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BMO'S Financial Tip of the Week: Choose a Low-Interest Rate Credit Card If You Carry a Balance

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:44:05 EDT

As part of BMO Financial Group's ongoing commitment to financial literacy and 'Making Money Make Sense' for Canadians, BMO is releasing a financial tip every week in 2012.

Merger Boosts Expansion in Moving and Storage Industry

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:35 EDT

BigSteelBox and Mission Group have signed a merger agreement to accelerate BigSteelBox's growth in the rapidly expanding moving and storage industry. With 18 locations across Canada, BigSteelBox is gaining market share in the multi-billion dollar industry with its innovative container-based service.

Sharkwater Film by Rob Stewart Proof Sea Shepherd Captain Innocent

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:33:33 EDT

Imaging3 to Host Conference Call

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:33:09 EDT

Imaging3, Inc. (OTCBB: IMGG), developer of a breakthrough medical imaging device that produces 3D medical diagnostic images of virtually any part of the human body in real-time, announced that at 2:00pm PDT (5:00pm EDT), Monday, May 21st, 2012, the company's CEO, Mr. Dean Janes, will be hosting a conference call. To join the conference call, please call 1-888-205-6786 and enter passcode 161478 followed by the pound sign (#). You will be connected to the conference call in a listen only mode, and then lines will be opened for questions following the presentation.

Jura Energy Corporation: Pakistan Government Confirms No Objection to Change in Control With Respect to Planned Reorganization and Recapitalization

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:14 EDT

Jura Energy Corporation (TSX:JEC) ("Jura") announced today that it had received written confirmation from the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions in Pakistan that it had no objection to the change in management and control of Frontier Holdings Limited, Jura's operating subsidiary in Pakistan, subject to the completion of certain filings that are underway.

New Report on Education and Human Capital Requirements

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:47 EDT

As technology increasingly eradicates traditional jobs faster than individuals can learn the skills necessary to adapt, the fundamental process of how we educate and train people must be revisited. In order to address the needs of the 21st-century economy, educators, policy makers and the business community should develop a common global approach to education, skills development and lifelong learning. Suggested approaches include building resilience into curriculums and shifting the focus from either/or knowledge or skills training to an area that includes both.

JEDEC Announces Publication of LPDDR3 Standard for Low Power Memory Devices

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:17 EDT

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in standards development for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of JESD209-3 LPDDR3 Low Power Memory Device Standard, designed to satisfy the performance and memory density demands of the latest generation of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, ultra-thin notebooks and similar connected devices on the newest, high-speed 4G networks. LPDDR3 offers a higher data rate, improved bandwidth and power efficiency, and higher memory densities over its groundbreaking predecessor, LPDDR2. Developed by JEDEC’s JC-42.6 Subcommittee for Low Power Memories, the LPDDR3 Low Power Memory Device Standard is available for free download from the JEDEC website: http://www.jedec.org/sites/default/files/docs/JESD209-3.pdf.

Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services' John Weber Promoted to Lead Group's CT Corporation-Branded Business

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:05 EDT

Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services (CLS), the leader in legal process and business performance management, today announced that John Weber has been promoted to executive vice president and general manager to lead the group's CT Corporation-branded business. The business line is dedicated to delivering compliance and governance solutions to Fortune 500 companies and large law firms.

BlooBuzz Enters Android Market With a Splash

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:29:55 EDT

Internet giant Google has added Pyramid Rising to its Play Store games market. Google recognized the superior quality of Pyramid Rising and selected it as a Staff Pick in the games category. It has been downloaded more than 200,000 times since it was added to the first page on Google Play's global Android Apps section on May 11, 2012. Pyramid Rising has an average 4.5-star rating (out of 5) and has received enthusiastic reviews from users.

Dundee International REIT May 2012 Monthly Distribution

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:32 EDT

DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL REIT (TSX:DI.UN) today announced a cash distribution in the amount of $0.06667 per Unit for the month of May. The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2012 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2012.

Two Wood Partners Developments to Receive 2012 PARAGON Awards From National Apartment Association

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:26:19 EDT

Wood Partners, one of the nation's largest and most active multifamily developers, announced today that two of its apartment communities in Dallas have been recognized for their excellence by the National Apartment Association (NAA).

Southern Silver Continues Expansion of the Blind Zone; New Gold-Copper Discovery at Cerro Las Minitas

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:48 EDT

Southern Silver Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSV)(FRANKFURT:SEG) reported today that drilling on the Cerro Las Minitas project, located in Durango State, Mexico, continues to identify thick intervals of high-grade silver-polymetallic mineralization at the Blind Zone deposit. A new zone of gold and copper mineralization has been identified in drill core at the South Skarn area located approximately 1.5 kilometres south east of the Blind zone.

Dundee REIT May 2012 Monthly Distribution

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:42 EDT

DUNDEE REIT (TSX:D.UN) today announced a cash distribution of $0.183 per REIT Unit, Series A for the month of May. The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2012 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2012.

Fitch Rates Proposed Frontier Communications' Offering 'BB+'

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:19 EDT

Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB+' rating to Frontier Communications Corporation's (Frontier) (NYSE: FTR) proposed offering of $500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2021. Frontier will use the proceeds to partially tender for its 2014 8.25% notes due 2014 and 7.875% notes due 2015, of which there are $600 million and $500 million outstanding, respectively. Fitch's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Frontier is 'BB+', and the Rating Outlook is Stable.

Cambridge House International Inc.: David J. Coffin Memorial Bursary in Geology Fundraising Dinner-June 4, 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:14 EDT

David Coffin, co-editor of the HRA Newsletters passed away suddenly in February. Cambridge House, along with David's friends and colleagues, invite you to share an evening of fine food and drink, conversation and a celebration David's life and of the positive impact of the mining business he loved and devoted his career to.

Macusani Yellowcake Announces New Discovery at Quebrada Blanca Anomaly on Kihitian Property

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:20:34 EDT

Macusani Yellowcake Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:YEL)(FRANKFURT:QG1) is pleased to announce initial assay results from the drilling program at the Quebrada Blanca anomaly on the Kihitian Property in Puno, Peru. The best result was an 11.0 m intersection from 41 to 52 m that returned a weighted average of 1253 ppm U3O8 (or 2.506 lbs/ton). This intersection included a higher-grade zone of 3.0 m that averaged 4463 ppm U3O8 (or 8.926 lbs/ton).

Macro Enterprises Inc. Announces 2012 First Quarter Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:19:31 EDT

May 17, 2012 Macro Enterprises Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MCR) -

Cloud Expo New York: Private PaaS for the Enterprise and Beyond

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:15:00 EDT

If your organization already uses virtualized infrastructure, you are well on your way to providing IT as a Service. But as businesses demand faster results in today’s competitive market, organizations look to gain more benefits from cloud computing than just virtualized infrastructure. Learn how to extend & ensure your private cloud investment with a private Platform as a Service (PaaS) and provide on-demand availability, flexibility, control, and ultimately, faster time-to-market for your development teams. In his session at the 10th International Cloud Expo, Bart Copeland, President & CEO of ActiveState Software, will discuss how Private PaaS technology gives you control over where, when and how you leverage the cloud.

SCIOinspire Receives Prestigious Health Care Innovation Grant

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:17 EDT

SCIOinspire Corp., a premier health analytics services player, announced that—along with its partners Finity Communications and Health Partners of Philadelphia—it has been awarded a $4.9 million, three-year Health Care Innovation grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The funds will be used to develop technology-enabled programs to improve health care for high-need populations in the Greater Philadelphia area.

BCAMA Vision Marketing Conference 2012 on Wednesday, May 23rd

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:11:24 EDT

BCAMA's annual flagship marketing conference, VISION, will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. Conference attendees will listen to a stellar line-up of presenters speak about 'liquid content' and how it is reshaping our marketing landscape.

Escape With a Spa Getaway in Exciting Montreal

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:08:35 EDT

Looking to save on a soothing, luxurious experience at a spa in Montreal? Escape to Montreal and get the first-class treatment at AltiSpa at the Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel. Valid through March 23, 2013, the Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel is offering an exclusive Spa Package to pamper yourself. Guests will enjoy the ultimate in rest and relaxation with the perfect combination of luxurious accommodations and spa treatments.

PARC's Van Jacobson Inducted to "Internet Hall of Fame"; PARC Hosts First Emerging Networks Consortium

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:04:11 EDT

PARC, a Xerox company today announced PARC Research Fellow Van Jacobson's inaugural induction to the Internet Society's Internet Hall of Fame. Jacobson joined PARC in 2006 to lead the Content-Centric Networking (CCN) program.

Revel Consulting's Laptops Find Valuable Second Home With InterConnection.org Partnership

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:46 EDT

Today, Revel Consulting (www.revelconsulting.com), a Kirkland, Washington-based business management consulting firm, announces a newly formed partnership with InterConnection.org, a nonprofit organization that helps charitable organizations worldwide achieve their missions by providing them refurbished computers. Through the partnership, Revel will donate retired laptops used by their associates for charitable reuse, and Revel employees will provide volunteer support at InterConnection.org technology donation drives in the Seattle area.

nCircle Announces PCI Scan Service Recertification

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:13 EDT

nCircle, the leader in information risk and security performance management solutions, today announced that it has been successfully recertified as an Approved Scan Vendor (ASV) by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council with the most recent and most stringent version of the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS). nCircle delivers security and compliance solutions to two of the largest credit card brands driving the PCI Data Security Standard and has been a PCI ASV since 2007.

Media Advisory: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:10 EDT

Please be advised the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development will be attending the opening of the St. Theresa Point First Nation new school.

CPP Fund Totals $161.6 Billion at 2012 Fiscal Year-End

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The CPP Fund ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2012 with net assets of $161.6 billion, compared to $148.2 billion at the end of fiscal 2011, which marks a new all-time high for the Fund. The $13.4 billion increase in assets after operating expenses resulted from $9.9 billion in investment income and $3.9 billion in net CPP contributions. The portfolio returned 6.6% for fiscal 2012.

API-Aware Traffic Management

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

As I mentioned in my last blog post, the promise of cost reduction is compelling many enterprises to move their workloads into the Cloud but many IT leaders are reluctant to do so, for fear of compromising the security and availability of their services. These concerns are well-founded but the benefits of Cloud are too great to ignore. To obtain these benefits, companies must adopt techniques that protect against the attendant risks, without compromise. Many people are familiar with Layer 7’s industry-leading security functionality, so it’s no surprise that I’d recommend using our Gateway technology to protect connections from on-premise infrastructure to off-premise Cloud services. The flexibility of deployment options we offer makes it possible to create a network of secure on- and off-premise endpoints to meet the most stringent requirements. This covers security but what about availability?

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards Winners Announced

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:45 EDT

Winners were announced last week at the annual 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation's most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries. During a ceremony hosted by chef and television personality Alton Brown at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, awards in the Restaurant and Chef and the Design and Graphics categories were presented, as well as a number of special achievement awards including Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America, America's Classics, Lifetime Achievement, and Humanitarian of the Year. A complete list of all award winners can be found at the end of this release, as well as at jamesbeard.org.

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Continues to Invest Proceeds of Rights Offering

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:29 EDT

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: OXLC) announced today that, since the closing of the Company's non-transferable rights offering on May 3, 2012, it has invested approximately $27.8 million of the $33.1 million in net proceeds (prior to expenses) the Company received from its rights offering, representing approximately 84% of those proceeds. These investments were made in junior debt and equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations, consistent with the Company's investment objective described in the prospectus, dated March 28, 2012.

Sprint plays central role in emergency preparedness simulations at Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference and Evacuation Exercise

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:17 EDT

Sprint (NYSE: S) this week played a key participant role in the Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference and Evacuation Exercise. Sprint helped support over 500 participants with Emergency Satellite coverage, interoperable wireless devices, and other equipment and services. Sprint this year also served as a primary sponsor of the event, which simulates crisis situations for Texas first responders and public safety agencies.

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:09 EDT

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE Amex: FTF), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.083 per share, payable June 15, 2012, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2012 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 29, 2012).

Another Strong Performance for Sefe Inc. (SEFE) as Stock Builds on Yesterday's Impressive 30% Gain. Where Do We Go from Here?

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:56:15 EDT

Sefe Inc. (SEFE) is mounting another strong performance today as it builds on an impressive 30% gain in yesterday's trading session. The stock which has been fumbling and tumbling in recent weeks now appears to back on track and making solid gains once more. SEFE will most likely need to string together a few more good days before most investors jump back in, but this could be just the opportunity, that gutsy and smart investors have been waiting for. The stock is firmly off the bottom and shooting up, what better time to get back in?

Luxury Hotel in Ireland Partners With Art Impressions, Offering a Creatively Inspiring Reason to Visit the Hotel

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:55:54 EDT

Yearning for the ability to decipher any painting in an art gallery at home or abroad? Develop skills which will bring paintings to life and all in one day, in wonderful surroundings! The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt has partnered with Art Impressions, run by Cathy Roche, offering attendees a visit to the hotel in Dublin with a creative twist. Guests have the opportunity to unlock their creative sides (even for those who think they lack a creative bone in their body!) and surprise themselves as they partake in a half day tour of the National Gallery in Dublin, returning to the hotel for lunch and a painting session with artist Karen Ebbs.

Cloudera Partners With Hadoop Managed Services Provider MetaScale to Help Large Traditional Enterprises Adopt Apache Hadoop

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:58 EDT

Cloudera Inc, the leading provider of Apache Hadoop-based data management software, services and training, today announced that Hadoop managed services provider MetaScale has joined Cloudera's rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Cloudera Connect. MetaScale specializes in solutions for traditional brick-and-mortar enterprises across all industry verticals looking to efficiently establish and grow their Big Data expertise, experience immediate tactical success and begin to build out their fundamental Big Data capability in an organized and precise fashion. As the only company able to provide a full spectrum of services focused on Big Data in the virtual private cloud, MetaScale is partnering with industry leader Cloudera to enable customers to take advantage of Hadoop without an upfront investment in skills and resources.

Spikes Asia 2012 Now Open for Entries

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:15 EDT

Spikes Asia, the regional Asia Pacific Awards and Festival for creative excellence in advertising and communications, is now open for entries.

Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:49:43 EDT

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.038 per share, payable June 15, 2012, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2012 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 29, 2012).

Patriotic Brits Name Pets After Royals

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:40 EDT

As the Royals and the nation get set to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee year in 2012, the latest research for Asda Finance reveals that when it comes to naming our cats and dogs, as a nation we are keen to show our patriotic side.

Cuts to Science and Safety: Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Coast Guard Hit by Second Round in Six Months

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:20 EDT

Over 130 Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) employees represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) began receiving Work Force Adjustment (WFA) notices earlier today as part of the implementation of federal budget cuts. They join some 200 scientists and other professionals at DFO who were told that their positions were being affected in December 2011. The notices to PIPSC members are part of a larger wave of more than 1,000 WFA notices received by DFO and Coast Guard employees today.

Globalization in the Medical Device Sector

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:44:04 EDT

"US medical device manufacturers have been able to shorten time to market by re-locating clinical research to non-US markets like Europe and Australia, and now to emerging markets, such as South America and Asia," says Thomas M. Loarie, Executive Chairman, Mercator - MedSystems. The globalization of the medical device industry has created a great deal of competition, making it difficult for organizations to keep up, he adds.

A speaker at the upcoming marcus evans Medical Device Manufacturing Summit Spring 2012 and Medical Device R&D Summit Spring 2012, Loarie discusses why companies are re-locating clinical research and manufacturing.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: eResearch Issues Initiating Report on Canadian Orebodies Inc.

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:43:20 EDT

Yammer Named a Leader in Activities Streams

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:42:56 EDT

Yammer, Inc., the leading provider of Enterprise Social Networks, today announced it was named a Leader in Activities Streams by Forrester Research Inc., in a new May 2012 report: "The Forrester Wave: Activities Streams, Q2 2012." Yammer received the highest scores for its current offering and was ranked among the highest scores in 16 out of 19 criteria, including adoption strategy and market presence with more than 5 million users.

Samsung Now Producing Highest Density Mobile LPDDR2 Memory Using 20nm-class Technology – an Industry First

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:38:25 EDT

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, announced today that it has begun producing the industry’s first four gigabit (Gb), low power double-data-rate 2 (LPDDR2) memory using 20 nanometer (nm) class* technology. The mobile DRAM (dynamic random access memory) chip, which went into mass production last month, will help the market to deliver advanced devices that are faster, lighter and provide longer battery life than today’s mobile devices.

The Wildest Returns -- Louis Prima Jr. and His Powerhouse Eight-Piece Band 'The Witnesses' Bring a Rock Edge and Explosive Energy to Ten Prima Sr. Classics on His Debut Album 'Return of the Wildest!'

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:37:28 EDT

For five decades, Louis Prima Sr. stayed at the forefront of the entertainment world. With his inimitable style and musical prowess, he has remained an influential figure to artists and fans alike. Prima tunes are constantly used in movies and on TV, as well as in chart topping covers by David Lee Roth, Brian Setzer and Reba McEntire, just to name a few.

OneWire Shares Insight on Financial Services Career Opportunities to Service Academy Graduates

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:34:08 EDT

OneWire®, where finance professionals get hired, today shared details of the presentation it delivered during a Joint Service Academy Networking Event, hosted by West Point. The event, held on May 16, 2012 at the Hudson Station Bar and Grill in New York City, provided the 40 veterans and graduates of the U.S. service academies in attendance with an overview of the current job market in financial services and showed how OneWire helps candidates connect with opportunities in the industry.

Intel Announces Results of Stockholders Vote

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:31 EDT

Intel Corporation today announced the results from votes at the company’s annual stockholders meeting.

Pacific Gold Corp.-Corporate Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:21 EDT

Pacific Gold Corp. (OTCQB:PCFG)(PINKSHEETS:PCFG).

Chief Blair Must Step Down or Be Fired: OFL President Says G20 Police Accountability Must Start at the Top

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:03 EDT

Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Sid Ryan today responded to a damning report on the police use of excessive force during the 2010 G20 Summit in Toronto by calling for the resignation of Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair.

DISH Submits Comments to FCC on Wireless Rules

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT

DISH (NASDAQ: DISH)

Esperanza Resources Corp. Announces Additions to Management

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:29:00 EDT

Esperanza Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:EPZ)(PINKSHEETS:ESPZF) ("Esperanza" or the "Company) is pleased to announce the addition to the Company's management team of Mr. Daniel O'Flaherty as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Mr. Johannes J. Miller as Vice President, Operations and Ms. Kylie Dickson as Chief Financial Officer.

Housing and Economic Forecast Brightens

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:26:28 EDT

Positive underlying economic factors are helping relieve a pent-up housing demand, according to a presentation at a residential real estate forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here.