 18
  Posted at 9:01 AM
  Personal Finance Blog, ChristianPF.com released an article that looks at a new offer from Perkstreet Financial - a new bank offering some of the best debit card cash-back rewards available today. It can be difficult to find a credit card that is offer 2% cash back on purchases, much less a debit card that gives rewards like that. The 2% promotion is available to new Perkstreet customers and lasts for the first 6 months of the account opening after which ... read more
• Nominees Announced for Second Annual GameHouse Great Game Awards --- SEATTLE, June 18
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  GameHouse®, a division of RealNetworks®, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), today announced the nominees for the second annual GameHouse Great Game Awards(TM) (GG's). GameHouse introduced the GG's in 2009 as a way to showcase the most talented and creative casual games developers in the industry. Winners of the second annual Great Game Awards will be announced July 19 during an exclusive event held at Experience Music Project in Seattle. Media Sponsors TechFlash and Gamezebo are partnering with GameHouse to present the ... read more
• Research and Markets: Updated Report on the $31.9 Billion Electronic Computer Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2010 Edition] --- DUBLIN
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a45488/electronic_compute) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Electronic Computer Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2010 Edition]" to their offering. Definition & Classification ... read more
• Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock on the ABPSM-ULN-A Power Supply Module from Abracon --- THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock on the ABPSM-ULN-A ultra low noise power supply module from Abracon Corporation. ... read more
• Startech Elects Biotechnology Serial Entrepreneur Michael T. Dwyer as Chairman of the Board --- SAN ANTONIO
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Startech Foundation: (www.startech1.org) announced today that Michael T. Dwyer has been elected by the Board of Directors to be the new Startech Chairman effective June 8, 2010. Mr. Dwyer is a longtime South Texas entrepreneur, most recently serving as President and CEO of Azaya Therapeutics, Inc. ... read more
• SouthWest Water Website Wins 2010 Hermes Platinum Award --- LOS ANGELES
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) said today that its website, www.swwc.com, won a 2010 Hermes Platinum Award for excellence in quality, creativity and resourcefulness. The redesign of the website, launched in 2009, was driven by the company’s desire to showcase its focus on customer service and pride ... read more
• Venza Group Announces the Sherpa(TM) for Effective Gap Training --- ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 18
  Posted at 8:58 AM
  After a long road that included over 6 months of usability testing, development, and subsequent quality-assurance testing, the Venza Group is proud to announce the release of the Venza Sherpa(TM) v2.2, an eGuide building tool and the only one of its kind. Launching the Sherpa(TM) is just the latest training industry contribution by the Venza Group, a company consisting of learning leaders that provide tools, technology, and strategic thinking around the globe. What began as an internal development tool, the Venza ... read more
• T-Shirt Prints On Your Doorstep Thanks to New US Screen Printing Directory --- LAS VEGAS, June 18
  Posted at 8:45 AM
  A searchable database fully dedicated to screen printing has been launched throughout the US and thousands of print companies have already subscribed. With 12,000 firms currently listed, a figure that's growing daily, www.screenprinting.net is staking its claim to be the internet's biggest directory of its kind - offering advertising opportunities to companies and service solutions to customers. All US states are represented, so if you're looking for a screen printing service in the US, simply head to www.screenprinting.net to locate your nearest ... read more
• Company Profile for Sapient Discovery, LLC.
  Posted at 8:40 AM
  

  Sapient Discovery is a privately help drug discovery company with proprietary capabilities for discovering novel, patentable small molecule inhibitors, blockers, antagonists, activators or agonists of protein targets independent of disease category. The management and the scientific members have extensive experience in lead discovery and ... read more
• Laser Technologies Earns Contract with Sharp Corporation --- ST. PAUL, Minn.
  Posted at 8:33 AM
  

  Laser Technologies, Inc., a leading Document Infrastructure Management company, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Sharp Corporation. As an Authorized Dealer, Laser Technologies will offer Sharp’s full range of black and white, and color Multifunction ... read more
• New Horizons Worldwide Announces Renewal of India Agreements --- CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.
  Posted at 8:27 AM
  

  New Horizons, the world’s largest independent I.T. training company, today announced it had renewed agreements with its India partner New Horizons India Limited, to continue its exclusive arrangement for an additional 7-year period through 2016. The U.S.-based franchisor began ... read more
• X-Rite to Present at Sidoti & Company 2010 Micro-Cap Conference --- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
  Posted at 8:24 AM
  X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Vacchiano will present at the Sidoti & Company, LLC Semiannual Micro-Cap Conference on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. Joining Mr. Vacchiano will be ... read more
• Juniper Retains Executive Search Firm --- BOCA RATON, Fla.
  Posted at 8:22 AM
  

  Juniper Group (JUNP:OB) announced today that it has retained an executive search firm to recruit additional senior executives for its wholly-owned telecommunications subsidiary for their Sales and Operations divisions. Vlado P. Hreljanovic, President and CEO said, “The telecommunications ... read more
• Alabama Launches Redesigned Site at No Cost to Taxpayers --- MONTGOMERY, Ala.
  Posted at 8:13 AM
  

  The state of Alabama is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned and improved official website, www.alabama.gov. The newly revamped alabama.gov officially went live on June 1, 2010. The aim of alabama.gov is to improve and extend the reach of services and information available ... read more