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Scamraiders.com and Jim Couri answer fabricated accusations by New York attorney and affiliates

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Scamraiders and Jim Couri are targeted again by New York attorneys in order to gag and derail documented reporting about these persons illegal activities, corruption and fraud.
After Scamraiders released results of their investigation, a group of New York attorneys has concocted outlandish rantings and fabricated tall-tales in order to desperately scheme to discredit Jim Couri and Scamraiders.
Please visit Scamraiders.com and its archives for the documentary evidence and reports, confirming the corrupt and illegal activities of these men and the result of Scamraiders’ independent investigation.
None of these persons have denied the charges against them, as detailed in Scamraiders’ investigations, rather they have chosen ad hominem attacks and outright deception.

Source: WEBWIRE

Orla Nallen to speak at Zarb School of Business 2009 Executive Speakers Series Program

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Orla Nallen, managing director of BNY Mellon, will present the third research collaboration between BNY Mellon and management consulting firm Casey Quirk entitled The Hedge Fund of Tomorrow: Building an Enduring Firm.

The Zarb School continues to value our relationship with BNY Mellon and their executive vice president Brian Ruane, said Dean Salvatore F. Sodano.

This paper sought to answer the questions: how will investors rethink and employ global hedge fund strategies after the meltdown of 2008; what are the implications regarding the wholesale changes to hedge funds operating environments and how can misalignments in the hedge fund business model be corrected?

Earlier papers Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds: New Opportunities and New Standards in 2004 and Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds II: The Global Perspective in 2006 were both presented at the Zarb School.

“We are pleased that BNY Mellon continues to present their latest findings on hedge funds at the Zarb School. Students and alumni interested in asset management, corporate finance and alternative investments should attend this event to keep abreast of the latest developments in
asset management and especially alternative investments. Hedge funds will and always remain a
major force in the efficient allocation of capital in every modern society, said Anoop Rai, director of the Center for International Financial Services and Markets.

This event is free and open to current students and Hofstra alumni. For additional information please contact Graduate Business Career Services at 516-463-6060. Students must register via the Hofstra portal. Alumni should e-mail [email protected].

BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services ( BNYM AIS ) is a leading hedge fund administrator with more than $200 billion in assets under administration. In addition to
administration the company offers a wide range of accounting, cash management, collateral management, custody, corporate trust, asset management and wealth management services to the hedge fund industry. BNYM AIS has an extensive global presence, including locations in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore and the United Kingdom, as well as US offices in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University believes that the best business education provides students with a sound knowledge of their field combined with a broad, well-rounded program of study guided by an experienced faculty committed to excellence.

The Center for International Financial Services and Markets aims to disseminate information and facilitate student and faculty study in the field of international financial services and markets using an interdisciplinary approach and interactions between academics and professionals.

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from about 150 undergraduate and more than 160 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services; and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence.

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Source: Media Newswire

UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees marks six decades of work

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National leaders and senior government ministers from around the world gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York today to pay tribute to the efforts of the UN agency that has assisted Palestinian refugees across the Middle East for 60 years.

A series of public events are being held to mark the 60th anniversary of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which was set up to provide humanitarian assistance in the wake of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.

Karen AbuZayd, UNRWA’s Commissioner-General, said today’s high-level event offers “an occasion for reflection on why after 60 years of exile and dispossession, millions of Palestine refugees remain stateless.

“With increasing talk about an emerging peace deal, let us all recommit ourselves to finding a peaceful solution in which the tragic situation of the refugees will be resolved.”

The Agency currently provides education, health care, social services, microfinance, camp improvement and other forms of emergency aid to an estimated 4.6 million refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

Speaking at today’s high-level meeting, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the Agency is “a lifeline and a beacon of hope,” as well as a powerful expression of the international community’s abiding concern about the Palestinian people and the question of Palestine.

Acknowledging UNRWA’s severe funding shortages, Mr. Ban appealed to all partners to do their part to ensure that the Agency’s invaluable work is placed – once and for all – on a firm financial foundation.

“The Agency’s work is too important for it to suffer budget crisis after budget crisis,” he added.

Last week Ms. AbuZayd warned that UNRWA may not be able to pay the salaries of its 29,000 staff through the end of this year because of a funding crisis. She urged UN Member States to donate more generously than ever to the Agency.

Most of UNRWA’s running costs go to staff salaries, the Commissioner-General said, and without an injection of nearly $17 million each month the Agency will not be able to guarantee salaries into 2010.

Ms. AbuZayd said she has written in the past week to every country that has ever donated to UNRWA to ask them to contribute “special pledges” given the current situation, and she hopes they will respond urgently.

In a newly released commemorative book, many world figures have paid tribute to the efforts of UNRWA, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan’s Queen Rania al Abdullah and United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Among today’s events was a ministerial-level breakfast held at UN Headquarters, at which a large banner was unveiled bearing the words, “Peace Starts Here.” An identical banner is currently displayed on the façade of the General Assembly building.

Addressing that gathering, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said that as UNRWA marks its 60th anniversary, one message should ring around the world – that the strife and conflict must end. She added, “We are eager for the day when the Palestinian refugee issue is finally settled. Then – and only then – can UNRWA’s staff complete their mission.”

Hong Kong: Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao moves to Sha Tin Park (with photo)

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The Expo 2010 Shanghai China (Shanghai Expo) mascot Haibao is making a new home in Sha Tin Park.

Haibao has been making friends for the past six months at Victoria Park but has moved across the harbour in his quest to promote Shanghai Expo in Hong Kong.

Created from the Chinese character for people, Haibao moved yesterday to be in place for the 150-day countdown to Shanghai Expo today (December 2).

The Shanghai Expo mascot will remain at Sha Tin until May 31, 2010, before venturing back across the harbour to Hong Kong Park.

Haibaos city tour is an integral part of the Governments ongoing efforts to promote Hong Kongs participation in the Shanghai Expo.

Other publicity programmes coming up include a promotional booth at the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo in Victoria Park from December 12, 2009 to January 4, 2010, which will include a Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo fun day on December 25, 2009.

To tie in with the 100-day countdown, a pre-Shanghai Expo forum will be staged in Hong Kong on January 21, 2010, under the theme Vertical Density, the Public Dimension: Dialogue between Hong Kong – Shanghai – New York. Policy makers, academics, professionals and Government officials from Shanghai, New York and Hong Kong will participate.

The Shanghai Expo will be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010. More than 240 countries, cities and international organisations will participate in the Shanghai Expo, which is expected to attract 70 million visitors from the Mainland and worldwide.

Hong Kongs participation covers four aspects: building a stand-alone Hong Kong Pavilion; taking part in the Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA) exhibition; taking part in Expo Shanghai Online; and, organising a range of events and activities before and during the six-month Shanghai Expo period.

Under the theme Hong Kong – A City with Unlimited Potential, the Hong Kong Pavilion has a sleek contemporary design to showcase the infinite imagination and creativity of Hong Kong and its people. The Pavilions three exhibition levels will highlight different aspects of Hong Kongs connectivity and creativity.

The theme of Hong Kongs UBPA exhibition is Smart Card D Smart City D Smart Life. The exhibition will showcase how Hong Kongs extensive use of smart card technology has improved the efficiency and quality of daily city life.

For more details on Hong Kongs participation in Shanghai Expo, visit wwww.hkexpo2010.gov.hk.

Cisco Extends the Offer Period for TANDBERG Shareholders

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SAN JOSE, Calif., NEW YORK, and OSLO, Norway – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is extending the offer period for its voluntary public cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in TANDBERG (OSLO: TAA.OL). The extended offer period expires at 5:30 p.m. CET on Thursday, December 3, 2009.
Soon after expiration of the extended offer period on Thursday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. CET, Cisco will announce whether the 90 percent condition for the offer has been met.
The terms and conditions set out in the offer document dated October 7, 2009, and the press release dated November 16, 2009, remain in place during the extended offer period.
About Cisco
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This document is Cisco Public Information.
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This release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the expected completion of the acquisition and the time frame in which this will occur, the expected benefits to Cisco from completing the acquisition, the impact of the combined company on relevant markets and plans regarding TANDBERG personnel. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including, among other things, obtaining a sufficient number of tendered shares of common stock and regulatory approval of the acquisition, the potential impact on the business of TANDBERG due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention of employees of TANDBERG and the ability of Cisco to successfully integrate TANDBERG and to achieve expected benefits, business and economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions, global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco’s most recent report on Form 10-K. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on limited information currently available to Cisco, which is subject to change, and Cisco will not necessarily update the information.

Source: WEBWIRE

Purdue Orchestra concert packages Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and Wagner

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The free concert, which also features the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Wagner and Bernstein, is set for 8 p.m. at the Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette.

Rhapsody in Blue became instantly popular following its premiere in a concert titled An Experiment in Modern Music on Feb. 12, 1924, in New York Citys Aeolian Hall. Gershwin was backed up by Paul Whiteman, whose dance band was one of the most popular in America at the time. Combining elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects, Rhapsody in Blue has entranced audiences ever since.

The Purdue Symphony also will perform three dance episodes from Aaron Coplands Rodeo during Saturdays concert. Though many of Coplands works incorporate traditional American folk tunes, Rodeo is unique in that it leaves them intact within the score with very little alteration on the part of the composer.

Buckaroo Holiday heavily uses the tune If Hed Be a Buckaroo to tell the story of a lone cowgirl seeking the affections of the champion roper. In Corral Nocturne, Coplands heavy use of oboe and bassoon invokes the lovesick musings of the cowgirl. Hoe-Down is based on a unique version of the American folk song Bonyparte or Bonapartes Retreat.

In its part of the program, the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra will tackle Richard Wagners Prelude to die Meistersinger and Leonard Bernsteins Symphony No. 2: Age of Anxiety, which also features Wu on piano.

Contact: Kathryn Matter, 765-496-6785, [email protected]

Purdue News Service: ( 765 ) 494-2096; [email protected]

Source: Media Newswire

Berns Communications Group Unveils 2010 Retail Trends Noted by Leading Industry Experts

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In 2009, consumers became fixated on value, upending the retail industry
as we once knew it. This new consumer mindset has fueled a retail price
war across all categories, from up-and-coming luxury online newcomers
like Rue La La and Gilt Groupe to promotional discount giants like
Amazon and Wal-Mart. But price alone will not bring the consumer back as
evidenced by last weekends holiday sales reports.
Berns Communications Group challenged some of the industrys leading
retail experts to weigh-in on this holiday season and those strategies
critical to bringing the consumer back in 2010. Here are some of the
emerging value trends that theyve identified:
Leaner inventory strategies will change the way consumers shop.
Consumers are likely to find the greatest value in shopping early this
season, according to LF USA President Rick Darling, who noted that with
inventory levels down as much as 10%, the most sought after holiday
items are likely to be sold-out. Consumers accustomed to holding out for
drastically slashed prices will find this practice is no longer viable
and may be better served shopping online for those hot Zhu Zhu pets and
other sought after holiday items.
Online shopping is expected to post the strongest growth numbers
this season as value conscious consumers surf the web for best deals.
According to Robin Lewis, CEO of The Robin Report, online shopping could
account for nearly 25 % of all sales this season, as consumers look to
reduce the temptation to impulse shop, while cutting down on gas and
other costs related to shopping. Those who do venture out to the malls
may be surprised by what they find.
Grocery stores, medical clinics and business offices are giving
the mall a makeover, according to Abbey Doneger, President of
The Doneger Group. With prominent mall real estate available, local mom
and pop retailers and temporary pop-up stores are finding a new home in
the mall.
Pop-up stores are bringing new value to consumers and retailers
alike. These temporary outlets create a unique and exciting
shopping experience for consumers, as well as an innovative, inexpensive
marketing and distribution strategy for retailers as diverse as Toys R
Us, eBay, and Gucci.
Private sales, proprietary product launches and other “member
only” offerings will bring exclusivity back to the luxury category,
according to Gilbert Harrison, Chairman of Financo, Inc. “Expect the
luxury value proposition to change forever as department stores and
designer brands work to reconnect with this consumer.”
A new breed of visionaries will lead the retail transformation.
Succession planning at the chief executive level will deliver growth and
increase shareholder value, according to Les Berglass,
Chairman of Berglass + Associates, which has witnessed a 50% increase in
succession planning searches. Arming the executive suite with an
innovative talent base is critical to those forward looking retailers
who are successfully navigating this new retail reality.
While a focus on value has been the catalyst for this transformation,
innovation and creativity will be the key drivers in 2010 — challenging
the retail industry to develop new ways to re-engage the customer and
stimulate consumer spending.
About Berns Communications Group, LLC (BCG)
Berns Communications Group is a New York-based business communications
firm. The company provides corporate/financial public relations
expertise that helps raise the visibility and stature of its clients by
articulating and promoting a well-defined market position. For
information, please visit the company’s website at www.bcg-pr.com

Source: Business Wire

GeoResources, Inc. Closes Previously Announced Public Offering of Common Stock

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GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ: GEOI), today announced that it has closed
its previously announced public offering of 3.45 million shares of its
common stock at a public offering price of $10.20 per share. The closing
included the exercise in full of the underwriters’ over-allotment option.
Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $33.0 million after
deducting the underwriters’ discount and estimated offering expenses,
and will be used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s
credit agreement.
SMH Capital Inc. acted as Sole Book-Running and Lead Manager of the
public offering; Rodman & Renshaw, LLC acted as Co-Lead Manager and C.K.
Cooper & Company acted as Co-Manager. Copies of the supplemental
prospectus and related base prospectus for the offering may be obtained
from the offices of SMH Capital Inc. at 527 Madison Avenue, 14th
floor, New York, NY 10022, Attn: Syndicate Department, or by telephone
to (212) 893-1123, or by fax at (212) 317-2710.Alternatively, the
supplemental prospectus and related base prospectus may be obtained on
the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
About GeoResources, Inc.
GeoResources, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the
acquisition and development of oil and gas reserves through an active
and diversified program which includes purchases of reserves,
re-engineering, and development and exploration activities, currently
focused in the Southwest, Gulf Coast and the Williston Basin.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information herein contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which
can be identified by words such as may, will, expect,
anticipate, estimate or continue, or comparable words.
All statements other than statements of historical facts that
address activities that the Company expects or anticipates will or may
occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers
are encouraged to read our 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2008
and the other SEC reports of the Company and any and all other documents
filed with the SEC regarding information about GeoResources for
meaningful cautionary language in respect of the forward-looking
statements herein. Interested persons are able to obtain
free copies of filings containing information about GeoResources,
without charge, at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).&/b

Source: Business Wire

Digital River to Speak at 2009 FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference

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Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global
e-commerce solutions, announced that the company is presenting at the
2009 FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference in New York, N.Y. The
event, being held at the Grand Hyatt, takes place Dec. 1-2, 2009.
Digital River’s vice president of investor relations, Ed Merritt, will
discuss the company’s business strategy during a presentation at 9:10
a.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. A live webcast as well as a replay
of Digital River’s session will be available at http://www.digitalriver.com/2009/investorrelations/.
About Digital River, Inc.
Digital River, Inc., a leading
provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online
businesses for software and game publishers, consumer electronics
manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its
multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and
indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize
online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an
e-commerce operation. The company’s comprehensive platform offers site
development and hosting, order management, fraud management, export
controls, tax management, physical and digital product fulfillment,
multi-lingual customer service, advanced reporting and strategic
marketing services.
Founded in 1994, Digital River is headquartered in Minneapolis with
offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. For more
details about Digital River, visit the corporate Web site at www.digitalriver.com
or call +1 952-253-1234.
Digital River is a registered trademark of Digital River, Inc. All
other company and product names are trademarks, registrations or
copyrights of their respective owners.
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Source: Business Wire

Frontier Communications Corporation to Participate in Investor Conference

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Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR) is scheduled to
participate in the upcoming UBS Global Media and Communications
Conference in New York, NY. Donald Shassian, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday,
December 8, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available at www.frontier.com
on the Investor Relations page under “Webcasts & Presentations.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is a full-service
communications provider and one of the largest local exchange telephone
companies in the country serving rural areas and small and medium-sized
towns and cities. Frontier is included in the S&P 500 Index. Frontier
Communications offers telephone, television and Internet services,
including wireless Internet data access, as well as bundled offerings,
specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices, and data
security solutions. Additional information about Frontier is available
at www.frontier.com.

Source: Business Wire

UPDATE: Media Advisory – TD Bank Financial Group to release fourth-quarter and fiscal 2009 financial results

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/CNW/ – TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG) will release its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2009 financial results and host an earnings conference call on Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Financial results will be issued in a press release at approximately 6:30 a.m ET. The call will be webcast live via TDBFGs website at 3:00 p.m. ET and is expected to last about 60 minutes. The call and webcast will feature presentations by TDBFG executives on the banks financial results for the fourth-quarter and fiscal 2009, followed by a question-and-answer period with analysts.

The presentation material referenced during the call will be available on the TDBFG website at www.td.com/investor/qr_2009.jsp on December 3, 2009, by approximately 12:00 p.m. ET. A listen-only telephone line will be available at (416) 644-3414 or 1-800-814-4859 (toll free).

The webcast and presentations will be archived at www.td.com/investor/calendar_arch.jsp. Replay of the teleconference will be available from 6:00 p.m. ET on December 3, 2009, until January 3, 2010, by calling (416) 640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 (toll free). The passcode is 4179922, followed by the pound key.

The presentations may contain forward-looking statements including statements regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of TD Bank Financial Group. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Therefore, forward-looking statements should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on them.

About TD Bank Financial Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Financial Group. TD Bank Financial Group is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 17 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking through TD Bank, Americas Most Convenient Bank; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD Bank Financial Group also ranks among the worlds leading online financial services firms, with more than 5.5 million online customers. TD Bank Financial Group had CDN$545 billion in assets on July 31, 2009. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol TD on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

’’Tackling the crisis with a new world economic ethics’’: experts debate at the Novartis Foundation Symposium in Basel, Switzerland

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’’Tackling the crisis with a new world economic ethics’’: experts debate at the Novartis Foundation Symposium in Basel, Switzerland
* At the Novartis Foundation Symposium, the Global Business Ethos manifesto will be presented to the wider public for the first time
* Experts from both hemispheres will outline and debate possible solutions to avoid economic crises in the future
* The annual Symposium of the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development provides an important platform for public dialog on topics related to developmental policy and society
Basel, November 27, 2009 – The global financial crisis has brought chaos to economic activities worldwide – new discussions about values and morals are taking place more often and becoming increasingly intense. The object of this year’s Symposium of the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development today is to address the question: Tackling the crisis with a new world economic ethics
On October 6, 2009, the theologian Hans Küng, the business ethicist Josef Wieland, and the social scientist Klaus M. Leisinger presented the Global Business Ethos manifesto at the UN in New York. The manifesto aims to provide a guide to responsible corporate conduct and business activities by suggesting ethical principles for each individual that can be implemented universally. The first signatories include prominent persons such as Michel Camdessus, Mary Robinson, Desmond Tutu, Jeffrey Sachs, and Daniel Vasella, Chairman and CEO of Novartis.
The UN event was the first step in presenting the declaration to key players on the global economic stage. The next step follows at today’s Novartis Foundation Symposium: here the declaration will be presented to the public for the first time and critically discussed by experts from different cultures and continents.
Today’s critical and controversial debate featuring internationally renowned speakers will focus on new approaches to avoiding crises in the future. The internationally acclaimed theologian Hans Küng and the business ethicist Josef Wieland will advocate a global ethos with values that are generally valid across cultures and religions. Küng now aims to involve industry, too, with the global business ethos. As a representative from the business world, Klaus M. Leisinger from the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development will demonstrate pragmatic and practical solutions for managing companies ethically and responsibly.
The global business ethos will be scrutinized by Sarah Cook, director of the UN Research Institute for Social Development, and the Turkish human rights activist and philosopher Ioanna Kuçuradi. Representatives of the southern hemisphere – such as Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank, Deepa Narayan, senior advisor at the World Bank and author of the book Moving out of Poverty as well as Peter Niggli from Alliance Sud – will present alternative solutions and direct the discussion more toward the topic of poverty, including the fact that the global financial crisis originated in the northern hemisphere but is inflicting greater suffering on those in the southern hemisphere. This will no doubt be a heated north-south debate.

Source: WEBWIRE

Las Vegas Casino Powered by Carbon Copy Pro Live Internet Marketing Training Event

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Las Vegas, Nevada – November 2009 – Jim Whittaker just returned from a live event for the online network marketing community. Network marketers gathered from all over the world; from countries like Russia, Norway, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China and more. Some flights were longer than 20 hours, for a 10 hour internet network marketing training conference.
Motivation for so many to travel so far was created by the opportunity to rub elbows with top online network marketing professionals. In attendance were Jay Kubassek and Aarron Parkinson (Carbon Copy Pro), Mike Koenig (Traffic Geyser), Brian Fanale (MLMLeadsystemPro), Ferny Ceballos and Raymond Fong (SEO Networker) and Kip Herridge and Carl Bessey (Wealth Masters International).
The event was held at the Paris Hotel and Casino, the air was filled energy and excitement in anticipation of the release of the new Carbon Copy Pro 3.0 Internet Marketing Training and Education System.
At the conclusion of the event, Whittaker was asked what benefit was gained from attending, he said: if the statement your networth = your network is true, then my networth just increased a thousand times
The New Internet Network Marketing Training and Education System unveiled at this event was developed from a proven online training system with a two year track record. It consist of the most powerful network marketing tools and support available to professional internet marketing veterans and newbies alike. Designed to give everyone the opportunity to learn to market anything, at any time from any where the internet is present.
CarbonCopyPro is supported by members in over one hundred and sixty countries worldwide. This type of recognition and commitment only come from operating a business with complete integrity and giving people what they are looking for.

With the world economy struggling, Carbon Copy Pro 3.0 has opened up a world of opportunity to people outside of the traditional network marketing industry while maintaining the integrity of the income opportunities associated with the system. Small business owners, direct sales people and any one with a product or service to market can take advantage of this training.
CarbonCopyPro is based in New York. More information and videos on the company and event can be found at http://JimWhittakerBlog.com

Source: WEBWIRE

Internet Marketing Speaker Eric Gruber Helps New York Entrepreneurs Make More Money Online

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NEW YORK – On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at St. John’s University, online marketing speaker Eric Gruber will be teaching New York entrepreneurs how to get more website traffic and make more money online just by writing articles.
Eric Gruber is an article marketing expert (www.articlemarketingexperts.com) who has helped hundreds of authors, speakers and entrepreneurs kick-start an article marketing campaign that drives thousands of visitors to their websites. Here are some of the results, the article marketing expert has achieved:
• Helped an author reach the #2 spot on the New York Times Best Sellers List
• Tripled the traffic for entrepreneurs like fitness expert Tracey Mallett
• Helped consultants like leadership consultant Kevin Berchelmann grab a new mid-5 figure client
• Generated a new surge of publicity and online opportunities for entrepreneurs like technology expert Dani Kaplan who had his best year in 28 years of business after doing article marketing
Now, Gruber will be revealing his secrets to New York entrepreneurs at the New York Entrepreneurs Business Networking Speaker Series: Social Media, Online Marketing & Your Financial IQ! Other speakers include: Melea Seward, Brian Zen and Andrew Ran Wang.
To learn more about this event, visit
http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/11915372/?eventId=119153…
Meeting planners in need of an internet marketing speaker, may contact Eric Gruber by email at Eric@articlemarketingexperts.com or call him at 908-380-8564.
About Article Marketing Experts:
Eric Gruber and his company, ArticleMarketingExperts.com, has helped hundreds of authors, speakers, internet marketers and small business owners get more online publicity, website traffic and sales with articles. Gruber has also created the following products, meant to help individuals write articles faster and make more money online:
- “Instant Article Writing Templates” (www.StartWritingArticlesFaster.com),
- “A to Z Article Marketing System” (www.BroadcastYourArticles.com) and
- “The Online Article Marketing Course” (www.OnlineArticleMarketingCourse.com)

Source: WEBWIRE

GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES FAVORABLE LOAN RATES FOR THE NEW YORK HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM

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For the spring term of the 2009-2010 academic year, NYHELPs will offer New York State students and their families the following fixed rates:

7.55% interest on loans where principal and interest payments begin when the loan is issued;
8.25% interest on loans where students pay only interest costs while in school and pay full principal and interest costs six months after graduation; and
8.75% interest on loans where both principal and interest payments are deferred until six months after graduation.
These rates could be further reduced by another 0.25% if the borrower opts to have their payments automatically debited.

“I’m proud that the interest rates for our NYHELPs student loans are among the lowest of any state program and rival those offered by long-standing programs,” Governor Paterson said. “This new program will help families struggling to pay for college and reinforce New York State’s leadership in helping our students.”

NYHELPs’ fixed-rate student loans are designed to fill the gap between college costs and available financial aid for New York students attending participating New York State colleges and universities. The program creates a unique public-private partnership with the State, the banking community and colleges to ease the burden of financing education for students and their families.

The program will be run jointly by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation ( HESC ), which will administer the student loan program, and the State of New York Mortgage Agency ( SONYMA ), which will oversee financing of the program. The initial lenders for NYHELPs are M&T Bank, which is also serving as trustee for the program, and Pioneer Savings Bank, pending final contract approval.

Elsa Magee, HESC Executive Vice President and Acting President, said: “NYHELPs complements our State’s generous array of scholarships, grants and loan forgiveness programs – all of which help students achieve their dream of attending college. The program’s inaugural interest rates are considerably lower than the 12% to 17% that many students currently receive from private sector education loans.”

Priscilla Almodovar, SONYMA President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “SONYMA is proud to work with HESC to use our financing expertise to help New York students afford their college education. The low interest rates NYHELPs will offer demonstrate the sound financing behind this program, the receptivity of the program in the capital markets and the strong partnership between SONYMA and HESC.”

Students can apply for loans for the spring term of the 2009-2010 academic year starting mid-December, 2009, at the HESC student loan web portal located at its website: http://www.hesc.com. Loans up to $10,000 per academic year will be available for students who have exhausted all applicable Federal, State, institutional and private financing sources.

All borrowers will be required to complete a comprehensive Web-based financial literacy education program to teach them about making smart borrowing decisions prior to becoming eligible to receive a loan.

Governor Paterson proposed NYHELPs in his 2009-2010 Executive Budget and the Legislature passed it in April. State funding will support default reserve funds that will lower the cost of student fees. Participating colleges will also contribute fees to the reserve fund based on one percent of their loan volume in the program.

The program, which is being financed with tax-exempt bonds sold by SONYMA, is scheduled to provide up to $350 million a year in student loans. An initial bond issue of $97.795 million was sold earlier this month by SONYMA.

Source: Media Newswire

Todd-AO Extends¡Presence in Santa Monica

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Post-production sound company Todd-AO (www.toddao.com)
today announced it has entered into an agreement to extend the lease for
its Todd-AO West facility, located within the Lantana complex at 3000
Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica.
“Todd-AO West is an important part of our strategic plan to remain
the destination of choice for post-production sound services,” said
Robert C. Rosenthal, President of CSS Studios. “This
agreement reinforces our commitment to continuing a strong, full service
presence in Santa Monica.”
Todd-AO West consists of five mixing stages, one ADR stage, one
Foley stage and a number of editorial rooms.
In recent years, Todd-AO West has completed technical upgrades to
its mixing stages, converting all five of them to Euphonix System 5
consoles. Additionally, the facility continues to attract
top-tier creative talent and projects, including titles such as the
upcoming feature Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the recent
feature G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and the HBO mini-series The
Pacific.
“Our clients want to work in a creative setting with access to top
talent,” said Rosenthal. “At the same time, our clients
demand a high degree of content security, comfort, and privacy, within
an organization capable of adjusting to the unique needs of their
project. Todd-AO West is a time-tested facility that has
proven capable of rising to those challenges in the service of a highly
discriminating clientele.”
About CSS STUDIOS, LLC
Hollywood, California-based CSS Studios is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK),
the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5
billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. CSS
Studios provides creative services to major motion picture studios,
independent producers, broadcast networks, cable channels, advertising
agencies and interactive producers. CSS services are
marketed under the brand names Todd-AO, Sound One, Soundelux, POP Sound,
Modern Music, Soundelux Design Music Group and The Hollywood Edge, with
facilities in Los Angeles, New York and London. With more
than 50 years of experience in providing creative sound services and
technical solutions, the companies, collectively, have garnered more
than 50 Academy Award nominations and won 26 Academy Awards°.&/

Source: Business Wire

Thompson Hine Grows Environmental Practice

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Terrence M. Fay has joined the law firm Thompson Hine LLP as a partner
in the firm’s Columbus office.
Fay, a member of the firm’s Environmental group, focuses his practice on
civil and criminal environmental litigation, public contract litigation
and environmental counseling in real estate and corporate transactions.
He has almost 30 years of experience in all aspects of environmental and
public law. Fay is a former assistant attorney general for Ohio and
former chief civil attorney of the Environmental Enforcement Section of
the Ohio Attorney General’s office. He has participated in landmark
environmental and public law events in Ohio, including the Erie Nuclear
Power Station proceedings, the filing of the first state cost recovery
action under the federal Superfund Act, extensive re-drafting of Ohio’s
strip-mining laws to conform to the requirements of the federal Surface
Mining Control and Reclamation Act and the letting of millions of
dollars in contracts for the clean-up of unreclaimed strip-mined lands
in Ohio.
“I’m very pleased to join Thompson Hine,” says Fay. “The firm’s focus on
client service excellence is admirable, and their environmental practice
has an impressive reputation.”
Andrew Kolesar, who leads the firm’s Environmental practice group,
states, “Terry’s experience and knowledge will greatly benefit our
firm’s clients. His background in civil and criminal litigation in these
areas is very valuable to our environmental practice.”
Columbus office partner-in-charge Tony White adds, “Terry is a strong
addition to our Columbus office and to the firm.”
Fay earned his J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University
Moritz College of Law and his B.A., cum laude, and his B.S., cum
laude, from Baldwin-Wallace College. He is admitted to practice in
Ohio.
About Thompson Hine LLP: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine is a
business law firm dedicated to providing superior client service. The
firm has been recognized as one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in
America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by Corporate
Board Member magazine). With approximately 400 lawyers, Thompson
Hine serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices in
Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York and
Washington, D.C. For more information, go to www.ThompsonHine.com

Source: Business Wire

Art Daily & Allison Snyder appeared on the Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Webnewswire ) Nov. 28th 2009, 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern time -Art Daily was driving through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado with his family when his car was hit by a boulder falling from the canyon wall. His wife and two boys were killed. Allison’s brother died by suicide and she has had two miscarriages. After their losses, they made the decision whether and how to live on. Art and Allison are co-authors of “Out of the Canyon.”

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends in a number of roles, including as a Board Director. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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Flash Fontanelli Music Album “FIRANGI“ Creates Havoc in Asian Community

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New York, USA, November 28, 2009 ~ Indo-American Singer-Songwriter Flash Fontanelli, with his unique voice and exotic instrumentation, will officially release his debut album , FIRANGI, on November 30th, 2009.
Love him or hate him, Flash Fontanelli, the self-proclaimed Emperor of Chaos, is the most outrageous personality to ever hit the Asian music scene. Hailed by fans as being the new voice for Desi youth and denounced by critics as being a misrepresentation of Asian values, most would agree that Fontanelli is a musical mastermind. Guaranteed to take World Music to a new dimension, FIRANGI is an incredible collection of 18 innovative tracks filled with ethnic vigor, energy, and emotion. Songs include Shahrukh Khan, IRAQ, Laugh and Desire Wire to name a few.
Flash broke cultural and musical barriers, societal norms and stereotypes in a manner that was anything but traditional on his rise to fame. His music, often overshadowed by his loud personality, is unique to the point that it fits no existing genre. Flash sings in English but his music is distinctly ethnic. Combining Indian music with Hip Hop, Rock and Reggae, and using a wide array of instruments from places like Greece, Ireland, Jamaica and Egypt to name a few, Flash has created a new form of musical expression. The multi-talented Fontanelli is not only a singer, but also a composer, musician, songwriter and producer. His voice is raw, deep and husky. He has been compared to Elvis Presley and Jim Morrisson. His vocal ability is undeniably versatile. He can rap, he can sing low, high, soft, smooth or loud. And his musical formula is original. Most Flash Fontanelli songs have both a musical hook and a vocal hook.
Flash Fontanelli, born in India, migrated with his family to Liverpool, England at the age of 2. Four years later, they settled in the United States and he has since lived in New York, California, Connecticut, South Carolina, Illinois and Arizona. He was introduced to music at age 10 by skilled guitarist and family friend, Javid Hassan. By age 13, Flash had mastered the piano and was writing songs with ease. He was the songwriter and frontman for several Punk & Metal bands, including User Friendly and Skull Krusher, in his teenage years. At age 19, Flash went to his native India for what was supposed to be a one month vacation. Drawn to the culture, languages and music, he ended up staying for six months. It was in Mumbai that he met Indian Music Director & accomplished programmer Satya Narayan. Under Narayan’s tutiledge, Flash came back with a strong understanding and passion for Indian Music. After his return to the States, Fontanelli was working two jobs while singing and playing keyboard for the Bhangra influenced Reggae-Ska band, Coconut Swing. But frustrated by the politics and close-minded nature of the music industry, Flash gave up music for three years. On the insistence of his friends and family, Flash decided to give it one more go in 2008. It was then that he met Jon Weil, lead guitarist of Busticles and a professional Sound Engineer at Fuzzywallz Recording Studio in Tempe,AZ. Flash started recording with Jon at Fuzzywallz Studio and it didn’t take long for Fontanelli to grow a strong internet following, much to the credit of Akash Suresh, a professional DJ and Indian party promoter. The response from the younger generation of Desi’s living in the United States and United Kingdom was overwhelming. Fontanelli was playing shows again from California to London. The big break came in February 2009 when film director Fredy Polania heard the song Shahrukh Khan and wanted to shoot a Music Video for it. The video was launched on May 28, 2009 and became an instant hit on You Tube. This led to radio play and increased exposure, making Shahrukh Khan the ethnic party anthem of the Summer.
Flash Fontanelli has been busy the past few months, completing a 3 continent tour that saw him perform in New York, London and Mumbai to name a few places. Then Blue Mango Records came calling, in conjunction with Indian label Leit Motif Records, and offered him a recording contract. He accepted, citing creative control as the primary reason, and recorded his debut album. Firangi features work from Jon Weil, talented Indian producer Manik Satya, Bollywood playback singer Tarannum Mallik, guitar prodigy Nitesh Dean and Sound Engineer Alex Patole. The album was mastered by engineer Jerome Schmitt from Air Mastering in London, UK.

In addition to release of his music album, there is also a treat for the eyes for Flash Fontanelli fans as they get to see him in flesh. His second music video for the track “IRAQ”, directed by Thomas Jacob, was released on November 10, 2009. This video will be offered to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-NoDerivs license, so that the people around the world can legally copy, distribute, and share the clip.
In a recent interview, Flash Fontanelli said: Some kids grow up wanting to be Lil Wayne. Some grow up wanting to be Jay Sean or Ozzy Osbourne. Me? I just wanted to be Flash Fontanelli. My goal is to make the most flavorful music possible in a way that no one else has ever done before. I want to introduce the world to Desi Music. And I want to introduce my Desi’s to World Music. My music may have a new sound but it relates to YOUR life. Some songs will make you happy, some will make you bounce up and down and party with your homies. Some will make you remember someone that you have lost. But in the end, If it invoked some sort of emotion in you, then I succeeded. I don’t believe in following rules. Rules are false boundaries that society created with the intention of killing innovation and progress. So f*** the rules
Music critic Chris Mark —a respected name in World Music—states, This artist is going to revolutionize music the way it’s seen and heard in the UK and USA. It’s modern World Fusion mixed with catchy hooks, witty lyrics and that signature Flash Fontanelli style. FIRANGI is an eclectic blend of powerful Bhangra beats, exotic instrumentation, Rock, Reggae and Indian Hip Hop. The only regret with this amazing journey is that it ends, leaving us wanting for more musical enchantment. This is one POWERFULL new voice
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To listen to or download MP3’s or to watch music videos from Flash Fontanelli, check out his website at:
www.flashfontanelli.com

Source: WEBWIRE

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage In Jefferson County, New York

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Improves coverage and capacity in LaFargeville; Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service; Part of $100+ million network investment in Upstate New York in 2009; Meet one of Upstate New York’s local Test Men, Jack Brandes.
WATERTOWN, NY — Verizon Wireless is investing in Jefferson County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in LaFargeville. The new site improves coverage and capacity in LaFargeville, as well as portions of I-81, Rt. 411, Rt. 180 and CR 181.
This network expansion is part of the company’s aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless’ voice and data services. The company has invested more than $45 billion nationwide since it was formed – $5.5 billion on average every year – and plans to invest more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.
“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership” said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region.
Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, and Mobile Broadband, the company’s high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless’ services continued during the third quarter of 2009 as the company added 1.2 million net new customers.
The company’s “nation’s most reliable wireless network” reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Source: WEBWIRE

Lehman College Raises Awareness Of Dating Violence, Helps Environment With Verizon Wireless UHopeLine Program

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Company Donates $1,000 to Student Programs Combating Violence.
BRONX, NY — (L-R) José Magdaleno, vice president of student affairs at Lehman College, Ruth Villalonga of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Tony Idachaba of Verizon Wireless, teamed up last week to launch UHopeLine, an extension of the company’s exclusive HopeLine® wireless phone recycling program which places permanent collection points on college campuses. UHopeLine is designed to increase awareness of dating violence and encourage college students to help the environment by recycling no-longer-used wireless devices. In recognition of Lehman College’s participation, Verizon Wireless made a $1,000 donation to student programs aimed at combating relationship abuse. Championed by the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, the City University of New York is the first university in New York State to host UHopeLine. The Lehman College collection point is one of eight UHopeLine bins placed at key locations on CUNY campuses throughout the City. For more information about HopeLine visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline

Source: WEBWIRE