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Marketwire - Professional Services

• Wellness International Network Reaching Out to Hurricane Ike Victims
  

  PLANO, TX--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - Wellness International Network, Ltd. (WIN), an undisputed nutritional leader known for its anti-aging supplement WIN CoQ10T and top-selling weight management line BioLean® System, recently sent supplies and relief to help Hurricane Ike victims in south Texas as the Category 2 storm killed 51 people and left thousands of people homeless last month. Wellness International Network donated 750 bottles of its high-quality WINSalonT Hydra Therapie Shampoo, WINSalonT Hydra Therapie Conditioner and WINSpaT Hydra Therapie Cleanser to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, which is taking an active part in helping hurricane victims. With an unwavering commitment to helping others, Ralph Oats and Wellness International Network have cons

• In Interview With Reuters, Dr. Alexander Mirtchev Warns Against Ramifications of Credit Squeeze on Emerging Markets
  

  Says Plans to Stimulate the Economy Require a Comprehensive Approach and Government Funding Alone Will Not Be Enough to Stave Off the Crisis

• Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE: MRX)
  

  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - On October 3, 2008, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona against Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE: MRX). The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, including allegations of issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market which had the effect of artificially inflating the market price. The class period is from October 30, 2003 through September 24, 2008.

• Q2 Small Business Research Board Retail Industry Key Issues Report: More Small Retail Businesses Report Inflationary Pressures Says Latest SBRB Report
  

  Survey Respondents Expect the Economy to Worsen Over the Next 12 Months

• Apollo Investment Corporation Schedules Quarterly Earnings Release for the Period Ended September 30, 2008
  

  NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV) announced today that it will report its second fiscal quarter 2009 earnings results for the period ended September 30, 2008 on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 after the close of the financial markets.

  The company will host a conference call and audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, November 6, 2008 to discuss its quarterly results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing (888) 802-8579 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (973) 633-6740. All callers should reference Apollo Investment Corporation. Following the call you may access either an archived replay or audio webcast of the call. An archived replay will be available through November 20, 2008 by calling (800) 642-1687. International caller

• Former President Clinton Announces 2nd Annual Meeting of CGI University
  

  CGI U to Be Held at University of Texas at Austin February 13-15, 2009; Applications Available Online at cgiu.org

• Hispanic Workforce Hit Harder During Economic Downturns
  

  Texas Tech Researchers Recommend Policy Action to Close Hispanic Unemployment Gap

• United Way and NFL Partner for Tenth Annual Hometown Huddle
  

  Thirty-Fifth Year of NFL/United Way Partnership Brings Focus to Youth Fitness

• Intersil Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on October 22nd
  

  MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog solutions, will announce its third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Intersil's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Bell, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dave Zinsner, will provide details on the Company's third quarter 2008 financial performance and an outlook for the fourth quarter of 2008.

• Oceanaut, Inc. Cancels Shareholder Meeting
  

  ATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - Oceanaut, Inc. (AMEX: OKN) (AMEX: OKN.U) (AMEX: OKN.WS) the ("Company" or "Oceanaut") today announced that the Company has issued a notice to its shareholders announcing that, in light of current market conditions, the Company has cancelled the special shareholder meeting scheduled for October 15, 2008. The Company will advise its shareholders of the new meeting date if and when it is rescheduled. The Company is also in the process of discussing whether the terms of each of the four Memoranda of Agreement, dated August 20, 2008, as amended on September 5, 2008, for the purchase of a dry bulk carrier vessel, will be extended or restructured, and will advise investors accordingly.

• Independent and Freelance Filmmakers: Grow Your Portfolio, Collaborate With Peers and Interact With Brands on Poptent.net
  

  First of Its Kind Creators' Social Platform Offers Comprehensive Tools and Capabilities as Well as Ongoing Opportunities to Earn Money Through Advertiser-Sponsored Assignments and "Reel of the Month"

• ASC X12 September 2008 Trimester Meeting Highlights
  

  FALLS CHURCH, VA--(Marketwire - October 8, 2008) - Participation and interest in the development and adoption of electronic data exchange standards continue to grow, as seen at the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 Trimester meeting, September 21-26, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA. The X12 Steering Committee is grateful to its members, for developing several new proposals, and the Platinum sponsor, Highmark (www.highmark.com), for contributing to the meeting's success.

• Sondage Nanos : Les Canadiens sont derrière le scientifique du gouvernement qui a mis au jour les compressions en matière de salubrité des aliments
  OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 8 oct. 2008) - Selon un sondage mené par la firme Nanos et commandé par l'Institut professionnel de la fonction publique du Canada, une forte majorité de la population canadienne croit qu'un scientifique de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments a bien agi en divulguant des renseignements confidentiels où il était question de confier à l'entreprise privée des programmes de salubrité alimentaire de toute première importance. Dans une proportion de 72,8 %, les Canadiens ont répondu qu'ils étaient d'accord avec ce qu'a fait Luc Pomerleau quand il a mis le document entre les mains de son syndicat.Ce document donnait les détails d'une série de réductions dans les programmes d'inspection des viandes et d'autres aliments, ainsi que de changements destinés à rendre l'industrie de l'alimentation responsable de sa propre surveillance. M. Pomerleau a cependant été congédié pour s'être comporté d'une façon jugée appropriée par ses compatriotes.
• Nanos Poll: Canadians Back Government Food Scientist Who Called Attention to Safety Cuts
  OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 8, 2008) - According to a survey conducted by Nanos Research, commissioned by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a large majority of Canadians believe that a scientist at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) did the right thing when he shared confidential information detailing plans to hand key food safety programs over to industry for self-policing. In response to the Nanos questionnaire, 72.8% of Canadians supported the action t
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