MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ — John Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Lawson-Hawks insurance Associates, announced the recent addition of Laura Ramsey as Vice-President, Private Client Services for the venerable Mountain View, CA-based insurance intermediary and broker.
“As Lawson-Hawks has continued its sustained growth in all facets of the insurance and risk management industries, we have determined to commit to a division that delivers exemplary service and highly unique products to our most affluent clients. While we have maintained a personal lines division for over seventy years, we have now resolved to expand the Agency’s capabilities to address the esoteric and unusual risks that are often associated with our most discriminating and financially comfortable clients. We expect the service for virtually all of our clients to be above reproach — Private Client Services simply carries that mantra further so that those with unusual and extraordinary personal possessions, collections and real estate have a specialized advocate and service provider at their disposal.
“The new division of Lawson-Hawks, headed by Ms. Ramsey, will endeavor to provide thorough competence in covering the risks that, while somewhat rare, are of substantial financial importance and sufficiently unique in their characterization that traditional ‘off-the-shelf’ insurance contracts may not provide all the protection or risk aversion options necessary,” continued Miller.
Ms. Ramsey has been an insurance broker for over twelve years. Prior to her assuming her role at Lawson-Hawks, she was affiliated with InsPro in Sunnyvale and San Jose where she created a very loyal client following. Beginning in the servicing sector of property-casualty insurance, Laura realized that her skills and capabilities were well-suited to client problem resolution and advocacy whereupon she migrated to the brokerage side of the InsPro Agency. With Lawson-Hawks, Ms. Ramsey will be responsible for growing the Private Client Services Division and determining both the markets and strategies capable of addressing these esoteric risks. Ms. Ramsey holds the professional designation of CISR through the National Alliance of insurance Education and Research and has obtained certificates from the insurance Institute of America (IIA).
Ms. Ramsey said of her affiliation with Lawson-Hawks, “I’m delighted to finally join LHI. For a number of years now, LHI Management and I have attempted to determine a mutually acceptable role for me at the Company. With the launch of the new Private Client Services Division, I believe I can now fully serve my existing clients and referral sources as well and be a catalyst to expand LHI’s services and value-add propositions in its very high-quality client base. I’m anxious to move in this direction and look forward to providing the enhanced levels of personal service and the superior consulting capabilities we will be able to deliver to clients, both new and existing alike.”
About Lawson-Hawks insurance Associates
Founded in 1937, Lawson-Hawks is a national independent insurance brokerage and Surplus Lines Broker representing many diverse insurance carriers and underwriting facilitators and providing risk management, commercial and personal lines insurance, association programs, specialty programs for hospitals and the healthcare industry, retirement planning and employee benefits to over fifty thousand global clients. Lawson-Hawks () currently maintains regional offices in Mountain View, Sacramento, San Francisco, Monterey and Los Angeles.
For further information, contact Jon Hilgers, Director, New Business Development, 650.237.3023 or
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SYDNEY, Australia, June 29 /PRNewswire/ — One World, One Dream is the theme of the Beijing Games — and if overseas ticket demand is any indicator, the whole world wants to be in Beijing for the Games to live their dream.
Unfortunately Beijing Games organizers cannot satisfy worldwide ticket demand. But it is not just about trying to get tickets to the Beijing Games; numerous domestic and international travelers need accommodation on top.
At 28 May, Xiong Yumei, Vice-Director of the Beijing Municipal Administration of Tourism commented “77 percent of five-star hotel rooms have been booked and most Olympic designated hotels are reportedly fully booked.”
At 25 June, hotel price comparison website HotelsCombined.com conducted research to determine if there is any accommodation still available throughout the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. The results indicate that not only are there five-star hotels still available but there is accommodation for every wallet. For full results go to: .
To view accommodation availability in Beijing on HotelsCombined.com visit .
For more information on the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games including fact sheets, athlete profiles, cultural information and news visit .
About HotelsCombined.com
HotelsCombined.com is a hotel search engine which searches hotel reservation sites from all over the world including Expedia.com, Priceline.com, Orbitz.com, Booking.com and many more. HotelsCombined.com provides the hotel information to you in a user-friendly display and sends you directly to the hotel reservation site which offers the best available hotel rate. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure or to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games HotelsCombined has hotels available to suit every kind of traveler.
For more information go to

Contact:
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 27 /PRNewswire/ — Crump insurance Services’ Tri-City Brokerage, part of Crump Group, the nation’s largest insurance wholesaler, introduces a new insurance solution for wind energy power plants. This capability, offered through a partnership with PowerGuard, provides a new risk management option for these operations within the alternative energy sector.
Crump/Tri-City Brokerage is the exclusive wholesale access point, providing multi-line coverage for wind power plant development, construction and operational risks. Offered through an A.M. Best A XV rated admitted carrier, coverage offered includes property, general liability, auto, umbrella, workers’ compensation — plus sub-limits for earthquake and flood (outside CA), business interruption, E&O, and pollution cleanup. Through flexible forms and by covering serial losses through the “step down” method instead of traditional “coverage suspensions”, Crump/Tri-City works with retailers and their clients to offer the most comprehensive insurance packages at the most competitive price. Coverage extends to operations in the U.S. and Canada.
“Alternative energy sources are crucial at a time when concerns about the cost of energy, the environment, and foreign dependence are escalating. Effective risk strategies to protect construction and operational concerns are vital to the growth of this industry,” said John Jennings, president of Crump insurance Services. “We are pleased to be able to offer this coverage that is tailored specifically to the needs of wind power operations,” Jennings said.
For more information on this coverage, contact:
Jim Sipich Rich McElreath
415.675.2208 415.675.2258

About Crump insurance Services and Tri-City Brokerage

Crump insurance Services, Inc. is part of Crump Group, the nation’s largest insurance wholesaler. As the commercial insurance division of Crump Group, it is made up of legacy Crump wholesale brokerage locations across the U.S. and in Bermuda, and the former BISYS Commercial insurance Services operations including Tri-City Brokerage and 5Star Specialty Programs (formerly known as BISYS Specialty Programs). Crump insurance Services is a market leading independent wholesale distributor of commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance, linking an extensive network of retail brokers and agents to products provided by over 150 leading P&C insurance carriers. Crump offers specialty underwriting capabilities and supports the wholesale placement of a wide range of specialized commercial insurance solutions, including customized coverage for complex P&C risks, commercial and habitational real estate risks, products liability, high-limit property, catastrophe, and professional and medical liability. Crump’s experienced wholesale brokers serve as a single connection point for its retail brokers to access domestic and international insurance companies. Crump offers customized insurance products as well as sophisticated system capabilities. Acting as a program administrator for numerous P&C carriers, 5Star Specialty Programs develops and provides specialty underwriting for commercial insurance programs — including transportation related risks, workers’ compensation solutions, professional liability, and more — matching insurance needs and market opportunities with the appropriate coverage. Additional information is available at and .
About Crump Group, Inc.
Crump Group, Inc. ( ) is the largest wholesale insurance distributor in the United States, and one of the leading U. S. providers of recordkeeping and support services to company-sponsored retirement plans. Crump insurance Services ( ; ) is among the largest U. S. providers of wholesale brokerage and specialty programs to the commercial property and casualty insurance industry. Life insurance Services ( ) is the largest wholesale distributor of services that support the sale of life related insurance and annuity products. Retirement Services ( ) is the largest independent administrator for company-sponsored retirement plans, offering every component of retirement plan infrastructure.
Crump insurance Services, Inc.

LONDON, June 26 /PRNewswire/ —

- Working Buildings 2008 - 8-9 October 2008 - Olympia, London

The organisers of the London-based built environment exhibition Working
Buildings 2008, is searching for London’s best office. The Office of the Year
award will honour businesses within the capital for office innovation and
excellence, with particular emphasis on energy and waste management. The
award is a new addition to the Working Buildings Innovation Awards which
takes place during Working Buildings 2008 at London Olympia from 8-9 October
2008.

Event Director of Working Buildings 2008, Adrian Newton, comments on the
new award: “Energy-use in commercial buildings accounts for nearly three
quarters* of London’s carbon emissions and so it is vital that building and
estate managers take their responsibilities towards the environment
seriously. The judges of the Office of the Year award will be looking for
measurable improvements in reducing consumption and improving energy
efficiency.”
The other categories in the Working Buildings Innovation Awards are as
follows:

— Best innovation in green product or service
— Best innovation in low energy management
— Best innovation in FM services
— Best innovation in building services
— Best product innovation
— Best innovation in health & safety

The awards will recognise exceptional products or services that have been
launched onto the UK market within the last 12 months.

Deadline for entries is Friday, 5 September 2008. This year’s awards will
be presented during a champagne reception on 8 October at London Olympia.

Newton continues, “The Working Buildings Innovation Awards will raise the
profile of the most innovative products and services within the built
environment.”
For further information on the categories or to register for free entry,
please visit www.working-buildings.com/awards. Working Buildings is a series
of co-located events comprising of Total Workplace Management, M&E — the
building services event, and Energy Solutions Expo, taking place from 8-9
October 2008 at London Olympia.

Notes to Editor:

*Greater London Authority website.

Total Workplace Management — The FM & Estates Event

Total Workplace Management is the official exhibition of the BIFM and the
number one exhibition for FM and estates professionals. Exhibitors include
product and service providers who contribute to maintaining a building’s
infrastructure and ensuring the smooth-running of a business. Total Workplace
Management is the only event committed to strategic and day-to-day FM.

M&E — The Building Services Event

M&E is the premier exhibition for professionals involved in building
services design, installation, specification and operation. Exhibitors
include manufacturers of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
electrical equipment. M&E also features the Training Academy, a seminar area
covering the latest developments in technology, legislation, pre-engineering
and intelligent buildings. Attendance is must for the building services
professional.

Energy Solutions Expo — The Energy Management Event

Energy Solutions Expo is dedicated to cleaner, more efficient,
sustainable, renewable and alternative energy consumption. This exhibition
allows visitors to source new product initiatives, understand the latest
compliance and certification issues and find solutions for strategic energy
management. This event attracts energy managers, estate and facilities
managers, building service management, building contractors, architects and
surveyors.

About CMP Information

Operating internationally, CMPi delivers targeted integrated business
media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. Its products — including
magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards, information products and
websites — target marketers, buyers and sellers across a range of markets;
these include Construction and Architecture, Commercial Property, Food and
Pharma Ingredients, Security, Interiors and Licensed Trade.

Amongst its well-established brands are industry-leading publications
such as Building, Property Week, The Publican and Farmers Guardian. It also
has a number of exhibitions recognised as the pre-eminent events in their
respective market sectors; these include CPhI, The Interiors Event and IFSEC.

CMPi’s magazines reach over 780,000 readers directly through subscription
and controlled circulation. More than 330,000 business professionals and
marketers visit its exhibitions each year. CMPi has approximately 1,200
employees in the UK, US, Asia and Europe and in 2007 generated over pounds
Sterling 190m in revenues.

Web site: http://www.working-buildings.com/awards

CMP Information

WALTHAM, Mass., June 25 /PRNewswire/ — Millennium Research Group (MRG) conducted a detailed survey of over 140 US and European based urologists during the recent 2008 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting. Results of this study are analyzed in the US and European Urologist Survey: Prostate Cancer Treatment Trends 2008 report. Data from the study suggests that several minimally invasive prostate cancer Treatment options are underused in both the US and Europe.
US urologists indicated that cryosurgery was underused, while European urologists felt that both cryosurgery and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) were underused. In both regions, insufficient data supporting the treatments and the need to refer patients to another specialist were considered the leading barriers to adoption.
“These barriers will need to be addressed before utilization rates can increase notably,” says Barbara Prud’homme, Senior Analyst at Millennium Research Group. “Expensive equipment, poor results with early cryosurgery equipment, and physician familiarity with traditional treatments such as radical prostatectomy, have deterred many from performing these minimally invasive procedures. Moreover, many urologists see cryosurgery as a salvage operation after other treatments haven’t worked. One positive sign for the adoption of these treatments is that US and European urologists indicated that their use of these treatments had increased over the past year.”
Although urologists were underusing new minimally invasive treatments, they were aware of emerging Treatment options, including gene therapy and autoimmune therapy. Urologists believed emerging treatments would eventually improve patient outcomes.
MRG’s US and European Urologist Survey: Prostate Cancer Treatment Trends 2008 report examines urologists’ opinions on some of the industry’s most discussed technologies, including permanent implant brachytherapy, high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and HIFU.
About Millennium Research Group
Millennium Research Group (), a Decision Resources, Inc. company (), is the global authority on medical technology market intelligence and the leading provider of strategic information to the health care sector. The company provides specialized industry expertise through published reports, ongoing Marketrack(TM) projects, and customized consulting services.
All company, brand, or product names contained in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
For more information, contact:

Amy Krohn
Millennium Research Group
416-364-7776 x101

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BERKELEY, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Windpower Ltd., the leading company manufacturing and selling innovative, utility-scale wind turbines based on proven Swedish technology, today announced that Prakash Ramachandran, a finance expert in growth-oriented technology businesses and international markets, has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and member of its Board of Directors.
“We are pleased that Prakash Ramachandran, who has significantly accelerated growth for companies globally, has joined the all-star management team at Nordic Windpower,” said Steve Taber, CEO of Nordic Windpower. “His financial expertise and record of rapidly growing companies is a great fit for Nordic as it ramps manufacturing to meet a backlog of demand for turbines across the industry.”
“I am excited to be working with the excellent management team at Nordic Windpower, and particularly now, as it scales production,” said Prakash Ramachandran, CFO of Nordic Windpower. “Nordic has the team, cost-competitive and reliable technology, and sound backing from Goldman Sachs to lead in a booming global wind energy market.”
Prakash Ramachandran has more than 20 years of experience in high level finance with rapidly growing technology companies in the US and internationally. Most recently, Prakash was CFO at Novariant, Inc., a supplier of GPS-based machine control products for industrial markets such as agriculture and mining. During his five-year tenure, Novariant grew revenues tenfold, raised more than $40 million, closed two key strategic acquisitions, and grew from 15 to 150 employees worldwide.
Previously, Prakash directed finance for Sonicity, a software company with multi-casting technology for Internet streaming, funded by Sony Corporation. Prior to Sonicity, he worked in finance in Hong Kong, including five years as Sonex Group CFO, at which time, the company revenues grew from $100 to $300 million. He led the company’s expansion into China, India, Asia and South America.
Prakash has a Master of Science degree in management from Stanford Business School, Sloan Fellows Program. He is a chartered accountant of India and chartered management accountant of the UK.
About Nordic Windpower
With offices in California, Sweden and London, Nordic Windpower, Ltd., , manufactures and sells cost-competitive and highly reliable utility-scale wind turbines to large and small developers and community wind projects worldwide. With 10 years of trouble-free operation, Nordic’s two-bladed, flexible technology is based on a $75 million investment in R & D by the Swedish government.
Nordic Windpower Ltd.

BURNABY, BC, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB, announced today Savant Systems, LLC. have integrated ExtremeUSB technology into Savant’s next generation ROSIE Multimedia AV control platform.
“Icron is very excited to work with Savant to integrate the ExtremeUSB platform into their powerful and innovative home connectivity solutions” stated Robert Eisses, President and CEO of Icron Technologies. “This is a great example of how our high performance usb bridging technology can be utilized in home connectivity market to enable easy to use plug and play connectivity.”
The integration of ExtremeUSB Core modules into the new Savant platform allows for their touch screen panels to have simple plug and play connectivity back to their central server in their latest Rosie solutions recently launched.
“ExtremeUSB enables Savant Systems to greatly enhance the usability of our remote control modules” stated Jim Carroll, President of Savant Systems, LLC. “By providing a native usb connection that reaches up to 100 meters we can provide a flexible remote interactive touch screen module for our customers.”
About Savant Systems, LLC
Savant was founded in 2005 by a core group of technology pioneers with hundreds of years of combined real-world experience in peripheral applications such as programmable systems, digital signal processing, telephony, switching systems, video processing, and home electronics integration. The Savant Team is committed to redefining the Home Control Systems industry with a visionary solution to home automation that emphasizes reliability and a maintenance-friendly open platform. The Savant product suite is distinguished by an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technology and advanced next-generation graphics.
About Icron Technologies Corp
Icron Technologies Corporation’s patented ExtremeUSB(R) technology extends the range of usb in wired environments and enables wireless usb over any RF technology. ExtremeUSB is the only USB-IF compliant extension solution and is deployed globally in a wide range of applications including: industrial automation, medical device, aerospace, KVM and computer networking. ExtremeUSB technology is available in a variety of formats including technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well as branded and private-label products.
Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the symbol “IT” on the TSX Venture Exchange. For more information on the company and its products, please visit .
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Except for statements of historical fact, all statements in this news release — including, without limitation, statements regarding financial estimates and future plans and objectives of Icron — are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
CONTACT: Icron Media Contact, Brigitta Shore, Phone: (604) 729-9479,
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REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — – Oracle today announced that it has agreed to acquire Skywire Software’s application software business.
– Skywire Software is a leading provider of insurance software and document management business applications.
– Skywire Software’s insurance software assists insurers in managing the life cycle of an insurance policy, including insurance policy creation, rating, insurance agent/broker management and information exchange solutions.
– With Skywire Software and the pending acquisition of AdminServer, Oracle is expected to accelerate the formation of the most complete software suite for the insurance enterprise to include Oracle’s database and middleware for technical infrastructure, Oracle applications to support general business, insurance-specific functionality in Oracle Billing, Siebel Claims, Siebel CRM and Insure3, plus Skywire Software and AdminServer to further support insurance policy life cycle management.
– Skywire Software employees and management are expected to join the Oracle insurance Global Business Unit together with the pending acquisition of AdminServer.
– Skywire Software’s 1,450 insurance customers will add increased scale to Oracle’s existing base of over 1,000 insurers.
– The addition of Skywire Software will also expand Oracle’s Enterprise Content Management solution with customer communication management and document automation capabilities, enabling Oracle to provide an end-to-end, multi-channel content capability spanning multiple industries including financial services, legal and utilities.
– The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2008. Until the deal closes, each company will continue to operate independently. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Supporting Quotes:
“Insurance is a strategic industry for Oracle with growth focused on integrated packaged applications. insurance applications, such as Skywire Software’s for insurance policy life cycle management, help insurers navigate an increasingly complex business environment,” said Oracle President, Charles Phillips. “Adding Skywire Software to our growing portfolio of insurance software products further accelerates our investment in and commitment to providing the most modern and complete software solutions for this industry.”
“Insurers look to software to speed policy implementation, accelerate new business acquisition, reduce costs and manage regulatory risk,” said Skywire Software President and CEO, Patrick Brandt. “The combination of Skywire Software’s best-in-class insurance and document automation software applications with Oracle’s solutions will drive innovation and leadership to ensure our customers’ continued success.”
“Skywire Software’s customer communications management capabilities will add considerable value to Oracle’s Enterprise Content Management Solutions,” said Oracle Vice President, Frank Radichel. “The functionality will enable customers across industries to deliver marketing and customer communications consistently across multiple mediums, including email, print, web and mobile.”
Supporting Resources
Oracle-Skywire Software information page

Customer letter

Partner letter

General Presentation

AdminServer press release _pr.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21 /PRNewswire/ — LinesMover, LLC is pleased to announce the results from a 30 day in-depth study of the top four sports odds lines services in the industry. The four Real-Time SportsBook Odds Providers included DonBest, SportsOptions, G&J Update and LinesMover.
Dr. Kenneth Weitzner spearheaded the study which analyzed seven categories. Customer Service, Refund Policies, User Interface, News Updates, Live Scores, Longevity and Monthly Cost.
“To say that we are pleased with the results is a bit of an understatement,” said Don Larkin, vice president at LinesMover. “As the new kids on the block we received a score of 0 in the Longevity category so we knew going in that we were definitely the Under Dog in this four team playoff.”
The live odds lines service received perfect scores for Refund Policies, Subscription Cost and Live sports Scores. The ten month old company received a Longevity score of 0. Longevity aside, Lines Mover received 27 of a possible 30 points. sports Options received 24 of 30 followed by Don Best at 19 of 30 and GJ Update with 16.
“I believe the real credit goes to our subscribers. They are a very demanding bunch that require speed, accuracy and reliability,” said George Barbo, programming director at LinesMover. “Customer service requests for improvements and new features has allowed for expedient improvement in all areas.”
Dr. Weitzner is revered by many as a leading authority in sports gaming. His web site offers gambling news, betting advice and sportsbook reviews. The sports betting forum, Eye On Gambling, which boasts 34,000 users during peak periods, offers free sports picks, handicapping strategies and daily contests.
About LinesMover
Built on Microsoft’s .NET Framework, LinesMover provides Live Sportsbook Odds, Live Scores Feeds, sports News and Injury Reports for NBA Basketball, College Basketball, NFL Football, College Football, Baseball, Hockey, Boxing, Golf, Nascar, Auto Racing, and Tennis with exciting new ways for users to customize and interact with their Personal Settings, On Screen Tools, Short Cut Commands, Message Center and Live Scores Program.
Pricing and Availability
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ATLANTA, June 21 /PRNewswire/ — DimeSports.net, a fantasy sports corporation, has announced their 2008 Fantasy football Experience, a fantasy football contest which will offer $100,000 to the season’s overall winner. The website has been known as the home of true winners and real payouts with more than $250,000 awarded in cash and prizes overall, including the $100,000 grand prize.
For a limited time, new players can join the DimeSports Fantasy football Experience and take their shot at winning the grand prize for just $39.99, but the deadline to do so is June 30.
Entering its second season DimeSports is again providing the average guy or gal with a chance to win big, just like Jarrod West of West Virginia, the first $100,000 winner.
DimeSports.net will award over $2,000 in cash and prizes to the top 10 weekly winners in each division.
The website is one of the few in the fantasy football industry to offer players a chance to win each week they compete. If a player has just one good week at the DimeSports website, he or she could regain their membership fee and have 17 weeks to try and get it done.
This is not rocket science, just football — a sport many will be watching during the fall weekends and DimeSports is providing an opportunity for fans to become General Managers.
The DimeSports formula is easy to understand, the participants make the decisions on who should start or sit on the bench. If new players wait until after June 30, the cost for a chance at winning will increase.
DimeSports.net makes play exciting and easy with big rewards when people win. Once the team is drafted, points will be earned each week based on the performance of players on the field.
By joining the DimeSports Fantasy football League players receive:
— A generous $50 million salary cap

– No draft restrictions - any active NFL player selected by DimeSports.net can be on a General Manager’s dream team
– Freedom to update weekly roster through cuts and trades
DimeSports.net now offers up-to the minute editorial content, statistical content (for research and analysis),player news, injuries, transactions, game scoring, schedules and standings for other sports which is provided by Stats.com, the leader in editorial and statistical content.
Check things out at
DimeSports.net