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SurDoc Now Gives 30GB Free Cloud Storage to Users

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:08:59 +0000

SurDoc Now Gives 30GB Free Cloud Storage to Users

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- SurDoc's Refer-A-Friend Program Helps Users Get Largest Free Storage on the Market

MENLO PARK, California, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SurDoc™ Corporation (www.surdoc.com) – a leader in cloud document and storage technology, announced today that their Refer-A-Friend Program is now live. SurDoc users can get a bonus 20GB of free storage, or a total of 30GB free storage, by referring SurDoc to their friends and colleagues. For each person a SurDoc user invites and who signs up with SurDoc, that user will get 1GB of additional storage, and has an opportunity to get up to 20GB bonus storage, absolutely free, permanently. The person invited, when they sign up, will get an extra 1GB of free storage, or a total of 11GB of free storage.

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In addition, new users who sign up will also have the opportunity to refer SurDoc to their friends and colleagues and also earn up to 30GB of free storage.

SurDoc's offering now makes it the largest free storage on the market and provides considerably more storage than competitors Google Drive (5GB), Apple's iCloud (5GB), Microsoft's SkyDrive (7GB) and even Dropbox's 17GB, which is given to their most loyal users.

Users can start referring friends and colleagues by clicking the "Get More Free Space!" link in their SurDoc accounts. To get the word out, users will be able to email their contacts an invitation message that has already been pre-populated for them – the user only has to insert the email address(es) of their friends and colleagues. The user can also edit the message to customize it the way they want. Once a user invites their friends and their colleagues, and they sign up, both existing user and the new user will receive credit for bonus storage once the new user activates the account. Since June is Father's Day, this is a great opportunity for a unique Father's Day gift.

About SurDoc Corp.
SurDoc is an emerging company, which is redefining the cloud storage and cloud document industry. Based on its unique and patented VisiDoc technology, SurDoc goes beyond cloud storage. This technology enables text and image data from virtually any source (word processing, spreadsheets, PDFs, presentations and more) to be viewed with high fidelity, shared, annotated and digitally signed using most web browsers on any device (desktop, laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc.) without having to download an app, plugin or software. SurDoc offers up to 30GB of free storage, which is the largest offering of its kind, and a 100GB plan for $1/month, which is the lowest price on the market. For more information, contact SurDoc at www.surdoc.com.

Verizon Singapore Lauded for Its Sustainability Efforts

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Verizon Singapore Lauded for Its Sustainability Efforts

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SINGAPORE, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Singapore has been awarded the BCA Green Mark Gold^Plus Award in recognition of the eco-friendly design and sustainable best practices of the company's Singapore office. The award recognizes companies' achievements in environmental sustainability as part of their overall corporate social responsibility efforts.

Verizon's Singapore office fulfilled several criteria, including energy and water efficiency, management and operational sustainability, and indoor environmental quality.

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority launched the BCA Green Mark Scheme in 2005 to encourage the local construction industry and real estate sector to develop more environmentally friendly buildings. Buildings are evaluated for their environmental impact and energy performance.

Andrew Dobbins, Verizon's Asia-Pacific group vice president, accepted the award from BCA's deputy chairman, Er Lee Chuan Seng, at the BCA Awards ceremony on Thursday (May 24).

Dobbins said: "Verizon believes very strongly that good business practice is intrinsically linked with sustainability, and we work very hard to practice what we preach, in terms of our internal operations and the services we offer our customers. Sustainable energy use is a key focus area for us across the business, and we continue to optimize our networks, our buildings and our resources as we strive for best practice. This award is a welcome recognition of our ongoing efforts in this area."

In March, Verizon announced plans to cut its CO2 intensity by half by 2020, as part of the company's broad sustainability efforts. Verizon's first combined annual and corporate responsibility report is available at http://responsibility.verizon.com.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 93 million retail customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 192,000. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

SOURCE Verizon

Fattah Statement on Obama Administration's $26 Million Manufacturing Initiative

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:54:47 +0000

Fattah Statement on Obama Administration's $26 Million Manufacturing Initiative

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PHILADELPHIA, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), the senior Democratic Appropriator for the Department of Commerce and a leading voice in Congress for federal seed money and technical support for manufacturing innovation, released the following statement in support of the Obama administration's announcement of $26 million for regional manufacturing partnerships.

"The Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge Program is yet another illustration of the Obama administration's commitment to our manufacturing sector," said Chaka Fattah (D-PA). "By making $26 million available to create public-private partnerships, we will leverage private capital, speed up job growth, and strengthen our already growing economy. Having introduced the American Discoveries Act and the American Jobs Act to aid American businesses in innovating, I'm glad to partner with the administration to move our economy forward. This is the kind of innovative thinking that has led to 26 consecutive months of job growth, and while we still have a ways to go, I know this program will lead to an even better economic outlook in the months to come."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

Investment Crowdfunding Moves Closer to Launch

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:52:35 +0000

Investment Crowdfunding Moves Closer to Launch

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WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a lengthy meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week, the National Crowdfunding Association, www.NLCFA.org, delivered a twenty-four-point memorandum outlining the primary concerns and open questions regarding the regulations the SEC is currently drafting for the American investment crowdfunding market. "We have a terrific team," said David Marlett, Executive Director of the NLCFA. "When good people come together to work for a greater good, it's an honor just to be in the room."

Co-Chairing the NLCFA's SEC Regulatory Committee is Steve Vidal, an Austin, Texas venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and Sara Hanks, a Washington D.C. securities attorney who served as general counsel to the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel. Ms. Hanks is CEO of CrowdCheck, www.CrowdCheck.biz, which provides due diligence services to the crowdfund market. Joining the SEC meeting last week was another member of the NLCFA's SEC Committee, Kiran Lingam, a securities attorney and strong contributor to the crowdfunding dialogue through his blog, www.1billionangels.com. Also participating were representatives of the crowdfunding portal, Early Shares, www.EarlyShares.com, helping give the portal's perspective on the issues being discussed.

"We are lucky to have attorneys Doug Ellenoff and Sarah Williams," said Mr. Vidal. "Doug was a representative of the National Crowdfunding Association at the first industry meeting with the SEC, a few weeks ago." Mr. Ellenoff and Ms. Williams are part of the NY law firm of Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole, www.EGSLLP.com, specializing in securities law with an emphasis on investment crowdfunding.

"The team did a great job of formulating the industry's top twenty-four issues," said Marlett. That memorandum is posted on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/comments/jobs-title-iii/jobstitleiii-64.pdf. "And the work continues," added Marlett. "Now we narrow in on some key sticky-points, such as how a portal can brand itself according to the type of offerings it posts. But we are very pleased with many new revelations that come from our work with the SEC, such as: there will most likely not be annual cap on investments by accredited and institutional investors." Further, the NLCFA is seeking broad input from across the country and from every sector. Input can be given through the NLCFA's website, www.NLCFA.org.

Investment Crowdfunding, a revolutionary way of financing businesses in America, arose from part of the JOBS Act signed into law by President Obama on April 5, 2012. That Act allows small and start-up businesses to raise up to $1 million per year by issuing equity or debt securities to many small investors through an online site (portal). Investment Crowdfunding adds the investment element to what is an already successful donation model, popularized by online portals such as Kickstarter.

The National Crowdfunding Association, the oldest and fastest growing crowdfunding trade association in America, is comprised of a wide array of companies, firms and individuals who have an interest in the success of Investment Crowdfunding. Those members include businesses, crowdfunding portals, investors, attorneys, accountants, vendors, service providers, software developers, consultants, venture capitalists, angel investors, universities, students, and others.

For more information:

David Marlett
Executive Director
National Crowdfunding Association
www.NLCFA.org
david.marlett@NLCFA.org

Steve Vidal
NLCFA Board of Directors
Co-Chair of SEC Regulatory Committee
steve.vidal@NLCFA.org

SOURCE National Crowdfunding Association

SurDoc Now Gives 30GB Free Cloud Storage to Users

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:51:12 +0000

SurDoc Now Gives 30GB Free Cloud Storage to Users

SurDoc's Refer-A-Friend Program Helps Users Get Largest Free Storage on the Market

PR Newswire

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SurDoc™ Corporation (www.surdoc.com) – a leader in cloud document and storage technology, announced today that their Refer-A-Friend Program is now live. SurDoc users can get a bonus 20GB of free storage, or a total of 30GB free storage, by referring SurDoc to their friends and colleagues. For each person a SurDoc user invites and who signs up with SurDoc, that user will get 1GB of additional storage, and has an opportunity to get up to 20GB bonus storage, absolutely free, permanently. The person invited, when they sign up, will get an extra 1GB of free storage, or a total of 11GB of free storage.

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In addition, new users who sign up will also have the opportunity to refer SurDoc to their friends and colleagues and also earn up to 30GB of free storage.

SOURCE SurDoc Corp.

PDI, Inc. Announces New Business Win Valued at $57 Million

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:38:00 +0000

PDI, Inc. Announces New Business Win Valued at $57 Million

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDII) today announced the signing of a contract with a new customer to provide promotional services across PDI's multiple communications channels that will target primary care physicians. The contract is subject to FDA product approval. The contract is expected to generate total revenue to PDI of approximately $57 million over the life of the two-year agreement, with $10-$12 million to be recorded over the second half of 2012.

Under the agreement, PDI will provide an array of promotional services, including but not limited to dedicated sales teams, as well as teledetailing and digital communications through PDI's Group DCA division.

"We are delighted to have been selected by this new client to provide a wide range of promotional support," said Nancy Lurker, Chief Executive Officer of PDI, Inc. "In applying our multi-channel promotional capabilities, PDI looks forward to demonstrating the value, strategic flexibility and high return on investment that we can provide through our outsourcing services."

About PDI, Inc.

PDI is a leading health care commercialization company providing superior insight-driven, integrated multi-channel message delivery to established and emerging health care companies. The company is dedicated to enhancing engagement with health care practitioners and optimizing commercial investments for its clients by providing strategic flexibility, full product commercialization services, innovative multi-channel promotional solutions, and sales and marketing expertise. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.pdi-inc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and financial performance. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond PDI's control. These statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause PDI's actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement.

For example, with respect to statements regarding projections of future revenues, growth and profitability, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release based on the loss, early termination or significant reduction of any of our existing service contracts, the failure to meet performance goals in PDI's incentive-based arrangements with customers or the inability to secure additional business. Additionally, all forward-looking statements are subject to the risk factors detailed from time to time in PDI's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, PDI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and PDI's subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Because of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as may be required by law, PDI undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

SOURCE PDI, Inc.

PennyGrab.com Touts Highest Customer Satisfaction in the Penny Auction Industry

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:19:10 +0000

PennyGrab.com Touts Highest Customer Satisfaction in the Penny Auction Industry

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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- PennyGrab.com touts highest Customer Satisfaction in the Penny Auction Industry It wasn't so long ago that the terms "customer satisfaction" and penny auctions weren't synonymous. With the internet full of scams and otherwise less than legitimate companies, it was no big surprise. But that was 2010, now we're here in 2012 with the penny auction industry whittled down to 3 or 4 major contenders that have proven not only legit, but becoming more and more innovative every day.

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Recently, an online poll was released that asked the question "Which Penny Auctions Company Are You Most satisfied with??" With a variety of questions from shipping to support, to the quality of items being auctioned to innovations made that contributed to the penny auction universe; PennyGrab, with just a fraction of the members of QuiBids has shown that you don't have to be the biggest to be the best.

What's even more satisfying for us as consumers is that PennyGrab.com has managed to dominate the customer satisfaction index before they've had their 1st year anniversary (which happens on July 4th, 2012). So what does all this mean?

To be fair to penny auctions, the industry is in its infancy. But the fact that PennyGrab.com has seemingly not only established the pinnacle of customer satisfaction, but has dominated the satisfaction index shows how far penny auctions have come in a breathlessly short amount of time. In reality, you might even say PennyGrab.com created this agenda of providing a higher level of service. Before PennyGrab after all, there wasn't even a thought given to keeping customers happy.

Of course, customer satisfaction comes with its benefits. Be it by design or happenstance, PennyGrab also grasped a very lucrative distinction by also capturing the highest customer loyalty index. This proves the poll to be more than just opinion when you can back it up with loyalty. Amongst the opinions of users, it's PennyGrab.com constant innovation, very hands on customer service as well as their personable and friendly atmosphere that gives PennyGrab the award. While this will surely impact the penny auction industry in a positive way, as consumers we can sit back and watch as the others play catch up to PennyGrab.com lead while consumers benefit in what is sure to become a contest to gain the trust and respect of an entire industry.

For the Memorial Day Weekend, for example, PennyGrab.com has offered a 10% off sale on any of their credit packs, users can use promo code: Memorialday. Not resting on their laurels, PennyGrab has also reinstituted referral credits, occasional free bonus credits as well as having some of the hottest items that most penny auctions aren't able to offer. When you add in total the 10% off credit pack, the vast savings we've come to expect from the penny auction realm, the free shipping and top notch customer service.

Better Busienss Bureau Rated penny auctions like PennyGrab.com are cementing themselves as viable shopping venues for an ever increasing customer base and to that I say, welcome to the club.

Media Contact:

Lee Ryder PennyTime.com, 424-456-4014, leeryder@hotmail.com

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SOURCE PennyGrab

Larry Flynt Defends Ad Parody Featuring S.E. Cupp

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:11:52 +0000

Larry Flynt Defends Ad Parody Featuring S.E. Cupp

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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the recent press surrounding the publishing of an Ad Parody featuring S.E. Cupp, Hustler Founder Larry Flynt offers the following statement:

"As a result of our publishing an ad parody of political pundit S.E. Cupp that depicted her having oral sex, the prudish and delusional right wing has accused me and my magazine of being sexist and waging a war on women," says Mr. Flynt. "That's absurd. The picture was clearly labeled as satire. It was intended as humorous commentary about her politics. We stated that no such image of Ms. Cupp actually exists. Secondly, the feature, which we run every month, has previously depicted such male luminaries as Mario Cuomo, Dan Rather and, most recently, my friend Bill Maher. How misogynistic or sexist is that?"

Mr. Flynt Continues:

"The ad parody was protected free speech as decided by unanimous decision by the Supreme Court in 1988, Flynt v. Falwell, which afforded parody protection under the First Amendment. So critics, get a life. Find another horse to beat.  We don't know anything about Ms. Cupp's personal life, but we do know that oral sex is practiced by the majority of adult Americans, both male and female. The fact that the picture of Ms. Cupp has generated so much flap says more about the sexual repression of the American people than it does anything else. Oral sex is a normal and healthy practice."

SOURCE Hustler

As Memorial Day Approaches, Young Americans Remember "Freedom Is Not Free"

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:08:29 +0000

As Memorial Day Approaches, Young Americans Remember "Freedom Is Not Free"

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Generation Opportunity launches online homepage with scroll for those seeking to publicly thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Generation Opportunity today launched an online scroll for Americans to sign to thank the brave men and women who have selflessly served the nation and made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our enduring freedoms. The effort for Memorial Day 2012 – called "Freedom Is Not Free" – gained immediate attention and support across the country.

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"On Memorial Day, families across the country will remember loved ones and relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. Sharing in that remembrance will be many, many young Americans who honor and deeply respect those from their own generation and previous generations who gave everything for Americans to remain free. We are grateful to those who have taken the time to join our efforts to reaffirm the significance of this day through our 'Freedom Is Not Free' scroll, and we encourage every American, in any way they can, to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day," said Paul T. Conway, president of Generation Opportunity and a former Chief of Staff to Major General Douglas O'Dell, USMC (Ret.) at the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Earlier this year, Generation Opportunity successfully conducted an online initiative entitled "Valentines for Vets" that provided all Americans an opportunity to send a note of appreciation and encouragement to veterans receiving care and or treatment at veterans hospitals and Armed Forces retirement homes across the country.

The Generation Opportunity team delivered the messages to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces at multiple facilities serving veterans, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Washington, DC); Armed Forces Retirement Home (Gulfport, MS); Veterans in Partnership (VISN) 11 Healthcare Network (Ann Arbor, MI); Miami VA Healthcare System (Miami, FL); VA Southwest Health Care Network (Mesa, AZ); Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (Columbus, OH); and Maine VA Medical Center (Augusta, ME).

Generation Opportunity will scroll the names and states of "Freedom Is Not Free" signers throughout Memorial Day week.

HOW IT WORKS

Go to this link – http://generationopportunity.org/memorial-day/
Follow the instructions and write your personal message.
After submitting, your first name and the state you are from will appear on the scroll.
For questions or other information, please email info@generationopportunity.org

ABOUT GENERATION OPPORTUNITY
Generation Opportunity is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c)(4) organization that seeks to engage everyone from young adults, to early career professionals, college students, young mothers and fathers, construction workers, current service men and women, veterans, entrepreneurs, and all Americans who find themselves dissatisfied with the status quo and willing to create a better tomorrow.

Generation Opportunity operates on a strategy that combines advanced social media tactics with proven field tactics to reach Americans 18-29. The organization's social media platforms – "Being American by GO," "The Constitution by GO," and "Gas Prices Are Too Damn High" on Facebook – have amassed a total fan base of nearly 3.3 million. All three pages post links to relevant articles and reports from sources ranging from the federal Government Accountability Office (GAO), to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Brookings Institution, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Heritage Foundation.

Read about Generation Opportunity here; visit "Being American by GO" on Facebook here, "The Constitution by GO" on Facebook here, and "Gas Prices Are Too Damn High" on Facebook here.

For our Spanish-language page – Generacion Oportunidad – click here.

CONTACT:
Matthew Faraci
202-997-1636
EMAIL

SOURCE Generation Opportunity

WDIV-TV Local 4 News Wins In May Ratings

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:51:20 +0000

WDIV-TV Local 4 News Wins In May Ratings

Local 4 News is #1 at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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DETROIT, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WDIV-TV Local 4 News finished #1 at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. in the May 2012 Nielsen ratings period in the Detroit television market.

Local 4 News at 5 p.m. is #1 in the time period with a 5.5 household rating and a 13 share, beating both WXYZ (5.0 HH RTG/12 SHR) and WJBK (5.2 HH RTG/12 SHR). Local 4 News at 6 p.m. is #1 in household ratings in the 6-6:30 p.m. time period garnering a 7.1 household rating and a 16 share (compared to WXYZ 5.6 RTG, 12 SHR and WJBK 4.5 RTG, 10 SHR). Local 4 News at 11 p.m., anchored by Carmen Harlan, Devin Scillian, Chuck Gaidica and Bernie Smilovitz, is #1 M-Sun with an 8.2 household rating and a 15 share (compared to WXYZ 7.5 RTG, 14 SHR, WJBK 10pm (M-F) 8.9 RTG, 14 SHR, and WJBK 11pm 5.6 RTG, 10 SHR).

In other dayparts of the WDIV programming lineup, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is #1 the 10-11 a.m. time period (3.7 HH RTG, 13 SHR), Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy are #1 in the all important access time period of 7-8 p.m. averaging a 8.3 rating with a 16 share in household ratings (compared to WXYZ 5.9 RTG, 12 SHR and WJBK 3.2 RTG, 6 SHR), and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is #1 in the 11:35 p.m. time period with a 4.5 household rating and a 10 share.

About Post-Newsweek Stations

Post-Newsweek Stations is owned by The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), a diversified education and media company. Post-Newsweek Stations owns and operates six television stations: WDIV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit; KPRC, the NBC affiliate in Houston; WPLG, the ABC affiliate in Miami; WKMG, the CBS affiliate in Orlando; KSAT, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio; and WJXT, an independent in Jacksonville. Post-Newsweek also has ownership interests in LATV Networks and Internet Broadcasting (IB).

SOURCE WDIV-TV

Reason-Rupe Wisconsin Recall Poll: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42, Obama Leads Romney

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:45 +0000

Reason-Rupe Wisconsin Recall Poll: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42, Obama Leads Romney

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Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly support pension and health care reforms that rein in spending on government workers

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gov. Scott Walker leads Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett 50-42 among those likely to vote in Wisconsin's June 5 recall election, according to a new Reason-Rupe poll of 708 Wisconsin adults on cell phones and landlines.

In the presidential race, 49 percent of all adults surveyed approve of the job President Obama is doing and 45 percent disapprove. President Obama leads Mitt Romney 46-36 in Wisconsin, with 6 percent selecting the Libertarian Party's Gary Johnson. Obama's margin over Romney shrinks to 44-41 among those likely to vote in June's recall election, with Johnson taking what would be a crucial 5 percent of the vote.

The Reason-Rupe poll finds voters overwhelmingly support many of the key changes Gov. Walker and the legislature implemented on public sector pensions and health care last year. Reason-Rupe finds 72 percent favor the change requiring public sector workers to increase their pension contributions from less than 1 percent to 6 percent of their salaries. And 71 percent favor making government employees pay 12 percent of their own health care premiums instead of the previous 6 percent.

The public supports asking government workers to pick up more of the tab for their own benefits because 65 percent say public sector workers receive better pension and health care benefits than private sector workers, 22 percent say benefit levels are about the same, and just 7 percent believe private sector benefits are better than those in the public sector.

Taxpayers actually wish state lawmakers had cast an even larger net with their reforms. Police and firefighters were exempted from the pension and health care adjustments but 57 percent of taxpayers say they should not have been.

The complete Reason-Rupe survey is online at http://reason.com/poll.

This Reason-Rupe poll, conducted May 14-18, 2012 by ORC International, surveyed a random sample of 708 Wisconsin adults on cell phones and landlines. The results have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. The poll includes 609 likely voters who are registered and said they are certain or likely to vote in the June 5 recall election.

SOURCE Reason Foundation

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Nokia Corporation to Contact the Firm

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Nokia Corporation to Contact the Firm

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Nokia Corporation ("Nokia" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOK).

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The investigation seeks to determine whether Nokia and certain of its officers' statements concerning the Company's conversion to a Windows platform violated federal securities laws. On April 11, 2012, Nokia disclosed that its first quarter performance would be worse than expected, while also disclosing a glitch in the newest Windows offering – the Lumia 900. Nokia was forced to offer its customers a $100 reimbursement, making the phone essentially free.

As a result of this disclosure, Nokia's share price dropped over 16% in a single day.

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SOURCE Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP

Thermal-Aid Bears Make Their Way to Children at City of Hope

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:35:37 +0000

Thermal-Aid Bears Make Their Way to Children at City of Hope

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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: PSHR) spokesman Andre Ethier, all-star right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced today that the company will be donating Thermal-Aid Bears to the City of Hope in Duarte, California. "The City of Hope brings hope to many who are suffering and Thermal-Aid Bears bring smiles to those who might be suffering; it's an excellent match," states Ethier."

"As every sports fan knows, Andre Ethier and the Dodgers are in the middle of a hot streak and are leading the league. Him having time to think of others is astounding and is exactly what being a community leader is all about, we are very proud of his dedication," notes Matthew Mills, President/CEO of Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc.

The Thermal-Aid Bears are the children's version of the adult Thermal-Aid, which is a revolutionary, 100% natural therapeutic heating/cooling treatment pack specifically designed for the medical field, to reduce swelling and relieve pain. According to Mills, the creator of Thermal–Aid, "Our researchers worked closely with milling engineers from the largest agribusiness companies in the world to create a line of products, using a unique process, which allows a specialized corn to hold temperatures for long periods of time. This process removes the germ from the kernel, thus removing virtually all the moisture and preventing mold or fungi from forming. The entire process hardens the corn segments, causing an even temperature in each segment, and creating extended temperature retainment (hot and cold). This also extends the life of the corn beyond that of the material it's sewn into."

Recently, actress Tori Spelling was spotted in multiple celebrity magazines with her three year old daughter, Stella, who was embracing Tumble, one of the Thermal-Aid Bears. "She likes to carry it around everywhere," stated Spelling, "but I'm not complaining. It's cute and effective. For the first time I have an ice/heat pack Stella will actually use when she gets bumps and bruises!"

Thermal-Aid just wrapped up a ten city Mother's Day Gift media tour where national television audiences in places like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Orlando, San Diego and Sacramento learned all about the product line and were able to participate in a national Thermal-Aid Bear giveaway, via Thermal-Aid Facebook and Twitter pages.

Thermal-Aid can be purchased from the company's web site, www.thermal-aid.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.walgreens.com.

For additional information, contact: Gary Stromberg, The BLACKBIRD Group (203) 221-8100 gary.stromberg@gmail.com

Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. info@pac-sh.com (877) 248-0488.

SOURCE Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc.

Ontraport Named a Top Finalist of CareerBuilder's First Annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award"

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Ontraport Named a Top Finalist of CareerBuilder's First Annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award"

PR Newswire

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontraport is pleased to announce it was named a top finalist of CareerBuilder's first annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award." The award recognizes fast-growing small businesses that have been exemplary in reskilling workers for new job opportunities and making a positive impact on their communities. The contest was open to small businesses with 250 or fewer employees who hired a minimum of 10 employees in 2011 and are adding staff in 2012. More than 100 companies across the U.S. entered the competition.

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Since its founding in 2006, Ontraport grew from three partners to a full-time staff of 30. Ontraport is an all-in-one integrated platform used by entrepreneurs to start, systematize and scale their businesses. In the past year, the company doubled its staff and expects to triple or quadruple its growth in the coming year. Ontraport offers a multi-faceted apprenticeship program where employees shadow department leaders and learn new disciplines across the company.

Ontraport's CEO provides pro-bono coaching to local small business owners to help them succeed. The company also supports the community through its involvement with an organization that helps neglected children find safe and permanent homes.

Daily catered lunches, daily recesses, a state-of-the-art break room with a fully-stocked snack wall and bi-yearly camping and ski trips round out a unique employee experience.

About Ontraport

Ontraport is fast becoming the place where entrepreneurs go to start, systematize and scale their businesses. This all-in-one integrated platform delivers essential business features including; a powerful CRM system, one-click membership sites and WordPress hosting, outstanding email delivery, payment processing, direct-mail printing, affiliate management, and their innovative business automation suite. Arriving in the marketplace in 2008, Ontraport's talented engineers have developed nimble processes for releasing cutting edge customer driven features at lightning speed. Coupled with humorous educational materials, affordable monthly subscription rates and a commitment to world class customer support, it's no surprise that Ontraport clients are "Raving Fans."

About CareerBuilder®

CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 45 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to recruitment support. More than 10,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

SOURCE Ontraport

Justice Department To Recognize Eight Fatherhood & Mentoring Heroes In Tarrant County, Texas

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:28:59 +0000

Justice Department To Recognize Eight Fatherhood & Mentoring Heroes In Tarrant County, Texas

PR Newswire

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of President Obama's Fatherhood & Mentoring Initiative, the Justice Department will honor eight "Fatherhood Heroes" from Tarrant County, Texas, for their role in promoting responsible fatherhood in their families and communities.

This is the fourth in a series of local "Fatherhood Heroes" events around the country and is hosted by the Fatherhood Coalition of Tarrant County.

WHO:
Eugene Schneeberg, Director of the Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Justice

WHEN:
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012
11:30 a.m. CDT

WHERE:
Tarrant County College
300 Trinity Campus Circle
Fort Worth, Texas
OPEN PRESS

SOURCE Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs