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Technology Protect Offers Automatic Detection of Microsoft's Latest Patches

2008-05-16T15:37:00.001-05:00

Shavlik's Any Patch, Anywhere Technology Continues to Provide the Coverage Other Solutions Can't

Shavlik's Industry Leading Technology Protect Offers Automatic Detection of Microsoft's Latest Patches

ST. PAUL, Minn May 16, 2008 --Shavlik Technologies, LLC, the market leader in delivering software solutions that rapidly accelerate and continuously improve security and compliance readiness, today announced the ability for its Shavlik NetChk Protect users to protect themselves from security risks introduced by Microsoft's latest patch release.

Shavlik offers one of the only solutions available to help companies identify which systems are vulnerable to the security risk posed by Microsoft's latest patch MS08-029, released this week. MS08-029 addresses a vulnerability in the Microsoft security suite of tools. Microsoft currently does not provide patches for this bulletin. Shavlik is able to add support for scanning of new vulnerabilities faster than other solutions through the Dynamic Product Detection technology in the scan engine that powers Shavlik NetChk Protect, the industry-leading solution for patch management and application control.

"Many Enterprises may be unaware that their patch management solution is not scanning for the latest patch, which leaves them without the ability to centrally identify their risk, report on their security posture, or have any knowledge about their level of vulnerability to this issue," said Eric Schultze, chief technology officer, Shavlik Technologies.

For more information and commentary from Eric Schultze on this month's release of Microsoft security updates, which underscores the risk in relying on free solutions to patch a network is not a viable solution as it often leaves gaps in security infrastructure, visit http://www.shavlik.com/desk-of-the-cto.aspx#six.

Shavlik's award-winning Shavlik NetChk Protect simplifies and accelerates the detection and remediation of gaps in your system security, resulting in an enterprise that is ready to improve the speed, accuracy and productivity of its IT security and compliance operations - in physical and virtual environments.

About Shavlik Technologies

Shavlik Technologies, LLC delivers enterprise IT organizations robust software solutions that rapidly accelerate and continuously improve security and compliance readiness by simplifying IT operations, and identifying and reliably closing system security gaps. Shavlik's solutions provide Rapid Readiness so IT organizations realize continuous security and compliance readiness in a fraction of the time, cost and IT resources required by alternative approaches.

With more than 10,000 customers worldwide, Shavlik enables enterprises to simplify complex IT security and compliance management, providing trustworthy solutions that free up critical IT resources to focus on innovations that drive business growth while lowering costs. Shavlik also licenses its technology to more than 20 leading security and technology companies such as BMC, Juniper, Sophos, Symantec and VMware. For more information, visit Shavlik Technologies at www.shavlik.com.

Shavlik Technologies is a registered trademark in the United States and certain other countries, of Shavlik Technologies. Additional Shavlik product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Shavlik Technologies. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts

Shavlik Technologies, LLC
Jill Teut, 651-255-5432
jill.teut@shavlik.com
or
Madison Alexander PR
Dan Chmielewski, 714-832-8716
dchm@madisonalexanderpr.com

Retail Development in Iowa's Largest New Urban Community

2008-05-15T18:29:00.001-05:00

Capital Growth Madison Marquette and DRA Properties Announce Partnership to Develop Retail in Iowa's Largest New Urban Community

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 15, 2008 --Capital Growth Madison Marquette (CGMM), a national, fully-integrated commercial real estate company based in Minneapolis, and DRA Properties (DRA), an Ankeny-Iowa-based real estate company owned by Dennis Albaugh, founder and chief executive of Albaugh, Inc., today announced a new partnership to develop the retail portion of Prairie Trail, a 1,031-acre master-planned community being developed by DRA on the former site of the Iowa State University research farm in the center of Ankeny. Prairie Trail is Iowa's largest New Urban development, reflecting the New Urbanism principals of smart, managed growth; sustainable green development and reduced traffic.

The master plan for Prairie Trail calls for two retail components covering approximately a half million square feet of the development. Town Center at Prairie Trail, a lifestyle center, will serve as the community's commercial core. It will feature fashion anchors, a wide variety of restaurants and a mix of regional and national merchants. It will be surrounded by a central park, amphitheatre and abundant parking. There will also be a retail area at the southern entrance to the community-Plaza Shoppes at Prairie Trail. Plaza Shoppes at Prairie Trail will be anchored by a Hy-Vee grocery store.

The rest of the community features approximately 2,500 homes in a mix of styles; a civic and educational component, including the city library, a school and the City of Ankeny police headquarters; and a vast network of trails, parks, and bike paths. Prairie Trails' architecture and design will reflect the best of Iowa's small towns.

Located just north of Des Moines at the intersection of Interstate Highways 35 and 80, Ankeny currently has a population of about 40,000. It is home to the Ankeny Campus of the Des Moines Area Community College, which enrolls nearly 27,000 college credit students and 32,000 continuing education or business training students. It's location at the intersection of two major corridors, within minutes of the State Capitol and only a half hour drive from Ames, home of Iowa State University, attracts travelers from throughout the region and offers excellent growth potential.

"In addition to being an excellent business opportunity, our partnership with DRA Properties on the Prairie Trail retail development marks a return to our roots," said Dick Ward, CGMM's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Investments. "Almost every member of the Capital Growth Madison Marquette management team has a strong connection with Iowa and understands its people and communities. Several of us built our careers in this industry while working at General Growth Properties, which was founded in Des Moines and has become one of the nation's largest developers of regional shopping centers," he said. Ward is a native of Council Bluffs. CGMM President and Chief Operating Officer John Nagle is a native of Cedar Rapids.

"We believe Capital Growth Madison Marquette is an excellent match for this project," said DRA, owner, Dennis Albaugh. "It has everything we were looking for-outstanding expertise and a strong track record in the industry, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an understanding and appreciation for Iowans and their way of life. We're going to make a great team."

Groundbreaking on the retail portion of the development is expected to begin in 2009. The full project is slated for completion in 2012. Information on the community can be found at www.prairietrailankeny.com

For retail leasing information, call Dick Ward at 515-333-1180.

DRA Properties, L.C. is an Ankeny based real estate development company that was founded in 1992 by Dennis Albaugh. Albaugh, owner and Chief Executive Officer of Albaugh, Inc., a global agricultural chemical company, decided to venture into real estate to have a positive impact on his hometown of Ankeny, Iowa. "Ankeny has always been my home town-I grew up here, I raised my family here, and now my daughters are raising their families in Ankeny. My goal in real estate development has always been to create a lifestyle that all of Ankeny can enjoy and be proud of," said Albaugh.

Minnesota-based Capital Growth Madison Marquette specializes in a strategic array of value-enhancing third party services, including brokerage, construction, development, leasing, management, marketing and tenant representation. CGMM also aggressively pursues acquisitions and joint venture opportunities. Capital Growth Madison Marquette is part of Capital Growth Properties, Inc. (CGP), a private real estate investment company with offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. Further information on both companies can be found online at www.capitalgrowthproperties.com

Contacts

Capital Growth Madison Marquette
Martha Capps, 952-852-5190
Cell: 612-581-0797
or
DRA Properties
Ashley Johnson, 515-965-5249
Cell: 515-491-1389

Health Insurance Advisor On Clinton-Obama Health Insurance Plans

2008-05-11T21:52:00.001-05:00

Florida Health Insurance Advisor On Clinton-Obama Health Insurance Plans

With about two dozen reporters crammed in a press room, Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outlined her universal health care plan, which "would provide tax credits to make insurance more affordable" and "require businesses to offer insurance to workers or pay into a pool for people without it." Florida's health insurance advisor Morgan Moran added 'her opponent, Barack Obama thinks her plan is just talk'.

November 29 -- Florida health insurance web, a health insurance information web site, in its November 2008 political report says "Hillary Clinton plans to expand Medicare and the federal employees' health insurance plan" and to cover those without adequate workplace insurance. Moran, a Florida health insurance consultant said, Democratic presidential candidate "Barack Obama is casting doubt on Clinton's ability to enforce a requirement in her plan that every American buy health insurance."

"Clinton's plan is the most sweeping universal plan offered by any of the 2008 candidates." According to Moran, her campaign is pulling out all the stops on the health insurance issue.

FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com, reporting on each of the presidential candidates positions on healthcare said, "Clinton and Obama are the latest to argue over healthcare. 'The upcoming elections will impact Florida's health care system as far as benefits and rates are concerned' said Moran, 'whichever candidate takes the White House in 2009, Florida residents may end up with better health care than they have today'. "Health insurance is finally on the bargaining table and we all may benefit from it."

Clinton points to her web site where her position on healthcare is clearly stated. On her website www.hillaryclinton.com she has posted the following points:

(1) If you have an insurance plan you like, you can keep it. If you want to change plans or aren't currently covered, you can choose from dozens of the same plans available to members of Congress, or you can opt into a public plan option like Medicare. And working families will get tax credits to help pay their premiums.

(2) Small businesses are the engine of new job growth in the U.S. economy but face bigger challenges when it comes to providing health care for their employees. Hillary would give tax credits to small businesses that provide health care to their workers to help defray their coverage costs. This will make small businesses more competitive and help create good jobs with health benefits that will stay here in the US.

(3) Insurance companies won't be able to deny you coverage or drop you because their computer model says you're not worth it. They will have to offer and renew coverage to anyone who applies and pays their premium. And like other things that you buy, they will have to compete for your business based on quality and price. Families will have the security of knowing that if they become ill or lose their jobs, they won't lose their coverage.

(4) Nobody has worked harder or longer to improve health care than Hillary Clinton. From her time in Arkansas when she improved rural health care to her successful effort to create the SCHIP Children's Health Insurance program which now covers six million children, Hillary has the strength and experience to ensure that every man, woman and child in America has quality, affordable health care.

"Clinton has been criticizing Obama's health care plan for falling short of universal health coverage" said Moran, because unlike her plan, "Obama's (plan) would not require every American to buy insurance". Obama claims "his plan would lower the cost of insurance and guarantee access", removing the obstacles most often faced by people without insurance.

This week Obama argued that his rival (CLINTON) has been unwilling to say how she would enforce the mandate to buy health insurance. Without enforcement, "Obama said, it is nothing more than an empty 'political talking point'."

"Sen. Clinton still hasn't explained what this mandate is: What's she going to do if somebody doesn't purchase health care? Is she going to fine them? Is she going to garnish their wages?" Obama said.

"One of the problems with Clinton's health insurance approach, is that she hasn't been straight with the American people about how she's going to 'impose this mandate'. And without an enforcement mechanism, there is no mandate. It's just a political talking point," he continued.

A spokesman for the Clinton campaign, Lori Singer commented, "The fact remains that Sen. "Obama is going around saying he has a universal health care plan that in fact excludes 15 million Americans." Obama's own health care plan does include a requirement that families purchase insurance for their children.

Shortly after, Obama sent out a memo noting that in Massachusetts, the only state so far to require residents to buy health insurance, "hundreds of thousands of people have not purchased insurance despite a fine levied on those who fail to do so through their tax returns".

About Morgan Moran and FHI-Web
Florida Health Insurance Web is a health insurance consulting service. Find out about health insurance from the experts in a free online or phone consultation. Florida health insurance web is a source of health insurance news, agents, and insurance carriers covering individuals in the state of Florida. Individuals can get insurance quotes, search rates online by city, read current insurance news and events. For a directory and archive of Florida Health Insurance News or Consultants, or free health insurance quotes, please visit www.FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com.

Press Contact: Morgan Moran
Company Name: Florida Health Insurance Consulting
Phone: (800) 554-9142
Website: http://www.floridahealthinsuranceweb.com

Working Capital Finance Services for Growing Companies

2008-05-11T15:55:00.001-05:00

Far West Capital Announces Working Capital Finance Services for Growing Companies

Texas-based factoring company provides working capital financing services for customers across the United States, through accounts receivable factoring, asset-based lending and similar services.

Cedar Park, TX - October 12, 2007 -- Small businesses in need of working capital financing have a new option. Far West Capital provides invoice factoring, asset based lending, and similar services designed to provide growing companies with much-needed working capital. Based in Texas, the company serves customers nationwide.

Far West Capital is a specialty finance company that provides highly customized working capital services to small and medium-sized companies. These services can benefit any business with accounts receivable (invoices) that needs capital for sustained operation and continued growth. Companies can use the working capital they obtain through this service for a variety of business needs -- material acquisition, operating capital, turnaround financing, recapitalization and more.

Working Capital Finance, Explained

Working capital refers to liquid assets a company has with which to operate. By extension, working capital financing refers to various financial services that provide businesses with the capital they need to maintain their operations.

"Essentially, we provide companies with the cash flow they need to keep their businesses going," said Cole Harmonson, the company's president, "so our primary service is referred to as working capital financing."

Far West Capital provides financing through several channels:
* Factoring of Accounts Receivable - Customers sell their outstanding invoices or receivables in exchange for cash / working capital for their business. Also commonly referred to as invoice factoring services.
* Asset Based Lending - Customers present a borrowing base, which consists of their existing and ongoing accounts receivable and inventory. The customer then receives funding upon presentation of that base.
* Purchase Order Financing - Far West Capital assumes the customer's purchase orders in exchange for cash / working capital for their business.

A Factoring Company With a Difference

Leading Far West Capital is Cole Harmonson, who has more than 11 years' experience in the world of working capital financing and factoring. Harmonson explained what it is that makes Far West Capital different from other factoring companies within the working capital finance industry:

"We customize the relationship based on the needs of our clients. A lot of factoring companies preach that, but we practice it as well. Each client is different, so we start the process with this in mind, and then we create a financing solution around their individual needs. It's challenging for us, but it helps us differentiate our company by providing a more flexible service to clients."

Like Harmonson, the other members of Far West Capital are equally experienced in the world of working capital finance. In fact, the entire Far West team formerly worked together managing the Working Capital Finance Group of State Bank. Combined, the team has more than 25 years' experience with accounts receivable financing, invoice factoring, and other aspects of working capital.

An Educational Approach to Finance

Far West Capital also takes an educational approach to their business. Their website is packed with information that explains their services, and they've even started a working capital blog (a first of its kind) to further educate potential customers on the ins and outs of working capital financing. Visit the blog at http://www.farwestcap.com/blog/

"A lot of companies need our services without even realizing it," Harmonson explained. "They want to convert their accounts receivable into working cash flow, but they don't know how to go about it. Some have never even heard of factoring. That's one of the reasons we focus so heavily on customer education ... to connect our services with the needs of our potential customers."

About the Company
Far West Capital provides working capital to growing companies through accounts receivable and inventory financing tools. Based in Cedar Park, Texas, the company serves growing businesses across the United States. To learn more about the company and their financial services, please call or visit them online:

www.FarWestCap.com
info(at)farwestcap.com
512-528-1490

Safe Harbor Statement:
This release includes forward-looking statements about the company's products and services. All such forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties that could cause actual products and services to differ from those in forward-looking statements.

Press Contact: Melissa Cornett
Company Name: Far West Capital
Phone: (512) 528-1629
Website: http://www.farwestcap.com

Retirement Services Direct IRA Funds into Income Property Investments

2008-05-10T13:44:00.001-05:00

Self-Direct Your IRA Funds into Income Property Investments with RealSource Retirement Services

Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit.

Howell, NJ - April 15, 2008 -- Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit. This is done with their retirement funds by placing them into income property investments that make sense and in markets that work.

"Despite the negative media attention, there are still real estate markets that fall outside of that, that haven't slowed down and that are still growing at extremely strong and beneficial levels," said Jeremy Hanks, Director of RealSource Retirement Services, whose firm presents investors with self-directed retirement opportunities that have reasonable risk levels and higher net returns. "There are risks out there but if you can locate yourself within the right market with the right tools, the rewards are tremendous, a lot better than most, if not all, individual retirement plans and remember, you are in control of your money."

RealSource Retirement Services has made available an audio Webinar that highlights the RealSource economic model, how to identify markets that have the best investment potential and the ability to separate that into which markets have the best cash flow opportunities and which markets have the best appreciation opportunities. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.

"Ideally, as self directing IRA investors, you should look for both appreciation and cash flow in the right place at the right time," said Michael Madsen, Director of RealSource Retirement Services. "A self directed IRA protects assets from creditors and frivolous lawsuits, plus real estate as an investment has generated more wealth than any other vehicle for investors who understood how to avoid common mistakes. We help IRA fund holders invest in real estate well."

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Messrs. Hanks and Madsen, call (800) 929-2150 or e-mail them at RRS @ realsource.net. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.

Press Contact: Peter L. Mosca
Company Name: RealSource Retirement Services
Phone: 732.841.4778
Website: www.IncomePropertyInvestmentTalk.com

Blogging For Quick SEO Benefits

2008-05-09T12:59:00.001-05:00

Realizing SEO Benefits Quickly Through Blogging

by Ambar Shrivastava , Friday, May 9, 2008

QUICK RESULTS IN SEARCH MARKETING are only possible with pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, right? Wrong. The advent of blogging, as well as recent advances to search engine algorithms, has narrowed the gap between PPC and search engine optimization (SEO) to mere hours. With PPC, there is instant gratification as your advertisement will appear in search results almost immediately after your campaign is activated. However, this same advantage can now be seen in SEO.

First, let's take a look at some common reasons why SEO projects have not been carried out in the past.

- Companies don't want to abandon tech investments (e.g. content management systems and Web publishing tools)

- Lack of budget dedicated to SEO

- May take a while to demonstrate ROI

Blogging addresses each of these problems.

- SEO best practices are already in place. Blogging software by default includes a few basic but important SEO practices by using proper Titles, headlines, URLs, and internal linking structure. Search engines also like sites that have fresh content, which can give blogs great influence over search results.

- Recent search engine algorithm changes boost the visibility of blogs. An experiment by Ryan Durk took advantage of temporary changes in Google's logo linking to the search results page for "January 1 TCP/IP". It shows two things: the speed by which a new blog is indexed and the short time between your blog getting indexed and it appearing high in search results.

- Blogs are inexpensive and easy to setup. A new blog can be created in a matter of minutes with little technical knowledge. Blog creation is free in many cases, often with a nominal monthly fee for additional features.

Blogging is great for companies that are not ready to make the larger SEO investment or are worried about abandoning a CMS in which they have already invested. Blogging can be used as a proof of concept that shows that SEO can deliver results. Use of blogging software delays the larger discussion of SEO projects that are potentially more time-consuming and require a larger investment that reap longer term benefits. Setting up a blog is inexpensive and doesn't force you to abandon or modify your existing IT investments.

Then get people to notice your blog.

- Conduct keyword research Creating a blog is just the first step. Keyword research can be the difference between a highly popular, authoritative blog and a blog that no one knows exists.

Since everyone competes on the most popular words, try blogging about slightly less-competitive topics, so your site has the ability to rank for those terms. There are some great tools out there that help facilitate this process of identifying writing topics that other sites aren't necessarily targeting, yet will drive traffic.

If you're just getting started with blogging, write about a subject where you have expertise that you feel will interest your audience. Once you reach a critical mass of blog posts, take a step back and analyze how people are finding your blog and use that information to guide your editorial calendar.

- Utilize social media and pinging. In addition to keyword research, it is important to promote the blog using social media tools that increase the visibility of your blog and generate inbound links to your domain. Be sure to utilize pinging services to notify aggregation services of new content on your blog.

- Customize the blog template. It is also important to link to your new blog from the Homepage of your main Web site to make it easier for search engine spiders to discover it. Often times, the default template needs to be tweaked slightly for maximum SEO benefit. For instance, make sure your blog Permalink uses meaningful anchor text and not www.yourdomain.com/blog/?p=456

Blogging may not be the long-term solution for fixing a broken site, but it will get your foot in the door for SEO, deliver results in the short term, and facilitate the process of getting buy-in for full-scale, long-term SEO projects for the rest of your Web site.

Post your response to the public Search Insider blog.
See what others are saying on the Search Insider blog.

Ambar Shrivastava is product manager of Connors Communications, the developer of HitTail.

Search Insider for Friday, May 9, 2008:
http://blogs.mediapost.com/search_insider/?p=784

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Quality Remanufactured HP Toner Cartridges for All HP Printers

2008-05-04T21:36:00.001-05:00

Tonerboss.com: Home of Superb Quality Remanufactured HP Toner Cartridges for All HP Printers at Bargain Prices

Tonerboss.com offers a full range of HP toner cartridges for all HP printers, from the old to the latest alike. Consumers may now choose from an extensive range of colored HP toner cartridges and black HP toner cartridges, remanufactured or compatible, at up to 70 percent off the price of OEMs. At Tonerboss.com, all remanufactured and compatible HP toner cartridges pass or even surpass OEM quality standards.

Rowland Heights, CA (PRWEB) January 14, 2008 -- Original toners are really expensive, especially for people who continually churn out a lot of printed material. More often than not, consumers end up paying more for the brand name rather than the product itself. Now, there is a better and definitely cheaper alternative without sacrificing product quality and ensuring that your printer always remains in tip-top condition.

Tonerboss.com is considered as one of the leaders in the printer toner remanufacturing industry. They specialize in the remanufacturing process of HP toner cartridges. In fact, to ensure that the quality constantly remains on top, each and every remanufactured HP toner cartridge is painstakingly and professionally done by the company itself. Remanufactured HP toner cartridges at Tonerboss.com, both black and colored, undergo the strictest quality control measure to meet utmost customer satisfaction.

While the company also sells compatible HP toner cartridges, Tonerboss.com only chooses and handpicks the best compatible toners from third-party manufacturers. This is primarily done so as to maintain the highest quality standards that Tonerboss.com is known for and consistently aspires to do. Thus, it comes to no surprise that all HP toner cartridges, remanufactured or compatible alike meet or even exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards especially when it comes to quality and reliability.

Surprisingly enough, producing high quality HP toner cartridges does not equate to an expensive price tag. In fact, all remanufactured HP toner cartridges available at Tonerboss.com are up to 70 percent cheaper than brand new OEMs or original branded toners. Even the company's compatible HP toner cartridges have the best quality at the best price. Tonerboss.com is where excellent craftsmanship equals great affordability.

Tonerboss.com strongly believes in their products. All products, including the most sought after HP toner cartridges, come with a performance guarantee. If, for any reason, Tonerboss.com's products fail to perform up to their promise, purchased products may simply be returned, exchanged or even refunded. Add to that, a one-year warranty applies not only to remanufactured and compatible HP toner cartridges, but also to all toner cartridges that the company is selling.

To ensure that all customers need not look further, Tonerboss.com is one of the few printer toner companies with an extensive range of superb-quality remanufactured HP toner cartridges, made not only for older HP printer models, but also for the latest HP printers to hit the market today.

About Tonerboss.com
Tonerboss.com is the home of high quality remanufactured HP toner cartridges at bargain prices. OEMs and compatible toners are also offered. The company has complete range of HP toner cartridges, fax toners, copier toners, as well as other popular printer toner cartridges such as Dell Toner, Xerox Toner, Brother Toner, Canon Toner, and more. Great finds, great prices, as well as 100 percent Product Performance Satisfaction Guarantee can be found at Tonerboss.com.

Press Contact: Penny Adeva
Company Name: Toner Boss
Phone: 714-482-0377
Website: http://www.tonerboss.com/

Small Law Firms Create Million Dollar Practices with Law Firm Marketing

2008-05-04T00:09:00.001-05:00

Law Firm Marketing Helps Small Law Firms Create Million Dollar Practices with Proven System of Nation's Largest Law Firm Marketing Company

The Rainmaker Retreat is a two day law firm marketing boot camp for small and solo law firms. At the Rainmaker Retreat, small and solo law firm members learn proven, step-by-step strategies to build successful, seven-figure practices. This event is being presented by The Rainmaker Institute, LLC, the nation's largest law firm marketing company for small law firms and is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). It will be held April 25-26, 2008. LACBA member discounts are available.

Los Angeles, CA - April 22, 2008 -- The Rainmaker Retreat is a two day law firm marketing program for small and solo law firm members to help them learn proven, step-by-step strategies to build successful, seven-figure practices. This event is being presented by The Rainmaker Institute, LLC, the nation's largest law firm marketing company for small law firms and sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). It will be held April 25-26, 2008

A $9,338.00 value, the registration cost for this two-day law firm marketing boot camp is only $1,397. LACBA member discount are available.

Past participants have found that proven system they learn at The Rainmaker Retreat does work. "I opened my own firm 15 years ago and each year was better than the last," said Los Angeles attorney Scott Baker, practicing in small business advice and construction defense. "I think if I had taken this course 5 years ago, I wouldn't have to worry about next year."

Some of the strategies that make this law firm marketing seminar valuable include:
How attorneys can create a network of referral sources in 90 days
How to use "keep in touch" letters to generate more qualified referrals
5 proven strategies to get more attention, command more respect and charge higher fees
The top 10 deadliest mistakes attorneys make with their websites and how to avoid them
Steps for creating a personalized Marketing Action Plan (MAP)

Stephen Fairley is one of the presenters at the Rainmaker Retreat. He is CEO of the nation's largest law firm marketing company for small law firms, The Rainmaker Institute, and the international bestselling author of 10 books. Travis Greenlee is the other key presenter. He is a Master Business Coach and former financial consultant with Merrill Lynch. Greenlee has trained thousands of professionals since 1991 and specializes in helping small and solo law firms leverage the internet to attract more and better clients and increase their revenues.

Registrations are now being taken for the April 25-26th LA Rainmaker Retreat at 888-588-5891 or online at www.RainmakerRetreat.com/lacba.

For more information and to register, contact: 888-588-5891

About The Rainmaker Institute, LLC and the Rainmaker Retreat
The Rainmaker Institute, LLC is the nation's largest strategic law firm marketing company specializing in helping small law firms. Stephen Fairley, named "America's Top Marketing Coach," is CEO of the company, a best-selling author of 10 books and a nationally recognized law firm marketing expert. For more information, call 888-588-5891 or visit www.RainmakerRetreat.com

Press Contact: Stephen Fairley
Company Name: The Rainmaker Institute
Phone: 888-588-5891
Website: www.RainmakerRetreat.com/lacba

All-Time Record High Gas Prices With Higher Prices Ahead

2008-04-30T10:45:00.001-05:00

Gas Prices Hit New All-Time Record High - $3.50 Per Gallon With Higher Prices Ahead

On Sunday the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline broke through the $3.50 per gallon barrier for the first time ever. Just one month ago the price was $3.27 and compared to one year ago the average price is up from $2.86. That is a painful 64 cents per gallon price increase. The reasons for the high gas prices are high crude oil prices, increased seasonal demand, and a transition by refineries to summer fuel blends. Gas prices in the next few weeks and months are now expected to reach $3.65 per gallon.

Minneapolis, MN - April 20, 2008 -- On Sunday the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline broke through the $3.50 per gallon barrier for the first time ever. Just one month ago the price was $3.27 and compared to one year ago the average price is up from $2.86. That is a painful 64 cents per gallon price increase.

The primary reason for record gas prices is that crude oil is trading at all time highs of $117 per barrel which is nearly double the price of $63 per barrel one year ago. With crude oil accounting for 72% of the cost of a gallon of gas, the high oil prices translate into higher pump prices for consumers. In addition to high oil prices, other seasonal factors are also helping to drive gas prices higher. As we approach the start of summer driving season, gasoline demand typically increases by 100,000 barrels per day compared to winter consumption levels. Refineries are also making the seasonal switch to summer fuel blends which reduce smog, but are more costly to produce. These seasonal effects are worsened by the stronger than ever worldwide demand for gasoline and oil, most notably by developing nations such as China and India.

According to Jason Toews, gasoline price analyst with GasBuddy.com, the skyrocketing gas prices are not expected to end soon. Toews says that, "Gas prices will likely increase to $3.65 per gallon within the next month. If there are any major supply disruptions the national average price could easily reach $4.00 per gallon."

San Francisco drivers are suffering more than anywhere else in the nation. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in San Francisco is currently $3.95. As of Sunday, some stations surveyed in Michigan were found to be charging as much as $4.99 per gallon for regular unleaded.

About GasBuddy.com
GasBuddy.com collects retail gasoline and diesel prices for up to 130,000 gas stations across the United States each day. GasBuddy.com is able to provide the most timely, comprehensive and accurate pump prices in the industry through its network of 700,000 fuel price spotters, direct station surveys and relationships with credit card companies. The GasBuddy.com data is relied on by some of the top companies in the country such as Google, Yahoo, Expedia, and over 1000 major media outlets.

Press Contact: Jason Toews
Company Name: GasBuddy.com
Phone: (612)875-2766
Website: www.GasBuddy.com

Bankruptcy Court Issues Order in Chapter 11 Case

2008-04-27T23:59:00.001-05:00

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Issues Order in RedEnvelope, Inc. Chapter 11 Case

RedEnvelope, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: REDE) today announced that in connection with its Chapter 11 case pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court in San Francisco, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order on April 22, 2008 granting authority to RedEnvelope, Inc. (the "Company") to enter into the $4.5 million debtor-in-possession credit facility and loan agreement by and among the Company, Granite Creek Partners Agent, LLC, as agent, Creative Catalogs Corporation ("Creative Catalogs") and Granite Creek FlexCap I, L.P. as the lenders and approving certain asset sale procedures, which among other things, identifies Creative Catalogs as the stalking horse bidder.

San Francisco, CA - April 23, 2008 -- RedEnvelope, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: REDE) today announced that in connection with its Chapter 11 case pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court in San Francisco, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order on April 22, 2008 granting authority to RedEnvelope, Inc. (the "Company") to enter into the $4.5 million debtor-in-possession credit facility and loan agreement by and among the Company, Granite Creek Partners Agent, LLC, as agent, Creative Catalogs Corporation ("Creative Catalogs") and Granite Creek FlexCap I, L.P. as the lenders and approving certain asset sale procedures, which among other things, identifies Creative Catalogs as the stalking horse bidder.

In addition, the Bankruptcy Court revised the sale procedures as previously disclosed in the Company's press release dated April 18, 2008 and in the Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Creative Catalogs dated April 17, 2008. Notably, the Bankruptcy Court capped the breakup fee at 4.5% of the cash consideration of $5.7 million, eliminated the 2% expense reimbursement provision, and also changed the initial overbid amount from $500,000 to $350,000.

"We are pleased that the decision made by the Bankruptcy Court yesterday will allow us more than adequate financing for the coming weeks and will allow us to return to business and payment as usual. In addition, we believe that this process will allow us to maximize the return for existing creditors," said Phil Neri, the Company's Chief Financial Officer.

The Bankruptcy Court has scheduled the sale hearing and auction of the Company's assets for May 27, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. A final Bankruptcy Court order regarding sale procedures is expected to be issued on or about Monday, April 28, 2008. Those interested in submitting bids should contact the Company in writing at 149 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. For information regarding the Company, the auction or the bankruptcy filing please contact the Company's Chief Restructuring Officer, A. Stone Douglass, at (415) 512-6122.

About RedEnvelope, Inc.

RedEnvelope, Inc. is a retailer dedicated to inspiring people to celebrate their relationships through giving. RedEnvelope offers an extensive collection of imaginative gifts through its webstore, www.RedEnvelope.com.

"RedEnvelope" is a registered trademark of RedEnvelope, Inc.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements which may be preceded by the words "plan," "will," "expect," "believe," or similar words. Such statements are based upon current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors. Factors that could affect future performance include, but are not limited to the Company's ability to: operate pursuant to the terms of the DIP Agreement; fund its working capital needs through the expiration of the DIP Agreement; obtain final Bankruptcy Court approval of the sale procedures and Asset Purchase Agreement; consummate the Asset Purchase Agreement in a timely manner; complete the Chapter 11 process in a timely manner; continue to operate in the ordinary course and manage its relationships with its creditors, noteholders, vendors, employees and customers given the Company's financial condition; limit the amount of time the Company's management and officers devote to restructuring, in order to allow them to run the business, and retain a number of its key managers and employees, and other risk factors described in detail in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2007 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 30, 2007, including, without limitation, those discussed under the caption, "Risk Factors," which documents are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release, and RedEnvelope undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The lack of any update or revision is not intended to imply continued affirmation of forward-looking statements contained herein.

Media Contact:
Stone Douglass
Company's Chief Restructuring Officer
(415) 512-6122

Press Contact: Stone Douglass
Company Name: RedEnvelope, Inc.
Phone: 415- 512-6122
Website: www.RedEnvelope.com

HotJobs Awards Marketing Firm for Attendance at HR Industry Tradeshow

2008-04-25T23:30:00.001-05:00

Yahoo! HotJobs Awards Marketing Firm, M7 Inc., Multimedia & Branding Project for Attendance at HR's Biggest Industry Tradeshow

The Silicon Valley-based marketing communications firm, M7 Inc., has been awarded a substantial branding and multimedia project for Yahoo! HotJobs. This will be used as a key marketing tool at the largest Human Resources industry tradeshow running from June 22-25, 2008 in Chicago.

Campbell, CA - April 2, 2008 -- The Silicon Valley-based marketing communications firm, M7 Inc., has been awarded a substantial branding and multimedia project for Yahoo! HotJobs. This multimedia presentation will be a key marketing tool for their attendance at the largest HR industry tradeshow, SHRM's 60th Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, June 22-25.

"This is a really exciting, high profile project for us," says Lisa Orrell, President of M7 Inc. "The presentation is going to be very hip, very cool and filled with high energy music, graphics and video, and we will utilize a variety of new media technologies in development and post production. But I can't share what we'll be featuring in the presentation because we're all sworn to secrecy!"

The multimedia presentation will be featured in the "theater" within Yahoo! HotJobs' main booth, and the presentation will run several times per day during the 4-day event.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Their mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR's essential, strategic role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries, and has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States, as well as offices in China and India.

For more information about the branding, marketing, design and direct marketing services offered by M7 Inc., contact Lisa Orrell at 866-906-M7M7, x: 701, or visit their website at M7Design.com

And to access M7's top-rated Marketing podcast for corporate marketing professionals, Marketing Matters With M7, go to: M7Design.com. Upcoming episodes include an exclusive interview with Guy Kawasaki in May.

Press Contact: Lisa Orrell
Company Name: M7 Inc.
Phone: 866-906-6767
Website: http://www.M7Design.com

New Blog Provides Business Insurance Information for Entrepreneurs

2008-04-25T12:18:00.001-05:00

Business Insurance Now Announces New Blog Providing Essential Information for Entrepreneurs

On the rise to becoming one of the top providers of insurance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, Business Insurance Now has announced the arrival of their new blog providing customers with more than just quality business insurance products.

Allen, TX - February 21, 2008 -- Business Insurance Now has recently launched a new blog to provide small business owners and young entrepreneurs with knowledgeable information on improving their business. The company has quickly climbed to the top of their industry due to their complete commitment to the customer and their offerings of multi-faceted business insurance coverage.

Business Insurance Now has rapidly built their status as the insurance provider that not only supplies small businesses with quality insurance coverage, but also assists in their success as well. The company's recent launch of the "BIN Digest", a blog dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs, has changed the way information is provided for small business insurance providers across the country. Now, entrepreneurs have a one stop information source for all of their insurance needs and small business questions.

Exclusive information on improving small businesses from the "BIN Digest" as well as high quality insurance coverage can be viewed at www.BusinessInsuranceNow.com. The blog is updated on a regular basis and includes expert knowledge on topics such as financing small businesses, efficient small business software and tools, and other helpful business tips for developing a small business.

About Business Insurance Now:
Business Insurance Now is an Internet-based small business insurance provider that offers owners and entrepreneurs a quick and knowledgeable all-in-one shopping experience for liability and property insurance. They are proud to adhere to an ongoing pledge to their customers, while providing them with everything they need to create a successful small business.
Lately Business Insurance Now has maintained this commitment by giving even more back to their customers through their new blog the "BIN Digest". Now, not only do they provide outstanding small business insurance, but they also supply expert information on ways to advance a small business.

Further information about Business Insurance Now can be found at www.BusinessInsuranceNow.com.

Press Contact: James Cochran
Company Name: Business Insurance Now
Phone: (800) 668-7020
Website: www.businessinsurancenow.com

Supply Chain Advantage Suite Offers Low Total Cost of Ownership and Simple Upgrades

2008-04-22T14:39:00.001-05:00

HighJump Software Helps Clients Maintain Low Total Cost of Ownership and Simplify Upgrades With Launch of HighJump Supply Chain Advantage Suite 10.0

Newest Release Delivers Continued Innovation in Adaptability and Increased Support for Global Supply Chain Operations

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--April 22, 2008--HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of adaptable supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite 10.0. The release combines extended functionality in the HighJump product suite and a high level of adaptability to help clients better manage material flows throughout their operations and expedite upgrades. Expanded internationalization supports increasing supply chain globalization.

"Our clients require extensive functionality and a means to easily manage business processes which change due to regulations, continuous improvement initiatives, or new approaches to manufacturing and distribution models," said Chad Collins, vice president of global strategy, HighJump Software. "HighJump Software's key value proposition is our adaptable architecture and fast upgrades, which considerably drives down our clients' total cost of ownership."

"We're pleased with the enhancements in the release as well as our ability to quickly and easily upgrade our HighJump solution and maintain low total cost of system ownership," said Becky Randelin, systems analyst, maurices, inc. "Because each new release is included in our maintenance agreement, we receive tremendous value from our continued relationship with HighJump Software."

"Most HighJump Software clients are able to perform their own upgrades without requiring a paid consulting engagement," said Steve Banker, service director, Supply Chain Management, ARC Advisory Group. "For those clients that do elect to have a HighJump consultant involved, the services fees are typically around $10,000, a figure significantly below upgrade fees for other leading best-of-breed vendors."

HighJump Supply Chain Advantage 10.0 includes numerous advances across the supply chain suite:

Warehouse Management

The flagship HighJump Warehouse Advantage system now includes a warehouse wizard to support a user-friendly, streamlined approach to warehouse set-up. The system is fully internationalized and includes translations in nine languages, including Japanese. To support optimized outbound fulfillment processes, load and wave planning tools were enhanced and utilize a new Web-based user interface. The 10.0 release also includes a flexible approach for defining and tracking unique inventory attributes without limiting the number of attributes that can be tracked for a given item.

Adaptability Tools

HighJump Software's service-oriented architecture now provides more features that allow clients to optimize and modify supply chain business processes without changing underlying product source code and impacting their ability to perform fast upgrades. HighJump Software's supply chain process modeling tool, Advantage Architect, features broader revision tracking and the addition of an enterprise application repository. This helps HighJump solutions fit within clients' enterprise IT environments. HighJump Software's Web-based, common user interface framework, WebWise, also provides a more user-friendly experience and allows product screens to be run on handheld computers and cell phones.

Billing Management for Logistics Services Providers (LSP)

A new, comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing the billing process, HighJump Billing Management enables providers of logistics services and third-party logistics to support the complex contractual requirements that often exist with their clients. With this product release, billing can be based on material handling transactions, storage capacity utilization, and client-specific billing requirements. The solution gives companies visibility into actual costs with comparisons to what was invoiced to replace the oversimplified practice of spreading client costs evenly across all accounts.

HighJump Billing Management creates a single billing platform for all systems. This is possible by accepting data imports from other applications, such as those for transportation management, time and attendance, and parcel manifesting.

Labor Management

HighJump Software's labor management solution, HighJump Labor Advantage, provides a comprehensive performance management tool to plan and manage the distribution center workforce. In addition to being fully internationalized to support various languages and regions without engineering changes, the latest release includes the ability to forecast and plan for labor within all major fulfillment functions of a facility, such as picking, packing, loading and shipping. These features allow distribution center management to ensure the proper capacity in the workforce and assign employees to the appropriate functional areas.

Warehouse Management for Small and Mid-sized Businesses

HighJump Software recently launched HighJump Warehouse Advantage-45, a warehouse management system targeted at small and mid-sized businesses. The product is designed to be implemented in 45 business days with a well-defined scope of business processes. The solution speeds the setup of data in the warehouse, including an implementation playbook that guides the client through the implementation process and detailed user guides that help clients learn to use the system.

The solution is built upon the same world-class technology as the tier one HighJump Warehouse Advantage solution. This allows companies to support growth by adding more complex warehouse management capabilities as business demands warrant.

Manufacturing Execution

HighJump Manufacturing Advantage, HighJump Software's manufacturing execution system, has been fully internationalized and features translation in Japanese. Additionally, the release includes user interface improvements to the shop floor data entry touch screen to increase the efficiency and accuracy of an operator's data entry. The new version also reduces a company's reliance on paper-based lean inventory methodologies by providing enhanced support for lean manufacturing environments, including electronic kanban integrated with warehouse management.

About HighJump Software, a 3M Company

Forward-thinking companies entrust HighJump Software to power their supply chains. HighJump Software simplifies the art and business of creating, selling and moving products across global networks. Building upon 3M's history of innovation, HighJump Software helps more than 1,300 clients worldwide drive growth and manage change. www.highjump.com

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries.

HighJump is a trademark of 3M. Other names and trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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