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ProSightMD, Inc. Announces New Allscripts Meaningful Use Guarantee

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

ProSightMD, Inc. Announces New Allscripts Meaningful Use Guarantee

Business Wire, Nov 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES — ProSightMD, Inc., a single-source physicians administrative support
supplier and Certified Allscripts Electronic Health Records (EHR)
provider, announces a new Allscripts Guarantee program that guarantees
that Allscripts EHR solutions will meet all Meaningful Use certification
criteria. To back the guarantee Allscripts has earmarked $72 million in
development dollars to insure their programs meet the rigorous CCHIT
requirements which may be even more robust than the Meaningful Use
criteria.

This guarantee means physicians can move ahead with Allscripts
Electronic Health Records programs with confidence, said Cheryl Taylor,
President of ProSightMD, Inc. Physicians may be hesitant to move ahead
with EHR because of the uncertainties of future regulations and
requirements, but Allscripts has removed that obstacle with this new,
and exclusive, guarantee.

The Allscripts Guarantee also enables physicians the opportunity to
contract for EHR programs and take advantage of two tax deductions
available only in 2009. Under IRS
Section 179, equipment purchases may be deducted from taxable income if
installed by 12/31/2009. Under a separate regulation, a taxpayer is
allowed to claim a special first year depreciation allowance.

ProSightMD, Inc. provides physician support services in billing, EHR,
practice management, human resources, IT, grant writing and marketing.
Starting with a practice assessment ProSightMD, Inc. develops
individualized programs to maximize revenue cycle management and
effectively execute practice administration. Human resources support
will feature a registry of qualified billing experts to insure optimum
billing continuity as well as payroll, employee benefits and workers
comp services.

Ms. Taylor further stated, ProSightMD, Inc. offers physicians a
complete support package molded to the needs of their practice. We
recognize that medical practices are all unique in their needs and we
want to support them in a way that addresses individual needs and helps
physicians realize maximum income and efficiency. Ms. Taylor has an
extensive background in billing and practice administration.

Allscripts offers programs for different levels of need that are simple,
complete and affordable
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Effective Auto Insurance Quote Comparisons Provided by OnlineAutoInsurance.com

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Effective Auto Insurance Quote Comparisons Provided by OnlineAutoInsurance.com

Business Wire, Nov 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES — OnlineAutoInsurance.com offers visitors an easy and convenient way to
compare car insurance to help keep the cost of coverage down. Consumers
should be aware that an effective comparison can be the difference
between overpaying for coverage and finding the best deal possible.
Fortunately, comparing quotations can now be done quickly online with
the completion of a brief questionnaire.

An auto
insurance quotes comparison is vital when a consumer is looking to
purchase an affordable new policy. Motorists should understand that with
the amount of competitors who offer coverage, the time should be taken
to shop around and compare as many as possible; this can help ensure
that the cheapest rates are found for a particular individuals needs.

Due to the wide range of carriers available to consumers it may sound
like quite a task to obtain the necessary amount of rates to complete
effective comparisons, but with the assistance of websites such as
OnlineAutoInsurance.com, comparing can be done quickly and efficiently.
Completing a quick online questionnaire can provide visitors with
multiple quotes from various reputable companies free of charge and with
no obligation to buy.

According to information provided by the Oregon Consumer Guide to Auto
Insurance, By shopping around, you may find several hundred dollars
difference between quotes. Be sure to compare identical coverages when
comparing policies.

Source: http://www.insurance.oregon.gov/publications/consumer/2085.pdf

Rates can vary substantially based on the type of policy chosen,
therefore one company may seem to be cheaper, but it may only be because
they are quoting less protection. OnlineAutoInsurance.com can help
visitors avoid making a mistake such as comparing companies based on
different types of coverage. When a consumer enters their information to
obtain quotations, they will receive rates from multiple companies based
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Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA – nation

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

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0 Comments | The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, Oct 6, 2009

Bloggers need better disclosure, FTC says

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday took steps to make product information and online reviews more accurate for consumers, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that testimonials reflect typical results.

The FTC will require that writers on the Web clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products. The commission also said advertisers featuring testimonials that claim dramatic results cannot hide behind disclaimers that the results aren’t typical.

Cakes with extra Jambo as Andy serves up charity treats

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Cakes with extra Jambo as Andy serves up charity treats

0 Comments | Evening News (Edinburgh, Scotland), Nov 18, 2009

Byline: VICTORIA RAIMES

THEY are the staple diet of every football fan – but you don’t expect them to be served up by one of your idols. Hearts winger Andy Driver stunned customers at an Edinburgh bakery when he turned up to spend the afternoon serving pies and pasties. The 22-year-old was at Greggs in Morningside yesterday to help raise money for Children in Need.

Most customers had no idea Driver would be behind the counter during the lunchtime rush, as a handwritten poster advertising his special appearance had only been in the shop window since Monday.

Manager Carole Muddiman, who got into the spirit of the day by donning a Hearts strip and jester’s hat, said the shop made record sales of its special Pudsey treats.

She said: “We’ve sold a lot more than usual, which is probably down to Andy’s customer skills. My partner works at Hearts so I thought I’d pull in a favour for Children in Need.”

Special Pudsey Bear gingerbread men and cupcakes were on offer in addition to the usual fare.

Jambo Jim Burnett, who popped into the shop with his five-year-old grandson Nicholas, was among those to be served by the special bakery apprentice.

He said: ” I had no idea he’d be down here today. It’s a nice surprise to see him doing his bit for charity.”

Nicholas shared a Pudsey cupcake with the winger. For each pack of four cupcakes sold for GBP 2.40, 36p of the proceeds go to charity.

Each gingerbread man sold, at a cost of 65p, will see 15p enter the Children in Need kitty
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Canon PowerShot SX200IS.(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Canon PowerShot SX200IS.(HARDWARE)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)

Macworld, December, 2009

Not only does this compact camera deliver top-notch photos, but it also gets you up close to the action with a 12X (28-336mm) optical zoom. The camera features a 3-inch LCD, optical image stabilization, easy-to-use controls, and support for HD video capture. You can even use fun artistic filters with your videos (macworld.com/5385).

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Sparton Corporation Returns to Net Profitability with First Quarter EPS of $0.14

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Sparton Corporation Returns to Net Profitability with First Quarter EPS of $0.14

Business Wire, Nov 16, 2009

Company Pays Off Revolving Credit Facility and Retires Term Debt

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA) today announced results for the first
quarter of fiscal 2010 ended September 30, 2009. The Company reported
first quarter net income of $1.4 million, or $0.14 per share, versus a
net loss of $3.4 million, or $0.34 loss per share, for the first quarter
of fiscal 2009.

Consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008:

[Table Omitted]

Highlights for the quarter are summarized below:

Fiscal 2010 first quarter pre-tax profit of $1.4 million represents
the first quarterly pre-tax profit since the quarter ended June 30,
2006.
Fiscal 2010 first quarter gross profit of $7.4 million compared to
$2.7 million in fiscal 2009, despite a net sales decrease of $5.9
million.
Fiscal 2010 first quarter operating profit of $1.8 million compared to
an operating loss of $2.9 million in the first quarter last year.
Generated $5.1 million cash flow from operations, paid down revolving
credit facility and term debt totaling $18.9 million with existing
cash, and had a cash balance of $20.7 million at September 30, 2009.
Medical Devices and Defense & Security Systems segments experienced
increases in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 of 39% and 63%,
respectively.
Restructuring activities continued in the first quarter of fiscal 2010
resulting in charges of $0.9 million.

Sparton President and CEO Cary Wood commented, We are very pleased with
our first quarter results as they exceeded internal expectations and
highlight the continued success of our turnaround planning and
execution. As we have said, we anticipate a return to profitability
during fiscal 2010, but expect our gross margins to fall back to
previously stated targets. The first quarter results are reflective of
the immediate and aggressive cost reduction and liquidity efforts that
took place starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2009
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ASBO YOB'S TAKEAWAY STAYAWAY

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

ASBO YOB’S TAKEAWAY STAYAWAY

0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Nov 21, 2009 | by RICHARD SMITH

A YOB who threatened KFC staff with an antique musket and spat in the face of a female worker has been barred from EVERY takeaway shop in Britain.

Sonny Parsons, 20, has waged a one-man campaign of abuse and intimidation against takeaways and residents in his hometown.

Police say he has caused “chaos” and has numerous convictions for assault, affray and public disorder against staff.

But under the Asbo, Parsons is not allowed to enter any fast- food outlet including chip shops, kebab houses, KFC or McDonald’s from 8pm to 4am.

Lawyer Dylan Sadler told city magistrates that people in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth, where he has been banned from the high street, needed protection.

He said: “He is unpredictable, especially under the influence of drugs and alcohol. If not violent, he is extremely intimidating. He is upsetting people, businesses and undermining the whole area where he operates.”

Parsons was jailed for affray in June after going in the KFC in St Budeaux wearing a mask and brandishing a replica 19th-century musket.

He was also jailed in February for seven months for spitting in the face of a woman who worked there
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Dakim BrainFitness Now Available for Stroke/TBI Rehabilitation; #1 Brain Training System for Seniors Offers Entertaining Workout

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Dakim BrainFitness Now Available for Stroke/TBI Rehabilitation; #1 Brain Training System for Seniors Offers Entertaining Workout

PR Newswire, Nov 19, 2009

Touchscreen-Based Interactive Unit Exercises 6 Cognitive Domains Per Session

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Dakim, Inc., today announced a new touchscreen-based alternative for stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation that provides a rigorous workout in an entertaining interactive format. DakimA’ BrainFitness(TM), already the #1 brain training system in senior living communities, transforms standardized neurological tests into thousands of game-like activities with colorful graphics, music, film clips and friendly voiceovers, exercising six cognitive domains per session while also self-adjusting to users’ abilities in real time.

Originally developed to help maintain brain health and combat dementia symptoms in the elderly, the Dakim brain training platform is currently used by more than 300 senior living communities to provide residents with daily cognitive stimulation. The new expansion into the rehabilitation market was spurred by therapist interest as well as use of the system at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to assist soldiers with TBI in regaining cognitive function.

“The feedback we’re getting from speech pathologists in particular is that Dakim BrainFitness is more enjoyable for patients than conventional workbooks and exercises. It provides a thorough cognitive workout with the appearance and humor of a TV game show, customizes the ’show’ for each user based on his or her responses, and adds variety to the therapy experience,” said Dakim CEO Dan Michel. “All of these factors help produce results by keeping users engaged.”

Patients with both mild and severe deficits also benefit from Dakim’s use of practical, real-life situations in system activities that can help simplify the transition back to home and the community. Clinicians benefit from receiving novel therapy material individualized for each patient on a daily basis, helping to reduce preparation time and increase productivity as well as making each therapy session engaging and challenging.

Other unique system features include:

-- No mouse, keyboard or manual software loading, eliminating the need
for patients or therapists to have computer skills
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Sanyika Calloway Boyce, Financial Fitness Coach, Shares Tips for Getting Our Finances on Track This Holiday Season

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Sanyika Calloway Boyce, Financial Fitness Coach, Shares Tips for Getting Our Finances on Track This Holiday Season

Business Wire, Nov 20, 2009

NEW YORK — With the holiday season fast approaching, Sanyika Calloway Boyce has
ideas and recommendations for ways we can save money by making small
changes to our everyday actions.

Her product recommendations include:

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Pro 8500. It prints professional color documents for up to 50% less cost
per page and energy use than lasers, saving up to $500 a year.(1)

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When it comes to clothing, instead of tossing out your favorite shirt
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whatever detergent you already use to help remove tough, old or even
fresh stains in a snap. Families can use it to keep their clothes a lot
longer and save big on buying new ones.

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When thinking about holiday travel this year, try an inexpensive hotel
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This release is provided by YourUpdate.tv
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from February 2009 InfoTrends Report
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NYPPEX Report: Net Liquidity for Capital Calls Varies Widely Among Insurance Companies

Friday, November 20th, 2009

NYPPEX Report: Net Liquidity for Capital Calls Varies Widely Among Insurance Companies

Business Wire, Nov 19, 2009

GREENWICH, Conn. — NYPPEX, a leading global secondary private market advisory, trading and
research firm for illiquid assets released to customers its report Net
Liquidity for Capital Calls Varies Widely Among Insurance Companies
(the Report).

Each quarter, NYPPEX measures investors ability to make capital calls
to limited partnerships based on net liquidity balances and without
reliance on capital market conditions for sales of marketable securities
and/or debt issuance.

NYPPEX found that Net Liquidity to Unfunded Commitment ratios varied
widely among insurance companies from a low of -81.5x for CNA
Financial Corp. to a high of 15.6x for American
International Group, Inc. as of September 30, 2009.

The Report estimates that insurance companies worldwide experienced a
49% decline on average in Net Liquidity to Unfunded Commitment ratios to
2.02x as of September 30, 2009 versus 3.97x as of September 30, 2008.
NYPPEX defines Net Liquidity as Cash Cash Equivalents Accounts
Receivable – Accounts Payable. Unfunded Commitments are defined as
unfunded liabilities to limited partnerships and pooled investment
programs.

Insurance companies with the largest declines in Net Liquidity for the 1
year period ended September 30, 2009 were Allstate Corp. (-54.9%),
MBIA, Inc. (-30.0%) and American International
Group, Inc. (-27.7%). Insurance companies with the largest
increases in Net Liquidity during the period were Genworth
Financial, Inc. (138.6%), Lincoln National Corp.
(96.0%) and Liberty Mutual Holding Co., Inc. (4.2%).

Although Net Liquidity declined on average for the selected insurance
companies, the Report states that investment portfolio market values
increased approximately 9.5% on average versus -9.4% for the S&P; 500
Index during the 12 month period ended September 30, 2009.

Insurance companies analyzed in the Report included: American
International Group, Inc.; MetLife, Inc.; Genworth
Financial, Inc.; ACE Ltd.; Lincoln National
Corp.; MBIA, Inc.; Allstate Corp.; Liberty
Mutual Holding Co., Inc.; The Travelers Companies, Inc.;
and CNA Financial Corp.

For a full copy of the report, please sign up for a free trial
subscription to the NYPPEX Secondary Private Market Research and Data
service by clicking here
or visiting the NYPPEX website at www.nyppex.com.

About NYPPEX

NYPPEX is a global securities firm specializing in secondary private
market advisory, trading, principal investments and research for
illiquid asset classes. The Company provides access to private market
liquidity for interests in private funds (e.g. buyout, venture, natural
resources, real estate, hedge funds, fund of funds etc.), unregistered
equity and debt related securities in private companies and receivables.
NYPPEX is recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a Qualified
Matching Service for private partnerships under IRS 1.7704. The NYPPEX
IPL Private Trading System matches buy and sell orders, anonymously and
at low transaction cost. Its services are provided to private funds,
private companies, governments, financial institutions, corporations,
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