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PubEasy Adds Southern Book Service as New Affiliate Partner

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:35:08 EST

PubEasy®, the global inquiry and ordering service for the book industry, today announced that Southern Book Service has joined the growing PubEasy community of booksellers and suppliers.

Live and Give 'Green' for Under $30

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:32:58 EST

whether its saving your 'green' dollars or giving a 'green' meaningful gift. Now you can give green gifts and gifts under $30 with choices ranging from solar to flowers to a hand-cranked radio, here's a few of the 'double-green' choices available for under $30:

Taiwan Greater China Fund Announces Commencement of Semi-Annual Repurchase Offer

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:30:18 EST

The Taiwan Greater China Fund (NYSE: TFC), a diversified closed-end registered investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Fund"), announced today that its seventh semi-annual repurchase offer will be conducted from November 19, 2008 through December 12, 2008.

Pine Ridge Holdings Authorizes Shares to Fund ServeNation Initiatives

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:30:07 EST

Pine Ridge Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PINR) CEO Kevin May announced the company has authorized new shares to further fund ServeNation initiatives.

Park Lawn Income Trust Announces November 2008 Distribution

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:00 EST

Park Lawn Income Trust (the "Fund") (TSX VENTURE: PLC.UN) announced today that a cash distribution of $0.055 per unit will be payable on December 15, 2008 to unitholders of record at November 30, 2008 and represents the monthly distribution for the period November 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008.

Probe Commences Operations at South Timbalier 214 in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:25:33 EST

Probe Resources Ltd. (the "Company" or "Probe") (TSX VENTURE: PBR) is pleased to announce that it has initiated operations for the drilling of the South Timbalier 214 A-6 Sidetrack #1 well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Hercules 202 jack-up drilling rig has been mobilized to the Company's South Timbalier 198 platform. The Company is currently completing preliminary operations on the A-6 wellbore at the South Timbalier 198 platform in preparation for sidetracking the well. This A-6 sidetrack will penetrate the unproduced Buliminella 1 formation previously penetrated and logged in El Paso's South Timbalier 214 #1 well. The Company expects to reach total depth and evaluate the well in mid December. Completion operations will immediately follow.

PermissionTV and Move Networks Partner to Offer HD-Quality, Interactive Video Platform

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:22:53 EST

PermissionTV, a leading online video platform provider, and Move Networks, a leading provider of Internet television services, today announced a strategic reseller and integration partnership. Under the agreement, both companies will offer an integrated platform, which enables the rapid creation and deployment of rich, interactive, HD-quality video applications, such as those successfully implemented by their initial joint customers, Fox On Demand and the Metropolitan Opera.

Introducing Tomoye Communities for SharePoint

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:19:05 EST

Tomoye today announced the launch of Tomoye Communities for SharePoint which enables enterprises to get more value out of existing Microsoft Office System investments. With this new offering, Tomoye Communities for SharePoint takes document management to the next level by breaking down content silos by publishing content into cross-enterprise communities. Organizations can also leverage SharePoint content beyond the walls of the enterprises to engage partners, customers and other stakeholders. In these communities, users participate using a wide range of powerful features such as video collaboration, expertise classification and community metrics.

Integrated Creative Ad Agency, Syrup, Awarded Top Industry Honors From W3, Effie, Davey and FWA

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:18:07 EST

Integrated Creative Agency, Syrup, an Lbi agency, swept industry awards this season, receiving top honors from W3, Effie, Davey and the FWA (Favorite Website Award). The honors, which recognize all aspects of the work from creative excellence to exceptional execution and proven sales results, further establish Syrup as an industry leader in the area of branded content.

Monetizing and Management: The Two Sides of Mobile Policy Control, an Interactive Webinar Presented by Light Reading and Camiant, Inc.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:16:07 EST

Camiant, Inc., the leading provider of policy control and application assurance technology, and Light Reading, the world's leading publishing, events, and research company targeting communications service providers, today announced they will host a joint webinar on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:00PM EST/5:00PM GMT entitled "Policy Control: Managing & Monetizing Mobile Broadband Usage." With a measurable surge in open and smart devices, mobile broadband operators are facing mounting challenges around bandwidth management and service degradation. This webinar will present a wide range of uses for leveraging policy control in the telecommunications industry that address these specific challenges.

Advent Recognized in FinTech 100 Ranking of Top Technology Companies by American Banker and Financial Insights

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:15:10 EST

Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and services for the investment management industry, today announced that American Banker and the research firm Financial Insights ranked it as one of the top 100 financial technology vendors on the FinTech 100 Survey. Advent placed number 44 in this year's ranking.

Pictet & Cie Implements Advent Portfolio Exchange(R) for Integrated Portfolio and Client Relationship Management

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:15:09 EST

Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVS), a leading provider of software and services for the global investment management industry, today announced that Pictet & Cie has expanded its use of Advent's solutions with the implementation of Advent Portfolio Exchange® (APX), its award-winning wealth management platform for portfolio management and client relationship management.

Brompton Lifeco Split Corp. Suspends November Class A Distribution

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:14:11 EST

Brompton Lifeco Split Corp. (TSX: LCS) -

eBureau Named to Collection Advisor's List of Top 50 Collection Technology Products for 2008

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:13:29 EST

eBureau, an innovative provider of custom predictive scoring and information solutions, today announced that Collection Advisor, the widely-read collections industry trade magazine, has named the company's collection probability eScores(TM) to its distinguished list of top 50 collection technology products for 2008. The announcement was made during the publication's annual conference, TECH'08, at the Loews Royal Pacific, Orlando, FL.

CEO & Founder of Camp Bow Wow Heidi Flammang Wins Prestigious Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:10:08 EST

Heidi Flammang, CEO of Camp Bow Wow, was presented with a Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur during the gala event in New York City Monday night. The 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards(SM).

PDL BioPharma Announces Record Date for Spin-Off of Biotechnology Operations

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:06:26 EST

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL) (NASDAQ: PDLI) announced today that its board of directors has set December 3, 2008 as the record date for the spin-off of PDL's biotechnology operations, which will be accomplished through a pro rata stock dividend to PDL's stockholders of the common stock of Facet Biotech Corporation. Each PDL stockholder of record as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 3, 2008 will receive on the distribution date one share of Facet Biotech common stock for every five shares of PDL common stock. The company expects Facet Biotech will trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "FACT" after the spin-off.

High-Efficiency Wind Turbine Generator Manufacturer Danotek Motion Technologies Powering the Wind With $14.5 Million From CMEA Ventures, StatoilHydro and GE

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:05:47 EST

Bolstering its contribution of high-efficiency and cost-saving generators to the $37 billion wind industry, Danotek Motion Technologies has raised $14.5 million from CMEA Ventures, StatoilHydro (NYSE: STO) unit StatoilHydro Venture and GE (NYSE: GE) unit GE Energy Financial Services. Danotek's generators can spur the wind equipment market by increasing wind turbines' efficiency, while radically reducing their maintenance and operating costs.

NewMarket Technology, Inc. Announces Webcast to Review Positive Q3 Financial Report and Preview Encouraging Q4 Progress Toward $120 Million 2008 Revenue Objective

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:05:07 EST

NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NMKT) management will be conducting a Webcast Friday, November 21, 2008 at 12:00 pm EST to review third quarter and year-to-date (YTD) earnings results. During the Webcast, NewMarket management will review the Company's third quarter SEC financial filings and continued progress towards the Company's $120 million 2008 revenue goal.

Stock Traders Have the Advantage as "Stock Alerts" Average Almost 97% Winners

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:05:07 EST

The recent stock market volatility has certainly made it clear that the concept of "buy and hold" doesn't work -- this is a trader's market. And, every successful trader utilizes online services for news, information and stock ideas. One service that has performed particularly well and effectively weathered the many financial storms over the past 11 years is the BullTrade.com "Stock Alert" service (Special Membership). Since January 2003, almost 97% of all trades have ended with gains. From September 2006 through June 2008, Special Members enjoyed a streak of 106 consecutive winning trades. Recent "Stock Alerts" have attempted to capitalize on the huge intraday moves in stocks like DryShips, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Potash, Freeport-McMoRan and JP Morgan. Stock Alerts are usually sent prior to the market open detailing new recommendations (exact buys or shorts) and further advice for open positions.

MAG Reports High Grades on the Valdecanas Vein

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:18 EST

MAG Silver Corp. (TSX: MAG)(NYSE-A: MVG) ("MAG") reports on behalf of Minera Juanicipio SA (a joint venture between Fresnillo plc (56%) and MAG (44%)) new high grade assay results from drilling along the Valdecanas Vein. These recent results continue to add intercepts in areas beyond previously published resource limits and also confirm the continuity of the main vein and the bonanza zone within the vein. The western part of the Valdecanas Vein remains open down-dip and the eastern part remains open up-dip. Recent drilling is also encountering good grade and continuity in hanging wall and footwall veins intersected outside the main Valdecanas Vein.

Advanced Proteome Therapeutics Corporation Announces Board Resignations and Audit Committee Chairman Appointment

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:17 EST

Advanced Proteome Therapeutics Corporation (TSX VENTURE: APC) has announced today the resignations of two Board members, Robert Bender and Russell E. Phares, effective October 11.

Kerio Technologies Honored With a 2008 Tech Innovator Award by Everything Channel's VARBusiness

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:16 EST

Kerio Technologies, Inc. today announced that they have been honored by Everything Channel's VARBusiness as a recipient of a 2008 Tech Innovator award in the Business Software for SMB category. The sixth annual Tech Innovators Awards celebrate the most innovative products, people and personalities in the industry and highlight emerging products and technologies currently sold through the IT Channel. Kerio MailServer, a leading cross-platform groupware server has been selected for this distinguished award.

US Financial 15 Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:14 EST

US Financial 15 Split Corp. ("US Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as at November 28, 2008. There will not be a distribution paid to US Financial 15 Class A Shares for November 28, 2008 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends or other distributions will be paid on the Class A Shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $15.00. The Net Asset Value as of November 14, 2008 was $7.12.

Income Financial: Monthly Distribution Declared

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:14 EST

INCOME FINANCIAL TRUST ("INCOME FINANCIAL") declares its variable monthly distribution of $0.07225 per unit, or 8.5% annually based on the October 31, 2008 net asset value of $10.20. The distribution is payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Income STREAMS III: Monthly Distribution Declared for Equity Dividend Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:13 EST

The Board of Directors of Income STREAMS III ("IS STREAMS") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.0875 per Equity Dividend Share (TSX: STQ.E). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Ambrilia Initiates Plan Aiming to Significantly Reduce its Operations in France

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:47 EST

Ambrilia (TSX: AMB) today announced that it intends to initiate a plan aiming to significantly reduce its activities in France. As the divestment strategy is progressing, the Company might concentrate all of its activities in its headquarters in Montreal and thus, further preserve its cash into 2009. The Company is following the process defined by the French employment laws for its eight permanent employees based in France.

Prime Rate Plus Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:45 EST

Prime Rate Plus Corp. ("Prime Plus") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.07500 (6.00% annualized) for each Class A share which reflects the distribution policy of prime rate in Canada (4.00% as at November 14th) plus 2% annually. Prime Plus also declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04167 (5.00% annualized) for each Preferred share which reflects the distribution policy of prime rate plus 0.75% annually. An annual Preferred share payment of 5.00% is the minimum payment as per the prospectus and the rate will not decline below this level. Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Radialpoint Awarded OPSWAT OESISOK Interoperability Certification

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:28 EST

Radialpoint, a leading provider of managed Internet security and care services to the world's largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), today announced that Radialpoint Security Services (RPS) has been tested and certified by OPSWAT's OESISOK(TM) Interoperability Certification Program. The certification verifies the ability of Radialpoint security applications to integrate with connectivity and security technology from leading high-tech vendors including Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, F5 Networks, 3COM Corporation and SonicWALL.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. II: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:26 EST

Dividend 15 Split Corp. II ("Dividend 15 II") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.10 for each Class A share ($1.20 annually) and $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Commerce Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:25 EST

Commerce Split Corp. ("Commerce Split") declares its regular monthly distribution $0.04375 for each Priority Equity ("Preferred") share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008. There will not be a distribution paid to Commerce Split Class A Shares for November 28, 2008 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends or other distributions will be paid on the Class A Shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $12.50. The Net Asset Value as of November 14, 2008 was $9.66.

Dividend 15 Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:25 EST

Dividend 15 Split Corp. ("Dividend 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.10 for each Class A share ($1.20 annually) and $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Capital Gains Income STREAMS: Monthly Distribution Declared for Equity Dividend Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:24 EST

The Board of Directors of Capital Gains Income STREAMS ("CG STREAMS") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.0875 per Equity Dividend Share (TSX: CGQ.E). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Financial 15 Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:24 EST

Financial 15 Split Corp. ("Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.1257 (post consolidation amount) for each Class A share ($1.5084 annually) and $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

Cascadia Investments, Inc. Offers Corporate Update to Current and Potential Shareholders

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:23 EST

Cascadia Investments, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CDIV) announced today that the company, as stated in previous releases, is currently in the process of strategically positioning the company to take advantage of the impending market bottom and the resulting opportunities. Several targeted acquisitions are currently being assessed and Cascadia is positioning itself to reap the benefits by increasing assets at advantageous prices.

Financial 15 Split Corp. II: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:01:21 EST

Financial 15 Split Corp. II ("Financial 15 II") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as at November 28, 2008. There will not be a distribution paid to Financial 15 II Class A Shares for November 28, 2008 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends or other distributions will be paid on the Class A Shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $15.00. The Net Asset Value as of November 14, 2008 was $14.06.

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMKG) Transactions Continue to Climb to 1900 for This Past Weekend With Velocitymoney.Com

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:53 EST

Smartcard Marketing Systems Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMKG) As Stated by CEO Massimo Barone" I am pleased to announce that clients using the Payment remittance services of Velocitymoney.com such as Pin debit online, Bill pay and Email pay continue to climb and attain a new weekend high of 1900 transactions showing significant demand in our services while averaging 350 daily transactions during the week. This represents an average of 3650 transactions for the week generating fee's of $3285.00 USD (3650 trans. past week at $.90 avg.).

Prime Dividend Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:53 EST

Prime Dividend Corp. ("Prime Dividend") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.07500 (6.00% annualized) for each Class A share which reflects the distribution policy of prime rate in Canada (4.00% as at November 14th) plus 2% annually. Prime Dividend also declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04167 (5.00% annualized) for each Preferred share which reflects the distribution policy of prime rate plus 0.75% annually. An annual Preferred share payment of 5.00% is the minimum payment as per the prospectus and the rate will not decline below this level. Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

TDb Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:52 EST

TDb Split Corp. ("TDb Split") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.05 for each Class A share ($0.60 annually) and $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.

M-Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:51 EST

M-Split Corp. ("M-Split") declares its regular monthly distribution $0.04375 for each Preferred share ($0.525 annually). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008. There will not be a distribution paid to M-Split Class A Shares for November 28, 2008 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends or other distributions will be paid on the Class A Shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $12.50. The Net Asset Value as of November 14, 2008 was $10.13.

Financial Services Income STREAMS: Monthly Distribution Declared for Equity Dividend Share

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:50 EST

The Board of Directors of Financial Services Income STREAMS ("FSI STREAMS") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.1458 per Equity Dividend share (TSX: STR.E). Distributions are payable December 10, 2008 to shareholders on record as of November 28, 2008.