[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Tutoring Club Makes List of Top 10 New Franchises
Entrepreneur Magazine recognizes innovative tutoring company among most successful educational franchises in the nation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Jan. 30, 2004 /Send2press Newswire/ -- In its annual ranking of U.S. franchise businesses, Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Tutoring Club (www.tutoringclub.com) as one of the top ten new franchises for 2004. The San Francisco Bay Area-based company, which was founded in 1991 and began franchise activities in 1999, was ranked 190 out of the top 500 franchise businesses based on financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of the franchise system.
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IACVB and The Map Network Celebrate 50 CVBs and the Super Bowl Map Greater Houston CVB's Effort Represents the Future of Mapping
New Version Elevates Document Quality, Content and Usability
WASHINGTON D.C. - January 28, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (IACVB) and The Map Network, an IACVB Alliance Partner and the first company to specialize in destination and event map publishing, announce The Map Network's achievement of 50 CVB clients and the launch of the Greater Houston CVB Map just in time for the Super Bowl crowds.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Cerience Releases RepliGo 2.0 for Palm OS 5 and Windows
New Version Elevates Document Quality, Content and Usability
FORT COLLINS, CO - January 28, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Cerience Corporation (www.cerience.com) today announced the immediate availability of RepliGo™ 2.0, the next- generation of its award winning content publishing solution for mobile devices. RepliGo translates virtually any desktop document or printable information into precise, highly optimized content for usage on PDAs and smartphones.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
DVD Distributors Show Mixed Results Following Holiday Season
RENO, NV - Jan 28, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a story covering the DVD distribution industry which focuses on both brand name companies and several niche players. Sony Corporation, still reeling from its restructuring, reported a 26% drop in net income for the latest quarter with DVD recorders showing gains as one of its bright spots in an otherwise dismal financial picture.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Dr. Herbert A. Fritsche, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Chief of the Clinical Chemistry Section at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center accepts position as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of Health Discovery Corporation
WACO, Texas - Jan. 27, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Health Discovery Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: HDVY), a systems biology oriented biomarker and pathway discovery company, which uses proprietary advanced mathematical platforms, such as Fractal Genomics Modeling (FGM) techniques, to help identify and characterize diagnostic targets and therapeutic drug candidates from complex genomic, proteomic and clinical data sets, is honored that Dr. Herbert Fritsche of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has accepted the position as Chairman of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board joining other distinguished members including Dr. Kary Mullis, recipient of the Nobel Prize for his invention of PCR.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Blue Sky Dogs Premieres Groundbreaking Dog And Owner Weekend Trips
Unprecedented New Service Offers New York Area Dog Owners the Opportunity to Travel Effortlessly and In Style with Canine Companions
NEW YORK, NY - January 26, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Blue Sky Dogs (www.blueskydogsny.com), New York City's first and only Canine Adventure and Dog-Friendly Travel Company, is hosting its first Best Friends Weekend commencing with a trip to the Catskill Mountains, March 19th - 21st, 2004. Best Friends Weekends, an exclusive service of Blue Sky Dogs, offers busy dog owners the opportunity to escape with their best friends on all-inclusive weekend trips that cater to worry-free dog and owner travel.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Health Discovery Corporation Announces Agreement With M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Biomarker and Pathway Discovery in Prostate Cancer
WACO, Texas - Jan. 26, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Health Discovery Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: HDVY) today announced the signing of its second Biomarker and Pathway Discovery Agreement with The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas. Under the terms of the Agreement, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, has granted the Company a first option to obtain an exclusive worldwide royalty- bearing commercial license to commercialize any discovered prostate cancer biomarkers or pathways identified by the Company utilizing its proprietary and patent protected Fractal Genomics Modeling (FGM) techniques.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Champion Technologies and BP Sign Global Agreement
HOUSTON, TX - Jan. 26, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Champion Technologies, Inc. and BP America, Inc. signed a Global Framework Agreement for Champion Technologies to provide chemical management services to support BP operations on a worldwide basis. This agreement documents how Champion Technologies and BP will work together and represents the addition of Champion Technologies to the BP global chemical supplier list.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
New Novel Asks Are Neo-Nazis Again Terrorizing Europe?
SAN DIEGO, Calif.- Jan. 23, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- With the release of "Murder Without Pity," published by 1stbooks Library (www.1stbooks.com), novelist Steve Haberman poses this unsettling question in his atmospheric political/historical mystery. "Murder Without Pity" (ISBN: 1-4107-4052-8) is set in a contemporary Paris tumultuous with fog, riots over police killings, and Far Right extremists.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Retro Pinup Super Model Launches Award Winning Website
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 22, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Retro pinup model, Lana Landis, is pleased to announce the launch of her website LanaLandis.com. Described as "America's no. 1 pinup model" Lana Landis delights guests with her classic 1950's pinup recreations. Lana's new website provides an opportunity for more interaction and personal contact with her fans.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
NASA 3D Interactive Tour Of Mars Now Available At Earth Observing System (EOS) Website Using TerraExplorer
WOBURN, MA - Jan. 21, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) website launched the ability to tour Mars in 3D on-line (www.eoscenter.com), using technology from Skyline Software Systems, Inc., a leading provider of 3D visualization software and pioneer of web-based interactive 3D "fly-through" technology.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
SK&I Announces Use & Occupancy Permit Granted for Edgemoor Condominium
BETHESDA, MD - January 21, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- SK&I Architectural Design Group, LLC (SK&I) announced today that the Montgomery County Permitting Services office has granted the Use and Occupancy Certificate for The Edgemoor, a condominium residence located at 4821 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, Maryland. The granting of this permit marks the final project milestone, which enables the residents to begin moving into their units. The building has been sold out for approximately 8 months.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Biophan Moves Closer to MRI Imaging Market
RENO, NV - January 20, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a story covering Biophan Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: BIPH) commercialization of its biomedical technology in developing temporary and implantable pacemakers.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Landmark National Bank, La Jolla, California, Appoints James Healy As First Vice President and Credit Administrator
SAN DIEGO, CA - January 20, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ - Landmark National Bank (OTC BB: LMRK) announces the appointment of James F. Healy as First Vice President and Credit Administrator. Healy has an extensive banking background, including six years with Scripps Bank, where he worked with a number of Landmark National Bank officers.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Scarbrough International, Ltd. Selects Rate Explorer to Improve Profitability by Automating Ocean Contracts
Fast-Growing NVOCC Leverages Contracts to Improve Customer Responsiveness and Efficiently Audit Buy-side Transactions
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - January 20, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Management Dynamics, Inc., the market leader in price and contract management solutions for the ocean transportation industry, today announced that Scarbrough International, Ltd. has selected Rate Explorer(R) to automate its ocean contracts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its customer quotation and carrier freight audit processes.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Collector Systems Raises the Bar for Online Art Management Software Solutions
NEW YORK, NY - January 19, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Collector Systems, LLC (www.collectorsystems.com) has announced the release of "Collector Systems" version 1.5, the latest iteration of its innovative data management solution for keeping track of works of art, antiques, jewelry, and other valuable personal property.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
City Network's Common Stock is Expected to Commence Trading on the American Stock Exchange on Friday, January 16, 2004
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Jan. 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- City Network, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYNW) previously announced that its common stock listing application has been approved by the American Stock Exchange ("AMEX") and that it was expected to commence trading on Thursday, January 15, 2004. The Company now expects its common stock to commence trading on the AMEX on Friday, January 16, 2004. The Company's common stock will trade under the ticker symbol "CSN."
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Telecenters of the Americas Partnership to Provide Disadvantaged Communities Access to New Technology Across the Northern Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, DC - Jan 14, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Five leading technology networks recently launched the Telecenters of the Americas Partnership (TAP), a network of community technology centers where people can access and learn to use new communication technologies throughout North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Over 100 Influential Black Organizations Join Forces for Voter Empowerment Campaign
Results of Issues Poll Released During Launch of Unity 04
WASHINGTON, DC - Jan 14, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- A coalition of political, business, and civic organizations launched the Unity 04 Civic Engagement and Voter Empowerment Campaign (Unity 04), during a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC last week. The coalition also released the results of an issues poll measuring opinions about the social and economic status of Black Americans over the past three years.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Landmark National Bank, La Jolla, California, Appoints Ron Perry As Senior Vice President/Manager Of New SBA Division
SAN DIEGO, CA - Jan. 14, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ - Landmark National Bank (OTC BB: LMRK) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ron Perry as Senior Vice President/Small Business Administration Division Manager. Perry has 19 years experience in SBA lending, including serving with a number of Landmark National Bank officers at the former Scripps Bank. With the addition of Perry, Landmark National Bank will further serve the community by providing SBA commercial and real estate loans. This division should assist Landmark National Bank in attaining its goal for a higher rate of growth in 2004, compared to 2003.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Crack Down On Oil Reserves Fueling Demand For High-tech Resources
RENO, NV - Jan. 13, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News released a story that oil companies are facing calls for a crackdown in the way they handle their oil and gas reserve figures in the wake of Friday's shock announcement from Shell. Microsoft technology partner, The Project Group (OTC BB: PJTG), could hold the answer for many of those companies.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
'Lethal Intent,' The Definitive Book About Executed Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos, Tells The True Story of the Notorious Murderer Portrayed By Actress Charlize Theron in the Movie 'Monster'
Author Sue Russell Attended Aileen Wuornos's Trial and Investigated The Life and Childhood of A Woman Who Cold-Bloodedly Murdered Seven Men
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 13, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Sue Russell (www.SueRussellWrites.com), author of the true crime book "Lethal Intent," says that Aileen "Lee" Wuornos - often called the first female serial killer - defied glib labeling. Wuornos, subject of the fact-based yet fictionalized movie "Monster," craved fame and wanted to do something no-one had ever done before. "Lethal Intent" (ISBN 0-7860-1518-7) reveals how a smiling little girl from Michigan wound up receiving six death sentences for seven Florida murders in 1989 and 1990. She was executed in October 2002.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
100 Million Pink Candles will Light Up for Valentine's Day - National Campaign to Bring Our Troops Home Begins
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - January 12, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Two Friends, that own and run an Intuitive Consulting Business called "The Love Goddesses" of Radio Talk, Cheri Trapier and Kimberly Dawn, are now asking Americans to light a pink candle at 6:00pm on February 14th to bring our U.S. troops home who are abroad. They have recently been featured on radio stations in San Francisco, Calif. & Vancouver, Canada. Every household in the U.S. is being asked to light a pink candle in front of your home for 5 minutes and send a message of love to our troops overseas and hold the intention of our soldiers coming home sooner than expected.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Jack Barnes Joins The Tempo Creative Team
PHOENIX, AZ and CHICAGO, IL - January 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Tempo Creative, Inc. (www.tempocreative.com) has hired Jack Barnes as a new employee in the company's Phoenix office. Tempo Creative, Inc. is a leading point-of-purchase company dedicated to producing innovative P.O.P. displays and in-store marketing.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
I Love You Truck Brings The Magic Of The Movies Home This Valentine's Day - Surprise Someone You Love
CHICAGO, IL - January 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Scrolling Mobile Billboard Company announces the launch of ILoveYouTruck(R) which takes the guesswork out of Valentine's Day gift shopping with their new mobile billboards and floral arrangements (www.iloveyoutruck.com). The company owns a fleet of 20-foot trucks that consists of computerized, rotating billboards which scroll to display different programmable messages, such as "I Love You, Will You Marry Me?," "I'm Sorry," "Happy Anniversary," and "Let's Be Friends."
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
City Network, Inc. Common Stock Approved for Listing on the American Stock Exchange
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Jan. 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- City Network, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYNW): City Network, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its common stock listing application has been approved by the American Stock Exchange (the "AMEX"). The Company's common stock is expected to commence trading on the AMEX under the trading symbol "CSN" on Thursday, January 15, 2004.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Health Discovery Corporation Releases Shareholder Letter
WACO, Texas - January 8, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Health Discovery Corporation, Inc. (OTC BB: HDVY) today released a letter to the shareholders from Dr. Stephen D. Barnhill Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Health Discovery corporation.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Tai Chi School Of Westchester Announces Availability Of New Tai Chi Video Program - Your Private Tai Chi Lesson And Not Just Another Workout
New York, NY - Jan. 8, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Master Domingo Colon (www.taichischool.com), a Tai Chi instructor with over 38 years experience and training in physical therapy, of Bronxville New York has created a unique fully instructional Tai Chi Video Program. Master Colon says that "...this video will enable people to move with complete balance, grace and confidence."
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Launch of Six Sigma Brokers: a Unique New Service, which Optimizes the Productivity of Six Sigma Deployment
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Six Sigma Brokers LLC (www.sixsigmabrokers.com) announces the public launch of its new company. Six Sigma Brokers(tm) was born out of demand voiced by clients who, faced with the rapidly escalating range of Six Sigma products and services, need help selecting the deployment options that are right for them. Six Sigma Brokers enable their clients to maximize the benefits of Six Sigma, while reducing the time, cost and risk associated with the deployment process itself. Six Sigma Brokers provide extensive knowledge of the global Six Sigma training, consulting and services industries and consequently are able to support their clients with high quality, totally impartial, advice.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Less Work Yields Better Results For Nation's Top Football Teams: Oklahoma, LSU, Ohio State, And Michigan
MIDDLETOWN, OH - January 7, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- While the debate on the "real" National Champion may go on forever, football coaches from around the world have chosen their champion when it comes to time-saving coaching tools. It's called Coach's Office® from Graphware, Inc., a suite of coaching software tools that includes playbook, drawing, script, scouting, video, and slideshow presentations.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Tire Recycler Stands Behind Growth Strategy
RENO, NV - January 7, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a story on GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GRN) following the company's year end earnings release in which Bob Davis, GreenMan Tech. President, defended the Company's disappointing year end results.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
TeamF1 Announces Availability Of V-IPSecure - IPsec And IKE For MontaVista® Linux®
Leading Embedded Security Provider Extends Reach to Embedded Linux Market
FREMONT, Calif. - Jan. 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the leader in high performance and low-resource embedded security solutions, today announced immediate availability of its V-IPSecure product for MontaVista Linux Professional and MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Editions.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Citation Corp. Completes Voluntary Restructuring
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Jan. 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Citation Corporation (Citation, www.citation.net) announced today that it reached an agreement with its lenders to restructure the company's debt and equity. Affiliates of Kelso & Company, the company's primary shareholders have invested an additional $20 million. The new arrangement provides Citation with additional liquidity by restructuring the current debt service arrangement. In addition, Citation reduced its indebtedness obligations by approximately $116 million as a result of these transactions.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Top Ten World Travel Destinations In 2003 Announced by iExplore
CHICAGO, IL - January 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- iExplore (www.iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Terminus Books Publishes First Novel About Mad Cow Disease
DURANGO, Colo. - Jan. 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Independent journalist Kirk Sigurdson uncovers the dangers and effects of the human variant of mad cow disease in his novel of tragic love, "Cowslip" (Terminus Books, LLC, www.terminusbooks.com). Based on extensive research, he explores what it's like to live with this disease through the eyes of a young rock star.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Oregon Floral Farms, a USDA Certified Organic Producer of Annual and Perennial Cut Flowers Begins Shipping Directly From Their Farm Beginning Spring 2004
Willamette Valley, OR - Jan. 6, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Oregon Floral Farms (www.oregonfloralfarms.com) today announced a new line of "Organic Bouquets," which will be available to wholesale customers in Spring 2004. The Organic Bouquets will provide a new option to natural/organic retail marketplaces seeking to provide floral bouquets for environmentally conscious consumers. The Organic Bouquet flowers are grown, harvested and prepared without the use of synthetic fertilizers or chemicals, and are selected for compatibility with the farm's local environment.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
This Year's Healthiest Online Profits Start With One Of The First New E-Businesses Of 2004: MyVitaminBiz.com
DALLAS, TEXAS - January 5, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Entrepreneurs and would-be business owners alike will be feeling good in 2004, thanks to the opportunity to get in on the ground-floor of an innovative and exciting new online venture. MyVitaminBiz.com, a new offering from Dallas-based Synergy Nutrition LLC, is extending distributorships to people seeking a steady income stream from today's exploding vitamin and nutrition industry.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Management Dynamics Promotes Al Cooke to Vice President Sales
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - January 5, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Management Dynamics, Inc. (www.ManagementDynamics.com), the market leader in price and contract management solutions for the ocean transportation industry, today announced the promotion of Albert Cooke to vice president of sales. Cooke will be responsible for direct sales to shippers and NVOCCs as well as managing the company s indirect channel.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Beer Author Says Wine Can Also Make The Pounds Melt Away
'Carb Counts For Wine And Beer Now Available,' Just in Time For New Year's Resolutions
CHICAGO, IL - Jan. 5, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Low carb dieters vowing to lose weight can welcome in the New Year with the carbohydrate counts of wine and beer. Compiled by Bob Skilnik, author of "The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet: A Low Carbohydrate Approach" (ISBN: 1410733858), 1stBooks, the addition of over 275 wines with their carbohydrate counts, now available on the author's website (www.drinkbeergetthindiet.com), compliments the information found in his book for beer drinkers and adds new hope for wine and beer drinkers practicing a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle.
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[Business & Technology News Editor: Carly Zander]
Health Discovery Corporation Completes the Acquisition of Fractal Genomics
WACO, Texas - January 2, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Health Discovery Corporation, Inc. (OTCBB: HDVY) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Fractal Genomics in San Francisco, California. Fractal Genomics was founded by Sandy Shaw, a former bioinformatics specialist at the University of California, San Francisco and former computer scientist and software engineer with over twenty years of experience at Bell Labs, Lockheed Electronics and the University of Hawaii. As part of the acquisition, Sandy Shaw has assumed the position of Vice-President-Fractal Technology with Health Discovery Corporation.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
E-Commerce For Mom & Pop Shops
A Small Maine Company Uses Open Source Software to Help Mom & Pop Businesses Sell Online
ROCKPORT, Maine - Dec. 22, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- BLACKSUN networks, Inc. announced today the launch of a new E-commerce service that makes it quick and easy for small "mom & pop" businesses to build online stores. Until now, many small businesses have been unable to sell online because of the substantial investment required. The expertise needed for the design and maintenance of online storefronts put them out of reach of the smallest businesses.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
DVD Distributors Expecting Strong Holiday Results
RENO, NV - Dec. 19, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a story covering the DVD distribution industry which highlights statistics as well as several publicly held companies who've been in the news themselves lately.
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[Business News Editor: Beverly West, Assoc. Editor]
Bob Miller Writes Announces the Launch of a Free Stock System for Independent Investors
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Dec. 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Author and decorated Vietnam War pilot Bob Miller (www.bobmillerwrites.com) today announced the launch of his FreeStockSystem helping independent investors to earn 100 shares of stock for "free" and even show a cash profit with every purchase, and all within just a few days.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
TeamF1 Expands Into Asian Market Through Partnership With AceTronix Korea
Bay Area Based Embedded Software Leader Taps Into Asia Pacific Region Through Recent Distribution Agreement with AceTronix Korea
FREMONT, CA and Seoul, South Korea - December 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high performance embedded networking and security software company, announced today a new distribution and sales representation agreement with AceTronix, a leading provider of best-in-class embedded software products and services, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
The Value of Green, a Special Series of Articles on Environmental Stocks
RENO, NV - Dec. 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a series of stories about environmental stocks prompted by Toronto Stock Exchange listed Bennett Environmental Resource's recent addition to Standard & Poor's S&P/TSX Composite Index (GSTPSE).
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Father and Daughter Team Launching International Peace Star I
A huge balloon that will fly across the United States to draw attention to world poverty, promote peace, and further their dream of launching 'The International Peace Star' into space
DETROIT, MI - Dec. 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Jon Maxey, and 17 year-old daughter Angela have conceived an ambitious strategy to promote world peace, "The International Peace Star Project." The duo's goal: launch a massive reflective balloon, dubbed "The International Peace Star," into orbit, encouraging the world to look at the beauty that surrounds us and to think about the importance of peace.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Integrated Performance Moves On Wireless Consolidation
DALLAS, TX - Dec. 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AXcess News announced today that they have released a story showing that the wireless component manufacturer, Integrated Performance Systems (OTCBB: IPFS), isn't the only one who sees growth in the wireless industry following the company's acquisition announcement Tuesday. S&P's telecommunications equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth agrees.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
ExcelRescue - a New Microsoft Excel File Recovery Service Released By Cimadevilla Electronica S.L
MADRID, Spain - Dec. 16, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Cimadevilla Electronica S.L (www.excel-rescue.com) today released a fully automated Online recovery service for damaged or corrupt MS Excel files in all its versions. The entire recovery process, starting when a visitor first enters the site until the file is restored and in the service user's own computer, takes 15 minutes.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Crescent Line and Sea Traders Line Select Management Dynamics' Rate Explorer for Ocean Contract Management
New Customers Signal Growing Adoption of Rate Explorer by NVOCCs to Improve Pricing and Better Manage Costs
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - December 15, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Management Dynamics, Inc. (www.ManagementDynamics.com), the market leader in price and contract management solutions for the ocean transportation industry, today announced that Crescent and Sea Traders Line have selected Rate Explorer(R) to improve pricing activities and better manage buy-side costs. Management Dynamics' momentum in the NVOCC market signals the importance of contract management for ocean transportation intermediaries.
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[Business News Editor: Carly Zander, Associate Editor]
Neotrope Launches freeNewsArticles.com providing Hundreds of Ready-To-Use Business News Articles for Publishers and Website Editors
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 15, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Neotrope (www.Neotrope.com) today announced the formal launch of freeNewsArticles™ (www.freeNewsArticles.com), a new content resource providing hundreds of ready-to-use business news articles in a wide variety of popular topics including entertainment, biotech, and book publishing. After filling out a simple license agreement, editors may freely use the content in print, online, or on-air.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Leadman Electronics to be the Exclusive Distributor of the Intel(r) Award-Winning Play@TV
SANTA CLARA, CA - December 15, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Leadman Electronics, USA Inc. (www.leadman.com) announced today that it has become the exclusive distributor of the Play@TV digital media adapter (DMA) in the US Market. Play@TV is a new innovative digital media adapter that allows the enjoyment of multi-media files (including MP4, DIVX, etc) from a PC to any home entertainment system. By utilizing a wireless (80211.b) or 10/100 wired network, users can access DVDs, music files, videos and pictures stored on a PC to virtually any location in their home.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
ResortsandLodges.com Offers Alternative To Major Travel Outlets
Extensive Online Information for Travelers, Non-Commissioned Promotion Opportunities for Property Managers
ST. PAUL, MN - December 12, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- TravelNet Solutions today announced the re-launch of the Resorts and Lodges website (www.ResortsandLodges.com). ResortsandLodges.com now offers Resorts, Hotels, Airlines, Car Rental companies and other travel service providers the unique opportunity to choose from several different products or packages, take unlimited bookings or reservations, and keep 100% of their sales. Since no commissions are taken, customers are able to access detailed property information and contact properties directly regarding bookings.
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[Business News Editor: Beverly West, Associate Editor]
Brown Safe Mfg's Gem Safe Holiday Package Allows Discerning Shoppers to Give the Gift of Customized Security
SAN DIEGO, CA - Dec. 12, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Brown Safe Manufacturing (www.brownsafe.com) the preeminent builder of innovative safes and vaults, is offering a Gem Safe Gift Package for the Holidays that lets recipients personally design their own gem safe. Arriving in an elegant case, and beautifully gift wrapped, the gift packet includes everything necessary to create a personalized safe that meets the unique security requirements and aesthetic needs of each individual client.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Credit Factor Conducted Its Own Research And Found That 21.7% Of Respondents Use Credit Monitoring Service
NEW YORK, NY - December 11, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Credit Factor conducted a new study in credit report industry to find out how popular credit monitoring is. Credit monitoring is a service which allows the consumer to track changes in his/her credit report. The respondents have been offered to answer the following question: "Are you signed up for a credit monitoring?" About 21.7% of respondents have answered "Yes" and about 78.3% of respondents have answered "No".
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Travel-Related Internet Stocks Are 'Booking' Investor Interest
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - December 11, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Axcess News announced today that they have released a story covering the overwhelming depth of interest by investors in travel-related services stocks, from Ctrip.com's recent IPO to little-known companies like DigiLava, Inc.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Senator Joe Lieberman 'Stabbed In The Back' - Offered Opportunity For Civilized Revenge By BackStabbers.com
ATLANTA, GA - December 10, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- BackStabbers.com today offered Senator Joe Lieberman an opportunity for Civilized Revenge(tm) in response to the actions of Former Vice-President Al Gore on Tuesday which mirrored those of so many others in the political and business worlds for centuries. The former Vice-President chose to backstab a friend for his own personal gain. Gore's victim, his 2000 Vice-Presidential running mate, Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut; was backstabbed in an act that was roundly condemned by Lieberman, his supporters, and citizens nationwide.
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[Business News Editor: Adrian Blake, Associate Editor]
The Journals of Father Nick Thomas Web Site Launches in Time for Christmas Offering Original Christmas Ghost Stories to Enliven the Holiday Spirit
CHICAGO, IL - December 9, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Chicago-based writer and storyteller Kevin Frantz announced today the launch of his unique website, The Journals of Father Nick Thomas (www.fathernickthomas.com), that publishes original Christmas ghost stories for all ages.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
NavSat S.A.S. 2004 Congress To Bring Together Over 2,000 Experts, Developers And Service Providers In Satellite Applications
Exhibition And Conference On April 27 - 29, 2004, To Lay Foundation For Global Satellite Market Of More Than $30 Billion Annually
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 9, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- NAVSAT S.A.S. 2004 (NavSat), the International Congress on Satellite Applications and Systems, will attract more than 2,000 senior-level decision makers and experts from around the world to pursue the rapidly growing international market for satellite applications, expected to reach over $30 billion in the next ten years and stimulate growth for the economy worldwide.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
New National Study of Corrections Corporation of America Warns Investors and Legislators of 'Risky Investment'
Report Explores Continuing Operational And Financial Problems; Questions CCA's Long-Term Viability As States Reassess Prison Policies
WASHINGTON, DC - Dec. 9, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- An analysis released today by Grassroots Leadership (www.grassrootsleadership.org) of the first two decades of Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), questions how the nation's largest private prison company can remain viable in the face of continuing operational problems and current national corrections trends modifying lengthy prison terms. As states struggle though their third consecutive year of fiscal gloom with a cumulative $200 billion in revenue shortfalls, and lawmakers in 25 states implement smarter, shorter and less costly sentencing and correctional reforms, the report draws into question how CCA can possibly keep its cellblocks full.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
World's First 'Living' Advertisement Makes A Big Splash
C I Host's 'Human Billboard' Called Huge Success - 500 New Customers
BEDFORD, TX - December 8, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- In the 6 months that a 22-year-old Illinois man has had "C I Host" and "Managed Web Hosting" tattooed on the back his head, the company has counted 500 new customers who bought C I Host's services because they saw the tattoo.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Key Rest Inc. Announces Piano Sabbatical Vacation For Adults of All Music Experience Levels
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Dec. 4, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Key Rest Inc. (www.keyrest.com) announced today a new adult camp for those who have taken the first step toward playing piano, but simply can't find the time to perfect their musical art. Following the popular trend of "self improvement getaways" already well represented in active vacations from biking and hiking to mountain climbing, adults over 35 are looking for opportunities to immerse themselves in music. As a result, adult music camps are starting to pop up across the country. One such camp is "Key Rest: A Piano Sabbatical," on Florida's West Coast.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
AES, WIND(R) MANAGE Support Added to TeamF1's SSLimSecure Embedded SSL
Popular Embedded Security Product's New Version 2.0 Has Cryptography Enhancements and Ultra Scale-Down Capabilities
FREMONT, Calif. - Dec, 3, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, recently introduced SSLimSecure Version 2.0, an upgraded version of its embedded SSL product. This royalty-free component for embedded operating systems further enhances embedded web server security through its enhanced cryptographic library, which includes support for the AES cipher and several other improvements, including the ability to scale down memory footprints even further.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Austin home to first 'Spiritual Marketing' Summit
Local celebrities and top business people to attend - Mind Reader to make prediction or all attend free
AUSTIN, TX - Dec. 2, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Best-selling author Joe Vitale is hosting the world's first "Spiritual Marketing Super Summit" at the Driskill hotel January 15-18th, 2004, in Austin.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Management Dynamics Opens Atlanta Office
Strong Growth for the Rate Explorer Contract Management Solution Leads to Opening of New Sales and Service Center
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Dec. 2, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Management Dynamics, Inc. (www.ManagementDynamics.com), the market leader in price and contract management solutions for the ocean transportation industry, today announced the opening of a new service center based in Atlanta, GA. The new office will house upwards to one hundred employees engaged in sales, contract maintenance and support for Rate Explorer customers.
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[Business News Editor: Beverly West, Associate Editor]
Venortex Announces a Multi-Tiered Information Service Combining Key Screening, Training, and Outplacement Solutions That Increase Business Productivity
NEW YORK, NY - Dec. 2, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Venortex Group Inc. (www.venortex.com), the industry leader in networked information, today announced the launch of a multi-function employee screening and development process that brings together all of the information businesses require to increase employee retention, maximize productivity and profitability, and decrease internal vulnerability.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Rainforest Vodka Helps Christmas Shoppers Save the Rain Forest
LOS ANGELES, CA - Dec. 2, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Amazon Rainforest Vodka (www.amazon-vodka.com) the world's smoothest, and most unique vodka will save 5000 square feet of rainforest for every bottle purchased this Christmas. A Preservation Land Deed for 5,000 square feet of pristine Amazon rainforest that is never to be sold or destroyed is contained in each decorative box. Also included is a Club Amazon lifetime membership card, and an "I saved 5,000 square feet of Amazon Rainforest" bumper sticker.
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[Business News Editor: Beverly West, Assoc. Editor]
Gumballs.com Sells Five Millionth Gumball
SEATTLE, WA - Dec. 2, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Gumballs.com (www.gumballs.com), an online retailer specializing in gumball machines and specialty flavored gumballs, sold its five millionth gumball today. "5,000,000 gumballs could fill two Olympic sized swimming pools," says Tal Moore, President of Gumballs.com. "That quantity could fill 260 Volkswagen Beetles. If you laid each gumball end to end, the trail of gumballs would stretch 79 miles -- that's a lot of gumballs. We've come a long way."
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[Business News Editor: Adrian Blake, Associate Editor]
JoinFinance.com Aims To Make Investment Decisions Easier For Consumers By Offering Comprehensive Financial Information On One Site
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- JoinFinance Founder, CEO Sharokh Engineer today announced the launch of the company's web site (www.JoinFinance.com), a dynamic new portal designed to help consumers make wise market investment decisions through financial information that is comprehensive and easy to understand.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication Announces 'Reading for Information' - Free Online Course For Teachers And Parents
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Besides reading exciting fiction, children and adults increasingly must read for information. Since reading for information requires different mental skills from fiction, the National Geographic Society, the Indiana Department of Education, and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication have just released an online course for teachers and parents who guide students in these skills.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Law Firm Vinson & Elkins Represents Sydney Newman Dotson Book And Film Rights For New Book, 'No Greater Deception A True Texas Story'
DALLAS, TEXAS - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Sydney Dotson Productions (www.nogreaterdeception.com) announced today that law firm VINSON & ELKINS represents Sydney Newman Dotson book and film rights for new book, NO GREATER DECEPTION A True Texas Story. "It's a real life Texas Soap Opera of Love, Death, Betrayal and Justice. Move over Dallas, here comes Houston!" says Liz Carpenter, Author and Lady Bird Johnson WHITE HOUSE Press Secretary. Released by 1st Books on November 25, 2003, NO GREATER DECEPTION exposes a George Bush, JFK, LBJ and Joe Bonanno Mafia Connection.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Accents in Water Artfully Integrates Serenity of Water into a Healthy Choice
ENGLEWOOD, CO - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- After ten years of creating large, stainless steel, glass, copper and marble water features for major corporations and large medical facilities throughout the U.S., Accents in Water (www.accentsinwater.com) is pleased to announce smaller, affordable water features, suitable for any size office. The self-contained units can be located anywhere there is electrical power. Accents in Water's creations purify the air and create tranquility in offices.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Not-A-Bottle Container System Wins Patent - Provides an Environmentally Superior Package for Flowable Materials
Estes Park, CO - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Rocky Mountain Business Solutions, Inc. (www.RockyBusiness.com) today announced that US Patent 6,651,845 has been issued for their innovative Not-A-Bottle™ container system for flowable materials. Commercial benefits include reduced cost and an environmentally superior package.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
1st Books Announces New Low Carb Diet Book To Include Regular Brewed Beer
'The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet,' Just in Time For New Year's Resolutions
CHICAGO, IL - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- 1st Books announces The Drink Beer, Get Thin Diet: A Low Carbohydrate Approach by Bob Skilnik (ISBN: 1410733858). This guide to low carbohydrate living is unique in its observance of a weight reduction program that includes the moderate consumption of both light and regular brewed beers. The book features more than 350 beers and their carbohydrate counts from over 50 worldwide breweries, making this book a sound guide for both social drinkers and bar regulars to refer to when indecision hits in the liquor aisle.
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[Business News Editor: Christopher Simmons, Senior Editor]
Water Features Add Beauty And Health Benefits To The Home
Accents In Water Purify Air, Cleanses Water and Create Tranquility For A Healthy-Home Environment
ENGLEWOOD, CO - Dec. 1, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Accents in Water's creations purify the air and create tranquility in homes. After ten years of creating large, stainless steel, glass, copper and marble water features for major corporations and large medical facilities throughout the U.S., Accents in Water (www.accentsinwater.com), is pleased to announce smaller, affordable water features; perfect for homes. The new, smaller units are self-contained and can be located anywhere there is electrical power.
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