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January 31, 2006

Warehouse Management: New In-Motion Dimensioning System Can Save Millions in Shipping and Distribution

Numina Group’s Cube-3 Dimensional Pick Verification System references and updates SAP software, bolstering material handling and shipping to the tune of millions of dollars in savings.

(PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- The need to get shipments to customers expeditiously is becoming mission critical for businesses. Incorporating intelligent logic and measurement technology to new or existing warehouse management and material handling systems can ensure accurate order contents and optimize shipping transportation methods for manufacturers and distribution centers.

Improving shipping and warehouse space utilization and capturing accurate carton weight and dimensional data are critical operation needs. Real-time use of this information alleviates shipping logjams, help retain customers by verifying order picking, and trims waste that occurs when the wrong transportation method is chosen for a customers order.

“Thanks to our cube verification systems, we are able to choose the most practical way to handle overnight orders at our nationwide distribution centers,” says a manager at one large health-care products distributor.

Using weight and dimensional data integrated to warehouse management systems enables forward-thinking companies to select from various shipping methods. Enabling this process is The Numina Group’s Cube-3(TM) carton dimensioning and barcode data collection system, which provides real-time dimensional measurement and order validation of outbound conveyed cartons. Numina Group, a leading software development and warehouse management automation integrator, developed the Cube-3 to accurately measure and audit carton cube/weight and provide real-time control decisions to eliminate picking and shipping errors. Cube-3 software is a module within Numina’s Real-Time Distribution Software, so it can easily integrated the data to most warehouse management systems.

Companies that manage over 100,000 SKUs have been able to eliminate the error-prone and labor-intensive tasks of manual data collection. Advanced software such as Cube-3 helps distribution centers audit and verify the weight and dimensions of an ongoing stream of cartons and cases. This helps catch mis-picks in orders, but also affects everything from when the product comes into the building, to how it is staged and stored (floor rack, bin, pallet rack, etc.). Knowing how best to cube out trucks helps distributors determine whether to ship via parcel service, commercial carrier or private fleet. This kind of transportation management in turn ensures customer satisfaction and savings based on accurate and timely shipments of orders.

“The storage and cube utilization of a warehouse, the sizing of the facilities, and the selection of the best mode of transportation can all be optimized using our Cube-3 system,” says Dan Hanrahan, Numina Group CEO. “In addition, the Cube-3 provides an on-line material handling automated quality by identifying carton irregularities, such as an open flap or damaged carton, thus improving warehouse management while preventing damaged cartons from being shipped without corrective actions.”

For more information contact:

Dan Hanrahan
The Numina Group
60 Shore Drive,
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 323-0110
Web site: www.numinagroup.com

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Hummingbird to Resell Silanis Electronic Signature Software in North America as an Optional Component with its Enterprise Content Management Solution

Silanis Technology Inc. today announced that its electronic signature software will be resold in North America as an option with Hummingbird Enterprise™, Hummingbird’s enterprise content management solution. With the addition of the company’s ApproveIt™ Desktop software, Hummingbird customers will be able to maintain an electronic process throughout the entire content management system, including processes that require signatures in compliance and legal documents.

(PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- Silanis Technology Inc. today announced that its electronic signature software will be resold in North America as an option with Hummingbird Enterprise™, Hummingbird’s enterprise content management solution. With the addition of the company’s ApproveIt™ Desktop software, Hummingbird customers will be able to maintain an electronic process throughout the entire content management system, including processes that require signatures in compliance and legal documents.

“Customers turn to Hummingbird for three main reasons: to mitigate business and legal risks, to reduce costs, and to gain a competitive advantage by maximizing their data assets and employee productivity,” said Andrew Pery, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Hummingbird Ltd. “By substituting paper-based, signature approval processes with Silanis’ electronic equivalent, our joint customers will receive added value.”

Silanis’ electronic signature platform bridges the gap between enterprise applications by enabling secure and auditable, end-to-end processes involving signatures to become 100% paperless. The company’s desktop solution integrates seamlessly with Hummingbird Enterprise™ to provide electronic signatures in a legally enforceable and compliant manner in all common native formats, including Microsoft Word™, Microsoft Excel™, Adobe PDF™ and IBM Workplace Forms.

By capturing signature approvals electronically, organizations will significantly decrease their cost of doing business. Paper, shipping, handling, data verification, scanning and data re-keying will be lowered, and in many instances eliminated entirely. Moreover, by removing the time delays caused by paper-based approval processes, organizations can dramatically improve their operational efficiency and revenues.

For example, the US Army, as part of its enterprise contract, expects to save $1.3 billion annually in paper-related costs using Silanis’ solution, while the efficiencies realized by deploying the company’s electronic signatures across GMACCM has enabled the commercial mortgage lender to reduce per-loan service costs by more than 50% and increase its loan portfolio by nearly 50% to $110 billion in the past five years without the need for additional staff.

Organizations can convert their existing, enterprise documents into electronic signature-enabled files with minimal effort. Further, as a plug-in for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF, and IBM Workplace Forms, signing icons are added to the tool bar of each application making it intuitive and easy for users to add their electronic signature, verify the authenticity of the data, and review the document’s audit trail. The software also supports hybrid signing processes; that is, both a print and electronic signing process at the same time. An electronically-signed document can be reverted to paper at any time in the process and shared with departments who have not yet rolled over to electronic signatures.

“We are extremely pleased to have entered into a partnership agreement with the industry’s leading content management solution provider,” said Richard Warren, chief executive officer of Silanis Technology. “By adding Silanis to the mix, Hummingbird’s customers will be able to unleash the full potential of their enterprise investment, while knowing that the electronic signature technology is also compatible with Silanis’ Web-based and XHTML solutions and can grow with their B2B and B2C needs.”

About Hummingbird Enterprise™
Hummingbird Enterprise provides an integrated platform for enterprise content management that provides global organizations with solutions to manage business interaction information such as documents, records, virtual deal room exchanges, discussions, e-mail or financial data - linking business processes, information and people. Hummingbird solutions are designed as modular applications that are fully interoperable with each other, enabling customers to incrementally build an enterprise content management solution to meet their evolving information needs in a cost effective manner.

About Hummingbird
Hummingbird Ltd. (NASDAQ: HUMC, TSX: HUM) is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions. The Company's enterprise software solutions fall into two principal categories: enterprise content management (ECM) solutions, and network connectivity solutions. Hummingbird's ECM solutions enable organizations to manage the lifecycle of enterprise content from creation to disposition, thereby enabling organizations to address critical business needs, such as information management, business continuity, compliance and risk mitigation. The network connectivity solutions provide a comprehensive set of core network technologies that enables the enterprise to connect to any type of legacy system.

Founded in 1984, Hummingbird employs over 1,500 people and serves more than 33,000 customers, including 90% of Fortune 100. Hummingbird solutions are sold directly from 40 offices worldwide and through an Alliance Network of partners and resellers. For more information, visit http://www.hummingbird.com

About Silanis
Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,100 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users, depend on Silanis' solutions to accelerate operations, improve service, and reduce costs. The company's solutions not only eliminate the inefficiencies of paper, they provide reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and policies. For more information, visit http://www.silanis.com

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NOVAtime’s Payroll Interface with QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise Helps Small Businesses Save Time and Money

NOVAtime announces its new payroll interface with the latest release of QuickBooks® from Intuit.

Monterey Park, Calif., January 31, 2006 — NOVAtime, (www.novatime.com), an industry leader in providing organizations with state-of-the-art time and attendance solutions that is fully integrated with various time clocks and data collection terminals announced successful deployment of its payroll interface with direct data exchange with Intuit’s QuickBooks® 2006 Pro, QuickBooks® Premier Edition, and QuickBooks® Enterprise Solutions.

NOVAtime’s latest release of the payroll interface allows direct seamless, do-it-yourself data conversion with QuickBooks® Pro, Premier and Enterprise, which provides small businesses a total punch to paycheck solution. This exchange of critical data, such as employee name, pay rates and departments will help small businesses who use both products to manage their business more efficiently - saving them valuable time, money, and resources.

“NOVAtime offers solutions to organizations of all sizes. We believe the data exchange with QuickBooks® provides small business owners a simple to use interface that allows them to spend more time focusing on their core competencies, and less time tracking employee hours and processing payroll,” said Brian Rice, NOVAtime’s Director of Sales and leading time and attendance expert.

NOVAtime also supports the QuickBooks® Enterprise editions, versions 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0.

“NOVAtime has been a member of the Intuit Developer Network since 2002 and has many QuickBooks® customers taking advantage of this data exchange with QuickBooks® Pro and Premier Editions, ranging from 2002 through 2005. We have found tremendous value in being involved with the Intuit Developer Network and are ecstatic to offer a data exchange with the QuickBooks® 2006 editions of Pro and Premier,” states Frank Su, NOVAtime’s President.

NOVAtime’s data exchange with QuickBooks® allows businesses to share their employee hours with QuickBooks® payroll, eliminating the need to manually key the hours. Automation eliminates the error prone task of calculating employee hours and can reduce payroll preparation time substantially.

“The sharing of data between applications such as NOVAtime and the QuickBooks® Financial Management Software products helps small businesses avoid having to manually enter the same data in both applications, which takes a lot of time and can result in data entry errors,” said Ed Schaffer, business leader of the Intuit Developer Network. “NOVAtime is a perfect example of how Intuit Developer Network members are successfully using the QuickBooks® SDK to bring valuable applications to Intuit’s small business customers. The Intuit Developer Network will continue to help members like NOVAtime to address small businesses’ needs for easy-to-use products that are integrated and customized for their specific business requirements.”

About NOVAtime Technology, Inc.
NOVAtime is a leading developer of time and attendance and workforce management solutions based in Monterey Park, CA. NOVAtime provides organizations with tools to help them better manage their human capital and add to their bottom line. NOVAtime is dedicated to providing dynamic, scaleable, and high quality workforce management solutions. NOVAtime is a member of the Intuit Developer Network. For more information on NOVAtime, please visit www.novatime.com or call 877-486-6682.

Intuit Trademark Statement
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FreelineUSA introduces "Survivable VoIP” at Dow Jones Network Ventures Conference 2006

FreelineUSA, Inc. has developed a unique architecture to address the need for low cost, and fully survivable, corporate voice networks. The Company will highlight real-world applications of its IP Centric product lines at this year’s Dow Jones Network Ventures Conference.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- FreelineUSA, Inc. presents “FreelineUSA Technology for What’s Next in IP Communications” at the Dow Jones Network Ventures Conference 2006

FreelineUSA, Inc. has developed a unique architecture to address the need for low cost, and fully survivable, corporate voice networks. The Company will highlight real-world applications of its IP Centric product lines at this year’s Dow Jones Network Ventures Conference. A truly unique architecture developed at FreelineUSA, Inc.; co-existing in a proprietary and standards based environment, allows the FL-USA 800 Series to interoperate between 200 locations or more— without any centralized point of failure, such as a gatekeeper or softswitch. Operating simultaneously on a mesh, and point-to-point basis, the system permits “point-to-point VPN encryption” of sensitive corporate communications. What does this mean to end users— voice networks that stay up, with no single point of network failure, permitting secure, low cost voice communications that are as reliable as the internet itself.

FreelineUSA sees the Dow Jones Network Ventures Conference 2006 as a world-class venue to highlight the real world capability being delivered today to our business and government clients. FreelineUSA offers “Business Class VoIP phone calls at coach prices”— enabling a seamless and reliable transition from the circuit switch voice infrastructure we have today to the high-quality and reliable IP centric voice and video networks of the future.

“VoIP, the exciting voice technology enabled by convergence of faster processors and broadband access is going main-stream in American Business, driven by global competition to lower operations costs. VoIP now looks like a keeper,” said Robert Simkavitz president and ceo of FreelineUSA. “When hard dollars are involved, reliability of these new business networks is critical, network resiliency is paramount. These new VoIP networks must match or exceed the quality and reliability we have come to expect from the traditional telephone network.”

Founded in 2003 FreelineUSA, Inc. is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, led by the president and ceo Robert Simkavitz. For more information about FreelineUSA and our leading VoIP, IP Video, and Gig-a-bit optical access technologies please visit us at http://www.FreelineUSA.com.

Company Contact: Deborah Stange
FreelineUSA, Inc., Vice President Marketing
9457 S University Blvd., Suite 166
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Direct: (303) 791-1405 x102

Jessica Hine, Dow Jones – Private Equity Analyst,
VentureOne, VentureWire
201 California Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
Direct: (415) 439-6654

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Micro/sys Releases OPTO I/O Card That Empowers PC/104 Users With I/O: Flexibility and High-Voltage Isolation

The new Micro/sys OPTO104 expansion card accommodates eight industry-standard digital or analog OPTO plug-in modules plus any PC/104 CPU or I/O cards that are needed to make a rugged, compact industrial controller. Any combination of digital or analog I/O modules can be plugged into this 4.53” x 6.50” EPIC sized board that is designed for rugged environments and extended temperature ranges of -40 to + 85 degrees C operation. These features provide a solid platform upon which I/O intensive systems can be built.

Montrose, CA -- The new Micro/sys OPTO104 expansion card accommodates eight industry-standard digital or analog OPTO plug-in modules plus any PC/104 CPU or I/O cards that are needed to make a rugged, compact industrial controller. Any combination of digital or analog I/O modules can be plugged into this 4.53” x 6.50” EPIC sized board that is designed for rugged environments and extended temperature ranges of -40 to + 85 degrees C operation. These features provide a solid platform upon which I/O intensive systems can be built.

When the application demands even more I/O, up to four of the OPTO104 boards can be connected together in a slave configuration using a 26-wire ribbon cable. This makes available 32 slots for OPTO 22 G4 modules for AC or DC digital I/O, and/or Grayhill G5 modules for analog I/O. All of these modules offer opto-isolation up to 4000 volts.

Additional system-level features of the OPTO104 include watchdog timer, rotary encoder input, onboard temperature sensor, and interfaces for a character-based LCD, keypad, CAN bus, and Dallas iButton Probe. These features, when combined with the users’ favorite off-the-shelf plug-on PC/104 CPU boards, provide the unique system features required in industrial applications.

The board operates at 5V ± 5%, or, a selection of DC-DC converter options allows an input voltage range from 9V to 75V. A user-selectable jumper can bleed off common mode leakage current to the negative inputs or to safety ground in order to reduce susceptibility to ESD. On-board or off-board contrast adjustment for the character LCD is also provided. A flexible I/O base address range and 16 bit pass-through connector makes the OPTO104 an ideal board for high-voltage isolation applications.

The OPTO104 is $375 in single quantities. Significant OEM discounts are available. In addition, Micro/sys offers cables, breakout boards and related products that can minimize prototype efforts and improve time to market.

Contact Technical Sales Dept., Micro/sys, Inc., 3730 Park Place, Montrose, CA, 91020, phone (818) 244-4600, FAX (818) 244-4246, email: e-mail protected from spam bots, URL: www.embeddedsys.com.

Micro/sys has been manufacturing OEM industrial microcomputer products since 1976, including board-level products and integrated computers. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in semiconductor processing, medical, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries.

Lauren Dowden
3730 Park Place
Montrose, CA 91020
818-244-4600

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Manufacturers & Vendors Identify Equipment Lease Funding Sources Online

Equipment Leasing Network Celebrates 10 Years Online.

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) January 31, 2006 –- The Lessors Network enters its 10th year of providing equipment manufacturers and vendors online access to equipment leasing & finance resources for customers purchasing their equipment. Now a comprehensive vertical marketing network serving a global equipment leasing & finance community, the Lessors Network was originally founded by to facilitate the funding of commercial and municipal leasing obligations.

1) The Funding | Syndication Network

The Funding | Syndication Network enables equipment vendors seeking financing for their customers to advertise each opportunity for viewing by registered funding sources on the Lessors Network Web site. Competing funding source representatives view the ads from the Lessors Network Web site and contact the vendor from the information included with each ad. Advertisements are free and the Lessors Network does not receive a commission for transactions completed using the innovative online utility. Over $6 billion in asset based funding opportunities have been advertised to date.

2) The Yellow Pages Directory

The Lessors Network also features the equipment leasing and finance industry’s only online Yellow Pages Directory, where equipment vendors can search a database of funding sources advertising their funding profiles and important contact information.

3) Annual Showcases at the Ritz

Eight years ago, the Lessors Network began producing high-profile, professionally intimate showcases from the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta, enabling equipment vendors to quickly identify and evaluate prospective funding sources and their representatives. Online promotion of the showcase includes sponsor promotion for funding sources and an abbreviated description of their current funding strategies.

The unprecedented success of these events is attributed to the professionally intimate event culture the Lessors Network delivers by pre-screening and limiting the total number of showcase registrations to no more than 150 attendees.

Vendors don’t get lost in a maze of exhibit booth hype, rather they sit comfortably in a General Session while alternating funding source representatives deliver presentations describing their companies, credit culture and asset based funding strategies.

Private face-to-face meetings with funding source representatives are facilitated through out the day in the Networking Suite, a comfortable lounge with residential seating and refreshments, and the evening Networking Reception. It’s about quality over quantity.

The next Annual Lessor Resources Showcase is scheduled this fall and has historically attracted the “A” List from the commercial and municipal equipment leasing & finance markets including: Bank of America, Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Chase Equipment Leasing, CIT, Citigroup, Inc., Daimler Chrysler, De Lage Landen, Dell Financial Services, Deutsche Financial Services, GATX Capital, GE Capital, GMAC Commercial Finance, IBM Global Financing, John Deere Credit, Key Equipment Finance Group, Oracle Credit Corporation, Pitney Bowes Financial Services, Siemens Financial Services, Textron Financial Corporation, Toyota Financial Services, US Bancorp, Wachovia Leasing & Equipment Finance and Wells Fargo Equipment Finance.

Sponsor/Exhibitor/Speaker registrations are currently open to members of the Lessors Network. Remaining space will be available to non members around 2/15/06. Details will be updated frequently and published on the Lessors Network Web site – http://www.lessors.com.

ABOUT THE LESSORS NETWORK
From www.Lessors.com, the ultimate Internet address for Lessors, the Lessors Network facilitates vertical market networking for companies, products and services targeting the equipment leasing and finance markets. Additional information can be viewed at www.lessors.com.

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The Easy to Use Better Pack® 500 Automatic Water-Activated Tape Dispenser from Better Packages, Inc. Improves Efficiency in Medium- to High-Volume Packing Environments

Better Packages, Inc., the number-one trusted name in water-activated tape dispensers and carton sealers for nearly 90 years, introduces the Better Pack 500. This rugged tape dispensing machine offers straightforward operation and one-touch dispensing of reinforced and non-reinforced water-activated tape, significantly improving efficiency and speed of packaging technicians in medium- to high-volume packaging environments.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) January 31, 2006 -- The new Better Pack 500 automatic water-activated tape dispenser from Better Packages, Inc., is engineered for durability, ease of use and reliability. With steel side-frame construction covered in durable ABS plastic, it is a tabletop workhorse that stands up to rough handling and rugged conditions in most work settings, while maintaining the consistent performance expected from the Better Pack brand. Its smooth-touch tactile keypad is preprogrammed with 14 preset lengths from 6 to 45 inches. A simple press of the 2X key doubles any preset length, and custom lengths up to 120 inches can be dispensed by pressing and holding the random length key. When fast tape output is important, the Better Pack 500 dispenses tape at 45 inches per second, greatly reducing the amount of time needed to process and seal cartons in medium- to high-volume packaging settings.

Design features of the Better Pack 500 tape dispenser maximize the performance of the water-activated tape used to seal the cartons. For example, a smooth-dispense tape guide and unique urethane feed wheel eliminate damage to the tape caused by metal feed wheels commonly found in other dispensers. The unit’s adjustable top heater warms the water that activates the tape’s adhesive, thereby optimizing the tape’s integrity and bonding properties. The top heater, which is a standard feature of the Better Pack 500, is especially useful in work environments where cold temperatures can adversely affect the performance of any tape. When reinforced water-activated tape, such as BetterSeal Secure® Tape from Better Packages, is applied with the Better Pack 500, the end result is a seal that is consistently secure, tamper-evident and professional looking.

Optional accessories further improve both the machine’s and tape’s functionality and enable the packaging technician to work most efficiently. The optional tape aerial accessory holds tape in an upright position when dispensed, allowing easy access to the tape and freeing up bench top workspace. The CodeTaper® 6 imprinting device allows printing directly on the tape as it is dispensed for added security, tracking or branding with printed codes, date stamps and logos.

The Better Pack 500 tape dispenser is built for optimal operator and electrical safety and meets or exceeds UL, CE and CSA standards. Standard safety features include a safety interlock switch, which disables the cutting mechanism when the cover is open. In addition, a thermal cutoff switch and low voltage requirements protect the motor from overheating.

The Better Pack 500 is available in 115v and 230v models. To learn more, contact Better Packages at 800-237-9151 or visit www.BetterPackages.com to locate the Authorized Better Packages Distributor near you.

About Water-Activated Tape
Water-activated tape, or gummed tape, offers security and strength benefits that other sealing methods do not. For example, unlike plastic pressure-sensitive tape, which can be easily removed and replaced leaving little or no trace of tampering, Water-activated tape bonds with the carton and produces a tamper-evident, secure seal. Manufacturers, food and drug companies and government agencies, including the US Postal Service and the FBI, recognize the benefits of using water-activated tape as a simple, cost-effective means to help protect the contents of their packages from tampering and thievery. Water-activated tape also reinforces the strength of cartons containing heavy or bulky items.

About Better Packages
Better Packages, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, since 1924, is the world’s leading manufacturer of water-activated tape dispensers used for carton sealing. The company also offers case sealers, pressure-sensitive tape dispensers, and a full line of dispenser accessories. Its products are sold and serviced in the United States and in 20 countries worldwide. Its systems are used whenever security, strength, efficiency, productivity and a professional image are needed. For more information, please visit www.BetterPackages.com.

© 2006 Better Packages, Inc. Better Packages, Better Pack, BetterSeal Secure and CodeTaper are registered trademarks of Better Packages, Inc.

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January 30, 2006

COBIT 4 Now Available on 7 RuleSphere Platforms

The rush is on for companies worldwide to increase their information technology governance (IT) practices due to regulatory compliance pressures. The leading IT best practice framework for this purpose is COBIT. Now COBIT 4 is advancing the state of IT governance practices. It supersedes the current COBIT 3 framework. RuleSphere International is licensed to automate the framework under a worldwide distribution agreement with ISACA and ITGI organizations. RuleSphere leads the industry in automating best practice frameworks and is introducing 7 separate enterpise-class software platform products for all aspects of COBIT automation.

Harvard, MA (PRWEB) January 30, 2006 -- RuleSphere International today announced the availability of the new COBIT 4.0 best practice framework release for information technology (IT) governance, on seven separate RuleSphere application software products. Also announced today is a new RuleSphere COBIT 4 Service; The IT Governance Readiness Assessment. Under this announcement, RuleSphere products include COBIT 4.0, which is used by permission of the IT Governance Institute (ITGI). ©1996, 1998, 2000, 2005 IT Governance Institute (ITGI). All rights reserved. COBIT is a registered trademark of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the IT Governance Institute.

COBIT 4.0 is licensed as embedded content on the following RuleSphere Agile Enterprise Management (AEM) platforms:

1. AEM Vault – An enterprise-class system-of-record repository for managing compliance and governance information and COBIT 4.0 control objectives and reference documentation used in support of both business and IT roles.

2. Decision Factor AEM – Collaborative decision-making environment for COBIT 4.0 project portfolio and COBIT-related resource allocation. Decision Factor also supports other IT governance decision making, IT risk assessment, and IT best practice framework self-assessment.

3. Performance Factor AEM – Ideal environment for managing the comprehensive measurements which drive the COBIT 4.0 performance assessment in addition to other IT performance, governance, and compliance metrics.

4. AEM Dashboard – Used to display COBIT 4.0 measurements, metrics management, and internal controls reporting requirements.

5. AEM Scorecard – An enterprise-class scorecarding solution used to manage and display measurements for any financial or operational area.

6. AEM Process Modeler – A comprehensive modeling suite that supports a wide range of process modeling requirements including the documenting of IT processes, including those within the COBIT framework.

7. AEM Business Process Manager – An enterprise-class business process workflow execution solution with advanced Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) capabilities. This solution manages the flow of work in 4 key areas; person-to-person, system-to-person, person-to-system, or system-to-system process integration.

For additional information contact:
Dave Wassel, SVP Business Development
RuleSphere International, Inc.
North American Inquiries 1(877)438-0742 Ext. 777
International Inquiries 1(630)357-2474
www.RuleSphere.com

Founded in 2001, RuleSphere International, Inc. is the global leader in providing integrated Performance Management, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance (PGC) software and systems for the multi-national enterprise. RuleSphere’s PGC solutions ensure bulletproof regulatory compliance, and 360° management oversight across functions and operational practices. RuleSphere is headquartered in Harvard, Massachusetts with primary or affiliate offices in the following locations; Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Fayetteville, Houston, Jacksonville, London, Mumbai, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Tampa.

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CoroWare to Merge with Innova Holdings

Robotics innovator to join forces with automation technology group to accelerate the mobile service robotics marketplace.

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 30, 2006 -- CoroWare Inc., an innovative systems integration firm and mobile service robotics specialist, today announced it has signed a letter of intent to merge with Innova Holdings Inc. of Fort Myers, Florida.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2006, subject to the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement, approval by Innova Holdings’ Board of Directors, and customary regulatory approvals. Under terms of the agreement, CoroWare and its CoroWare Test Labs subsidiary will operate as wholly owned subsidiaries of Innova Holdings.

"The combined strengths of Innova Holdings and CoroWare will help us tap into significant mobile service robotics market opportunities," said Lloyd Spencer, president and CEO of CoroWare. "Innova Holdings’ strengths in industrial automation and its relationships with defense and homeland security customers complement CoroWare’s strengths in mobile service robotics software development and testing, and its ability to bring robotics into an enterprise through its systems integration practice."

"CoroWare's advanced development on the Microsoft Windows Embedded platform, its focus on open standards and off-the-shelf hardware and software, and its team of veteran developers make CoroWare an ideal fit for Innova Holdings," said Walt Weisel, chairman and CEO of Innova Holdings. "With CoroWare’s expertise and years of experience with Microsoft, our company can begin offering enterprise-wide factory solutions worldwide.”

About CoroWare
CoroWare is an innovative systems and mobile service robotics application integrator that delivers forward-looking solutions and services to help customers and communities realize their IT and business goals. CoroWare’s experienced team of professionals delivers integrated solutions based on Windows, Unix and embedded systems platforms. CoroWare has depth of knowledge and breadth of experience in robotics integration, embedded/mobile system integration and market development. For more information, please visit www.coroware.com/.

About CoroWare Test Labs
CoroWare Test Labs is a CoroWare subsidiary whose mission is to provide impartial, objective conformance testing to ensure interoperability and communication standards compliance among intelligent, mobile service robotics applications. CoroWare Test Labs, the first robotic standards conformance organization and the sole commercial developer of test services and products for JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) compliance, is located in Pittsburgh, Penn., a leading center for robotics research and development in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.corolabs.com

About Innova Holdings, Inc.
Innova Holdings, Inc. (IVHG:OTCBB), Fort Myers, Florida, builds shareholder value by developing and acquiring technology-differentiated solutions with extraordinary potential for profitable and sustainable growth. Innova is chartered to continue expanding its growing suite of technologies through acquisitions and organic growth.

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CoroWare, Inc.
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INCOMM International Inc.
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www.incomminternational.com

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ABC Office Receives Dealer Of The Year Award From MBM

ABC Office was recently awarded the prestigious MBM dealer of the year award for service and excellence.

Kaysville, Utah (PRWEB) January 30, 2006 -- ABC Office recently received the prestigious MBM dealer of the year award. MBM is a world-known manufacturer of Destroyit document shredders and makes advanced finishing equipment for the graphics and print industries. MBM has been manufacturing state-of-the-art paper handling equipment for over 60 years. ABC Office is excited to be a recipient of this award and is continually working to better itself and work harder to provide customers with the equipment and products they need to keep their businesses running.

MBM Products are known for their quality and reliability. They are best known for their line of Destroyit paper shredders. Reliable, fast and easy to use, Destroyit shredders have set the world standard for over 45 years. Unlike shredders purchased at office super stores, Destroyit shredders are industrial grade, precision-engineered machines built to provide years of reliable and efficient operation. With data and identity theft on the rise, effectively disposing of your company’s confidential data is more important than ever. More powerful and reliable than machines from office super stores, the smallest Destroyit desk-side models are built with the same industrial-grade components as the largest high-volume shredders. (http://www.abcoffice.com/shred1.htm)

MBM also manufactures a line of paper cutters under the name of Ideal and Kutrimmer.
Manufactured in Germany, Triumph paper cutters and Kutrimmer paper trimmers lead the world in performance and safety. Their line of guillotine trimmers can cut through hundreds of documents at once. The Kutrimmer line of paper trimmers can precisely cut paper down to any size needed. (http://www.abcoffice.com/cut1.htm)

MBM manufactures paper folders, collators and bookletmakers. All this equipment is designed to help companies save money by bringing outsourced projects back into the office. Businesses can save a lot of money by doing their own shredding, paper cutting, folding and more. All the products manufactured by MBM are designed to streamline the office, be easy to use and operate at fast speeds. (http://www.abcoffice.com/paper1.htm)

ABC Office is excited to continue its partnership with MBM and strives to be the best source for all MBM products.

For further information, please contact David Stuart, Marketing Supervisor of ABC Office, 1-800-658-8788.

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Permabond Gasketmaker Allows Repair Without Damaging Soft Metal

Permabond® Engineering Adhesives has formulated LH197 to remain soft and flexible, allowing easy removal for applications that require regular disassembly or for applications involving soft metals such as brass and aluminium.

Somerset, NJ (PRWEB) January 29, 2006 -- Permabond LH197 completes a full line of Gasketmakers with its very flexible and easy to remove characteristics. This property makes it ideal for applications involving flexible metal assemblies including aluminum surfaces. LH197 provides complete surface contact, filling the areas where no contact can occur due to irregularities in the metal, thus eliminating potential leak paths.

Metal-to-metal contact ensures appropriate bolt tension throughout the life of the assembly, eliminating the need for re-torquing. Gasketmaker LH197 forms an instant, low to moderate, pressure resistant and leak-free seal, and allows for approximately 5 minutes of adjustment after assembly. After complete cure, the resulting seal is resistant to pressures up to 5000psi. Permabond LH197 form-in-place gasket cures at room temperature, contains no solvents, is suitable for high-speed production and is easy to remove.

Permabond is a global manufacturer of engineering and industrial adhesives and sealants for manufacturing, assembly, repair and maintenance. Permabond's commitment to quality assures reliable solutions for the most demanding applications. Permabond offers a complete line of adhesive technologies, technical service support, and custom formulating.

For technical information or for a local distributor, please contact Permabond by mail: 20C World’s Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873; phone: 800-640-7599; fax: 800-334-3219. You may also visit our website at www.permabond.com.

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Zimmer Appointed to Battle Creek Headquarters of Geislinger Corporation

North American sales growth in the capital goods markets is good for privately held U.S. manufactrurer in Battle Creek Michigan. Addition of personnel is necessary to handle expanded distribution opportunities.

Battle Creek, MI, (PRWEB) USA, January 4, 2006 – Geislinger Corporation announced today that Timothy M. Zimmer has been appointed as Director of Sales for their North American operations. He will be based out of their recently commissioned 15,500 sq. ft. Battle Creek facility reporting to President Michael Krenn.

“Tim brings over 20 years of experience with industrial products and damping devices as well as a solid marketing & sales background to the manufacturer and dealer sides of the marketplace”, advised Michael Krenn, President for Geislinger Corporation USA. Zimmer is a graduate of Canisius College.

Geislinger is an original equipment manufacturer of proprietary products for applications in powertrain systems of the Marine, Construction Equipment, Power Gen, Military, and Locomotive sectors such as oil tankers, cruise liners, container ships, fast ship and ferries, as well as excavators, train sets, power stations and drilling rigs. For additional information about products, applications, service, additional capabilities or distribution contact Timothy Zimmer at 269-441-7000 or visit our web site.

Media Contact:
Timothy Zimmer
Geislinger Corporation
269-441-7000

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The CHA SMART Store Powered by The SMART Group Takes Industry Education to a New Level

The Craft and Hobby Association, in conjunction with The SMART Group, unveils the first CHA SMART Store powered by The SMART Group at the CHA Winter Show in Las Vegas, NV. The purpose of the store is to help both retailers and manufacturers improve business practices. On Wednesday, February 1st at 4 pm PST, the store – fixtures, POS System, merchandise, and signage – will be given away to one lucky retailer in the CHA Theater at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Last Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 28, 2006 -- The Craft and Hobby Association, in conjunction with The SMART Group, unveils the first CHA SMART Store powered by The SMART Group today at the CHA Winter Show in Las Vegas, NV. This is a 3500 square foot retail store that is the result of years of research, hard work, commitment and coordination between The SMART Group, CHA and SMART Group member sponsors. The purpose of the store is to help both retailers and manufacturers improve business practices. On Wednesday, February 1st at 4 pm PST, the store – fixtures, POS System, merchandise, and signage – will be given away to one lucky retailer in the CHA Theater at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Scrapbooking, the craft of creating beautiful pages to share family history and life’s milestones, is a $2.6 billion industry, according to CHA. As with any hobby industry, scrapbooking has both independent and chain stores that cater to users. Independent stores help the industry to stay fresh, creative and build the community of crafters. The scrapbooking industry is in a transition. “Independent retail stores are failing at an alarming rate,” said Dennis Conforto, CEO and President of A-Z Media Group and The SMART Group.

Conforto states that research from The SMART Group and Scrapbooking.com Magazine shows that scrapbook retailers are passionate about scrapbooking as a hobby. “Many of the store owners were scrapbookers who thought they could continue to enjoy their beloved hobby of scrapbooking all day by opening a retail store. Retailing is one of the hardest businesses out there, and it takes time, resources, and dedication to make an independent retail store survive.” Until now, there was no place for an independent scrapbook retailer to learn about good business practices, including how to build stronger relationships with manufacturers.

The SMART Group, The Scrapbooking Manufacturer And Retailer Trade Group, was created to support the scrapbooking industry as a whole. Members include manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and service providers, who are working together to help the scrapbooking industry grow. The CHA SMART Store powered by The SMART Group was developed out of member-driven committees a year ago. The goals of the store are to include information on manufacturer-retailer partnerships and loyalty programs; to expand the industry; to open new markets for the scrapbooking industry; to share information on retail store design and displays; and to provide education on pricing signage, merchandising, and marketing. The Store is supported by 14 classes taught by Conforto throughout the CHA Winter Show in Las Vegas.

Of the 14 classes, eight were sold out weeks before the show’s start. “It is clear that there is a need for these classes and this sort of education. Many retail store owners have focused on sharing the craft and taking make and take classes, but true ‘how to’ retail education has been lacking in the industry. As a result, business owners have been unable to gain the tools necessary to grow their businesses,” Conforto states.

Since 2003, the scrapbooking industry has seen the number of independent stores in the US decline by approximately 15%. The SMART Group estimates that there are now 3700 independent stores serving scrapbookers throughout the United States. Conforto said, “We are seeing a decline in the number of stores out there, because new stores are not opening at the same rate as the stores are closing. The SMART Group is trying to change the passion about the hobby into passion about running a profitable retail business. By pulling together both retailers and manufacturers, The SMART Group is showing how cooperative programs can help the entire industry to thrive.”

One of the goals of the SMART Group is to increase the reach of the industry. The target market for scrapbooking is women aged 15 – 64. Currently only 4.5% of this group is involved in the craft. The SMART Group believes that the potential for industry growth is as high as 40.5% of this population. Through programs like cooperative media buys, business to business opportunities, and loyalty programs, the industry is, for the first time, working together to build its base and to grow market share.

The CHA SMART Store is a 3500 square foot retail store that is the result of years of research, hard work, commitment and coordination between The SMART Group, CHA and SMART Group member sponsors. These groups have donated time, dollars, fixtures and merchandise to this program with one goal in mind - to help make the scrapbooking industry more profitable. The retailer’s first year of business will be followed by The SMART Group and will be reported at the 2007 CHA Winter Show in Anaheim, California.

The store will be given away to a retailer on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 4 pm PST in the CHA Theater at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Media are invited.

Stop by The CHA SMART Store or Booth 4945A for more information.

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Madvac Inc. Increases Litter Capacity by 33 Percent to the Madvac 101 Vehicle

The new high capacity 80-gallon litter container results in less handling and higher productivity.

(PRWEB) January 28, 2006 -- Designed to meet the needs of high volume litter collection in today’s busy streets, Madvac introduces an increased 80-gallon litter container to the Madvac 101 vehicle. The Madvac 101 vehicle can vacuum up approximately 120 gallons of uncompacted litter through its patented vacuum compacting system into the new 80-gallon litter container.

This new added feature allows for fast, efficient, and economical litter collection. Operators can pick-up more litter in less time and have fewer bags to change, resulting in higher productivity. Moreover, it entails very little trash handling for the operators and labor-intensity is reduced.

Consistent with its tradition of innovation, the Madvac 101 is the ultimate in versatility, and offers unmatched maneuverability while disposing of litter. Madvac’s self-compacting system can efficiently pick up glass, metal, bottles, cans, cardboard, plastic or any debris, wet or dry that fits into its hose.

Features of the Madvac 101:

·Patented straight through suction
·80-gallon capacity litter container
·28 hp Kubota Diesel, liquid cooled engine
·8” diameter suction hose
·Power Assisted Vacuum Arm
·Available in Gasoline, Diesel, and Liquid Propane

Madvac background: Allianz Madvac Inc has a worldwide customer network of 100 stocking distributors in over 50 countries. Madvac designs and manufactures vacuum litter collection vehicles since 1986, and has unquestionably become the leader in its field on the world market. It delivers total quality vehicles for airports, highways, amusement parks, cities & municipalities, federal & state properties, industrial & commercial complexes, landfill sites, parks, campgrounds, schools & universities, shopping centers & parking lots, streets and underground garage applications.

Contact Information
Name: Andre Pollmueller
Tel: 1-800-862-3822
Tel: +1-450-616-8100
Fax: +1-450-616-8103

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TekSoft and Lantek Sign Distribution Agreement

FABWorks powered by Lantek provides TekSoft customers with industry-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) January 28, 2006 -- TekSoft and Lantek have signed a software licensing and distribution agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, Lantek grants TekSoft distribution rights for Lantek sheet metal software through TekSoft's international VAR network. The software for punching, laser, waterjet, plasma and oxyfuel machines will be marketed under the FABWorks name.

TekSoft, a leading provider of CAD/CAM applications since 1981, develops and markets CAMWorks, which is available for machining centers, turning, mill/turn, multiaxis and wire EDM applications. CAMWorks is a SolidWorks® Certified Gold CAM Product that provides state-of-the-art machining capabilities seamlessly integrated into SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software. FABWorks also provides an integrated interface between the SolidWorks® design environment and the FABWorks machining environment. Parts that are designed in SolidWorks can be automatically unfolded and transferred directly to FABWorks for machining.

The benefits of this agreement were clear to both companies and negotiations were concluded quickly.

“TekSoft has over 20 years of experience in developing and selling CAD/CAM software through a large VAR network. When they decided to expand their product range to include sheet metal software, they investigated the fabrication systems available in the market and talked to our competitors," stated Alberto Martínez, Lantek's Managing Director. "In addition to Lantek's best-in-class CAD/CAM software, our international reputation as a leading software company in the sheet metal industry made their decision an easy one.”

According to Mike Coleman, President and CEO of TekSoft, “We seek out the best-in-class solutions, we negotiate and we license. This allows us to provide a full suite of established and proven CAM solutions while offering ongoing enhancements. The agreement with Lantek enables us to quickly offer our customers a product that is at the forefront of the sheet metal software industry. ” Coleman also stated that TekSoft is offering FABWorks at a significant discount to its existing ProCAM fabrication customers to encourage them to make the transition.

About TekSoft, Inc.
TekSoft, Inc. develops and markets CAMWorks, which is available for machining centers, turning, mill/turn, multiaxis and wire EDM applications and ProCAM, a stand-alone CAD/CAM product. TekSoft sells its products through 140 resellers in 40 countries and has an installed base of over 33,000 licenses. TekSoft is a subsidiary of Geometric Software Solutions Co. Ltd. (GSSL), a leading PLM services provider with over 20 years of experience in CAD/CAM/CAE, PDM and MPM. Based in Mumbai, India, GSSL has business development headquarters in Merrimack, NH, USA, and sales offices in Germany, Singapore and Japan. GSSL is publicly traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India. For information about CAMWorks, visit TekSoft’s website (www.teksoft.com), or call 480-367-0132.

About Lantek
Lantek develops and sells CAD/CAM software for the sheet metal industry. Lantek CAD/CAM software product range includes punching and cutting software for oxyfuel, plasma, laser and waterjet machines as well as software to drive press brakes, tube cutting machines and production management software. Lantek is one of the leading software companies in the sheet metal industry with distributors worldwide and branch offices in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Japan, South Korea, India, and Czech Republic. Lantek is a recognized provider of sheet metal software with more than 5,400 customers in 76 different countries. You can learn more about Lantek at www.lanteksms.es.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation.

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January 27, 2006

PharmaManufacturing.com Named a Finalist for Best B2B Web Site in the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Awards

PharmaManufacturing.com has been named a finalist for best B2B Web site in the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Awards. The site serves as a resource and guide to operational excellence for drug manufacturing and scaleup professionals.

(PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- PharmaManufacturing.com, the global pharmaceutical manufacturing community web site affiliated with Putman Media, LLC's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing magazine, has been named a finalist for "Best B2B Web Site" in American Business Media's 52nd Annual Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Awards.

The web site and its electronic newsletters, PharmaManufacturing.com e-News, Process Analytical Technology Insider, and Pharma Track and Trace, were launched in 2005. Their goal is to share the best practices that are helping to reduce drug manufacturing costs and improve product quality. They also serve as communications tools and career resources for professionals who work in drug scaleup and manufacturing.

In the past, drug manufacturing had been considered a "stepchild" and received relatively little attention. However, within the past few years it has become recognized as costly and wasteful, accounting for $90 billion in spending each year, long cycle times and rework rates that would be unacceptable in other industries.

As the regulatory climate changes from a "command-and-control" approach to one that stresses manufacturers' self-regulation, process control and process understanding, drug industry professionals are in need of "best practices" to help them adapt to initiatives such as FDA's 21st Century GMPs and Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) Guidance. PharmaManufacturing.com's mission is to encourage more drug industry professionals to share best practices with their peers around the world, through case histories and articles.

Like Pharmaceutical Manufacturing magazine, which was launched as a quarterly in 2002 and is now published 10 times per year, PharmaManufacturing.com and its newsletters focus exclusively on manufacturing, from the pilot plant or scaleup stage through to final packaging.

The growing web site features weekly e-newsletters, a library of white papers and case histories as well as product information and an online "Ask the Expert" department. The magazine and Web site launched a "Team of the Year" award last year to recognize manufacturing teams that are achieving the greatest improvements in efficiency and quality at their facilities.

"We are truly honored to have been selected as a Neal finalist this year," said Editor in Chief Agnes Shanley. "I'm privileged to work with such a great editorial team, including Managing Editor Paul Thomas, Digital Managing Editor Heidi Parsons, Contributing Editors Dr. Angelo De Palma and Doug Bartholomew, and the distinguished experts working in the drug manufacturing community, government and academia who contribute to our publications."

PharmaManufacturing.com's e-newsletters focus on operational excellence, including the use of Lean, Six Sigma and OEE, as well as the application of process analytical technologies (PAT), radiofrequency identification (RFID), barcoding, and other technologies.

The Neal Award winners will be announced by American Business Media on March 23 at a luncheon in New York City.

Putman Media, LLC, based in Itasca, IL, publishes magazines and digital products, including web sites and e-newsletters, that focus on automation and the process industries. Putman's other print publications include Control, Control Design, Chemical Processing, Plant Services, Food Processing and Wellness Foods magazines. Putman also owns and operates a custom publishing business for industrial clients that include Rockwell Automation.

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Surfboard Makers Still Seeking Foam Blanks

Surfboard blank suppliers are still scrambling to fill the void created when Clark Foam unexpectedly shut down operations six weeks ago. At last week's Surf Expo in Orlando old and new vendors offered blanks made in USA, Argentina and South Africa. However, at this moment there is still an estimated shortage of thousands of blanks per month and the need continues.

Orleans, MA (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Industry buzz at Orlando's Surf Expo Jan. 13-15 surrounded the closure of Clark Blanks and possible alternative sources to alleviate a presently gaping hole in blank production for the upcoming summer '06 season.

Board builders were focused on how the huge gap left in blank production could be filled in time for this summer. Gary Linden and Walker Foam were in attendance to reinforce their commitment towards addressing this issue (http://walkerfoam.com). More alternatives to polyurethane/polyester (PU/PE) blanks were on hand this year than in the past and even balsawood suppliers were well-represented as shapers shopped around for blank vendors to fill their existing spring orders. Blank manufacturers from Argentina and South Africa were writing orders non-stop. But some questioned whether deliveries would occur on time and voiced concerns about quality control with suppliers half a world away.

Buffalo Boards Inc. (http://buffalosurf.com), a US-based start-up headed by industry veteran Dave Rubin has developed a blank production technique that uses less toxic MDI (methyl diisocynate) foam instead of the traditional but environmentally toxic TDI (toluene diisocynate) foam that was offered by now-defunct Clark. Rubin says that his MDI foam blanks have been very well received by both longboard and shortboard manufacturers. Buffalo will begin deliveries in February.

On the whole, fewer shapers were present as exhibitors during this year's show. Several notably absent regulars were Scott Anderson, Renny Yater and Lance Carson. Ricky Carroll shaped a MDI foam blank out in his portable shaping trailer behind the Volcom ramp on Saturday. Some larger board builders have an existing stock of blanks to draw from for a little while until the real shortage begins mid-spring. What appears to be the trend is that within about 6 months, there will be enough blanks in circulation to make up for about 3/4 of the current post-Clark production loss.

MoreBeach.com (http://morebeach.com) a beach information portal will offer regular updates on the current blank crisis during the months ahead.

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Protecting America's Competitiveness

Competitive Intelligence Analysts are worried at the rate of decline in America's Competitiveness and proposed new legislation, supported by President Bush signals serious concerns and the desire to stop the decline. Focus and Intelligence needed to prevent wasting taxpayers money.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- For many years Communication Links, Inc., which tracks political and technology intelligence around the world, has been warning of the decline in the US competitive edge, manufacturing leadership, and the increase of global competitors, particularly China. In response to this looming threat the Senate, supported by President Bush has now introduced legislation to boost the competitive edge of American industry. Known as the Protecting America’s Competitive Edge (PACE) Act it seeks to slow the exodus of jobs, manufacturing and technological innovation from the United States.

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) a cosponsor of the PACE Bill stated, “We’re now playing in a tougher league. China and India are competing for our jobs. The best way to keep those jobs in America is to maintain our brainpower edge in science and technology. We asked the experts who should know exactly what we should do. They’ve told us. Now we should do it.”

Many US Research and Development companies are moving to China and India seeking to utilize their huge pool of highly motivated and qualified talent, a trend which threatens the future prosperity of America. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) stated, “The whole foundation of American culture and economy is based on the concept of discovery and innovation. When you look at what has made America a superpower, it’s our innovation and our technology. We have to look at where the new ideas are going to come from that are going to generate the new products for the 21st century. The PACE Act will help to set the framework and creates the building blocks that we need for a smarter America.”

Communication Links, Inc. recently announced the OSINT Center, for Open Source Intelligence which monitors key technologies, as well as provided resources and training for corporations across America and Europe. ComLinks has also developed The National Energy Center for research, analysis and dissemination of information on energy and alternative energy technologies, as well as geopolitical threats to our energy supplies.

The ComLinks team are working closely with corporations, trade associations and economic development organizations to spread the word about the value of competitive intelligence and maintaining the competitive edge in a hostile world. In Washington, DC a major part of their work is political intelligence, defining the regulatory and legislative environment in which new technologies have to operate.

Alan Simpson, President of Communication Links, Inc. commented, "Without the benefit of focused competitive intelligence new innovation will not be directed at the areas of need, and benefit. Piling more taxpayer money on an unfocused educational and industrial base will hasten the demise of our competitive edge, not improve it. We must ensure that US Industry has the benefit of the same level of economic intelligence as enjoyed by our competitors."

The United States lags behind other industrialized nations in supporting economic intelligence and OSINT Centers for the private industrial and commercial base, instead sinking hundreds of billions into classified military intelligence. The consequence will be that the US will eventually lose it's industrial and commercial base essential to supporting a viable military. That could occur as early as 2020 if new competitive initiatives are not introduced and an effective private OSINT network supported to guide industry towards the most effective technologies and markets.

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Electrophysics® PV-320™ Series of Infrared Imagers

Featuring unique broad spectral response and covering a wide range of infrared imaging applications.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Electrophysics is proud to offer its PV-320 series of infrared imagers. Underscored by a host of state-of-the-art features, the PV-320 is one of the most technically advanced line of infrared imaging solutions available and is suitable for a variety of applications including temperature analysis, laser beam profiling, NDT, medical imaging and metrology. Among several other systems and new introductions, Electrophysics will be demonstrating the PV-320 at Photonics West 2006, in booth number 1439.

A number of interchangeable lenses and filters are available for the PV-320, which further allows users to optimize the camera for specific applications. The PV-320 comprises three distinct models, in the A, T and L series. The A series features a diffusing chopper and is ideal for high dynamic range or wide ambient temperature environment application, including outdoor surveillance. The T series features factory calibration for temperature readings up to 500°C while the L series features an opaque chopper. Users can select either a standard window or ZnSe window that has been wedged to minimize fringing when directly viewing lasers between 1 and 16 microns.

“Unlike other uncooled sensors such as microbolometers, the PV-320’s uncooled ferroelectric focal plane array offers a unique set of attributes that allows the camera to be used in applications outside the traditional 8-14 micron response window,” said Chris Alicandro, Director of Sales – Infrared Products for Electrophysics. “Users also benefit from the PV-320’s plug and play capability as the USB 2.0 digital output allows the camera to be effortlessly interfaced with any laptop, PC or computer system.”

With 0.08°C of sensitivity and 2% accuracy, users can rely on the PV-320 to identify the finest thermal details giving them the ability to make steadfast, intelligent decisions based on their object measurements. The PV-320 is also the only broadband, uncooled imaging system available to professionals worldwide. Like all Electrophysics imaging solutions, the PV-320 is backed by Electrophysics’ knowledgeable and dedicated customer service support staff.

Each of the PV-320 imagers boasts a compact [14cm (L) x 11.4cm (W) x 11.4 (H)], rugged, all-metal alloy chassis and incorporates L3’s 320x240 (76,800 pixels) BST uncooled focal plane array running at video rate and delivering 80mK sensitivity. End users can also take advantage of the PV-320’s USB 2.0 real time 14 bit digital output for direct connection to any PC or laptop. Software drivers for LabView™, C++ and Visual Basic are available to system developers to facilitate the integration of the PV-320 into a wide range of existing systems. In addition, Electrophysics also offers Velocity™, a real time image capture and analysis software package capable of time verses temperature plotting, data export and sequence .avi movie file creation. Three versions of the software package are available to meet very basic camera control and computer display of real time thermal images to a full radiometric analysis suite of functions.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced near infrared, night vision and thermal imaging systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

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Precision Swiss Machining Company Updates Web site to Feature More Extensive Look at Capabilities and Machine Technologies

Micro Precision Components Inc. announces the launch of its newly re-designed Web site, www.gompc.net, providing visitors with a more comprehensive overview of their machining services including a complete guide with sample drawings and pictures detailing their extensive machining capabilities.

Victor, NY (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Micro Precision Components Inc. announces the launch of its newly re-designed Web site, www.gompc.net, providing visitors with a more comprehensive overview of their machining services including a complete guide with sample drawings and pictures detailing their extensive machining capabilities. The updated Web site also allows visitors to request a quote for machining services right online.

“MPC is committed to providing an informative website to all our customers, not just the customary machine shop photos,” said Sally Coupal, owner of Micro Precision Components Inc. “The Web site will continually evolve and we will provide our visitors with new information on our machining capabilities and the machining industry on a regular basis.”

Micro Precision Components is located just outside of Rochester, NY providing Swiss machining services for customers nationwide and internationally. The Swiss screw machining company is well known for its high precision machining capabilities and can now produce components up to 1.25” in diameter on high speed Swiss cam and CNC machines. Micro Precision Components’ machines primarily produce large volume quantities (25,000 pieces and up), but can run smaller quantities (500 pieces)

The Web site at www.gompc.net also features an exclusive Material Machinability chart, outlining a list of various materials and their make-up for assistance in determining the material that would be best suited for various machining needs. Micro Precision Components will also consult with customers directly to determine the best materials to use for a particular machined part. For more information, call 585-742-2560 or request a quote online at www.gompc.net.

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Kepware Distributor Agreement Extends Reach of LOOP-PRO Product Suite

Control Station Added to Select Group of Authorized Distributors of Industry Leading OPC Technologies

TOLLAND, CT (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Control Station today announced the formalization of a distributor and joint marketing agreement with Kepware Technologies. The agreement authorizes Control Station to resell Kepware’s OPC software products and it supports market expansion through collaborative sales and marketing. Kepware’s OPC products fully complement the LOOP-PRO Product Suite and provide Control Station customers with comprehensive data capture and performance monitoring capabilities.

“Kepware shares our vision of empowering customers with easy-to-use, high impact technologies,” commented Bob Rice, Control Station’s Director of Solutions Engineering. “Their server software products integrate seamlessly with our OPC Inbox module, providing our customers with a valuable single source solution.”

“Our continued success hinges upon successful alignment with other best-in-class solutions providers,” shared Kepware’s Channel Sales Manager, Eric Dellinger. “Through collaboration with Control Station and other leading suppliers, we can continue to invest in our core technologies while servicing the broader needs of our customers.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Control Station will resell Kepware’s OPC server products, including the KEPServerEX which is the company’s latest generation of innovative server technologies. These server products are easily integrated with existing control systems and provide user’s with rapid access to valuable controller data. They will be bundled with Control Station’s OPC Inbox, a software module that supports the real-time collection, analysis, and monitoring of process data. Kepware’s server products extend the value of Control Station’s LOOP-PRO Product Suite by providing ready access to business-critical controller data which can be used to optimize both plant performance and profit potential.

The two companies have also agreed to collaborate on product marketing and sales. In addition to cross-product training, Control Station and Kepware will implement lead referral, product development, and joint advertising programs.

About Kepware Technologies
Kepware Technologies delivers industrial communication products that are known worldwide for their quality and reliability. Our dedicated focus on OPC server technology allows us to provide ensured compatibility combined with unparalleled reliability and ease of use. We are committed to continually improving the features and performance of our products utilizing the latest technologies. And with the breadth of over 90 of the most commonly used communication protocols available, Kepware Technologies continues to deliver a single consistent solution for the OPC connectivity needs of the industrial automation market.

About Control Station, Inc.
Control Station, Inc. is a leading provider of automatic process control solutions, including easy-to-use software technologies, practical training services, and structured methods. The Company's LOOP-PRO Product Suite offers robust and easy-to-use software tools, making for fast solutions and optimal process performance. Practical Process Control is Control Station's portfolio of hands-on training workshops that highlight best-practices for optimizing PID controllers. Control Station supports the process control needs of leading companies across the process industries.

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Lake Shore Cryotronics Expands Their Family of DSP Gaussmeters

Lake Shore Cryotronics has introduced the Model 455 Digital Signal Processing Gaussmeter. Ideal for demanding industrial and research magnetic measurement applications, the Model 455 combines performance and versatility at an affordable price.

Westerville, OH (PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Lake Shore Cryotronics is pleased to introduce the Model 455 gaussmeter, the latest addition to their family of DSP gaussmeters. Available for immediate shipment, the Model 455 is designed with ease of use and functionality in mind. Features including digital signal processing (DSP) technology, DC to 20 kHz AC frequency response, peak field detection to 50 µs pulse widths, DC accuracy of 0.075%, 5¾ digits of display resolution, and temperature compensation give it the performance capabilities required to address demanding industrial and research applications. A wide range of measurement, instrument probe, display, and interface features add to the versatility of the Model 455 gaussmeter.

High performance is coupled with ease of use, as frequently used functions are conveniently accessible via one or two keystrokes from the front panel. The easy to read message-based display exhibits the probe temperature, as well as frequency when operating in RMS mode. The Model 455 combines performance and versatility at an affordable price. For added functionality and value, the Model 455 includes a standard Lake Shore Hall probe. Custom Hall probes are available and a Lake Shore expert can assist with design specifications.

For more information on the Model 455 DSP gaussmeter, contact:
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., 575 McCorkle Boulevard, Westerville, OH 43082;
Tel: (614) 891-2244; Fax: (614) 818-1600 or visit us online at www.lakeshore.com.

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Rescott's New IT Support Methodology Saves Organizations Time, Money, Headaches - and Now Includes Trend Micro Antivirus

Rescott offers top-class IT services and a sophisticated set of IT management tools, previously available only to Fortune 1000 firms, to organizations of all sizes around the world. Priced competitively with varying levels of support, Rescott provides 24x7x365 desktop, server, and network device support at fixed monthly fees. Now, with all Classic desktop plans or better, Rescott includes Trend Micro Antivirus free.

(PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Rescott Group, a leading network services provider in the United States, offers top-class IT services and a sophisticated set of IT management tools, previously available only to Fortune 1000 firms, to organizations of all sizes around the world. Priced competitively with varying levels of support, Rescott provides 24x7x365 desktop, server, and network device support at fixed monthly fees.

Rescott helps minimize the hidden costs of desktop ownership, which can be considerable. Rescott also minimize the daily hassles involved with using and managing technology, so business owners can get on with their business.

Here are the facts regarding IT Support and Rescott Services:

--SMBs report an average of over 50 hours of lost productivity each year per employee caused by IT problems.

--Over 80% of 1.2 million small and medium businesses are looking to or already outsourcing IT service management and IT security functions to a Provider such as Rescott.

--Service Providers such as Rescott are driving a $30 billion shift in IT spending from enterprises to the SMB market.

--93% of IT problems with our clients can be proactively addresses via remote administration before they turn into performance problems, downtime, loss of data, or security breaches.

--Over 90% of the IT problems experienced by our clients are resolved in 22 minutes or less.

Broadly speaking, for a few predictable dollars each month, Rescott can manage nearly everything related to desktops, networks and servers. RESCOTT MANAGED SERVICES provides specialized SQL database monitoring, e-mail protection and management, network management, server maintenance, desktop support, performance monitoring, patching, anti-virus updates, vulnerability analyses, software deployments and much more. They have teams of certified engineers and technicians delivering high levels of IT support from their Network Operations Center, 24x7x365.

Rescott is offering a couple of promotions to encourage organizations to try Rescott Support:

--Desktop support, called Workstation Promo, starts at just $9.95 per month.

--The ServerCare packages now include the $150.00 Vulverability Analysis, a 20+ page analysis into the security of the client's network.

--There is no long term agreements, just three months, and then the agreement is month-to-month.

--Rescott is offering the first month free (with signed three month agreement) to a select number of clients.

For an overview on "How it Works", download the brochure from PRWeb, or from the Rescott Services web site www.StressFreeNetworks.com.

Rescott's President, Toby Reeves, has also prepared a more detailed White Paper on how Rescott's services works as well as a 44 second "tongue-in-cheek" video on the benefits of managed services, which are available on the web site.

For more information on Rescott's $9.95 promo or any of the network services, visit the Rescott Network Services link at www.stressfreenetworks.com, or call a representative directly toll-free at 877-368-4320 ext 862.

About Rescott Group: Rescott Group Services provides internet and information technology solutions to the US market. Since 1997.

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January 26, 2006

Energy Investment Guru Explores the Challenges Facing an Oil Dependent World in "A Thousand Barrels A Second"

In his book, "A Thousand Barrels A Second", energy guru Peter Tertzakian explores the coming oil break point and the challenges facing an energy dependent world - by 2006, world oil consumption will for the first time exceed a thousand barrels a second.

Calgary, AB (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- In his book, "A Thousand Barrels A Second", energy guru Peter Tertzakian explores the coming oil break point and the challenges facing an energy dependent world - By 2006, world oil consumption will for the first time exceed a thousand barrels a second.

The winter heating season is here. Oil prices are up. Natural gas rates are increasing. Wood stoves are flying out of the stores. What’s going on? How high will prices go? How long will it last?

The answers to these questions and many more can be found in energy expert Peter Tertzakian's brilliant new book, "A Thousand Barrels A Second"....and you can find out all the details you need by visiting the newly launched website www.1000barrels.com.

“…Beginning now and over the course of the next five to ten years, increasingly volatile energy prices are going to affect how you live and what you drive, not to mention the economy, the environment, and the complexity of the geopolitical chess match being played out for the world’s precious energy resources. We’re on the verge of a tipping point in oil…a break point.”

Tertzakian, Chief Energy Economist and Director at ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world’s leading energy investment firms, confronts the coming break point with pragmatic and balanced arguments. The price of oil is on the rise as it becomes more difficult and costly to produce the oil that the world increasingly desires. Slowing down our global addiction to cheap oil will be disruptive and painful for global economies and for individuals. The bad news is for the first time in the history of energy consumption, there is no “magic bullet” offering an immediate, large-scale alternative. The good news is forward-thinking nations, corporations and individuals can anticipate and navigate the coming break point. History has shown that it’s happened before, and it will happen again.

Over the past few decades many of the biggest news stories in our world have been linked, one way or another, to the issues concerning global oil production and consumption. Today, this is true more than ever. And it is those who have a solid, in-depth understanding of the issues who will be able to get to the heart of upcoming major stories more quickly and incisively. "A Thousand Barrels A Second" is primed to become a key source of background and context for those who want to understand the events unfolding on the world stage now and in the future.

Suitcase Interactive, a leader in interactive branding, is your access point for the information that gives you the edge. Come and see what other industry leaders have said about the book, read some of the book yourself, and get to know more about the author. We have also provided you with instant professional insights into the major questions many of us have to ask today about the issues facing us with global oil production, from the real value of American drilling in ANWR (the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) to the effectiveness of the new hybrid automobiles. Learn about the energy cycle and have an overview of historical milestones in energy at your fingertips. The website also provides an access point for Peter Tertzakian himself,. should his expertise ever be required for a media interview. Visit www.1000barrels.com today.

Ann Pryor
McGraw Hill
Publicity Manager
Telephone: (212) 904-4078
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots

www.1000barrels.com

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ISO 11607 Revisions Will Impact Packaging Compliance Requirements - Package Testing Expert, DDL, Offers Advice to Packaging Pro’s

Package Testing Lab, DDL, explains how revisions to the current ISO 11607 standard will impact compliance requirements for packaging manufacturers and engineers.

Minneapolis, MN, January 26, 2006 – http://www.testedandproven.com – DDL, a leading package, product and material testing services laboratory, is offering advice to packaging professionals as to how ISO 11607 revisions will affect their business.

DDL COO, Patrick Nolan, is involved in the AAMI/ANSI/ISO Sterilization Packaging Working Group, which is responsible for drafting the Technical Information Report (TIR) for the ISO 11607 revisions.

“It is really important that packaging manufacturers and engineers understand just how the ISO 11607 revisions will affect compliance requirements for their packaging,” said Nolan. “Even small changes to sample size requirements can significantly impact the package validation process.”

The proposed revisions will affect the following aspects of package testing and validation:
• Sample requirements
• Testing methods used
• Requirements for validation
• Documentation
• Labeling

DDL Package Engineers are offering a free PackAdvice consultation service to their package testing customers to ensure that they understand the compliance implications of the revised standard.

“Many manufacturers find the package validation process confusing as it is,” said Nolan, “DDL plans to make the change in compliance requirements as smooth as possible for its customers, while making sure they clearly understand how their business will be affected.”

DDL will be available to discuss the ISO 11607 revisions at its booth # 2051 at the MD&M West tradeshow, January 31 – February 2, 2006, Anaheim, CA.

DDL will also be hosting a free webinar on the ISO 11607 revisions on four dates during March 2006. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.testedandproven.com/11607-webinar.html

About DDL
DDL offers expert package testing, product testing and material testing services including shock testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing and validation. DDL package testing clients find value through its growing suite of PackServices: PackAdvice, a zero-cost package testing consulting service, and PackReview, a DDL approved certification to demonstrate compliance with ISO 11607 (clause 7). DDL Testing Services maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota and California. http://www.testedandproven.com

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SwiftCD Launches Individual, Dynamic Color Mailers for On-Demand Disc Orders

Lightweight, Customizable Individual Mailers for Discs a First in On-Demand

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- SwiftCD (www.SwiftCD.com) announces another milestone in on-demand technology, enhancing its manufacturing and fulfillment services with its latest media delivery option: lightweight, customized on-the-fly color mailers. Each mailer is made-to-order, branded for the SwiftCD customer, and includes the customer's on-demand CD or DVD. Dynamic text elements on the mailer itself can be used to deliver license keys, personalized messages or other order-specific information.

The new mailers add no extra cost, and are offered in addition to SwiftCD’s existing ‘heavy’ mailer, which offers added flexibility for inserts and multiple CDs as well as extra protection for important media delivery. The new, lighter mailer means that companies utilizing SwiftCD for physical delivery of their software or media product can deliver it in a sturdy yet lightweight, visually attractive, wholly customizable mailer envelope (perfect for most single-disc orders).

Customers using the new mailer will not only receive a CD customized to their own specific, individual orders, but an instantly recognizable mailer as well, and at no extra cost to either company or end user. This means that a person who purchases a physical copy of a software CD from NextUp.com, for example, will be able to instantly identify both the company and the product received through a simple glance at the package exterior upon delivery (where the NextUp logo and product box shot can be plainly seen in full color). It's a logical next step for SwiftCD, a company that already provides software and media companies worldwide with a seamless partner for manufacturing, output, warehousing, and shipping of their products.

The new mailer is fully integrated into the various SwiftCD APIs, including SwiftCD’s XML APIs (posting or Web Service (SOAP)). The customer provides SwiftCD with the necessary graphics or logos and can then send dynamic text to be included on each order’s mailer via the XML interface.

"We’ve raised the bar on the delivery aspect of custom CD and DVD manufacturing. These new dynamic, custom color mailers are an important part of SwiftCD's commitment to supporting and enhancing our customers' brands with those who order their products," comments Jason Foodman, Chief Executive Officer of SwiftCD.com. "Now the entire experience, from the CD label, to the content, to the mailer itself, can be branded and personalized for our customer’s customer.”

About SwiftCD

A division of DigitalSwift Corporation, SwiftCD (www.SwiftCD.com) is the leader in manufacturing and fulfilling on-demand, dynamic and build-to-order CDs and DVDs. With no sign-up fees, setup fees, minimums or exclusivity requirements, SwiftCD provides its customers with a technology, reliability, scalability and dependability found nowhere else. Over 8,000 software companies worldwide depend on SwiftCD for the daily receiving, manufacturing, packing and shipping of their products.

SwiftCD.com continues to expand its services, thanks in part to its introduction of the patent-pending 'on-demand', built-to-order manufacturing concept into the world of downloadable software and music -- a concept it combines with a highly effective and attractive "pay as you go" business model. SwiftCD's physical delivery services provide companies with a more cost-effective way to get their software and media to customers – and provides them with a brand-new revenue source, as well.

Every CD at SwiftCD (as well as every mailer) is individually produced to order with custom label and contents, and SwiftCD handles all aspects of order fulfillment including online tracking, reporting and customer service to perfection.

For more general information or background materials on SwiftCD.com, please contact publicist Angela Mitchell at (904) 982-8043 -- or visit www.SwiftCD.com.

SwiftCD is a registered trademark of DigitalSwift Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Klinedinst Announces Promotion of Six New Shareholders

California-based Klinedinst PC announces the addition of six new shareholders. The newest shareholders, who work in the law firm's San Diego and Sacramento offices, all come from very diverse legal backgrounds. However, each has demonstrated an incredible commitment to their clients, excellent work ethics, and superior legal skills. Klinedinst welcomes these six attorneys as shareholders of the firm.

San Diego, California (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 - Klinedinst PC is very pleased to announce that David N. Bregman, Dayna L. Chmelka, Mark H. Nys, Maurine P. Travis, Natalie P. Vance, and Gabe P. Wright have been elected to become shareholders of the firm.

"We are incredibly pleased to announce the addition of these six shareholders," noted John D. Klinedinst, CEO and Founder of Klinedinst PC. "I have had the good fortune of working closely with our newest shareholders. Each of them demonstrate a tremendous work ethic, providing superior legal counsel to our clients. They truly represent our core ideals of diversity, high legal skill, and integrity. On behalf of the firm, we welcome them as our newest shareholders."

David N. Bregman has been involved in all areas of General Civil Litigation. Mr. Bregman has represented clients in a wide variety of complex matters including business litigation, construction payment disputes, real estate matters, personal injury defense and the defense of developers, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in construction defect litigation. Located in the firm's San Diego office, Mr. Bregman has tried to verdict personal injury, complex business fraud, and construction defect matters. In addition, he has arbitrated over 50 matters, and has extensive experience mediating complex cases to resolution.

To learn more about Mr. Bregman, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/davidbregman/

Dayna L. Chmelka defends subcontractors and general contractors in claims involving construction defect, contract disputes, environmental issues, complex class-action lawsuits involving property damage, personal injury, and mold exposure. In addition, Ms. Chmelka represents companies in employment litigation. She counsels employers on affirmative action compliance, and helps draft employment policies. Ms. Chmelka has also litigated professional liability, products liability and general liability disputes.

To learn more about Ms. Chmelka, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/daynachmelka/

Mark H. Nys counsels corporations concerning business disputes, contract negotiations, and environmental litigation. Much of his experience is in the construction industry, defending developers and contractors against residential and commercial construction defect litigation. Mr. Nys' practice includes defending large California-based automobile dealerships in lemon law and auto financing disputes. Mr. Nys also defends homeowner's associations and mobile home parks in a variety of legal matters. In addition, he has experience on transactional matters and intellectual property disputes, and is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

To learn more about Mr. Nys, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/marknys/

Maurine P. Travis handles a variety of construction-related litigation matters in state and federal courts, including complex class-action lawsuits involving property damage, personal injury, and mold exposure, as well as claims for breach of contract and foreclosure of mechanic's liens. Her practice focuses primarily on the defense of various subcontractors and general contractors in connection with alleged construction defects, construction site accidents, contract disputes, environmental and real estate issues. Ms. Travis also litigates creditor's rights in bankruptcy court in both the Southern District and Central District of California, among others, and she recently won a case by defeating a debtor's preference claim, securing a dismissal for the client.

To learn more about Ms. Travis, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/maurinetravis/

Natalie P. Vance is the managing shareholder of the Sacramento law office of Klinedinst PC. She originally opened the office in Northern California back in 2004. She has experience in professional liability, general liability, employment litigation and insurance coverage matters. She also counsels clients with legal malpractice matters and provides sound legal advice to ensure that clients' legal and business needs are met. Ms. Vance has experience in jury trials, binding arbitrations and mediation. She was a freelance writer and a producer of human resource training films before joining Klinedinst.

To learn more about Ms. Vance, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/natalievance/

Gabe P. Wright has a broad range of civil litigation experience. His practice involves litigation and trial of complex disputes, commercial matters, and real estate related issues. Mr. Wright's experience includes contract review and negotiation, as well as defense litigation for clients in the construction industry, representation of real estate brokers and property owners in residential and commercial non-disclosure and real property litigation, and representation of homeowners associations in D&O litigation and enforcement of CC&Rs. Mr. Wright also handles professional liability matters involving real estate and insurance, as well as trade secrets and business disputes. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Mr. Wright earned his B.A. in history and government and his M.A. political science at Lehigh University before attending law school at Washington & Lee University.

To learn more about Mr. Wright, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/gabewright/

With the addition of these six new shareholders, Klinedinst PC now has 24 shareholders spread out across four offices throughout California. To learn more about the shareholders of the firm, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/about/shareholders/

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst PC has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. The full service firm is engaged in litigation and transactional law practice throughout the State of California, and serves clients from offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Sacramento. For more information about the firm, please visit our "About" section online at www.klinedinstlaw.com.

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Notch Novelty Corporation Obtains Financing to Fund Organic Growth

Notch Novelty Corporation Obtains Financing to Fund Organic Growth

(PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Notch Novelty Corporation (NHNV) announced today that the company has received funding from American Business Finance to further. The financing comes in the form of an inventory line which will enable the company to hold more inventory and increase sales. We will also be working on the expansion of Notch’s product line. Notch Novelty’s Fuzzy Fun has been a great success, and we are excited to now have the capital available to fund our organic growth, our additional product lines, and sales force.

About Notch Novelty Corporation (NHNV) Notch Novelty Corporation manufactures and distributes unique sign products and novelty items to the Extreme Value industry in the United States and Canada. Notch leads this industry in sign products for resale and also develops novelty items for sale to major distributors and retailers offering goods at the $1 price point. Products are manufactured at contracted factories throughout Mainland China at the lowest possible cost and most efficient turnaround times possible. Fuzzy Fun is one of Notch’s best sellers and immediately after its’ debut we began working on expanding the product. Fuzzy Fun is also available as a Disney licensed product. Disney Fuzzy Fun is a creative art product for kids developed in conjunction with National Design of San Diego. The item is one of the highest-value $1 retail items available today, with the great benefit of a Disney license. You can see the item on-line at www.notchcorporate.com or by visiting high-value retailers in your neighborhood starting October 1, 2005.

Please visit the company website at www.notchnovelty.com for more information.

Safe Harbor Statement Except historical matter contained herein, matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risk and uncertainties, which may affect the Company's business and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

For more Information or questions please contact:

Premier Funding Service (480) 649-8224 Office (480) 898-0406 Fax
Kelly Black, President, e-mail protected from spam bots
Heather Kerwin, Investor Relations, e-mail protected from spam bots

Scott Sieck (407) 448-0100, e-mail protected from spam bots

SOURCE Notch Novelty Co.

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Datalis Solutions Strategic Partnership Launches Quick Reaction Capabilities for Manufacturing

Datalis Solutions Corporation and Instrumentation Engineering, partner to provide Quick Reaction Capabilities for Manufacturing for Companies who need fast turnaround for ATE, Test Racks, Test Benches, Cables, ITA’s and associated equipment and support documentation.

Montvale, NJ (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- Datalis Solutions Corporation and Instrumentation Engineering, both of New Jersey, have established a strategic partnership in which their respective strengths in ATE Hardware Design and Manufacturing and Engineering/Supportability Services will allow businesses to outsource work which they need fast, while not interrupting their primary manufacturing flows and processes.

Developed jointly, the partnership deploys Quick Reaction Capabilities, (QRC) for Manufacturing centering on Test Benches, Test Racks, ATE, ITA’s, Cables, OTPS’s, TPS, full-training and documentation support.

Through a QRC initiative, the partnership provides companies with a fast and reliable process for design, manufacture, repair and validation; ensuring that the client’s principal manufacturing programs continue on schedule. It is these sometimes small manufacturing efforts that can burden company resources and delay their mainline programs.

This QRC partnership will give clients the flexibility they need for a primary or second source company to help them with hardware and software challenges and still maintain overall program schedules and cost control.

Datalis Solutions and Instrumentation Engineering will continue to pursue business opportunities separately as well as jointly through this agreement. Underscoring this agreement is their ability to move quickly to support client needs, offeri