http://banking.einnews.com/pr_archive.php EINNews Press Releases http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10634-sustainable-energy-appoints-chief-operating-officer-tsx-venture-stg- http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10634- 8 Jan 2009 17:20 GMT EIN News January 8, 2009 Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd (TSX VENTURE:STG; "Sustainable" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Greg Nelson has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective January 5, 2009. Mr. Nelson is currently a Director of the Company and has been consulting to the Company in developing its product positioning strategy. In his new role, Mr. Nelson will focus on managing the launch of Sustainable's line of thin film inverters for North American and European rooftop and building integrated solar PV markets. Mr. Nelson is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years experience in managing technology companies through commercialization of new products, including product positioning, marketing and sales and high volume manufacturing. Mr. Nelson was previously Chief Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for First Solar LLC (FSLR), now the world's largest manufacturer of thin film PV modules and Chief Operating Officer of ZBB Energy Inc (ZBB) an energy storage company. He also holds 7 US Patents in microelectronics manufacturing and packaging processes. "Greg is an extraordinary executive leader who will make a significant contribution to Sustainable in executing our product strategies. During the past 20 years, he has played a pivotal role on the management teams of several companies growing sales revenues, negotiating international licensing and joint venture agreements establishing global supply chains and helping to build sales and manufacturing infrastructure in North America, Europe and Asia," stated Michael Carten, President & CEO of Sustainable Energy Technologies. "Greg also has a unique expertise in the dynamics of thin film PV technologies and the potential of these technologies to dramatically change the dynamics of the solar PV industry itself. 2009 will be a watershed year for the industry with thousands of megawatts of new production capacity scheduled to come on stream. With Greg's commitment, we greatly enhance our management team's capabilities and better position the Company's products in this industry," concluded Mr. Carten. "When I look at the next level of growth within the solar industry, it is clear to me, as it is to most knowledgeable observers, that the changing dynamics of the solar will mean a period of significant growth for the inverter industry," stated Greg Nelson, new COO of Sustainable Energy Technologies. "Being familiar with the inverter landscape, it is also clear to me that our inverter technology is leading edge, and offers the thin film industry the highest yield opportunities at one of the lowest costs per watt in the industry. I am excited to join Sustainable at this time, and to play a role in growing the Company into a significant participant in the inverter marketplace." The Company has granted Mr. Nelson options to acquire 750,000 common shares (a total of 1,250,000) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. Coincidentally, it has granted Michael Carten, the CEO of Sustainable, options to acquire 1,000,000 common shares (a total of 2,044,843) and has granted Cliff James, a Director of Sustainable, options to acquire 300,000 common shares (a total of 600,000) at the same exercise price. All options are pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan and vest as to 1/6 over a three year period. About Sustainable Energy Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd (www.sustainableenergy.com) designs, manufactures and distributes power inverters for grid-connected solar PV systems. Advanced power inverters are a critical enabler of all modern solar PV power systems, converting the direct current ("DC") power output of the solar PV modules into the high quality alternating current ("AC") power required by the power grid. Advanced power inverters also optimize the performance of the solar PV modules and maintain the integrity and safety of the interconnection with the power grid. Sustainable's inverter technology levers the lower cost/watt of PV modules in rooftop and building integrated applications by allowing each module to operate at is optimum power point, dramatically increasing total system yield under real world conditions, simplifying system design and installation and reducing balance of system cost. With conventional solar inverters, each of the PV modules in a string will operate at the level of the poorest performing module. This will typically be caused by (i) partial shading of the PV modules from normal building congestion (e.g. from chimneys, parapets, railings power lines, telecommunications towers, etc), debris and dirt (ii) variances in power output due to variances of the orientation of the PV modules (e.g. building angles curvatures etc.) and (iii) variances in module manufacturing tolerances. Avoiding the disproportionate impact of these factors on system performance now requires complex site specific custom design of the system, increasing system cost, and limits the number of locations where solar power can be deployed economically. Sustainable's technologies enable a "parallel" system architecture, which limits the disproportionate effect of partial shading on system performance, and eliminates module mismatch losses from variances in orientation of the modules and/or manufacturing tolerances. The Company's patented approach is the first to enable a "parallel" architecture in high power ratings, with high efficiencies, and with a form factor, and a cost per watt that the industry expects. Forward Looking Information The reader is advised that some of the information herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning assigned by National Instruments 51-102 and other relevant securities legislation. In particular, we include: statements concerning the impact of our technology on solar PV system performance and our competitive cost per watt. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or future events or developments, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained herein to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10628-smartcard-marketing-systems-inc-pinksheets-smkg-transactions-continue-strong http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10628- 8 Jan 2009 17:19 GMT SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.(PINKSHEETS:SMKG) CEO Massimo Barone said “ We are pleased with the current results as transactions continue to sustain the 3000 level for the weekends and 300 to 400 transactions daily. The average transaction is between $40.00 to $90.00 generating fee's of an average $.90 USD per transaction. The Prepaid card segment continues to also rise as activations have become steady at 35 to 50 daily with 3 new online merchants beginning in January 2009 generating an additional $6.00 to $8.00 USD per activation. Additionally prepaid cards generate royalties from ongoing transactions month after month which we estimate to be an average of $2.00 to $2.80 per card active. About (PINKSHEETS:SMKG) The company is well positioned for growth in the Alternative payment market and with a good base of merchants existing and new to lead into 2009. We are well positioned to exceed the growth of 2008.” We seek safe harbor. SOURCE: SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. Max Barone, CEO 1-866-774-2555 maxbarone@gosmartcard.com www.gosmartcard.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10636-dog-eats-house http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10636- 8 Jan 2009 16:13 GMT DOG EATS HOUSE Sheffield, MA - January 7, 2009 -- Dogga Brown: The $50,000 Dog is the story of the author's ill-fated entrance into the dog market many years ago when he purchased for a two-dollar contribution to the Humane Society one genuine brown dog. The purchase price for this animal turned out to be one of the most deceptive deposits ever put down on anything in the history of financial transactions. By the time the dog “crossed over” fifteen years later, her psychotic behavior had cost the writer over $57,000 and driven him into long-term psychotherapy with the eminent but highly eccentric Dr. Harry Frale. This book will strike a chord with anyone who has had the misfortune of living with a disturbed dog whose destructive conduct has led to financial distress. And although the passing years since the dog's demise have enabled the author to fall off of his chair from laughter when reading passages of this hilarious tragedy to friends and family, the actual events did not seem the least bit funny at the time. After all, reducing a house to its foundation, several sofas to their inner springs and a front door to sawdust is not the sort of thing any of us had in mind from a relationship with man's best friend. The only remaining dilemma for the reader is to determine whose behavior was more bizarre. Was it the dog's outrageous transgressions? Or was it the remarkably unusual deportment of the psychotherapist? Charles Steinhacker is an internationally known photographer whose color images of the landscape, wildlife, architecture and abstraction have been featured in National Geographic, Life and many other major magazines. He has published four coffee-table books of his photographs, created the photography program at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and is represented in museum and corporate collections. He lives in Sheffield, MA with his artist wife, Linda Clayton. This is the first book he has published as a writer. The paperback book is available for $14.95 at The Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA, the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, NY and the Market Block Books in Troy, NY. You can also order the book from wwwww.doggabrown.com and www.amazon.com. Or you can call 1-800-244-9120 or email your order at ferote@bcn.net. Media copies are available upon request. http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10635-saving-money-in-a-slowing-economy-where-every-dollar-saved-counts http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10635- 8 Jan 2009 15:22 GMT Cedar Grove, NJ - January 8, 2009 - Saving money at local businesses just got easier with a new dynamic website that helps consumers fight the recession. www.MoneySaverCouponsOnline.com, a Northern New Jersey local coupon website, was created for consumers to save money and for businesses to promote their products and services. With well over a 1,000 coupons, consumers can find great bargains and discounts at local New Jersey businesses online. Once a coupon is found, it's as easy and simple as printing it to get the discounts. The online coupon directory works in conjunction with their traditional direct mail coupon books that reach nearly 1 million consumers. MoneySaver is distributed monthly to over 100,000 residences and businesses in Essex and Morris Counties in North Jersey and over 800,000 residences in Southeast Florida where the company started in 1990. From the website, consumers are encouraged to sign up for Club Moneysaver, a free email service with periodic special coupons and email offers. MoneySaver Online also features new promotions each month with drawings for gift certificates to local restaurants. The coupon website is designed to search for local coupons by zip code or type of businesses. You may also search by the following popular links: Art / Frame - Auto - Beauty - Business Services - Cell Phones / Computers - Children's Activities - Dry Cleaning - Food / Dining - Grocery - Health & Fitness - Home Furnishing - Home Improvement - Lawn & Garden - Medical - Pet Services - Professional - Retail - Sports & Recreation - Transportation and Vacuums. You may also use the location directory to find local coupons. The local listing for New Jersey is quite extensive: Bloomfield Coupons - Caldwell Coupons - Chatham Coupons - Cedar Grove Coupons - East Hanover Coupons - Essex Fells Coupons - Fairfield Coupons - Florham Park Coupons - Hanover Coupons - Lincoln Park Coupons - Little Falls Coupons - Livingston Coupons - Madison Coupons - Maplewood Coupons - Millburn Beach Coupons - Montclair Coupons - Montville Coupons - Morris Coupons - Morristown Coupons - Parsippany Coupons - Pine Brook Coupons - Roseland Coupons - Short Hills Coupons - South Orange Coupons - Verona Coupons - Wayne Coupons - West Orange Coupons - Whippany Coupons. *About Money Saver Coupon Online * MoneySaver Coupons Online is a unique and easy way to find discounts at your local businesses 24/7. The dynamic website provides listings of products and services enhanced with coupons and information from the businesses. Advanced features include a newsletter containing special offers emailed directly to Club Moneysaver members and Weekly Hot Deals updated constantly with new Coupons and savings. MoneySaver Coupon Books and MoneySaver Online is dedicated to saving consumers money, and for over 18 years, providing one of the most affordable and effective ways to promote all types of businesses. *The media is invited to take a guided to tour by the website's administrator. * For more information contact: Adam Squires, 973.216.1828, adam@moneysaverNJ.com or visit: www.MoneySaverCouponsOnline.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10632-local-business-donates-time-and-raises-money-for-local-non-profit-organizations http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10632- 6 Jan 2009 16:42 GMT Local business donates time and raises money for local non profit organizations Temecula, CA - January 6, 2009 -- Dine In - a local restaurant marketing company sees the value in lending a hand to the community when it is needed. Over the past thirteen years, dine in has felt very compassionate about giving back to those who have been a huge influence to the success of dine in. Our community. Some of the organizations dine in has helped by donating time and raising money are: Our Nicholas Foundation: The Foundation's primary mission is to increase awareness of Autism and to provide financial support for education, therapies, families and research organizations that enrich the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Their hope is that this foundation will provide children with Autism, the tools they need to thrive. Dine In recently hosted a fund raising benefit and silent auction at Wilson Creek Winery in which the Dine In owners, staff and family members donated time for the worthy cause. Dine In and Auction for Autism were able to raise thousands of dollars in the silent auction and per ticket sales. Oak Grove: A nonprofit 24-hour residential and educational treatment center that serves 76 children who live on campus and an additional 80-90 day students who attend the nonpublic school day program. Children and youth are admitted with a variety of psychological, social, emotional, behavioral, medical and neurological problems with concurrent behavioral difficulties, school problems, family dysfunction and alcohol or substance abuse. Many of the children have suffered physical and or sexual abuse, other traumas or experienced many other social, emotional or behavioral challenges. Dine In recently hosted a benefit called the Holidays, Hope and Harmony to raise money for Oak Grove. Dine In owners, staff and family members also donated their time for this benefit. Thousands of dollars were raised for Oak Grove. Dine In also took donations from customers for dorm room makeovers. Dine In was able to make over two dorm rooms that were given as rewards to the students. The Race for the cure: Dine In joined the race for the cure this October in support of Tracy our accountant who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The staff was able to raise over $500.00 to help find a cure for breast cancer. The Dine In owners, Staff, family members and Tracy were present for the race. The holiday season is when most people give to charity or donate their time, Dine In is accepting donations for these organizations all year round. Dine In is here to help “Simplify Your Life” Because this time of year is stressful enough. Dine in is here for your one stop shopping. Order dinner, make a donation to your favorite charity and pick up gift certificates for friends and family. Dine in has been able to support local kids at Oak Grove and Our Nicholas Foundation with your help next time you order lunch or dinner add on 5.00 bucks for one of these local charities and warm your belly with a tasty meal and your heart with helping local kids. For more information on these charities visit their web site www.699dine.com and click on IN OUR COMMUNITY. Planning a family gathering, company holiday lunch or just need a break from shopping and cleaning up for dinner they are your answer and a nice little gift you will find on their web site to pass on the saving of the new great gas prices if you order on line you can receive half off your service fee. “Our department has used Dine In for several years at least once a month, if not more, to cater lunches for 50-70 people. Their service is excellent and their employees are always happy to help! I love being able to just pick up the phone, place an order, and let Dine In do the rest! It sure makes my life much simpler. I've come to know a few of them by name and look forward to talking with them each month.” For more information contact: Cathy Reisinger Administrative Assistant Abbott Vascular Customer Service cknode@699dine.com www.699dine.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10631-mynah-s-mimic-v3-1-0-helps-process-plants-compete-maintain-profitability http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10631- 6 Jan 2009 15:17 GMT ST. LOUIS, MO - January 6, 2009 -- MYNAH Technologies announces the release of its MiMiC v3.1.0 Simulation Software for operator training and automation system testing. This release includes major enhancements that provide greater simulation dynamics, performance and ease-of-use. The new MiMiC Server release provides multi-user support to a single MiMiC application based upon Microsoft's Server 2003 Remote Terminal Services. This option allows up to ten users access to the same MiMiC application from a standard Microsoft Windows XP or Vista desktop. It allows remote access for simulation development, large-scale automation system testing, or multiple operator training instructor stations. As part of the MiMiC Server, MYNAH's development team built the MiMiC Access Control Layer. This application works with Microsoft Server 2003 to coordinate the access requests of users on the system, protect the integrity of the simulation database, and simplify the management of the multi-user simulation environment. The enhanced MiMiC Operator Training Manager is a complete redesign that simplifies the development and execution of operator training sessions while providing additional flexibility and capabilities. The Operator Training Manager in MiMiC v3.1.0 runs as a service instead of an application, allowing the user to configure training scenarios, take Process Snapshots, and run operator training sessions directly from MiMiC Explorer. In addition, training sessions and process snapshots can be loaded and run from the graphical MiMiC Component Studio. Component Studio can now provide the full functionality of an operator training instructor station including the ability to drive ad-hoc training scenarios. An enhanced OPC Server is a standard part of MiMiC v3.1.0, allowing open access to process models, operator training scenarios, process snapshot controls, and global registers when MiMiC is off or on-line. This allows the user open access and integration with 3rd-party simulation packages or data visualization systems such as plant dashboards. The new MiMiC v3.1.0 Simulated IO Driver for HIMA provides a high performance simulation interface for HIMA's RTS Soft PLC Visualization Gateway application. It can be used only with a HIMA system or in combination with any basic process control system using HIMA for the safety system. MiMiC v3.1.0 has been released for any new system purchases. MiMiC users who are current on MiMiC Software Support can upgrade to MiMiC v3.1.0 for no additional charge. MiMiC Simulation Software is a dynamic process and I/O simulation solution designed for automation system testing and operator training. MiMiC is scalable from small to large projects, offering a solution for any process industry user. Unlike other simulation offerings, MiMiC is designed to be implemented by the end-user so that developing, modifying, and maintaining dynamic simulation is easy and cost-effective. MiMiC works with many off-line process control systems, including Emerson Process Management DeltaV, Schneider Electric Unity and Quantum platforms, Previse ABB Simulator, and other automation systems that support the OPC or Open Modbus TCP/IP protocols. By testing their automation system and training operators with MiMiC, process companies worldwide have increased product quality while reducing time to market, cost, and risk. MiMiC is a proven tool for both Capital Project Excellence (CapEx) and Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives. About MYNAH Technologies: MYNAH Technologies (www.mynah.com) is a leading provider of Simulation Software for automation system software acceptance testing and operator training. MYNAH's MiMiC Simulation Software is used in more than 900 sites in 68 nations across the globe ranging from hydrocarbon production and refining to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech. MYNAH has been recognized by CONTROL, Control Engineering, and Chemical Processing for their simulation solutions and exceptional service. MYNAH Technologies is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Experitec, Inc., located in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA. MYNAH and MiMiC are marks of Experitec, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners. Information on MYNAH's products and technologies can be found at: www.mynah.com Additional Point of Contact at MYNAH Technologies: Jason Covington +1 (636) 681-1587 mailto:jason.covington@mynah.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10630-new-bulk-reo-website-simplifies-and-expedites-real-estate-auction-sales-for-institutional-sellers-and-buyers http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10630- 5 Jan 2009 16:34 GMT New Bulk REO Website Simplifies And Expedites Real-Estate Auction Sales For Institutional Sellers And Buyers Where Institutional Sellers and Buyers make deals Surprise, AZ - January 5, 2009 -- Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC is in position to launch it's one-of-a-kind auction website for institutional sellers and pre qualified buyers of bulk REO. "Our site is designed from the ground up, strictly for institutional sellers and pre qualified buyers," said Jose Maldonado, Director of Operations. Maldonado went on to say, "All accounts are pre screened and qualified for ability. We implement a unique and anonymous open auction platform where bids are seen allowing the sellers to set reserve pricing to try to meet their price points. Sellers also have the ability to set bid increments. We utilize popcorn bidding which simulates a real live auction. If a bid is placed in the last minutes of an auction, the auction is extended by 10 minutes allowing for a late bidder and also increasing the chance of reaching price points for the seller. Sealed bidding is not an ethical practice in my opinion, as we really never know if the winner is the highest bidder. Therefore we designed our website to be fully transparent to all parties involved." Unique Features * Sellers * Sellers pay no fees * Sellers have access to valuable information not found elsewhere o Real Market Value for their Real-Estate Assets * Pre-screened buyers, proofed for maximum financial capacity * Live online bid tracking * Anonymous listings to insure privacy * Buyers * No cost to buyer o Only winning bidders pay a transaction fee; No commission * All sellers are pre-screened for portfolio capacity * Anonymous bidding to insure privacy * Expedited closings See their website for a full list of unique features. http://www.purchasebulkreo.com/ About Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC Purchase Bulk REO Website The site was designed from the ground up, strictly for the institutional seller and qualified buyer. The company is CCR approved as a trading partner of the US Government, positioning itself to procure business from the FDIC, US Treasury, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other major financial institutions . For More Information contact: Jose Maldonado, jose@globalassetclearinghouse.com, 623.444.5555. The media is invited to take a guided tour by one of their business agents. email: jose@globalassetclearinghouse.com or call 623.444.5555 for details. http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10629-a-step-towards-timely-flood-forecasting-satellite-rainfall-estimation-comes-to-south-asia http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10629- 5 Jan 2009 15:02 GMT A step towards timely flood forecasting -- Satellite rainfall estimation comes to South Asia EIN News -(Kathmandu, 05 January 2009) A five-day workshop on 'Application of Satellite Rainfall Estimation in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region' concluded on Friday in Kathmandu, Nepal. Technical experts from national hydrological and meteorological services and academic institutions in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan were joined by experts from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Japan, to develop the application of satellite rainfall estimation methods in the countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. The workshop was an important step towards improved forecasting of floods and monitoring of droughts by improving estimation of rainfall using advanced remote sensing tools. At present, rainfall measurements in the mountain regions of the extended Himalayan change are very limited as large parts of the region are poorly accessible and have limited infrastructure, and there are very few ground-based monitoring stations. But it is this rainfall that is mainly responsible for the downstream floods in South Asia. Sponsored by the US Agency for International Development's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) through a Subaward with the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research (UCAR), and organised by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu, the workshop held from 15-19 December 2008 was a part of the second phase of a project on Application of Satellite Rainfall Estimation (SRE) in the HKH region which will run from December 2008 to June 2010. The Phase 2 project builds upon the outcomes of, and seeks to address the gaps identified in the first phase. The aim is to conduct rigorous validation of the satellite rainfall estimates developed by the NOAA Climate Prediction Centre for various rainfall regimes, and to improve the satellite-based rainfall estimates and apply them to the stream-flow model developed by USGS to simulate the flooding in the greater Himalayan region. The five-day workshop reviewed the achievements of the first phase on validation of rainfall estimates and testing of the USGS stream-flow model in pilot catchments. The workshop contributed substantially to strengthening the capability of member countries to work with satellite rainfall estimates, and furthered the training in and transfer of the NOAA/USGS technology to the partners. The hydrologists and meteorologists of the Himalayan region were able to discuss and clarify difficulties in validation of satellite rainfall estimates in their respective countries and come up with practical applications for drought and flood monitoring in partnership with ICIMOD, NOAA, and USGS. Accurate estimates of rainfall are needed to forecast floods and droughts, and minimise their impacts. Until recently, the main method used to estimate rainfall in an area was interpolation of measurements from a network of hydro-meteorological stations. The closer the spacing between stations, the more accurate the total rainfall estimate. In mountainous areas, however, measuring stations are often few and far between, and the available rainfall information is inadequate for forecasting floods with any certainty. The Himalayan satellite rainfall estimation projects will help countries in the region to estimate rainfall better using satellite observations, and will assist the countries to build and enhance their capacity in rainfall estimation and applications. It is hoped that the improved rainfall estimates will contribute to enabling reliable and timely flood forecasts and warning, and contribute to minimising loss of life and property in the region. [end] For further information contact: Mandira Shrestha mshrestha@icimod.org and Pradeep Mool pmool@icimod.org Integrated Water and Hazards Management (IWHM) International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-5003222 http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10627-northern-new-jersey-money-saver-coupons-online http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10627- 19 Dec 2008 17:54 GMT Northern New Jersey Money Saver Coupons Online In a Slowing Economy Every Dollar Saved Counts Cedar Grove, NJ - December 19, 2008 -- A new dynamic website helps consumers fight the recession. www.MoneySaverCouponsOnline.com, a Northern New Jersey local coupon website, was created for consumers to save money and for businesses to promote their products and services. With well over a 1,000 coupons, consumers can find great bargains and discounts at local New Jersey businesses online. Once a coupon is found online, it's as easy and simple as printing it to get the discounts. The online coupon directory works in conjunction with their traditional direct mail coupon books that reach nearly 1 million consumers. MoneySaver is distributed monthly to over 100,000 residences and businesses in Essex and Morris Counties in North Jersey and over 800,000 residences in Southeast Florida where the company started in 1990. . From the website, consumers are encouraged to sign up for Club Moneysaver, a free email service with periodic special coupons and email offers. The coupon website is designed to search for local coupons by zip code or type of business. You may also search by the following popular links: Art / Frame - Auto - Beauty - Business Services - Cell Phones / Computers - Children's Activities - Dry Cleaning - Food / Dining - Grocery - Health & Fitness - Home Furnishing - Home Improvement - Lawn & Garden - Medical - Pet Services - Professional - Retail - Sports & Recreation - Transportation and Vacuums. 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Whether you are a student working on your term papers or writing the final thesis, or a professor who needs to stay abreast of the latest developments in your field, or a researcher who needs in-depth daily news from your area of expertise, EIN News now offers you completely free access to all of its geopolitical and industry websites. Focusing on humanities, natural sciences as well as industry & business topics, EIN News websites cover geopolitics, energy, healthcare, technology, society, business & finance, industry issues ranging from agriculture to mining, and much more. Unlike automatic media services such as Google News, the 50 EIN News websites are edited by a team of experienced editors, thus bringing its readers highly relevant content not to be found elsewhere. For those interested in specific topics, personalities or companies, EIN News websites offer over 200,000 automatic newsfeeds to choose from as well as the 'search the archive' option for individual queries within thousands of daily articles aggregated from 35,000 online outlets. To gain free access to all EIN News publications, go to: http://www.einnews.info/free_access.php About EIN News, www.einnews.info EIN News was established in 1995, and through the years has built more than 200,000 news feeds organized within 50 individual news sites. The company has launched the well-known "Russia Today" brand and opened internet news access to China with "Inside China Today". Offering a unique combination of human editing and proprietary scanning software, EIN News won Europe's coveted Momentum Award as the most innovative internet company on the continent. Serving thousands of customers daily, the company distributes its feeds via email or mobile news alerts, online and other channels such as Newsfeedmaker.com. Contact us at: www.einnews.info press@einnews.com Tel : +1-202-318-8905 http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10625-the-doctors-star-sports-new-high-performance-lab-coats-designed-by-medelita http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10625- 18 Dec 2008 15:02 GMT Medelita's breakthrough performance lab coat works overtime on the new medical TV show set San Clemente, CA, December 18, 2008 /PRAvenueNW/-- Medelita™, maker of breakthrough medical apparel for female clinicians, announced today that Dr. Lisa Masterson of the CBS television show, “The Doctors” wears a new, high performance lab coat designed by Medelita. Specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Masterson is one of four distinguished physicians who discuss various health related topics and answer questions from viewers. The new television show, which debuted in September, 2008, is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers. “The Medelita lab coat was chosen for it's aesthetic appeal as well as for its performance during long days on the set,” said Amanda Linton, “The Doctors” costumer. “A medical environment is where uniforms are really road-tested, but in television, it's all about the style and that's where the Medelita lab coat meets both criteria.” In addition to her regular appearances on “The Doctors,” Masterson is on staff at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and maintains a private practice in Santa Monica. The telegenic doctor can be seen regularly on the syndicated series along with three other physicians: Dr. Travis Stork, who was ABC's “The Bachelor” in Paris; Plastic Surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon; and Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears, of the renowned Sears family of pediatricians. The lab coat used on the set of “The Doctors” is designed by Medelita, a uniform company, founded by a practicing physician assistant, that specializes in high-end scrubs and lab coats for female clinicians — physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Made of high tech fabrics that possess a breakthrough combination of properties, the Medelita lab coat is designed to repel fluids and retards wrinkles. Exposure to heat from an iron or dryer recharges the fabric's stain fighting ability. “We are flattered that our lab coat is worn by Dr. Masterson on the show,” said Medelita Founder Lara Manchik. “Masterson is the epitome of a high achieving female healthcare professional — exactly the person for whom I developed Medelita's line of high performance lab coats and scrubs. As a doctor, she has experience and qualifications and, as a TV personality, she will be judged equally on presentation and credentials.” The philosophy behind the development of Medelita was, and continues to be, a desire to create a uniform that aptly reflects the enormous strides that female clinicians have made in their profession, and the high standards to which they hold themselves. As an emergency room physician assistant, Manchik's own experiences convinced her that the frumpy unisex garb of past failed to convey clinical competence and professionalism. She left healthcare and created Medelita as a departure from the boxy doctor's lab coats - made for the male figure and representative of a time when men dominated all clinical fields of medicine. Made from high-denier, 100-percent brushed cotton, high performance fabrics. Medelita lab coats are designed specifically for women with a focus on fit and function. The tailored lab coat has a feminine shape with a rounded collar, hidden inside pocket, traditional side slits, and French finish inside seams. The fluid-resistant Medelita lab coat is available in sizes 0 to 20, with optional custom embroidery. In addition to high quality lab coats, Medelita provides a line of performance women's healthcare apparel, including clinician scrubs and nursing scrubs, which are available for purchase at www.medelita.com. About The Doctors From the creative team behind the long-running hit series “Dr. Phil,” “The Doctors,” does for health care what “Dr. Phil” has done for down-to-earth discussions of emotional and psychological issues. The series' experts, ER physician (and former ABC “Bachelor” in Paris) Dr. Travis Stork, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Lisa Masterson, plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgery expert Dr. Andrew Ordon and pediatrician Dr. James Sears, focus on the compelling, real-life experiences of the show's guests and then weigh in, disseminating valuable information about health, medical care and drugs in a compelling, informal, easy-to-understand and entertaining format. “The Doctors,” taped in front of a live audience in Hollywood, is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers. About Medelita Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including lab coats, women's scrubs and nursing scrubs. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www.medelita.com or call (877) 987-7979. Press Contact: Lara Manchik Medelita San Clemente, CA 877-987-7979 Lara@medelita.com http://www.medelita.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10624--smkg-pinksheets-qyh-frankfurt-transactions-surpass-3000-for-weekend http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10624- 18 Dec 2008 10:18 GMT (PINKSHEETS: SMKG) Transactions Surpass 3000 for Weekend With Daily Transactions Surpassing 400 With Continued Demand Surging SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.(PINKSHEETS: SMKG) CEO Massimo Barone Stated "We are quite excited by our current results as customers are taking advantage of our technology and prepaid card programs. The initial results are showing that over 70% of our customers with prepaid card services are using the Velocitymoney.com platform from their home, business office or during their travels. Our prepaid card activations have achieved a steady rate of 60 activations daily which we feel will double in the New Year through 1st quarter 2009. This will continue to dramatically increase demand for our overall offering through Velocitymoney.com and drive transactions to continued new highs generating substantial fee's." We seek safe harbor. Contacts: SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. Max Barone, CEO 1-866-774-2555 Maxbarone@gosmartcard.com www.gosmartcard.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10623-gulf-telecom-media-technology-finance-leaders-to-meet-in-doha http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10623- 18 Dec 2008 10:07 GMT - Leading telecom executives, investment bankers, investors and professional advisers from around the world are getting together in Doha on March 18 and 19 for TMT Finance & Investment Middle East, (www.tmtfinance.com) the major networking event for financiers and telecom, media and technology executives in 2009. The two day event, which is taking place at the The Sharq Resort Village, Doha, Qatar, includes a stellar line up for the Leadership Panel chaired by consultancy Booz&Co and will feature CxOs from Qtel, STC, Etisalat, Batelco and Telecom Egypt. The executives will discuss the changing structure of the telecom industry and their strategies for regional and global expansion in emerging and developed markets. The M&A Advisers Panel includes senior investment bankers from Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and a leading legal and professional services adviser debating the major opportunities and challenges for consolidators in the TMT sector in 2009. The best merger and acquisition opportunities will be highlighted. Other major sessions and issues featured at the event will include: Fixed and Mobile Middle East: Geographical trends and opportunities; Beating the debt challenge: How to access local and international finance; New growth opportunities: Expanding in Africa and Asia with a focused highlight on the Levant markets; The Sovereign Wealth Funds Panel: Public and private financing initiatives and Investing in Future Media: which technologies will drive growth in the emerging markets? “2009 will be a challenging year and much of the driving force for international business and growth will emanate from the Middle Eastern region” said Dominic Lowndes, Director, TMT Group at BroadGroup. “We are already receiving a huge amount of interest from global institutions in coming to Doha to participate in this event. There are some really outstanding opportunities for investment in the emerging markets for those with the right local and regional partners”. Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is Patron of TMT Finance and Investment Middle East 2009 which is organised by consulting firm BroadGroup. Booz&Co is Conference Partner, and Orient Consulting is PR Partner. Qatar Airways is Official Airline Partner. Capital MS&L is Investor Relations Partner. Further sponsors and partners will be announced in the coming weeks. Media partners include Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya .commerce and The Gulf. “The sharing of knowledge is a fundamental factor to the importance of this event,” commented Ghassan Hasbani, Vice President, Booz and Co. “TMT Finance and Investment 2009 brings together the leadership of operating companies across the region, Africa, India and beyond. We believe that this year will be an especially important meeting and encourage partners globally to participate.” Reflecting the investment drive by major telecommunication operators in the region, this special conference for professional TMT practitioners in finance and law firms, and the financial and strategic leadership in operating companies, will focus on investment opportunities, where they exist or are emerging and capable of providing sustained growth. For more information on sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact Dominic Lowndes on + 44 (0) 20 8425 1336 or at dominic.lowndes@tmtfinance.com Visit www.tmtfinance.com for full programme and event details. http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10616-otr-global-llc-searches-for-industrial-reporter-analyst-in-singapore http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10616- 17 Dec 2008 15:13 GMT Industrial Reporter/Analyst OTR Global LLC, an international investment research firm, has an immediate opening in Singapore for a 20 hour per week reporter that has a strong background in the oil and gas industry with a focus on off shore drilling in the Southeast Asia. Industry and reporting experience in the heavy equipment and mining sectors is a plus. Candidates must have specific experience and up-to-date knowledge in. They should be able to effectively interview a wide variety of industry sources, and have developed contacts. Strong interviewing, writing and critical analytical ability is a must. Relevant educational background or industry experience preferred. The ideal candidates must have a strong understanding of the industries, capability to work independently, high level of integrity, availability to travel to industry conferences, find their own sources, strong writing ability, understanding of MS Word, Outlook and MS Excel and confidence to know what to do and ask questions when needed. Fees are competitive. Send resume and clips to: resumes@otrglobal.com, Attention: Joann Steck-Bayat. Please include title of position for which you are applying in the subject field of your email and include where you saw the job posted in your cover letter. For more information, you may visit our website www.otrglobal.com. http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10622-south-florida-money-saver-coupons-online http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10622- 17 Dec 2008 14:35 GMT South Florida Money Saver Coupons Online In a Slowing Economy Every Dollar Saved Counts Sunrise, FL - December 17, 2008 -- A new dynamic website helps consumers fight the recession. www.MoneySaverCouponsOnline.com, a South Florida local coupon website, was created for consumers to save money and for businesses to promote their products and services. With well over a 1,000 coupons, consumers can find great bargains and discounts at local Florida businesses online. Once a coupon is found online, it's as easy and simple as printing it to get the discounts. The online coupon directory works in conjunction with their traditional direct mail coupon books that reach nearly 1 million consumers. MoneySaver is distributed monthly to over 800,000 residences in Broward and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida and has recently expanded to New Jersey. From the website, consumers are encouraged to sign up for Club Moneysaver, a free email service with periodic special coupons and email offers. The coupon website is designed to search for local coupons by zip code or type of business. You may also search by the following popular links: Art / Frame - Auto - Beauty - Business Services - Cell Phones / Computers - Children's Activities - Dry Cleaning - Food / Dining - Grocery - Health & Fitness - Home Furnishing - Home Improvement - Lawn & Garden - Medical - Pet Services - Professional - Retail - Sports & Recreation - Transportation and Vacuums. You may also use the location directory to find local coupons. The local listing for S. 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The dynamic website provides listings of products and services enhanced with coupons and information from the businesses. Advanced features include a newsletter containing special offers emailed directly to Club Moneysaver members and Weekly Hot Deals updated constantly with new Coupons and savings. MoneySaver Coupon Books and MoneySaver Online is dedicated to saving consumers money, and for over 18 years, providing one of the most affordable and effective ways to promote all types of businesses. The media is invited to take a guided to tour by the website's administrator. For more information contact: Brian Squires, 954.747.4898, brian@moneysaverfl.com or visit: www.MoneySaverCouponsOnline.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10621-one-stop-healthcare-reform-web-site http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10621- 16 Dec 2008 14:50 GMT Dateline: December 16, 2008 ... 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Other site features include Proposal Central, where healthcare proposals can be uploaded for peer review/comment; Forums for providers, payers, academia/research and others to collaborate operational best practices, cutting edge research, debate impact of various new plans, policies, standards or market structures. Specific forum groups "White Board", "Academia & Research" and "Regulation and Policy" allow for documents to be uploaded for peer brainstorming, review and comment. www.b2bknowledgesource.com Facilitating Healthcare Reform http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10619-fiteselektor-releases-fight-footage-on-youtube http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10619- 15 Dec 2008 12:28 GMT FITESELEKTOR RELEASES FIGHT FOOTAGE ON YOUTUBE FiteSelektor, the Dubai based Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event has made all FiteSelektor fights as well as the first QuatroFite (a spectacular four man tag team) of the 13 March 2008 tournament held in Dubai available to the public on www.youtube.com. MMA is a spectacular combination of wrestling and full contact kickboxing techniques. Fiteselektor is the only MMA concept in the world where the audience decides, by means of SMS voting, who is fighting whom. For additional information: Corné Melissen T:+971 4 211 5304 E: info@fiteselektor.com W:www.fiteselektor.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10620-new-me-website-helps-people-save-money-on-prescription-medicine http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10620- 15 Dec 2008 09:41 GMT New .Me Website Helps People Save Money on Prescription Medicine It's all about .Me Helping People Save Money ...and Everyone Qualifies Palm Beach Gardens, FL - December 15, 2008 -- Another website has been generated using the record breaking .me extension (as opposed to .com, .net, etc.). The very popular dot me domains, are the fastest selling domain extension ever to launch on the Internet. The new website www.FreeRxCard.me generates a free personalized discount card. "Imagine a free healthcare card that can be used at over 56,000 pharmacies with savings up to 75% on prescription medicine. Free means free; no one ever pays a dime to access these savings." The average savings is 20% - 50% depending on the type of drug. Generic drugs typically have larger savings than brand names. There are also significant savings on lab and imaging tests as well as diabetic testing supplies. "We wanted to choose a domain name very carefully, www.FreeRxCard.me tells people exactly what we do. We feel .me is very easy to remember; a domain name that people feel is personalized just like the product we represent." While many generic, short .com names are selling for millions, .me is getting a lot of attention, selling for high prices, but not as high as the .com. Users can generate their free personalized Drug Card through FreeRxCard.me or simply cut out this pre-activated card and present it to the pharmacy the next time they fill their prescription. For more information contact: Faye Artil, rxcardtoday@aol.com, www.FreeRxCard.me http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10618-canale-originals-is-giving-gifts-for-free http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10618- 12 Dec 2008 14:48 GMT Henderson, NV - December 12, 2008 -- Canale Originals is a cutting edge accessory company that launched their revolutionary Bracelet-Mate(R) and The Purseless Purse™ on a leading electronic TV retailer over 7 years ago. With thousands sold, Canale Originals wants to help out in this soft economy, give a gift for Free, just pay S & H. (While supplies last.) Bracelet-Mate(R) is truly a Purseless Purse, a wrist bracelet that provides the ultimate in convenience, safety and style for today's modern lifestyles. Each Bracelet-Mate(R) is a hand beaded wrist wallet that sits discreetly on the inside of your wrist, providing hands free while allowing you to carry all of your necessities, credit card, currency, lipstick, ID, just to mention a few. Canale Originals products are of the highest standards. Choose from anyone of Bracelet-Mates(R) that are $24.99 or under. There is also an Ankle-Mate™ for men or women, designed to wear on either ankle. Ankle-Mate™ can be worn over or under socks. Perfect for the gym, out for a walk or just to be safe. The adjustable band is removable so that the wallet can be worn on a one inch belt. You can choose from these as well. To order your Free Bracelet-Mate(R) or Ankle-Mate™ go www.braceletmate.com and on the home page hit If You Have A Gift Certificate please click here it will then tell you what to do next. Happy Holiday's, from Canale Originals. Media Samples Are available Upon Request. Contact information: Canale Originals Deborah Burnett 702 592-9165 e-mail designcool@aol.com www.bracletmate.com http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10617-jackie-spencer-s-book-delectable-spirit-new-review http://banking.einnews.com/pr-news/10617- 12 Dec 2008 14:45 GMT "A Strong Spirit is Eternal" writes Midwest Book Review giving Jackie Spencer's book a five star rating. Glide through a soulful collection of dramatic poetry that is sure to entertain you and capture your heart. Dark love captured in verses that is artfully written by Jackie Spencer who has overcame many adversities in life and found her strength. Write to Jackie Spencer at floridasunkist@msn.com