Bōbē Unveils Four New Spa-tacular Products

Bōbē Unveils Four New Spa-tacular Products

Wooing customers since 2005, Saskatchewan-based bath and body company bōbē bath essentials is offering four new creations to its line. The additions consist of the Soy Whip Body Butter, Goats Milk Body Glaze and the Reconstructive Shampoo and Conditioner.

Saskatoon, SK (PRWEB) March 29, 2006 -–

Wooing customers since 2005, Saskatchewan-based bath and body company bōbē bath essentials is offering four new creations to its line. The additions consist of the Soy Whip Body Butter, Goats Milk Body Glaze and the Reconstructive Shampoo and Conditioner.

“We offer unique and diverse scents that can be customized into a variety of products,” says Marlese Sears, owner & creator of bōbē. This modern, versatile approach is a factor for the company’s growing international success. Using the finest ingredients, bōbē provides a spa experience unlike any other in the comfort of one’s refuge.

“I have tried to integrate products that contain sought-after ingredients and properties,” Sears says of the recent additions. “Ingredients such as soy and goats milk are appealing to those who are looking for either a vegan-friendly or natural alternative.”

The Soy Whip Body Butter is a non-greasy, rich moisturizer that is whipped to perfection. Lather up in thirst-quenching Lime Margarita, Strawberry Dream or Nut Medley. Soothe parched skin with the Goats Milk Body Glaze. With the appearance and consistency of yogurt, delight in the exotic aromas of Misbehavin’, Satin Sheets and Utopia. Both items are available in 80 sensational scents.

Seeking a remedy for lackluster locks? Try bōbē’s Reconstructive Shampoo and Conditioner. Simply close your eyes and imagine juicy pomegranates surrounded by hints of pineapple, red grapefruit, green apple, mango and subtle moss. “Our shampoo moisturizes and repairs at the same time, giving you silky and soft hair that has a healthy shine.” The conditioner repairs, nourishes and detangles. With the mind-boggling scent, don’t be surprised if you find yourself sniffing your hair all day.

For more information, including samples, hi-res photos or a press kit, contact Sears at (306) 384-1080. Visit www. bobebathessentials. com to view the entire product line.

About bōbē bath essentials

Bōbē (pronounced “beau-bee”) is a fresh new face in the bath and body industry. Created by Marlese Sears in May 2005, bōbē provides quality products at an affordable price. Besides manufacturing eight intoxicating products, the company strongly believes in giving back. Each month, 10 percent of the total sales is donated to designated charities including UNICEF, Saskatoon Food Bank, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Habit for Humanity among others.

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Huntington. com Continues To Improve Top 10 Online Banking Rating It Has Held Since 2003

Huntington. com Continues To Improve Top 10 Online Banking Rating It Has Held Since 2003

Huntington moves up three places in keynote WebExcellence Banker Scorecard -- one of foremost industry measurements.

Columbus, OH (Vocus) July 30, 2007

Huntington Bank's Web site, huntington. com (https://www. huntington. com/?source=pr_keynote_score_073007), has been rated 6th in the nation by the Keynote WebExcellence Banker Scorecard for Q2 2007. Huntington's performance has moved up three places from its previous ranking of 9th place. Keynote, known as The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority™, is the global leader in mobile and Internet test and measurement services. Since 1998, the Keynote Banker Scorecard has served as an industry benchmark for site functionality and ease of use.

"Huntington has long been a technological leader having been one of the first to launch a Web site with online banking and bill pay," said Pam Archer, vice president of Huntington Bank. "At Huntington we have been able to maintain our leadership position and high rankings in online services because we continue to identify customer online banking needs and fulfill them."

In rating Huntington's site, Keynote underscored the fact that Huntington had its strongest showing in the categories of "Ease of Use" and "Quality and Availability." Huntington also performed well in the categories of "Look Up Information" and "Plan Tasks."

Improvements to Huntington's online banking experience since it was last rated in the third quarter of 2006 include expanded viewing of check and deposit images to 16 months and improved online funds transfer capabilities.

Specifically, Huntington was noted for:

Functionality
Huntington is ahead of the curve for archived account history; the site provides 24 months of account and bill payment history and 16 months of online statements.

Ease of Use
The account summary in the secure site automatically displays pending bill payments and transfers.

Privacy & Availability
Security-purposed email notifications are automatically sent to customers when the account holder's email and mailing address is changed or a payee is added to online bill payment.

Quality & Availability
The site offers online chat customer support within the account opening and other areas of the site.

To visit Huntington's top-ranked site, go to huntington. com (https://www. huntington. com/?source=pr_keynote_score_073007). To find out more information about the Keynote WebExcellence Scorecard, go to keynote. com (http://www. keynote. com/).

About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $55 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Through its affiliated companies, Huntington has more than 141 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through over 700 regional banking offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington. com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of nearly 1,400 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Dealer Sales offices in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey. Through Sky Insurance, Huntington offers retail and commercial insurance agency services, through offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and West Virginia. International banking services are made available through the headquarters office in Columbus, a limited purpose office located in the Cayman Islands, and another located in Hong Kong. The company is located on the web at huntington. com (https://www. huntington. com/?source=pr_keynote_score_073007).

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New Software Utilizing Check Images Adds Extra Layer of Protection Against Tampering with Checks

New Software Utilizing Check Images Adds Extra Layer of Protection Against Tampering with Checks

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., now offers commercial customers an enhanced Positive Pay service in an effort to combat check fraud costs.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 6, 2006

In an effort to help combat the estimated $12 billion a year that check fraud costs the U. S. market, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., now offers commercial customers an enhanced Positive Pay service. Payee Positive Pay permits the bank to compare the payee information on checks presented against a customer’s account with the payee information in the customer’s issue file. Images of any checks flagged as exception items may be reviewed online by the customer via PNC’s secure website with instructions to pay or withhold payment communicated online back to the bank.

“Despite the increasing popularity of electronic payments, nearly 60 percent of all business-to-business payments today are made via a paper check, making it more imperative than ever for financial institutions to ensure security,” said Eithne O’Malley, vice president and senior product manager with PNC’s treasury management group. “Our new Payee Positive Pay service protects customers from the ongoing threat of check fraud and, even more specifically, the rising tampering efforts with the payee line of the check.”

In addition to traditional Positive Pay services, PNC utilizes software from FiServ ImageSoft to automatically match payee information read from corporate check images against issue files provided by the customers. The payee-line interrogation, in addition to the traditional check number and dollar amount verification, allows PNC to review these fields on the checks presented against the customer’s account. The system’s digital interrogation technology can read a wide variety of font styles and sizes, so PNC has produced a Payee Check Printing Guidelines document to help its Payee Positive Pay clients recognize how changes to their current check formats and templates could improve the readability of their check images.

Several PNC clients are already finding great success with the automated Payee Positive Pay process.

“We selected PNC’s Positive Pay service for its integrated capabilities that allow us to quickly, easily and cost-effectively guard our company from any potential fraudulent check writing,” said Barry Pakenham, assistant treasurer for Allegheny Energy, Inc., an investor-owned utility with operations in four states. The company has been utilizing the automated Payee Positive Pay for approximately a month with exceptional results. “It is an extra layer of security that gives Allegheny Energy complete trust in PNC and its treasury management services.”

“With the high volume of checks we issue, Boscov’s could potentially be a target for numerous fraudulent claims,” said Greta Dolinski, assistant controller for Boscov’s, the Reading, Pa.-based department store with 41 locations across six states. “With PNC’s electronic product, we are reassured that Boscov’s is implementing the utmost security when it comes to check processing.”

Carolyn Jones, treasurer of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs, concurs, noting that as the eighth-largest insurance brokerage firm in the United States, check security is of vital importance to her company. “You can’t put a dollar value on the significance of fraud protection, particularly for our clients and their businesses.”

Payee positive pay is offered less frequently by banks and used by only approximately one-third of organizations, according to a survey by the Association of Financial Professionals (April 2006).

“While industry studies note that the use of paper checks continues to decline, PNC encourages all business customers to protect their payment systems by implementing additional internal controls and adding on supplemental check fraud protection services like payee positive pay,” said PNC’s O’Malley.

Fiserve Imagesoft is a unit of Fiserv, Inc, (Nasdaq: FISV), that provides information management systems and services, including transaction processing, outsourcing and software and systems solutions, to the financial services industry since 1989

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations, providing consumer and business banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services.

Contacts:

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Amy Vargo

(412) 762-1535

Amy. vargo@pnc. com

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Express Homebuyers Bucks Real Estate Market Trends with Quick Home Sales in One Third the Time

Express Homebuyers Bucks Real Estate Market Trends with Quick Home Sales in One Third the Time

In today's sluggish Washington area real estate "buyer's" market, Express Homebuyers defies the trends by buying homes in as little as seven days and selling them far faster than traditional Realtors. "In fact, it has been our experience that we are still in a 'seller's market', as our home sales have been brisk," says Brad Chandler, CEO and Founder of Express Homebuyers.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 8, 2007

Express Homebuyers now relieves home owners of the expense and anxiety of making repairs and needed maintenance in order to bring their house up to marketable standards, perfect for those who say "I need to sell my home fast."

Houses are purchased as-is for an equitable price, saving owners the trouble of worrying about "Who will buy my home?" Express then completely renovates the house, replacing (as needed) outdated plumbing and wiring, installing new carpet and providing a fresh coat of paint both inside and out. Hardwood floors are either installed or refinished. Additionally, the Company installs numerous luxury appointments such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry and ceramic floors in both the kitchen and the baths. Company figures show that homes placed on the market by Express Homebuyers are sold to new homebuyers in an average of 30 days -- 70 days faster than those marketed through a traditional Realtor or listing For Sale By Owner. Since the start of 2007, Express Homebuyers has sold more than 50 fully refurbished homes.

Helping Consumers Avoid Financial Hardship
Express Homebuyers is also proud to offer an attractive option to homeowners looking to sell a house fast to avoid the possibility of foreclosure and a badly damaged credit history. The Company uses its substantial financial resources to provide effective and equitable solutions to property owners' monetary concerns. Express Homebuyers has access to extensive legal expertise to help customers with complex situations involving title issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy, property liens and other matters. There are no real estate commissions or fees when we buy houses, which has saved Express Homebuyers' customers a total of $3.57 million over the past four years.

About Express Homebuyers
Since its inception, Express Homebuyers has assisted hundreds of homeowners in selling their houses quickly and easily. The company, which is headquartered in Northern Virginia, operates throughout the Greater Washington/Baltimore region. The company will buy, repair and resell properties in any condition and under any circumstance where you need to sell your home quick, which may include, but is not limited to, those that have been left vacant for extended periods of time, houses with title problems, and homes that need extensive repairs. For further information on how to sell a house fast, visit www. ExpressHomebuyers. com or call Brad Chandler at 1-800-SELL-2-US

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Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. Closes Financing for New York Renewable Energy Project

Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. Closes Financing for New York Renewable Energy Project

Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol: “LLEG”) announced today that it has closed on a significant round of growth financing that will be used to fully fund the development of its Western, New York Biomass Renewable Energy Project. The Project involves the conversion of an existing natural gas fired power plant to exclusively use clean wood biomass fuel. In addition to nearly 7 megawatts of gross capacity that will be sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement, the Project will also supply electricity and process heat to a hardwood lumber drying business under common ownership. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has also provided LLEG with $1 million of grant funding for the Project.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 1, 2006

Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol: “LLEG”) announced today that it has closed on a significant round of growth financing that will be used to fully fund the development of its Western, New York Biomass Energy Project. The Project involves the conversion of an existing natural gas fired power plant to exclusively use clean wood biomass fuel. In addition to nearly 7 megawatts of gross capacity that will be sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement, the Project will also supply electricity and process heat to a hardwood lumber drying business under common ownership. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has also provided LLEG with $1 million of grant funding for the Project.

The investors in the financing are comprised of a group of experienced energy developers and investors, with significant generation holdings in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to the financing transaction, LLEG has entered into a strategic relationship with the investors, whereby they receive a right of first offer to invest in other biomass energy projects developed by LLEG. Chatsworth Securities of Greenwich, CT has also made an equity investment in the Project and acted as investment banker representing LLEG in connection with the financing transaction.

Commenting on the financing, LLEG President and CEO Michael Bartoszek stated: “This is a good deal for both parties. In addition to obtaining the financing we require to complete our Western New York Project, the relationship we have established has laid the groundwork for the financing of other projects that we have under development. The relationship provides these investors with the opportunity to make equity investments in certain projects that we have in pipeline, which in turn will allow them to expand their holdings in the U. S. renewable energy marketplace. Having access to a non-commercial source of significant capital such as this will also allow us to move expeditiously on future opportunities that require financing.”

Separately, LLEG announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding, along with its joint venture partner, EcoPower, LLC, to acquire a 16 megawatt biomass energy facility located in New Hampshire. LLEG and EcoPower are currently engaged in due diligence on the acquisition and expect to make further announcements in the future as the project develops.

About Laidlaw Energy Group

Laidlaw Energy Group (LLEG) is engaged in the development of independent power plants that generate electricity from renewable resources. LLEG’s mission is to build and manage a profitable portfolio of renewable energy facilities through development, acquisition, conversion of existing facilities and through partnering with manufactures that have significant electric and thermal needs. LLEG is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information on LLEG, please visit our website at NYENRG. com.

This communication contains statements expressing expectations of future events and/or results which may include, without limitation, statements concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, potential markets, new products, research and development activities and similar matters. Such statements constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements based on future expectations rather than historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and LLEG cannot provide assurance that such statements will prove to be correct. LLEG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Corporate Contact:

Michael B. Bartoszek

President & CEO

Tel. 212-480-9884

Www. nyenrg. com

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SourceIQ and CollabNet Webinar "Finding Gold with Analytics: 5 Key Metrics for Successful Software Development"

SourceIQ and CollabNet Webinar "Finding Gold with Analytics: 5 Key Metrics for Successful Software Development"

Seminar to Focus on the Reporting Needs of Executives, Managers, and Teams, to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time)

Portsmouth, NH (PRWEB) July 14, 2009

SourceIQ, provider of the industry's premier development governance platform, today announced with CollabNet, the leader in application lifecycle management (ALM) platforms for distributed software development teams, a web seminar on unlocking key metrics for successful software development.

This web seminar will focus on practical approaches for increasing efficiency and software quality in development projects. It will demonstrate how development organizations using CollabNet products can derive 5 key metrics from the data already available in Subversion and TeamForge to answer fundamental questions that drive successful software development. Questions include:
Are we on track for delivery by our target date? If not, how can we shift resources? Are we compliant with company and industry standards? Given limited time and resources, where should QA focus their efforts? How can Development improve delivery, transparency, and communication with business stakeholders? How can we obtain superior price and performance from development partners and outsourced teams?

"Due to the increased internal and external pressures placed on today's software development organizations, managers are being asked to measure the efficiency of their processes and personnel and the quality of their product based on objective analytics," said Charles Hubbard, Vice President of Marketing, SourceIQ. "Companies using the CollabNet platform already possess a wealth of information about their software development activities upon which these metrics may be generated. With SourceIQ, managers are now able to make more accurate and timely decisions based on the data contained in their existing CollabNet systems."

This webinar is open to all attendees. To register for this webinar, please click here (http://www. collab. net/webinar/45/).

CollabNet provides the industry's most open ALM platform, supporting every environment, methodology, and technology. With an integrated suite of easy-to-use tools that share a centralized repository, it is the only ALM platform that enables a culture of collaboration, substantially reducing the cost of software development. As the corporate sponsor of the open source Subversion project, the best version control and software configuration management (SCM) solution for distributed teams, collaborative development is in CollabNet's DNA. Millions of users at more than 800 organizations, including Applied Biosystems, Capgemini, Deutsche Bank, Oracle, Reuters, and the U. S. Department of Defense, have transformed the way they develop software with CollabNet. More information about CollabNet and its products is available at www. collab. net.

About SourceIQ

SourceIQ is an independent software vendor (ISV) with headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. SourceIQ Enterprise Server provides an integrated, consistent view of software projects across the enterprise, giving managers the metrics and analytics required for governance and global teams. SourceIQ automatically analyzes the artifacts in code management systems, producing a repository of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in four critical areas: code quality, code volume and volatility, team contribution, and governance. Visit SourceIQ at www. sourceiq. com. For more information about development governance solutions, email info(at)sourceiq(dot)com.

Copyright © 2009 SourceIQ, Inc. SourceIQ Enterprise Server is a registered trademark of SourceIQ, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Océ Helps Aspiring Authors Get into Print : Students Release Third Océ Future Authors Book

Océ Helps Aspiring Authors Get into Print : Students Release Third Océ Future Authors Book

More than 100 proud parents, school officials, teachers, authors and local dignitaries gathered today at the City of Boca Raton’s Spanish River Library and Community Center to witness 45 middle and high school students from 15 different School District of Palm Beach County schools realize their dreams to become published authors. The students participated in the third annual Océ Future Authors Project summer writing workshop, where they compiled poetry, short stories and essays into a book they named, “Confessions of a Teenage Author.” The book was published and digitally printed by the program’s sponsor, Boca Raton-based Océ North America Production Printing Systems Division, a leading provider of digital document management and delivery solutions. The Océ Digital Book Solution, a combination of Océ VarioStreamâ 8000 printers and Océ PRISMAâ workflow software, was used to print the book.

BOCA RATON, Fla. & TRUMBULL, Conn. (PRWEB) December 4, 2008

Océ created this free program in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, and with support this year from the BankAtlantic Foundation and the Lawrence Sanders Foundation. During the eight-day workshop, the students learned about writing, editing, and digital book publishing. Certified teachers provided instruction, with additional insight provided by Océ executives and published authors, Margaret Ahnert, James O. Born, Jonathon King, Ray Gosa, Sally Ling and Dr. Laurence Miller.

"Public-private partnerships like this one are absolutely essential for enriching educational experiences to our students at a time when our schools are facing cutbacks," said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Constance Tuman-Rugg. "We salute Océ and the other sponsors for such a valuable contribution to education."

Océ executives predict that digital book printing and publishing technology will open up more opportunities for aspiring writers. "Digital printing technology for books is revolutionizing the industry and fueling trends like self-publishing, creating exciting opportunities for new talent—like these young, aspiring authors—to pursue their dreams," said Océ Vice President of Marketing Services Sheryl Pattek. "We are proud to support the Océ Future Authors Project and to help make students' dreams a reality."

Digital printing has changed the business model at every point in the value chain, as book manufacturers, publishers, retailers and even end users benefit from reduced costs and faster turnaround. Top digital book manufacturers rely on Océ digital print solutions as part of their publishing platforms. Océ has achieved significant penetration within the fast-growing digital book manufacturing market, with a presence in leading publishing operations. On demand digital printing also extends the life cycle of books, creating more revenue for publishers and helping readers get the books they want. From the publisher's viewpoint, there is no difference in quality between digitally produced and conventionally produced books. The advantage comes from the substantially lower level of capital that publishers have to keep tied up in inventory, and the reduced costs for inventory management.

For more information about the Océ Future Authors Project, visit www. oceusa. com/futureauthors (http://www. oceusa. com/futureauthors).

About Océ

Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Océ's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.

Océ employs around 24,000 people, with 2007 revenues of approximately $4.6 billion, operates in more than 90 countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represented approximately half of Océ's worldwide business in 2007, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Océ, visit www. oceusa. com. Outside the U. S., consult www. oce. com.

"Océ VarioStream," "Océ PRISMA," "Océ" and the Océ logo are registered trademarks, of Océ-Technologies B. V. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks.

Océ is located in Boca Raton at:

Océ North America, Inc.

Production Printing Division

5600 Broken Sound Blvd, NW

Boca Raton, FL 33487

561.997.3100

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