Turner Designs, Inc. announces the new C3 Submersible Fluorometer designed to incorporate up to three optical sensors, temperature and depth. Sensors can be selected to detect in vivo Chlorophyll a, blue green algae, rhodamine WT dye, crude oil, CDOM, optical brighteners as well as turbidity. The C3 can be used in freshwater, coastal and open ocean applications. The versatility of the C3 allows customers to use the C3 during profiles, long-term moored deployments as well as discrete sampling.

Fresh off of its highest-rated performance ever on TV, Nickelodeon will treat Avatar: The Last Airbender fans to a unique experience this September with a brand-new, multiplayer global online game. In the game, Avatar: Legends of the Arena, which will serve as a prequel story to the series, players can create their own Avatar character and test their skills against players from around the globe in several 3D online arenas. Each game level will introduce and unlock new content, challenges, custom character outfits and more on an ongoing basis. The global game will live on a dedicated website http://www.avatarlegends.com/ and the beta version of the game http://www.tinyurl.com/5j6j6j* will be unveiled at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 25.

CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), a leading provider of information technology and business process services, announced today that it has modernized Wake County, North Carolina's core budgeting and financial processes with its built-for-government AMS Advantage Financial Management and Performance Budgeting solutions. This project completes two of three phases to replace the County's legacy financial, budgeting and human resources systems with the full AMS Advantage enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite. This phase, valued at $1.9 million, is part of a project effort totaling $9.5 million. The third phase will implement AMS Advantage Human Resources Management to go into production in 2009

Bosch has completed its previously announced acquisition of CST/berger from The Stanley Works. The acquisition, which was announced to investors on June 11, 2008, paves the way for Bosch to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing global measuring technology market. Located in West Lafayette, Ind., CST/berger is a leading manufacturer of laser, optical leveling and alignment technologies for professional users and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers.

Troutman Sanders Public Affairs Group (TSPAG), Georgia's leading lobbying firm for healthcare, taxation, banking and developer issues, has changed its name to Troutman Sanders Strategies.

WallSt.net's News Magazine is a half-hour television program that is scheduled to air on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. EDT (2:30 p.m. PDT) on the Fox Business Network.

GlobalGiving, the leading online marketplace for philanthropy, today launched GlobalGiving Green(TM), http://www.globalgiving.com/green, a one of a kind scoring system that measures the climate impact of social entrepreneurs and other development projects in communities around the world, from Nepal and Tanzania, to Honduras and the United States.

A mass rally outside Verizon Communications headquarters on Saturday, July 26 will bring thousands of Verizon workers and supporters to lower Manhattan, pressing Verizon to negotiate a fair contract. CWA President Larry Cohen, Vice Presidents Chris Shelton, District 1; Ron Collins, District 2 and Ed Mooney, District 13, among other speakers, will join the call for fairness for Verizon workers.

Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") will hold a conference call and simultaneous Web cast on Thursday, August 7th, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008. The call will begin at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

Fox Electronics, a leading global supplier of frequency control solutions, has authorized Euroquartz, Somerset, UK, to offer the full range of Fox's patented XpressO configurable oscillators to the European markets. The deal provides an established and highly reliable second source for these unique oscillators throughout Europe.

-It's called the creative economy, and it's playing an increasingly vital role in local business growth, as evidenced by a ten-city initiative to promote economic growth in this sector.

Randy Pausch, renowned computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, died July 25 of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47 (b:10/23/60).

SAINT Corporation, a global leader in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, announced today that its SAINT vulnerability scanner has successfully completed the rigorous PCI Security Standards Council Approved Scanning Vendors (ASV) testing process.

Verizon Wireless has activated a new advanced digital cell site along East Jackson Avenue in Chipley, designed to provide enhanced wireless service to residents, businesses and visitors throughout Washington County.

MANSIONCASINO.com (http://www.casino.com/) has announced the introduction of a new and upgraded First Deposit Bonus which now awards members up to US$200 cash - or currency equivalent, as soon as the deposit is successfully cleared.

Altair Engineering, a leading global provider of technology and services that empower client innovation and decision-making, announced today that Bottero, a world leader in the design and construction of hollow and flat glass production lines, has selected Altair HyperWorks as their preferred computer-aided engineering (CAE) suite for the optimization and verification of structural components used in their production lines. Bottero's short-term goals include the introduction of an innovative product line and the development of advanced forming-machine solutions. The company chose HyperWorks because it offers a complete solution for the simulation and optimization of mechanical components.

MANSIONCASINO.com (http://www.casino.com/) has announced the introduction of a new and upgraded First Deposit Bonus which now awards members up to US$200 cash - or currency equivalent, as soon as the deposit is successfully cleared.

The Political and Economic Research Council (PERC) introduces its new applied study center, The Markets and Information Nexus (MAIN) with the release of You Score You Win: the Consequences of Giving Credit Where Credit is Due. This study shows that fully reporting energy utility and telephone service customer payment data to consumer reporting agencies would help up to 70 million Americans gain access to affordable mainstream sources of credit.

Open Joint Stock Company "Vimpel-Communications" ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") today announced that it has issued Russian ruble-denominated bonds through LLC VimpelCom-Invest, a consolidated Russian subsidiary of VimpelCom, in an aggregate principal amount of 10 billion Russian rubles, which is the equivalent of approximately $428 million at today's Central Bank of Russia exchange rate. The bonds are guaranteed by VimpelCom. The bonds are due on July 19, 2013. Interest will be paid semiannually. The annual interest rate for the first three payment periods is 9.05%. VimpelCom-Invest will determine the annual interest rate for subsequent periods based on market conditions. Bond holders will have the right to sell their bonds to VimpelCom-Invest when the annual interest rate for subsequent periods is announced at the end of the third payment period. The proceeds of the offering will be used for the development and expansion of VimpelCom's networks, including through possible acquisitions or investments in existing operators, and to repay indebtedness.

Raytheon Company's Network Centric Systems has named Stanley E. Green vice president for joint operations and integration.

MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd., a leading provider of analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications, today, announced the expansion of its power solutions portfolio with the release of low noise LDO (low dropout) products, the MAP1115 and the MAP1230, for use in mobile handsets and other portable devices.

Ingram Micro Inc. today announced it has earned distribution rights to the majority share of products from application-delivery infrastructure leader Citrix Systems, Inc. . Under the terms of the new Citrix Distribution Program, which takes effect Aug. 30, Ingram Micro will become the preferred North America distributor for Citrix's entire line of products, with the exception of those products not currently sold through distribution.

Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks.

A series of tests by Twenty First Century Communications (TFCC) has confirmed that they are the first and only major hosted (Software as a Service, or SaaS) notification vendor to provide true TDD/TTY delivery of emergency notification and messages without pre-registration.

Emma, the Web-based communications and marketing service, has chosen to sponsor the latest findings from the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company , detailing the importance of using personalization in email marketing campaigns and promotions.

Navarre Corporation a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia software products, today announced that Kathleen P. Iverson has been nominated to stand for election to its board of directors. Ms. Iverson will stand for election by the shareholders of the company at Navarre's next annual shareholders' meeting, scheduled for September 11, 2008.

Verizon Communications Inc. will report second-quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, July 28.

Tecogen Inc., the leading manufacturer of small natural gas-driven cogeneration modules, announced it has filed a motion for summary judgment in a pending suit filed in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts against Aegis Energy Services, Inc. and Aegenco, Inc. (together, Aegis Energy). This motion requests that the court grant Tecogen summary judgment on every counterclaim Aegis Energy has filed against Tecogen in the lawsuit.

City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 1137, Nasdaq: CTEL), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, today announced it had received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 24, 2008, tenders and consents from holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Company's outstanding 8.75% Senior Notes due 2015 (the "Notes") in connection with its cash tender offer and consent solicitation for the Notes, which commenced on July 9, 2008.

The Elekta Family of Companies will showcase their unique line of cancer treatment solutions at the 2008 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting, demonstrating how the joint forces of Elekta, IMPAC and CMS are delivering cutting-edge radiation therapy planning and delivery solutions that streamline the treatment process to create a better experience for patients, as well as enhance clinician efficiency.

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Version 6 of CAM Express software is shipping to customers worldwide. CAM Express is the full function numerical control programming software component of the Velocity Series(TM) portfolio. It covers a wide variety of programming requirements from high-speed machining to multi-function mill-turning to 5-axis machining.

In conjunction with Nam Tai Electronics, Inc.'s (NYSE Symbol: NTE) 2008 Unaudited Second Quarter Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Federal Signal Corporation , a leader in advancing security and well-being, reported net income from continuing operations of $8.0 million, or $.17 per share, for the second quarter of 2008 on net sales of $254 million. For the same period of 2007, the Company earned $12.2 million from continuing operations, or $.25 per share, on net sales of $243 million. The year-over-year reduction in net income from continuing operations is due to increased litigation expense, lower sales of mobile lightbars and sirens and a higher effective tax rate.

ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company has received purchase orders from two new customers in Alabama and Ohio for ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video systems. ICOP has shipped 35 units to a law enforcement agency in Alabama that operates a 40-car patrol fleet and 15 units to an Ohio-based law enforcement agency operating a fleet of 22 patrol cars. The orders totaled $176,000 and $76,000, respectively.

ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company will report its second quarter 2008 results for the three months ended June 30, 2008, on Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

MWW Group (http://www.mww.com/), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, today announced the addition of Penny Kim to DialogueMedia, the company's award winning digital media practice. She will be based in MWW's Dallas office. As digital media specialist, Kim brings expertise in online marketing, brand management, paid search (PPC), display media, social media, SEO and copywriting. Prior to joining MWW Group, Kim helped develop and implement new media programs for such world class brands as Coca-Cola, American Express, Microsoft and Ritz-Carlton.

Investorideas.com and Techsectorstocks.com, a Technology Stocks Investor Portal within Investorideas.com, announce the availability of an updated research report for Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) . Geeks On Call, a premier national provider of on- site computer service and solutions to small business and residential markets also announced news on "Geeks On Call(R) Launches CallTheGeeks.com" and also filed an 8K on a new pilot program.