CLEAR LAKE, Iowa, July 14 /PRNewswire/ — TeamQuest Corporation, the global leader in IT Service optimization software, explains how IT and business leaders can understand and implement green IT solutions for quick wins in the data center.
To help IT leaders be viewed as part of the solution, TeamQuest has published two white papers that show leaders how to use IT Service optimization (ITSO) and TeamQuest software to reduce their organization’s energy footprint. The generated savings can be used to fund other “business-wide” initiatives such as supplementing the grid with wind power.
ITSO is a best practice-based process supported by tools aimed at optimizing the planning and delivery of IT services. The goal is to consistently meet IT service levels while minimizing infrastructure costs and mitigating risks.
Best practices manager Ron Potter said, “TeamQuest software won’t prevent your CEO from using a corporate jet or provide your facility with a renewable source of electricity, but it will be of great assistance in optimizing the equipment used by your IT operation.”
Find Green IT Tips from White Papers
Created for business leaders, the TeamQuest white papers cited below show readers how to:
— Understand the different facets of green initiatives
— Tailor green programs to meet organizational needs
— Learn short- and long-term actions to initiate and sustain a green
initiative/program
— Discover how capacity planning tools can quickly jump-start any
long-term green initiative

ITSO: As Part of a Green Initiative —
Shades of Green: Which will your organization choose? —
Green Data center: Uncovering $1 Million Solution
Many companies purchase extra servers to solve capacity issues. Over provisioning is a common IT infrastructure practice that increases data center complexity, decreases utilization rates and wastes energy and money.
The white paper “ITSO: As Part of a Green Initiative” shows a six year forecast of response time for a particular workload after implementation of a server consolidation project.
One chart shows the forecasted performance using server configurations that will result in the data center consuming 13.1 gigawatt hours of electrical capacity to power its servers over the course of six years. Another chart shows a better-performing configuration, but the power consumption reads 15.7 gigawatt hours over the six year period.
Assuming an average utility rate of $0.20 USD per kilowatt hour, the savings from going with the lower-performing configuration would be $520,000 over the six year period. Add similar costs for cooling and the higher-performing configuration will cost more than $1 million, and greatly increase the carbon footprint of the data center housing those more powerful servers.
Reasons for Green IT
“The incentives for going green are moral, social and economic,” Potter said. “These are strong incentives, but you can’t jump into the green IT fray without understanding the goals and needs of your organization.”
For IT, going green may mean server consolidation, server virtualization and equipment purchase decisions. The business may look at going green as a way to save money and do what’s right for the environment.
Both sides are saying the same thing, just in different languages, according to Potter. He believes the right capacity planning tools help both sides communicate clearly and enhance the overall green strategy.
As an example, “businesses can use TeamQuest user agents to gather just about any kind of data regarding your green effort, including power and temperature data,” he said.
“By optimizing power, cooling and/or space rather than just initial purchase costs, you can modify your IT Service optimization process to work as an important part of your overall green initiative,” said Potter.
TeamQuest Corporation

BEIJING, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Bank of China has installed Diebold Opteva(R) automated teller machines (ATMs) around the key competition venues and facilities for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The ATMs, which will be located in the Olympic and Media villages in Beijing and Qingdao, will provide operation prompts in three languages (Chinese, English and French) on the screens to allow the athletes and spectators from around the world to access convenient financial services while participating in and watching the Olympics this summer.
“We are very proud to be working with Bank of China to have our advanced Opteva ATMs installed in Beijing Olympic facilities, providing financial self-service solutions of high quality, efficiency and security for consumers around the world,” said Daniel Hu, vice president and managing director, North Asia and China, Diebold. “It is a great honor for Diebold and its associates in China to be the exclusive ATM provider of Bank of China and to provide related financial services for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.”
Diebold will also deploy service resources during the Games to ensure the steady operation of its Opteva ATMs. To effectively respond to increased traffic flow to and from the ATM sites, Diebold is placing appropriate components and parts in warehouses ahead of schedule to ensure their supply and use during the Beijing Olympic Games. Additionally, Diebold will extend the time of operation for its customer service centers in the region and all the other local service points to 24 hours each day during the Games to ensure smooth communications between the service centers and the local service staff members. Diebold has already deployed service resources to Beijing and Qingdao, where a portion of the Games will be conducted.
“As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2010 World Expo draw near, cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are becoming more open. As a result, visitors to China will need more convenient access to financial services,” Hu said. “With their powerful functionality and modern design, Diebold Opteva ATMs can provide comprehensive services for consumers around the world and throughout the China region.”
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘DBD.’ For more information, visit the company’s Web site at .
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Atmel(R) Corporation today announced the appointment of Stephen Cumming as Vice President, finance and Chief Financial Officer.
Most recently, Mr. Cumming was the Vice President of Business finance for Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc., where he was responsible for all Business Unit Finance, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, and Sales and Marketing Finance. Mr. Cumming joined Fairchild in 1997 as Controller for its European Sales and Marketing operations, based in the United Kingdom. In 2000, he was promoted to Director of finance for the Discretes Products Group, based in San Jose, and was elected to the position of Vice President of Business finance in 2005.
Prior to joining Fairchild, Mr. Cumming held various financial management positions at National Semiconductor Corporation. Mr. Cumming received a B.S. degree in business from the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom, and is a UK Chartered Management Accountant.
Steve Laub, Atmel’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Stephen’s many accomplishments, combined with his industry and global market experience, make him an ideal fit for our Company. His proven integrity and extensive finance and operations experience will serve us well as we continue our efforts to drive sustainable, profitable growth.”
Stephen’s appointment follows the previously announced planned retirement of Robert Avery.
“As we welcome Stephen to his new position, I’d also like to thank Bob for his dedication and contributions during his nearly twenty years with the Company,” Laub continued. “Bob has provided strong financial leadership and support as the Company implements on its major initiatives to transform Atmel into a higher growth and more profitable company. On behalf of the entire Atmel team, I’d like to wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement and future endeavors.”
About Atmel
Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry’s broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel provides the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.
Contact: Robert Pursel, Director of Investor Relations, 408-487-2677
Atmel Corporation

EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In the same way that technology has changed the way parents perform everyday activities from exercising to networking, technology has also crossed over to influence the way children play and learn. In a recent, annual survey by ConsumerQuest for LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. , conducted with more than 1,000 parents of children from birth to eleven years old, 66% of parents of three- to 11-year-olds agreed that they feel playing with educational video Games gives their child an educational advantage.
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“We believe children’s interaction with the computer has positively influenced parents’ perceptions and interest in educational gaming,” explained Fern Grant, LeapFrog’s director of consumer insights. “Parents today support preschool children learning to use a computer and perceive its use to be broadly educational. As an extension of that world, educational gaming systems can offer a real win-win for parents because, while their children are engaged with the vivid graphics and latest movie and TV characters, parents see them benefit from the action-packed learning games.”
The ConsumerQuest, Inc., survey also revealed that 72% of all parents polled are comfortable with educational toys that incorporate children playing Games on the TV. Additionally, the survey found that parents are equally at ease with their three- to five-year-olds learning from video Games as they are learning from books.
“Parents today want to see their kids engaged in learning,” said Nancy MacIntyre, LeapFrog’s executive vice president of product, innovation and marketing. “By providing educational products that teach, and are also just plain fun, LeapFrog is helping today’s kids to develop a love of learning. And that’s something that will last a lifetime.”
Educational Gaming Grows and Goes Younger
For parents of children six to eleven years old, there was a 22% decline in the number of video game naysayers — parents who said they didn’t like their kids spending time playing video Games — as compared to last year. This figure also dropped for parents of three- to five-year-olds, with 12% fewer parents opposed to video game play as compared to the prior year. However, there are still 42% of all parents who take issue with their child logging hours with video games, when asked about the category as a whole.
“It seems parents are increasingly accepting of educational gaming, and for even younger kids than before,” said Cory Schwartz of ConsumerQuest. “The survey results suggest that parents are continuing to place greater importance on technology created specifically for children, perhaps because there are so many quality options available that actually offer children a learning advantage.”
Two New Learning Gaming Platforms
LeapFrog has just announced availability of two new web-connected learning game systems — the Leapster2 Learning System and the Didj(TM) Custom Gaming System. The Leapster2 handheld for four- to eight-year-olds expands the gameplay online with fun activities and rewards that encourage continued play, while parents can see what their child is learning and share in their accomplishments. Didj, an entirely new learning platform for six- to 10-year-olds, is the first totally customizable educational gaming platform. Online capabilities in the Didj handheld lets kids personalize the look and feel of the games, as well as the learning, with the power to customize gameplay with actual schoolwork.
New game titles for the Leapster2 handheld include Disney/Pixar’s WALL-E and Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Camping Adventure. For the Didj system, new titles include Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants: Fists of Foam and SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is a leading designer, developer, and marketer of innovative, technology-based learning products and related proprietary content, dedicated to making learning effective and engaging for all ages, at home and in schools, around the world. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Emeryville, California. LeapFrog has developed a family of learning platforms that come to life with more than 100 interactive software titles, covering important subjects such as phonics, reading, writing, math, music, geography, social studies, spelling, vocabulary, and science. In addition, the company has created a broad line of stand-alone educational products for children from birth to 16 years. LeapFrog’s award-winning U.S. consumer products are available in six languages at major retailers in more than 35 countries around the world. LeapFrog School’s multisensory products currently reach students in more than 100,000 classrooms across the United States. LeapFrog School is a business division of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
About ConsumerQuest
ConsumerQuest, Inc., a full-service market research company, has provided reliable research design and analysis in the private and public sectors since 1992. The firm’s focus is on designing, executing, and reporting accurate market research studies that yield great marketing insight and effective business solutions.
LeapFrog, Leapster and Didj are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2008 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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LONDON, July 8 /PRNewswire/ — Data Explorers today announced the appointment of Jonathan Morris as COO and Christopher Holmes as Sales Director. Both bring with them a wealth of experience from the financial information industry.
Jonathan Morris
Jonathan Morris led the integration effort for the new combined Thomson Reuters Sales and Trading content and technology organizations, and was also responsible for Thomson Financial’s global content management group of over 3,000 staff. Prior to this Morris led the European and Asian product management, strategy and technology organizations at Thomson Financial. Before joining Thomson Reuters, Morris led product and technology management at Pearson for FT.com - the largest financial information website in Europe. He was also the CEO of a mobile technology start-up.
“I am thrilled to be joining a young and innovative company at such a crucial stage in its development,” says Morris. “This is a very exciting opportunity to provide value-added, alpha generating services to both the securities financing industry and the buyside.”
Christopher Holmes
Christopher Holmes joins from Thomson Reuters where he was Managing Director, Sales, for the UK and Ireland. Prior to this he was Co-founder and COO of Raw Communications, which specialised in video streaming to the global equities market. Raw was the UK’s fastest growing technology company in 2001, heading the Times TechTrack 100 and was sold to Thomson Financial in 2005. Holmes’ previous roles included senior sales positions at The Financial Times Group.
“Data Explorers has an impressive track record and now holds the dominant position in global securities financing data,” says Holmes. “Over the last four years it has grown rapidly, and is well positioned to continue its international growth across the buyside. Over the last year, Data Explorers has signed up 30 leading hedge funds and is in the process of investing internationally to build on this success. I am very excited to be part of this team, which is focused on helping the company realize its full growth potential over the coming years.”
About Data Explorers Limited
Data Explorers Limited provides its global client base with quantitative measurement of securities lending, performance and risk. Their other services include Index Explorer, International Index Explorer, Performance Explorer, Risk Explorer and Evaluations Explorer.
Contacts
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Jessica Johnson

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 7 /PRNewswire/ — Are you, or someone you know, planning a dream wedding without the fairy tale budget? In today’s economic climate, spending plans are shifting, as couples grapple with rising costs that are going well beyond the gas pump. In fact, 2 in 5 brides-to-be (40%) agree that putting money toward a down payment on a house will be their highest priority when making purchases before the wedding. Now more than ever, it’s clear that engaged couples are looking for ways to maximize their money, by making smart choices and using resources that ensure the most value. To keep finances in check without sacrificing quality or style, David’s Bridal, the nation’s bridal and special occasion authority, reveals how brides can get everything they need for a picture-perfect day — from bridal and bridal party dresses and accessories to coordinating gifts and favors — without breaking the bank.
Designer Dresses Without the Sky-High Price Tag
As the most important fashion decision, shopping for a dream dress that best suits the bride’s personality and wallet can be challenging if she doesn’t know where to look. David’s Bridal offers both a fashionable and affordable solution with its stock of gorgeous, high quality gowns (sizes 0-30W), priced from $299-$1200, which are perfect for the 65% of brides-to-be citing expensive bridal gowns as the biggest concern when buying their dress. Designer gowns from Oleg Cassini, Galina and the new Galina Signature Collection — a line of exquisitely crafted and beautifully embellished gowns that exude modern elegance — ensure brides achieve the luxury look without paying designer prices. If a bride is looking to personalize her gown to reflect her unique style, she can choose from a variety of sleeve options for a custom, yet cost-effective look, or embellish her gown with a sash, brooch or wrap. Brides can also take advantage of David’s ongoing sales for additional savings and trying on dresses in her actual size will help reduce alterations costs. Another perk for smart shopping? Brides who shop at David’s receive a $1000 savings booklet with their gown purchase for extra rewards in-store and with partners such as Liberty Travel and MW Tux!
Always the Bridesmaid Dress, Never a Closet Staple? Think Again.
When shopping for bridal party attire, choose versatile designs that can be worn well after the big day. Brides can visit the over 280 David’s stores nationwide to check out their impressive selection of chic and affordable bridal party styles ($105-$180) in today’s hottest colors and fabrics, including new jersey offerings and the fashion-forward Dress Up Your Dress Collection in the season’s best colors. From the engagement party and bridal shower to the rehearsal dinner and honeymoon, David’s offers standout looks for the bride’s most special events. Not only will brides and bridesmaids appreciate the versatility of their new LPD (”little party dress”), they will love the fact that they can wear their dresses beyond the aisle. In addition, and available exclusively online at davidsbridal.com, is the newly launched Modern Expressions Collection that boasts wear-again dresses that combine contemporary trends with classic silhouettes. With prices ranging from $100-$135 in sizes 2-26, these on-trend and figure-flattering styles work perfectly for bridesmaids, as well as all wedding-related events.
Shopping the Wallet-Friendly Web
Looking for other best buys? Brides can save time, money and gas by searching for amazing deals online. Innovative websites like davidsbridal.com allow brides-to-be to shop for everything from gowns to gifts, from home or work, for quick delivery. Plus, David’s unique online tool, Dress Your Wedding, allows brides-to-be to “virtually” plan their dream day by choosing wedding themes, colors, fashions and more from the comfort of their own home. With online bridal dresses starting at $99, the db Online Collection (sizes 2-26W) offers brides a fabulous assortment of bridal styles, as well as bridesmaid and special occasion wear, that are designed to suit any size, budget and timeline. Once she’s decided on the one (bridal gown that is!), brides can visit their nearest store for alterations and accessories to complete that stunning look. With more than 4,000 unique wedding-related items and services including exclusive collections, personalized invitations and favors, davidsbridal.com ensures seamless coordination for a truly unforgettable day.
As wedding plans evolve with today’s changing socio-economic times, David’s Bridal is helping brides-to-be — no matter their budget or personal style — make smart choices. With an unparalleled array of on-trend and affordable offerings, David’s Bridal’s stores and davidsbridal.com are must-visit resources for the savvy bride, who not only wants a dream wedding, but also a nest egg to begin her happily ever after.
Methodology
An Internet survey was conducted for David’s Bridal by Leflein Associates, Inc. from October 19-22, 2007. A total of 504 surveys were completed among a national panel of women (age 18 ) who were recently engaged. This study has a margin of error of plus or minus 4% at the 95% confidence level.
With more than 50 years of bridal experience, David’s Bridal understands the importance of providing brides-to-be with a vast selection of exquisitely crafted dresses, available at affordable prices. Today, with more than 280 locations nationwide, David’s Bridal continues to expand its retail store locations, while maintaining its philosophy of superior quality, value and service. To locate a store nearby, consumers can call 1.877.693.BRIDE or visit .

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MONCOFA, SPAIN, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, conducted the largest Spain auction in company history last week, selling (euro)20 million (US$32 million) of used and unused heavy equipment and trucks over two days (July 3 & 4, 2008). The unreserved public auction at Ritchie Bros.’ new Moncofa, Spain auction site attracted more than 700 bidders from 47 countries, both in person and over the internet. Out-of-country buyers from as far away as Australia, Romania and South Africa purchased (euro)12 million (US$19 million) of equipment in the auction (60 percent).
“The quality and quantity of equipment in this auction attracted bidders from all over the world, helping us achieve very strong prices on both construction and transportation equipment,” said Jeroen Rijk, Ritchie Bros. Divisional Manager. “The economy in Spain has been quite slow for several years and equipment owners have had difficulty selling their surplus equipment through private sales. Not only did we help our local consignors sell thousands of surplus equipment items, we helped them achieve higher returns by bringing in buyers from other countries, especially the Middle East, Northern Africa and elsewhere in Europe.”
The unreserved public auction featured almost 1,800 used and unused equipment items for the construction, transportation, material handling and other industries. Among the equipment sold: 48 wheel loaders, 30 hydraulic excavators, 53 loader backhoes, 36 skid steer loaders, 72 dump trucks, 105 forklifts, 83 telescopic forklifts, 68 rough terrain forklifts and 61 truck tractors.
Ritchie Bros. was established in Canada in 1958 and has been conducting regular unreserved industrial auctions in Spain since 2000. The July 3 & 4 auction was the Company’s first auction at its new site in Moncofa (between Valencia and Castellon), one of 38 Ritchie Bros. auction sites around the world. The Moncofa regional auction unit replaces the Company’s regional auction unit in Sagunto, near Valencia.
“Our new auction site in Moncofa is good for our customers and good for Ritchie Bros.,” said Mr. Rijk. “It’s twice the size of our former auction site in Spain, which will enable us to accept more consignments and offer our customers a greater selection of equipment and a higher level of service at our upcoming unreserved public auctions.”
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. is the world’s largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, operating through over 110 locations in more than 25 countries around the world. The company sells, through unreserved public auctions, a broad range of used and unused industrial assets, including equipment, trucks and other assets utilized in the construction, transportation, material handling, mining, forestry, petroleum, marine, real estate, and agricultural industries. The company maintains a web site at .
Investors and potential investors should note that this information may not be indicative of the overall financial performance of the company for this or any period.
CONTACT: Kim Schulz, Corporate Communications Manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Mobile: (604) 788-5379 or email: Or Jeroen Rijk, Divisional Manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Moncofa auction site tel: 34-962-698-500
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NORFOLK, Va., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) , a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers through its trade name Geeks On Call, announced today that its franchise partners in Waldorf, Maryland, will present a public service seminar called ‘The Parents’ Guide to Internet Safety’.
The seminar, held at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, will consist of a presentation on Web-safe practices, including helpful tips about using chat rooms and social networking sites like MySpace. It was titled after the document of the same name, authored by Geeks On Call and made available for download at no charge on the Company’s Web site, as a public service.
Alex and Jennifer Bleam, a husband-and-wife team who own a Geeks On Call franchise, developed and sponsored this event to help parents become savvy about kids’ Web activities and protect their children from Internet threats. The parents of three boys, the Bleams have unique insight about parents’ Web safety concerns, and will offer concrete practices and software designed to assist parents in monitoring minors on the Web.
The Bleams will coach parents on ‘Net Lingo’ to help them understand the language their children use on the Web. The event will also feature a ‘Q & A’ session and drawings for door prizes, such as flash drives and cyber safety software from CA and Sentry Parental Controls. Child safety company Ident-A-Kid has contributed coupons for free child identification kits, which are used in rescue efforts when locating missing and abducted children.
Jennifer Bleam said, “We often hear our clients’ concerns about their children’s Internet habits. As the local experts in evolving technology, we have products, services, and information that can help keep children safe online. We thought a public awareness seminar would be a great way to distribute this information quickly and effectively.”
The event, offered twice to increase the opportunity for parents to attend, will take place July 7th and 9th from 6:45-9 p.m. at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, located at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf. For further information, please call the Waldorf Jaycees, co-sponsors of The Parents’ Guide, at 301-645-4546 or 301-843-2233.
About Geeks On Call
Geeks On Call is a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOCH) . Founded in 1999, the company is a pioneer in the mobile, rapid-response on-site IT service concept. Geeks On Call’s certified IT professionals service small businesses and residential customers across the nation, providing computer privacy and security solutions, hardware and network installations and troubleshooting, as well as repairs, upgrades and consulting. Geeks On Call also co-markets through endorsed vendor relationships with other Franchisors, who offer GOC services to their franchisees as a value-added benefit. Over 250 independently owned and operated franchises have been granted, with new franchise and Corporate locations opening regularly. For more information, including franchising and Endorsed Vendor Program opportunities, call 1-800-905-GEEK or visit . Send an email of inquiry to .
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Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc.

DENVER, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Parent company , a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, today announced that it will present at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference in Boston.
The Parent Company’s President and CEO Michael J. Wagner will present on Tuesday, July 8 at 1:10 p.m. (ET). The conference will be held July 8-9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.
The company’s presentation will be accessible to the public via a live webcast and a replay available beginning one hour after the conference, which may be accessed by logging onto .
About The Parent Company
The Parent company is a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families. The Parent company provides comprehensive eCommerce and eContent resources to help families plan, play and grow. The company’s toy business offers thousands of toys and children’s products through its eToys () website, catalogs and strategic retail partnerships; and personalized dolls and accessories on its My Twinn () brand. Through its baby business, the company is a leading online retailer of brand-name baby, toddler and maternity products sold through the BabyUniverse () and DreamtimeBaby () web sites. The company’s luxury brands, PoshTots () and PoshLiving (), reach the country’s most affluent consumers with luxury baby apparel and furnishings. With its content sites, BabyTV (), PoshCravings () and ePregnancy (), The Parent company has established a recognized platform for the delivery of content and new media resources to a national audience of expectant parents. The Parent company is a market-leading digital content and eCommerce company focused on parents.
The Parent Company

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DALLAS, June 30 /PRNewswire/ — “HDNet World Report,” the network’s highly respected weekly news program, has been awarded the CINE Golden Eagle Award in the Professional News Division for “Turkey at a Crossroads.”
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The story is an exploration of the recent Turkish elections, told through the eyes of Hande Atay-Alam — a Turkish journalist who normally covers the United States for Turkish viewers.
World Report enlisted Atay-Alam to give her perspective on these elections on the eve of the Islamic AK Party’s historic victory. Atay-Alam provided a unique and personal perspective on her country, its history, and her own family.
The piece was produced by Andrew Paterson, a veteran of ABC News, National Geographic Television and CNN, who is now working with HDNet World Report.
Renowned for the Golden Eagles it awards for excellence in the production of film, television, video and new media, CINE celebrated its first half-century in 2007. Founded in 1957 by a consortium representing business, education, and government to depict American life and thought realistically for a global audience, CINE continues to recognize and foster the highest quality of non-theatrical film and video production through its semi-annual competitions. Along with these competitions, CINE offers development workshops for established film and video professionals and students.
This is the fourth major award for World Report this season; previously, “A Silent War, A Violent Peace,” about the civil war in Uganda won a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism and a National Headliner Award. A story about the fight against terrorism in the Philippines also won a National Headliner.
“HDNet World Report” airs every Tuesday at 9:00 ET as a part of the network’s News and Documentary programming night. Dennis O’Brien is the executive producer of World Report.
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HDNet () provides viewers with the best in original comedy, drama, news, sports and music programming.
HDNet is your exclusive, high definition home for popular, critically acclaimed original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report,”"Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather and “NASA on HDNet” (presenting live shuttle launches through 2010). HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, the NASCAR Camping World Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup re-broadcasts, boxing and premiere Mixed Martial Arts from “HDNet Fights;” behind-the-scenes sports news with “Inside the NHL” and “Inside MMA;” groundbreaking music programming with the HDNet Concert Series featuring leading artists and bands including Coldplay, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas and more; and entertaining and irreverent lifestyle programming including “Deadline!,”"Art Mann Presents,” and “Get Out!” HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning programs such as the Emmy Award winning “Arrested Development,”"The Black Donnellys,”"Star Trek: Enterprise,”"Dead Like Me,”"Smallville” and the hit series “Torchwood.”
HDNet Movies features a wide selection of major studio theatrical releases — all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio so that HDNet Movies viewers get the best possible home theater experience.
Only HDNet Movies’ exclusive “Sneak Previews” bring feature films to viewers before they premiere in theaters! Some of the HDNet Movies “Sneak Previews” have included the Academy Award nominated “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” Toronto Film Festival nominee “The War Within,” and “Bubble,” the first of six movies by acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh and produced exclusively for HDNet Films. Other featured films include “Cashback,” written and produced by Sean Ellis, “Broken English,” from Zoe Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, Parker Posey, Drea de Matteo and Griffin Dunne, the critically acclaimed “Redacted” directed by Brian De Palma, “Flawless,” starring Michael Caine and Demi Moore and most recently, “Quid Pro Quo,” starring Nick Stahl and Vera Farmiga. Upcoming “Sneak Previews” include “Finding Amanda,” starring Matthew Broderick and Brittany Snow, “Red,” starring Brian Cox, “Special,” starring Michael Rapaport, “Great Buck Howard,” starring Colin Hanks, John Malkovich and Tom Hanks, “Harlem Aria,” starring Damon Wayans and “Humboldt County,” starring Fairuza Balk, Peter Bogdanovich and Frances Conroy.
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