Tabitha Berg

RICHMOND, Texas -- CYNACON / OCuSOFT (OCuSOFT, Inc.), a company specializing in ophthalmic research, development and supply to ophthalmologists and optometrists, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward J. Holland, M.D. to its Medical Scientific Advisory Board.

HAMPTON HILL, U.K. -- Have you ever been frustrated with your cell phone because of dropped calls, or no service in that elevator as promised to you by that annoying salesman? Have you ever just wanted to throw your cell phone as far as possible? Well many people got the chance at the GoldenPalace.com phone throwing Championships.

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leading global enterprise marketing platform provider, has been selected by Protocol Integrated Direct Marketing to provide analytics software. The Alterian Marketing Services Platform will power Protocol's B-to-B and B-to-C clients' ability to gain instant insight into their marketing data and use this to drive a coordinated marketing strategy across multiple online and offline channels.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Economic and development opportunities in West Central Wisconsin will be the focus of a formal study of the region being commissioned by Momentum Chippewa Valley (MCV), says GSP Consulting Corp. The study kicked off August 9 with a visioning session in which local leaders developed a framework for the future economic development of the region.

WAYNE, N.J. -- The Ballantine Corporation, a full-service direct mail production company based in New Jersey, is excited to announce a new client service - personal URLs; clients have reported success. A recent success story involves The Blood-Horse magazine, a publication devoted to international thoroughbred racing and breeding.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Author D.L. Carroll announces her first novel, "West Coast Lady" (ISBN 1-4241-7318-3). Carroll reveals the secrets of Annabelle's past and stirs your emotions with her courage and passion to thrive against the odds in this adult novel for women. The author conveys a realistic perspective on happily ever after and discloses subtle, yet profound, messages throughout the story.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- There's great news for cruise travelers departing from North American ports. www.GreatPorts.com has been re-launched under new owners in a completely updated format. The company was recently acquired by CruiseJungle Holdings, Inc. operators of consumer cruise web site www.CruiseJungle.com.

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- UnitingCouples(TM) today announced they are giving back to couples that are serving our Country in the U.S. Military by providing free lifetime memberships to www.UnitingCouples.com, the Internet's first cyber community aimed specifically at helping couples preserve, meet and build platonic friendships with other couples.

AMES, Iowa -- While Republican presidential hopefuls are in Ames, Iowa this weekend shaking hands and jockeying for position among party faithful, two new technology tools are being offered to Iowa voters and political junkies. ElectionMall's eTicketing software and text messaging (SMS) system are being provided through IowaGOP.org allowing supporters to purchase their tickets online to the Iowa Straw Poll and receive results on their cell phone.

MACCLENNY, Fla. -- Baker County Medical Services which operates Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny, Florida announced today that they have posted all of their hospital charges contained in their Charge Master on their website.