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Mike Clary, former VP Sun Microsystems, Joins Radar Networks Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Radar Networks announces the appointment of Mike Clary to its Board of Directors. Radar Networks is building technology for enriching content that will catalyze the evolution of a new dimension of the Web. This new dimension is the next frontier in search, advertising, content distribution and commerce.

National Instruments Selects Perception Software for EDA / PLM Integration

AUSTIN, Tex. -- Perception Software today announced the addition of National Instruments to its customer list. National Instruments plans to deploy Perception Software's EDAConnect, a software solution that gives electronic design engineers an intuitive, easy to use connection from their electronic design automation (EDA) environment to their enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Fantasy Producer Lands Epic Adventure in Hollywood

John Frank RosenblumSTUDIO CITY, Calif. -- John Frank Rosenblum has exited Lighthouse Productions after fifteen years as a Producer to become a partner at Epic Level Entertainment. While at Lighthouse, Rosenblum produced the series Trailer Park for the Sci-Fi Channel.

5th Largest School District in America Chooses Caselite Software's Therapy-Scheduling & Analysis Program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Administrators

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In a time when several states are facing critical shortages of school-based SLPs, progressive districts like Clark County are finding creative ways to attract and retain their talent. With over 300,000 students in more than 300 schools, Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, is the 5th largest and fastest growing school district in the country. Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for school-based Speech-Language Pathologists and analytical reporting for their District Administrators.

Agile Signs Reseller Agreement with Perception Software

AUSTIN, Tex. -- Perception Software and Agile Software Corporation (Nasdaq: AGIL), a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions today jointly announced an agreement to provide Perception's EDAConnect product as part of the Agile 9 PLM Engineering Collaboration solution. Under the agreement, Agile will sell EDAConnect to its Agile 9 customers.

Firefighter Romance Novel Heats up the Literary Market

James H. Pasternak LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Flying Embers" (ISBN: 0-9774017-0-7), published by Visual Horizons Publishing Group, LLC, is a newly-released romance novel authored by James H. Pasternak - a Newport Beach, Calif. firefighter (Ret.).

Beer Barons are Gone, but Chicago's Still a Beer-Drinking Town

CHICAGO, Ill. -- While libraries are filled with scores of books about Chicago's colorful history, few acknowledge the political, social, and economic impact of the city's once powerful brewing industry. When the Haas & Sulzer Brewery opened its doors in 1833, the town's population of only 200 managed to guzzle down its first year's output of 600 barrels in record time. Chicago was on its way to becoming the beer-drinking town that it is today, says Bob Skilnik, author of the just-released BEER: A History of Brewing in Chicago (Barricade Books, ISBN 1569803129).

Arkhold Launches Endowed Websites to Make Online Content Immortal

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A new service has launched which offers website creators a way to keep their sites online for generations. "Our website hosting service is designed for artists, musicians, writers and family historians who want to preserve their work online," says Dave Gore, founder of the website hosting company Arkhold, Inc. "With Arkhold hosting, a website can outlast its creator."

Midwest Cities Brace Themselves in Anticipation of the Delicious ROX Festival 2006

Delicious ROX FestivalKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Andaro Entertainment and Revolver Magazine in association with Monster Energy Drinks and Budweiser the King of Beers present: The Delicious ROX Festival 2006 - the Midwest's all-ages, all-day premier showcase for up-and-coming and unsigned talent.

TomKat Skat Relisted on eBay: TomKitten's 'First Poop' is the ShaTizzle for Charity

TomKitten Attacks with More PoopNEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Capla Kesting Gallery announced today that the Daniel Edwards sculpture of Suri Cruise's first poop in bronze, which has been covered internationally in the press this week and was the most e-mailed photo on Yahoo! on Thursday, is now back on eBay. The auction will benefit the March of Dimes charity.

The Active Network Named Inc. 500 Company for the Third Consecutive Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Active Network, Inc. ("Active"), a provider of application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations and the leading online community for active lifestyles, was named to Inc. magazine's 25th annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country for the third consecutive year. This year, the company ranks No. 303 with three-year growth of 442.9 percent.

Britney Caught Biting K-Fed's Corn Dog – Internet Casino Adds to Their Collection of Britney Spears Items

K-Fed's CorndogSEATTLE, Wash. -- GoldenPalace.com has become famous over the past few years for their outlandish eBay purchases, but this latest auction really bites. The Internet casino added to their Britney Spears collection by purchasing a vacuum-sealed half-eaten egg-salad sandwich and corndog which allegedly belonged to the pop-star and her husband Kevin Federline.

VNR: The G-Man Infiltrates the Advertising Industry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Video News Release (VNR): No, he's not a government agent, but advertising creative director Scott G (who is also recording artist The G-Man). His songs are on iTunes and his commercials are in your home and in your car. His world used to involve nightclubs full of wildly dancing people, but today Scott G (The G-Man) is interacting with the advertising industry.

Dog Cancer: Holistic Pet Care Can Help

Susan Blake DavisDANA POINT, Calif. -- "Dogs with cancer can be helped using holistic pet care," says Susan B. Davis, veterinary nutritionist for Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (www.AskAriel.com). Diet and nutritional supplements can help boost a dog's immune system, increase longevity and overall quality of life. Dogs and cats with cancer need a diet that is high in quality protein, low in carbohydrates and rich in enzymes and Omega 3 fatty acids.

Radar Networks appoints Lew Tucker Ph.D. as Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer

Radar NetworksSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Radar Networks today announced the appointment of Lew Tucker, Ph.D. as its Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer. Radar Networks is building technology for enriching content that will catalyze the evolution of a new dimension of the Web. This new dimension is the next frontier in search, advertising, content distribution and commerce.

TomKat Celebrity Poop – Alleged Suri Cruise's Baby Poop Bronzed for Charity

TomKat celebrity poopBROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Bronzed baby shoes are out, and bronzed baby poop is in, for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes ("TomKat") as they celebrate baby's "first poop." The commemoration of baby Suri Cruise's first poop strives to be the evidence of her existence for a public yet to see photos of the superstar couple's four month old infant. The sculpture "Suri Cruise's commissioned bronzed baby poop" goes on display August 30th at Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn's Williamsburg gallery district and will be offered on eBay with the proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes.

Music Critics Must Die: Online Music Marketing – Math or Myth?

G-Man MusicThe numbers are supposed to be big in online marketing, but are they significant in the online marketing of music? Clearly, we need someone with 'Net experience to set a few things straight. Scott Meldrum is a businessperson and musician with a dry wit and a background in bulk mail. Oops, excuse me, direct response advertising. He's also the man called on by major labels when they want to brand an artist and reach millions of fans via the Internet.

Raging Boll: Much Maligned Film Maker to Literally Fight His Critics in Sponsored Boxing Match

GoldenPalace.com Sponsors Uwe Boll Boxing MatchVANCOUVER, B.C., Canada -- GoldenPalace.com is proud to present Raging Boll. Uwe Boll, the German filmmaker best known for several video game based films like 'Alone in the Dark,' 'House of the Dead,' 'BloodRayne,' & 'In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,' is considered by many critics to be one of the world's worst filmmakers. His movies, however, have made him more money than his critics will earn in several lifetimes.

Revolutionary Turn-Key Fingerprint Software Solution to Elevate Leading Fingerprint Algorithms and Readers

M2SYS Bio-PluginATLANTA, Ga. -- M2SYS Technology, a leading biometric technology research and development firm, today announced a new version release of Bio-Plugin(TM), a fully developed, server-based, enterprise fingerprint recognition system that can be rapidly deployed, in many cases with no additional development whatsoever.

Government Officials and Contractors Needed to Help Soldiers with 'Sandbag Palsy' says American Inventor

The SackMasterFT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Government officials won't listen about a faster, easier way to fill sandbags. Instead, our soldiers in Iraq are developing what has been coined, "Sandbag Palsy." And at home, every time a hurricane or flood looms, tens of thousands of sandbags must be filled in the old-fashioned, two-person, time consuming, back-straining way. The SackMaster is a shovel-like device which allows one person to fill sandbags quickly and efficiently, saving time and manpower.

Proposed Public Agency Accountability Ballot Measure in California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- According to Catripati.com, a ballot measure setting forth requirements for holding public agencies, public employees, and elected officials (including judges) accountable will be filed soon with Bruce McPherson, California Secretary of State.

Music Critics Must Die: Digitizing The Record Industry – Retail Realities & the Road to Profits

G-Man Music If you're young enough, all you know is digital music. Forget about records. Or vinyl. Or eight-tracks. Or even cassettes. To these people, the brouhaha over digital rights management and pay-per-download models seems pretty silly. And the changeover from physical products to sound files isn't even an issue for them.

Mac Software Dreams Become Reality with My Dream App

My Dream AppBOSTON, Mass. -- Software entrepreneur Phill Ryu announced "My Dream App" today, a new competition that invites participants to submit their best ideas for a killer app. Contestants will compete for a chance to have their idea realized as a Macintosh shareware application and earn royalties on software sales, as well as take home one of many Macs and iPods available as prizes for finalists.

Rising Star Belinda Rio Kicks Off Fla. Tour at Orlando Rep Sept. 22-23, 2006

Vocalist Belinda RioORLANDO, Fla. -- With the astronomical success of American Idol, there's no question that America loves to cheer for up-and-coming music stars. Orlando will have an opportunity to help create a new pop star in Latin beauty, Belinda Rio, when she makes her concert debut at the Orlando Repertory Theatre

Interview: A Vision of Hope with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond TutuAn interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner, human rights activist and world renowned author and lecturer Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who shares a few thoughts on his book "God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time."