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Ding dong the witch (VNDM) is dead, or at least hibernating. Headin' back towards .05. Yeah!
NEWS --
DANVILLE, CA, Apr 12, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- S3 Investment Company,
Inc. (PINK SHEETS: SIVC) today provided a re-cap of a recent trip to China by the
company's Chairman and CEO Jim Bickel, where he met with management of the
company's operating subsidiaries, participated in the signing of a new client
for S3's wholly owned Redwood Capital subsidiary, attended two significant
investment conferences, and explored new opportunities for Redwood Capital in
China as well as in Mongolia, which is considered an exciting potential new
market.
In addition to Mr. Bickel's attendance at the previously announced Rodman &
Renshaw Annual Investment Conference held in Beijing from March 7-9, Mr. Bickel
and Redwood Capital's Chief Operating Officer Charlie Wu attended the 2nd annual
Mongolia-Asian Investment Forum conference on March 25th at the Westin Beijing
Chaoyang.
Mongolia has recently gained attention as a new frontier for foreign private
equity investment, particularly in the areas of natural resources and mining. Mongolia has a $5 billion economy with 8% average annual Gross Domestic Product
growth. As one of the fastest growing markets in the world, its key economic
driver is natural resources. Mongolia is estimated to need up to $30 billion of
investment to develop its natural resources. Canada's Ivanhoe Mines and its
partner, Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world, have
recently signed an agreement for the development of a $3 billion copper and gold
mine in Mongolia.
"Redwood Capital's most recently announced client is based in Mongolia, and in
addition to this recent signing, we believe that there may be additional
opportunities for Redwood in Mongolia," said Mr. Bickel. "I was pleased to not
only attend the Mongolia-Asian Investment Forum event in Beijing, but also to
travel to Mongolia and see the country in person."
In addition to signing the new client, Mr. Bickel worked with Redwood Capital
management on the progress of current clients and had the opportunity to meet
with the Chairman of Boyuan Construction Group, a client that Redwood Capital
assisted with its successful effort to become listed on the TSX Venture Exchange
in 2009. Redwood Capital acted as the Chinese merchant banking advisor for
Boyuan Construction Group when it became listed and received shares of Boyuan
common stock as part of the compensation for its services.
Redwood Capital is currently working with clients under contract for similar
listing and financing transactions. Additional China based companies are
currently in the Redwood Capital pipeline and may be placed under contact once
the required preparatory and due diligence work has been completed.
While in China, Mr. Bickel also worked with subsidiary management on a number of
potential new business initiatives for Redwood Capital.
"Our work with Redwood Capital may be expanded to include some additiona l areas
that have opened up in recent months," said Mr. Bickel. "These opportunities may
result in a new division being formed within Redwood Capital, and we look
forward to announcing details on the new division once certain milestones have
been reached.
"Overall this trip would have to be characterized as a success, and I look
forward to additional news regarding Redwood Capital in the coming weeks," Mr.
Bickel added.
The value of the stock payments that Redwood Capital receives from its clients'
transactions is reflected in the company's consolidated financial reports posted
at www.otcmarkets.com.
To sign up to receive information by email directly from S3 Investment Company
when new press releases, investor newsletters, SEC filings or other information
is disclosed, please visit http://www.s3investments.com/investors/.
About S3 Investment Company, Inc. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
(http://www.s3investments.com) and its Redwood Group International subsidiary
are focused on facilitating the success of two subsidiaries operating in the
China market. Redwood Capital, Inc. assists private Chinese companies in
accessing the North American capital markets by utilizing a network of
investment banking relationships to achieve reverse merger transactions. For
more information, please visit http://www.redwoodcapinc.com. Redwood Medical,
Inc. assists companies seeking to import and distribute Western medical
technologies and products into the China market.
Any statements contained herein related to future events are forward-looking
statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect actual events.
Contacts
For S3 Investment Company
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
951-200-4107
Email Contact
SOURCE: S3 Investment Company
CONTACT: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=55BD5A679678EB71
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SUBJECT CODE: Financial Services:Venture Capital
Financial Services:Commercial and Investment Banking
try yahoo or google
Scottrade emailed it to me. I don't know where they got it.
MMRF NEWS --
NEW YORK, Apr 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chartis today announced that it will
offer electronic personal health records to clients worldwid e through a
strategic alliance with MMR Information Systems ("MMR"). The Chartis insurers
will initially offer electronic personal health records to Accident & Health
policyholders and expect to expand the offering to additional product lines in
the coming months.
Powered by MMR using its MyMedicalRecords(TM) technology
(www.mymedicalrecords.com), policyholders and their families will be able to
store and manage their personal health records, as well as other important
documents, in a secure, encrypted Web-based application that can be accessed
24/7 from anywhere in the world. Personal health records will initially be
available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.
Storing personal health records is not the program's only feature. The program
will also include a virtual MyESafe deposit box for the storage of other
important documents, such as insurance policies, passports, deeds of trust,
wills and a dvance directives, in a secure, encrypted Web-based application.
In addition to a comprehensive file management system, each personal health
record will feature a separate emergency log-in that will allow first responders
and other medical personnel to access potentially life-saving information such
as blood type, medications, and allergies from virtually anywhere in the world.
"Chartis is excited to be able to offer its clients the ability to manage their
personal health records and other critical personal documents, and make them
available around the clock and from anywhere in the world," said Jeffrey
Kestenbaum, President of Chartis International Consumer Lines.
"It is especially exciting to work with Chartis to introduce this life-saving
service at a time when the world is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on
health information technologies," said Robert H. Lorsch, Chairman and CEO of MMR
Information Systems.
For more information on the electronic personal health records program, please
visit www.mymedicalrecordsonline.com/videos.
About Chartis
Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization
serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions.
With a 90-year history, one of the industry's most extensive ranges of products
and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis
enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually
any risk with confidence.
Chartis is the marketing name for the worldwide property-casualty and general
insurance operations of Chartis Inc. For additional information, please visit
our website at http://www.chartisinsurance.com. All products are written by
insurance company subsidiaries or affiliates of Chartis Inc. Coverage may not be
available in all jurisdictions and is subject to actual policy la nguage.
Non-insurance products and services may be provided by independent third
parties. Certain coverage may be provided by a surplus lines insurer. Surplus
lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds
are therefore not protected by such funds.
About MMR Information Systems
MMR Information Systems, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary,
MyMedicalRecords, Inc.(TM), provides secure and easy-to-use online personal
health records and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions that enable
individuals and families to maintain and access all their medical records and
other important documents from anywhere in the world using the internet.
SOURCE: Chartis
CONTACT:
Chartis
Marie Ali, 212-458-2536
or
MMR Information Systems
Bobbi Volman, 310-476-7002, ext. 2005
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KEYWORD: United States
Canada
North America
New York
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Technology
Data Management
Networks
Other Technology
; Practice Management
Health
Hospitals
Other Health
General Health
SUBJECT CODE: Contract/Agreement
NEWS --
NEW YORK, Apr 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chartis today announced that it will
offer electronic personal health records to clients worldwid e through a
strategic alliance with MMR Information Systems ("MMR"). The Chartis insurers
will initially offer electronic personal health records to Accident & Health
policyholders and expect to expand the offering to additional product lines in
the coming months.
Powered by MMR using its MyMedicalRecords(TM) technology
(www.mymedicalrecords.com), policyholders and their families will be able to
store and manage their personal health records, as well as other important
documents, in a secure, encrypted Web-based application that can be accessed
24/7 from anywhere in the world. Personal health records will initially be
available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.
Storing personal health records is not the program's only feature. The program
will also include a virtual MyESafe deposit box for the storage of other
important documents, such as insurance policies, passports, deeds of trust,
wills and a dvance directives, in a secure, encrypted Web-based application.
In addition to a comprehensive file management system, each personal health
record will feature a separate emergency log-in that will allow first responders
and other medical personnel to access potentially life-saving information such
as blood type, medications, and allergies from virtually anywhere in the world.
"Chartis is excited to be able to offer its clients the ability to manage their
personal health records and other critical personal documents, and make them
available around the clock and from anywhere in the world," said Jeffrey
Kestenbaum, President of Chartis International Consumer Lines.
"It is especially exciting to work with Chartis to introduce this life-saving
service at a time when the world is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on
health information technologies," said Robert H. Lorsch, Chairman and CEO of MMR
Information Systems.
For more information on the electronic personal health records program, please
visit www.mymedicalrecordsonline.com/videos.
About Chartis
Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization
serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions.
With a 90-year history, one of the industry's most extensive ranges of products
and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis
enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually
any risk with confidence.
Chartis is the marketing name for the worldwide property-casualty and general
insurance operations of Chartis Inc. For additional information, please visit
our website at http://www.chartisinsurance.com. All products are written by
insurance company subsidiaries or affiliates of Chartis Inc. Coverage may not be
available in all jurisdictions and is subject to actual policy la nguage.
Non-insurance products and services may be provided by independent third
parties. Certain coverage may be provided by a surplus lines insurer. Surplus
lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds
are therefore not protected by such funds.
About MMR Information Systems
MMR Information Systems, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary,
MyMedicalRecords, Inc.(TM), provides secure and easy-to-use online personal
health records and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions that enable
individuals and families to maintain and access all their medical records and
other important documents from anywhere in the world using the internet.
SOURCE: Chartis
CONTACT:
Chartis
Marie Ali, 212-458-2536
or
MMR Information Systems
Bobbi Volman, 310-476-7002, ext. 2005
Copyright Busine ss Wire 2010
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KEYWORD: United States
Canada
North America
New York
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Technology
Data Management
Networks
Other Technology
; Practice Management
Health
Hospitals
Other Health
General Health
SUBJECT CODE: Contract/Agreement
interesting. maybe there's hope. ;)
NEWS --
DANVILLE, CA, Apr 08, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- S3 Investment Company,
Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) today co mmented on the announcement by a client of its
wholly owned Redwood Capital subsidiary that the building of a residential
project valued at US $6.9 million has been initiated. The client, Boyuan
Construction Group, a fast-growing construction company in China of commercial,
residential and municipal infrastructure projects, has begun the 50,000 square
meter residential project being developed in Pinghu, an emerging city located in
China's Zhejiang province.
Redwood Capital, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the North
American capital markets by achieving reverse merger transactions, is invested
in the long-term success of its client companies, since it is partially
compensated for its services with common stock of the client company.
As part of the compensation it received as the Chinese merchant banking advisor
for Boyuan Construction Group when it became listed on Canada's TSX Venture
Exchange, Redwood Capit al received shares of Boyuan common stock. The value of
the stock payments received from this and other transactions is reflected in the
company's consolidated financial reports posted at www.otcmarkets.com.
"I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Boyuan Construction Group's
Chairman while in China and look forward to the company's continued success,"
said S3 Investment Company Chairman and CEO Jim Bickel. "Additional new
contracts and the resulting revenues are expected to have a positive impact on
the value of the stock holdings of Redwood Capital. We will continue to monitor
the progress of Boyuan Construction and other Redwood Capital clients as they
prosper and grow in the bourgeoning China market."
To sign up to receive information by email directly from S3 Investment Company
when new press releases, investor newsletters, SEC filings or other information
is disclosed, please visit http://www.s3investments.com/inve stors/.
About S3 Investment Company, Inc. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
(http://www.s3investments.com) and its Redwood Group International subsidiary
are focused on facilitating the success of two subsidiaries operating in the
China market. Redwood Capital, Inc. assists private Chinese companies in
accessing the North American capital markets by utilizing a network of
investment banking relationships to achieve reverse merger transactions. For
more information, please visit http://www.redwoodcapinc.com. Redwood Medical,
Inc. assists companies seeking to import and distribute Western medical
technologies and products into the China market.
Any statements contained herein related to future events are forward-looking
statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. S3 Investment Compa ny, Inc.
undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect actual events.
Contacts
For S3 Investment Company
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
951-200-4107
Email Contact
SOURCE: S3 Investment Company
CONTACT: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=701A12FB589940DE
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SUBJECT CODE: Financial Services:Venture Capital
Financial Services:Commercial and Investment Banking
Manufacturing and Production:Machinery and Tools
&n bsp; Pharmaceuticals and Biotech:Equipment and Supplies
Medical and Healthcare:Medical Devices
Medical and Healthcare:Facilities and Providers
Medical and Healthcare:Healthcare
Medical and Healthcare:Surgery and Treatments
Sooner or later, VNDM will raise up off the offer. ;)
NEWS --
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 07, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Target Development Group,
Inc., the parent company of media distributor Hannover House, (PINKSHEETS: TDGI)
(Other: www.HannoverHouse.com), released news to day of recent corporate filings
and other operational matters as part of the company's policy of maintaining
maximum disclosure or all relevant activities to its shareholders.
On the corporate front, in response to a directive from the Target board of
directors, the company's Articles of Incorporation with the State of Wyoming
have been amended to reduce the total quantity of Authorized Shares from the
previous sum of ten-billion, to the adjusted sum of seven-hundred million
shares. This move has now been properly received and recorded by the Wyoming
Secretary of State. The Target board felt that the previously high share
authorization level may have suggested the prospect of a future issuance of
shares in consideration of new financing, a strategy which the board has
specifically prohibited. At present, financing arrangements have been secured to
fund the company's immediate operational and releasing needs. Cash flow from the
compa ny's existing library and summer 2010 new release activities will be
substantially reinvested into the acquisition and release of future titles, thus
mitigating the company's need to issue new shares for capital.
On the operational front, in order to better handle the company's new release
activities, key publicity agencies have been engaged and new support staff
employees have been hired. Effective March 1, Susannah Patton has been hired as
the Hannover House director of marketing and publicity. Lauren A. Sterling will
be assisting with theatrical bookings, and Leigha Schilling will be providing
marketing department support. All three will office out of the company's
operating division, Hannover House in Springdale, Arkansas. Outside agencies
engaged to assist with corporate and film release publicity are Los
Angeles-based 42 West, New Jersey-based Smith Publicity and New York-based Falco
Ink.
Current release materials are bein g designed by Mighty Creative Stuff, Oleum
Rain Design and the Cimarron Group. Laboratories working on Hannover House
projects include Fotokem, Deluxe Labs, Technicolor and Advanced Digital Media.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
For more information contact Susannah Patton at 479-751-4500 / email:
Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
Eric Parkinson -- CEO
HANNOVER HOUSE
Office: 479-751-4500 / Direct: 818-481-5277
www.HannoverHouse.com
SOURCE: Target Development Group, Inc.
CONTACT: http://www.hannoverhouse.com/
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SUBJECT CODE: Financial Services:Investment Services and Trading
Yes, in a very big pool!
Probably remake rights to make it into a fictional film. If so, Wow!
The NASCAR connection will prove to be huge for Racing Dreams, imo. I can just see those kids asking mom and dad to take them to this movie. Sweet, indeed. ;)
TDGI - Eric continues to do what he says he's going to do. In this case, he said he'd lower the A/S to 700M and he did it. Unbelievable, a penny stock CEO who consistently does what he says he's going to do! I'm in awe. And I'm very happy to hold my shares until the Hannover story fully flowers.
It's very rare that I get a good feeling when contemplating one of my penny stock plays. TDGI is a gem.
NES --
DANVILLE, CA, Apr 06, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- S3 Investment Company,
Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) today announced the signing of a new client, which
operates in the mining/mineral production indus try, for its wholly owned Redwood
Capital subsidiary. The new client was signed by Redwood Capital during S3
Investment Company Chairman and CEO Jim Bickel's most recent trip to China.
Redwood Capital, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the North
American capital markets by achieving reverse merger transactions, is invested
in the long-term success of its client companies, since it is partially
compensated for its services with common stock of the client company. The value
of the stock payments received from these transactions is reflected in the
company's consolidated financial reports posted at www.otcmarkets.com.
The new Redwood Capital client is focused on acquiring producing or proven
economic mineral deposits and developing profitable mining operations. It has 4
current projects: one in production, one in development and two in feasibility
study stage. The client is further focused on becoming a world class multi-mineral producer focusing on certain strategic metals. It will seek to
maintain a unique earnings growth model by continually acquiring producing
properties that have the potential for improved efficiency as well as acquiring
late-stage proven reserves that can be quickly brought to production.
The client utilizes Western technology, possesses strong government support,
focuses on low-cost mine acquisitions, and has extensive investment banking
experience with 100 years combined experience in mining and banking and a track
record of proven success in Asia.
Additional information regarding the client and its business strategy is
expected to be discussed by S3 in the coming weeks.
"We are very pleased to have signed this new client, which has existing
operations, substantial revenues and is positioned for significant future
growth, giving it the potential to return tremendous value to its shareholders,"
said Mr. Bicke l.
"Much was accomplished during my recent China trip, including the new client
signing, and we will be releasing additional information regarding the visit in
the coming days. Included in these accomplishments is the opening of new
business opportunities for Redwood Capital in the Asian market. S3 stockholders
should definitely stay tuned to hear about these developments," he added.
Over the past year, Redwood Capital has participated in successful reverse
merger and equity financing transactions for Chinese companies, including Boyuan
Construction Group, now traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BOY
and China listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol CHNC.
To sign up to receive information by email directly from S3 Investment Company
when new press releases, investor newsletters, SEC filings or other information
is disclosed, please visit http://www.s3investments.com/investors/.
About S3 Investment Company, Inc. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
(http://www.s3investments.com) and its Redwood Group International subsidiary
are focused on facilitating the success of two subsidiaries operating in the
China market. Redwood Capital, Inc. assists private Chinese companies in
accessing the North American capital markets by utilizing a network of
investment banking relationships to achieve reverse merger transactions. For
more information, please visit http://www.redwoodcapinc.com. Redwood Medical,
Inc. assists companies seeking to import and distribute Western medical
technologies and products into the China market.
Any statements contained herein related to future events are forward-looking
statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
undertak es no obligation to update any such statements to reflect actual events.
Contacts
For S3 Investment Company
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
951-200-4107
Email Contact
SOURCE: S3 Investment Company
CONTACT: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=6810E69CB96C801E
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SUBJECT CODE: Financial Services:Commercial and Investment Banking
Financial Services:Venture Capital
Manufacturing and Production:Machinery and Tools
&nbs p; Manufacturing and Production:Mining and Metals
Pharmaceuticals and Biotech:Equipment and Supplies
Medical and Healthcare:Healthcare
Medical and Healthcare:Medical Devices
Medical and Healthcare:Surgery and Treatments
Medical and Healthcare:Facilities and Providers
Source: Comtex Wall Street News
MMRF NEWS --
LOS ANGELES, CA, Apr 05, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- MMR Information
Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF) (MMR) announced today that Douglas H. Helm, a member
of MMR's board of di rectors and a career insurance executive, will oversee the
Company's recently-concluded agreement with Chartis. Helm will be responsible
for helping the Company launch and deploy MMR's MyMedicalRecords.com Personal
Health Record (PHR) (www.mymedicalrecords.com) and MyESafeDepositBox virtual
vault to Chartis local companies worldwide. The Chartis PHR is expected to be
introduced in 160 countries and will initially be available in English, Spanish,
German, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.
Helm's most recent post was as President and Chief Operating Officer of Plenary
Insurance Services, an employee benefit consulting subsidiary of Employers
Direct, until its sale in late 2009. Over the course of his career, he has
distinguished himself in the personal lines and workers' compensation business
and by introducing leading-edge, technology-driven insurance products and sales
tools.
According to Helm, who will work with MMR CEO Bo b Lorsch to manage the Insurance
and Banking Services for the Company, "MMR's alliance with Chartis represents a
unique opportunity to be the largest deployment of an online Personal Health
Record service. The convenience and potentially life-saving advantages for
individuals and their families of maintaining a portable PHR are well
documented, particularly in emergencies such as fires, floods, tornadoes and
earthquakes. Now this important service, built on MMR's proprietary
applications, will be made available to many of the more than 40 million clients
that make up the worldwide Chartis policyholder base."
Helm began his insurance career with CNA as a special risks underwriter in the
Accident & Health division. He was among the first to develop and apply Internet
technologies to redefine distribution strategies for marketing personal lines
insurance in the U.S. when, as Chief Executive Officer of the P&C Group of
InsWeb Corporatio n, he led the team that provided the first real-time
interactive auto insurance quote direct to consumers via the Internet. Helm was
also Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at National Information
Group, South San Francisco. While there, he managed the acquisition of Fastrac
Systems, Inc., one of the leading insurance trackers and call centers for the
automotive leasing and property insurance industries. He also formed National
Information Group subsidiary, Pinnacle Data Corporation, and was instrumental in
its landmark nationwide development project that converted over 100,000 paper
FEMA Flood maps into digital data accessible over the Internet, a revolutionary
new product for mortgage banks, insurance carriers and brokers and government
agencies. When National Information Group was acquired by The First American
Corporation, Santa Ana, California, Helm served as Senior Vice President,
Business Development of its subsidiary, Fi rst American Real Estate Information
Services, Inc.
Helm has consulted on insurance-related development projects throughout the U.S.
and internationally, developing marketing and sales distribution strategies for
insurance carriers and financial service companies in London, Moscow, and the
People's Republic of China. He holds a J.D. from Northwestern School of Law,
Portland, Oregon, and is a member of the Oregon State Bar. He also is a licensed
insurance broker in California.
MMR INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
MMR Information Systems, Inc., through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary,
MyMedicalRecords, Inc., provides secure and easy-to-use online Personal Health
Records and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions, serving consumers,
healthcare professionals, employers, insurance companies, unions and
professional organizations and affinity groups. MyMedicalRecords enables
individuals and families to access their medica l records and other important
documents, such as birth certificates, passports, insurance policies and wills
anytime from anywhere using the Internet. The MyMedicalRecords Personal Health
Record is built on proprietary, patented technologies to allow documents, images
and voicemail messages to be transmitted and stored in the system using a
variety of methods, including fax, phone, or file upload without relying on any
specific electronic medical record platform to populate a user's account. The
Company's professional offering, MMRPro, is designed to give physicians' offices
an easy and cost-effective solution to digitizing paper-based medical records
and sharing them with patients in real time. MMR is an Independent Software
Vendor Partner with Kodak to deliver an integrated turnkey EMR solution for
small to mid-size physician practices. MMR is also an integrated service
provider on Google Health. MMR's Board of Advisors includes Dr. Buzz Aldrin,
Apollo 11 Astronaut, Hector V. Barreto, former Administrator of the U.S. Small
Business Administration, Richard A. "Dick" Gephardt, former U.S. Congressman who
served as both Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the U.S. House of
Representatives, Asa Hutchinson, former U.S. Congressman and First Under
Secretary of Homeland Security, and "Sugar" Ray Leonard, professional athlete
and entrepreneur. For more information about the Company and its products, visit
www.mymedicalrecords.com and view our video demonstrations at
www.mymedicalrecordsonline.com/videos.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or
other non-historical matters are forward-looking statements. MMR Information
Systems, Inc. and Chartis International disclaim any intent or obligation to
update any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
based on the reasonable expect ations of both parties as of the date of this
press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations. The information
discussed in this release is subject to various risks and uncertainties related
to changes in MMR Information Systems, Inc.'s relationship with Chartis
International, the parties' business prospects, results of operations or
financial condition, international government regulations and such other risks
and uncertainties as detailed from time to time in MMR Information Systems,
Inc.'s and Chartis International's public filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Bobbie Volman
MMR Information Systems, Inc.
(310) 476-7002, Ext. 2005
bvolman@mmrmail.com
Michael Selsman
Public Communications Co.
(310) 553-5732
ms@publiccommunications.biz
SOURCE: MMR Information Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: mailto:bvolman@mmrmail.com
mailto:ms@publiccommunications.biz
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SUBJECT CODE: Computers and Software:Software
Financial Services:Venture Capital
Medical and Healthcare:Dentistry
Medical and Healthcare:Facilities and Providers
Retail:Consumer Interest
Medical and Healthcare:Healthcare
Medical and Healthcare:Mental Health
Medical and Healthcare:Surgery and Treatments
Medical and Healthcare:Health and Nutrition
Exactly.
The bidwhackers will be very, very sorry by the end of the summer or beginning of autumn.
TDGI NEWS --
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hannover House, the film
and video distribution division of Target Development Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS:
TDGI) (Other: www.HannoverHouse.com), is poised to be the dominant studio
distributor represented at next week's Gen Art Film Festival in New York City.
Two of the company's summer, 2010 theatrical releases are being featured at the
prestigious festival, with "The Wild Hunt" screening on Sunday, April 11, and
"happythankyoumoreplease" selected as the opening night feature for Wednesday,
April 7.
"It's a tremendous honor for any one studio to have two out of the seven
featured titles at Gen Art," said Target and Hannover House C.E.O. Eric
Parkinson. "New York City is the media-capital of the world, and the Gen Art
Film Festival ranks in the top echelon of entertainment- industry events
nationwide. The press exposure and consumer visibility for our two films next
week will be a great boost to our theatrical release campaigns."
This year's event marks the 15th anniversary for the Gen Art Film Festival. Gen
Art is the leading arts and entertainment organization dedicate d to showcasing
emerging fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists. With
offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago, Gen Art
produces over 100 events annually ranging from media generating high profile
programs including a week-long film festival to star-studded fashion shows to
the Vanguard Art Fair during Miami Art Basel, to more intimate programs such as
art receptions and tours, film screenings and live music showcases.
"happythankyoumoreplease" is the feature directorial debut from filmmaker Josh
Radnor, best known from his acting role in the popular television series "How I
Met Your Mother." The film won the prestigious Audience Award at the 2010
Sundance Film Festival, and is slated for a national theatrical release in late
summer. "The Wild Hunt" is an action-thriller from director Alexandre Franchi
that won the Audience Award at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival, and will roll
out to theaters commencing in May.
Susannah Patton, Hannover House Director of Marketing and Publicity, will be
attending the festival on behalf of company and the two films.
For more information on the Gen Art Film Festival, check out: www.GenArt.org
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
For more information contact Susannah Patton at 479-751-4500 / email: Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
SOURCE: Target Development Group, Inc.
CONTACT:&nb sp; mailto:Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
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Media and Entertainment:Books and Publishing
NEWS --
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hannover House, the film
and video distribution division of Target Development Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS:
TDGI) (Other: www.HannoverHouse.com), is poised to be the dominant studio
distributor represented at next week's Gen Art Film Festival in New York City.
Two of the company's summer, 2010 theatrical releases are being featured at the
prestigious festival, with "The Wild Hunt" screening on Sunday, April 11, and
"happythankyoumoreplease" selected as the opening night feature for Wednesday,
April 7.
"It's a tremendous honor for any one studio to have two out of the seven
featured titles at Gen Art," said Target and Hannover House C.E.O. Eric
Parkinson. "New York City is the media-capital of the world, and the Gen Art
Film Festival ranks in the top echelon of entertainment- industry events
nationwide. The press exposure and consumer visibility for our two films next
week will be a great boost to our theatrical release campaigns."
This year's event marks the 15th anniversary for the Gen Art Film Festival. Gen
Art is the leading arts and entertainment organization dedicate d to showcasing
emerging fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists. With
offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago, Gen Art
produces over 100 events annually ranging from media generating high profile
programs including a week-long film festival to star-studded fashion shows to
the Vanguard Art Fair during Miami Art Basel, to more intimate programs such as
art receptions and tours, film screenings and live music showcases.
"happythankyoumoreplease" is the feature directorial debut from filmmaker Josh
Radnor, best known from his acting role in the popular television series "How I
Met Your Mother." The film won the prestigious Audience Award at the 2010
Sundance Film Festival, and is slated for a national theatrical release in late
summer. "The Wild Hunt" is an action-thriller from director Alexandre Franchi
that won the Audience Award at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival, and will roll
out to theaters commencing in May.
Susannah Patton, Hannover House Director of Marketing and Publicity, will be
attending the festival on behalf of company and the two films.
For more information on the Gen Art Film Festival, check out: www.GenArt.org
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
For more information contact Susannah Patton at 479-751-4500 / email: Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
SOURCE: Target Development Group, Inc.
CONTACT:&nb sp; mailto:Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
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Media and Entertainment:Books and Publishing
OCTI NEWS --
DAVIS, CA, Apr 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Octus, Inc. (OTCBB: OCTI), a
leading smart energy management company, presented an update of the commercial
development of Wickool, its proprietary evaporativ e cooling product, at the
March 31, 2010 Western Cooling Efficiency Center's annual affiliate meeting. The
presentation was delivered by Octus Senior Manager of Smart Energy Products,
John Walter.
"The Western Cooling Efficiency Center drives innovation in the HVAC industry,"
said Walter. "This annual event provided Octus an opportunity to highlight the
commercial efficacy and development of Wickool to an audience of HVAC industry
leaders, including utility company, big box retail, and HVAC OEM executives.
Based on their immediate feedback, we have a clear roadmap for Wickool's
commercialization."
Wickool updates included:
-- Initial product sales and installations executed in Q1, 2010.
-- Late-stage commercial rooftop testing conducted by the Western Cooling
Efficiency Center with Target Corp.
-- Additional in-lab product development and testing.
-- Intellectual property protection, including the grant of a trademark
for the Wickool name and the University of California's filing of a
patent application for the technology.
"Wickool addresses an important niche in cooling more efficiently," said Mark
Modera, Ph.D., director of the WCEC and a Sempra Energy Distinguished Scholar in
Energy Efficiency. "It makes use of the condensate water that is normally wasted
from existing roof-top packaged air conditioners to improve their cooling
efficiency, and can be applied as a retrofit accessory. Moreover, the cost of
installing Wickool can be significantly offset by avoiding the need for
condensate piping."
On September 1, 2009, Octus executed an exclusive worldwide license with the
University of California, in all fields of use and with full rights to
sublicense, for the Wickool technology.
About Octus Octus, Inc. is a smart energy management company that reduces energy
costs for commercial and institutional building by 50% or more through
energy-efficient lighting, HVAC and energy management systems. Octus makes
buildings smart and efficient through its proprietary Smart Energy Platform
(OctusSEP) -- a portfolio of smart devices, sensors, network appliances and
software-enabled energy management services. The company's energy management
software, Octus SmartPortal, enables building owners and managers to command,
control and monitor energy use in real time, from any device. In addition, the
company develops and finances energy projects through the implementation of
energy-efficient lighting, mechanical and electrical conservation measures.
Contact:
Chris Soderquist, Octus, Email Contact, 530/564-0200
http://octusenergy.com
SOURCE: Octus, Inc.
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Energy and Utilities:Alternative Energy
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TDGI NEWS --
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
"happythankyoumoreplease," the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award
winning debu t from writer-director-actor Josh Radnor ("How I Met Your Mother"),
has been picked up for North American release by the film division of publisher
Hannover House, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Target Development Group, Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: TDGI) (Other: www.HannoverHouse.com). The romantic comedy will open
at theaters August 27th in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and
Dallas, with an expansion the following weekend to all top 25 markets
nationwide.
"This is a major acquisition for Hannover House," said C.E.O. Eric Parkinson.
"The film is very accessible to a broad range of audiences and we think it has
terrific commercial potential. We believe that 'happythankyoumoreplease' is the
most commercial film to come out of Sundance in years."
"We are thrilled to work with the team at Hannover House," said Radnor. "Their
enthusiasm to bring this film to audiences matches the enthusiasm of all of us
that worked to make it."
"happythankyoumoreplease" centers around six New Yorkers in their
late-twenties/early-thirties struggling with love and adulthood. Josh Radnor
stars as Sam, a struggling writer with commitment issues. While riding the
subway one day, Sam meets a young boy who has been separated from his foster
parents and a friendship ensues.
Sam's colorful group of friends include Annie (Malin Akerman "Watchman,"
"Couples Retreat"), who has a rare medical condition and an unhealthy pattern of
dating the wrong men; Mary Catherine (Zoe Kazan "It's Complicated) and Charlie
(Pablo Schreiber "The Wire" ), a couple whose relationship is tested by a
potential move to Los Angeles; and Mississippi (Kate Mara "We Are Marshall,"
"Brokeback Mountain" ), an aspiring singer who catches Sam's eye.
In addition to winning the prestigious Audience Award at the 2010 Sundance Film
Festival, "happythankyoumoreplease" has generated positive reviews including
ac colades from New York Magazine, Hollywood Reporter and Screen International,
and will be the Opening Night feature at next month's Gen Arts Film Festival in
New York City and the Centerpiece Film of the San Francisco International Film
Festival.
"happythankyoumoreplease" was written and directed by Josh Radnor. Producers
were Jesse Hara of Tom Sawyer Entertainment, Benji Kohn, Chris Papavasiliou and
Austin Stark of Paper Street Films. Executive Producers were Glenn Williamson,
Peter Sterling, and Bingo Gubelmann.
The deal was brokered on behalf of the producers by Andrew Hurwitz and Alan
Sacks of Shreck Rose Dapello Adams & Hurwitz LLP.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes t hat the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
For more information contact Susannah Patton at 479-751-4500 / email: Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
SOURCE: Target Development Group, Inc.
CONTACT: mailto:Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
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NEWS --
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
"happythankyoumoreplease," the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award
winning debu t from writer-director-actor Josh Radnor ("How I Met Your Mother"),
has been picked up for North American release by the film division of publisher
Hannover House, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Target Development Group, Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: TDGI) (Other: www.HannoverHouse.com). The romantic comedy will open
at theaters August 27th in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and
Dallas, with an expansion the following weekend to all top 25 markets
nationwide.
"This is a major acquisition for Hannover House," said C.E.O. Eric Parkinson.
"The film is very accessible to a broad range of audiences and we think it has
terrific commercial potential. We believe that 'happythankyoumoreplease' is the
most commercial film to come out of Sundance in years."
"We are thrilled to work with the team at Hannover House," said Radnor. "Their
enthusiasm to bring this film to audiences matches the enthusiasm of all of us
that worked to make it."
"happythankyoumoreplease" centers around six New Yorkers in their
late-twenties/early-thirties struggling with love and adulthood. Josh Radnor
stars as Sam, a struggling writer with commitment issues. While riding the
subway one day, Sam meets a young boy who has been separated from his foster
parents and a friendship ensues.
Sam's colorful group of friends include Annie (Malin Akerman "Watchman,"
"Couples Retreat"), who has a rare medical condition and an unhealthy pattern of
dating the wrong men; Mary Catherine (Zoe Kazan "It's Complicated) and Charlie
(Pablo Schreiber "The Wire" ), a couple whose relationship is tested by a
potential move to Los Angeles; and Mississippi (Kate Mara "We Are Marshall,"
"Brokeback Mountain" ), an aspiring singer who catches Sam's eye.
In addition to winning the prestigious Audience Award at the 2010 Sundance Film
Festival, "happythankyoumoreplease" has generated positive reviews including
ac colades from New York Magazine, Hollywood Reporter and Screen International,
and will be the Opening Night feature at next month's Gen Arts Film Festival in
New York City and the Centerpiece Film of the San Francisco International Film
Festival.
"happythankyoumoreplease" was written and directed by Josh Radnor. Producers
were Jesse Hara of Tom Sawyer Entertainment, Benji Kohn, Chris Papavasiliou and
Austin Stark of Paper Street Films. Executive Producers were Glenn Williamson,
Peter Sterling, and Bingo Gubelmann.
The deal was brokered on behalf of the producers by Andrew Hurwitz and Alan
Sacks of Shreck Rose Dapello Adams & Hurwitz LLP.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes t hat the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
For more information contact Susannah Patton at 479-751-4500 / email: Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
SOURCE: Target Development Group, Inc.
CONTACT: mailto:Susannah@HannoverHouse.com
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NEWS --
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Mar 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cyclone Power Technologies
Inc. (Pink Sheets:CYPW) has successfully completed its biomass-to-power engine
system for Robotic Technology Inc. (RTI) under its Statement of Work, and has
delivered the renewable power system to the University of Maryland to be coupled
with RTI's autonomous robotic platform.
Cyclone's prototype biomass-to-power generator is a self-contained, compact
system that utilizes the company's award-winning waste heat engine (WHE) to
produce power from plant-based biomass combustion. RTI is currently developing
the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot (EATR), under a Phase II SBIR
project sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an
agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. The EATR's ultimate mission includes
long range military reconnaissance without the need for manual or conventional
re-fueling.
"We are very pleased with the performance of Cyclone's biomass-to-power system,
and now look forward to adding it to our intelligent robotic platform in
completion of our Phase II contract award from DARPA," stated Dr. Robe rt
Finklestein, President of RTI.
At the heart of Cyclone's current biomass-to-power system for the
proof-of-concept EATR is the patent pending WHE, a six-cylinder Rankine cycle
external heat engine capable of generating up to 18HP of mechanical power. An
attached combustion chamber produces up to 600degF of steam to run the WHE at
peak performance. An alternator then converts mechanical energy from the engine
into as much as 10kW of usable electricity to power electronics or recharge
batteries. A more powerful version of the WHE is expected to be used in future
field prototypes of the EATR.
"This was a very meaningful and interesting project for Cyclone, in which we
learned a great deal about our waste heat engine and the combustion of renewable
vegetative biomass for its fuel source," stated Travis Love, Cyclone's Project
Engineer for the WHE system. "We believe these lessons will serve us well as we
continue along the path of commercializing our technology."
The robotic system being developed by RTI with Cyclone's portable
biomass-to-power plant has numerous potential commercial applications outside
military purposes, such as in border patrol, agriculture, forestry, natural
disaster clean-up and recovery, and power generation in industrial or
large-scale farming and logging settings. To view Cyclone's biomass-to-power
engine system, visit: www.cyclonepower.com/video.html.
CORPORATE PROFILE
Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the award-winning Cyclone Engine
-- an eco-friendly external combustion engine with the power and versatility to
run everything from portable electric generators and garden equipment to cars,
trucks and locomotives. Invented by company founder and CEO Harry Schoell, the
patented Cyclone Engine is a modern steam engine, ingeniously designed to
achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process,
and to run on virtually any fuel - including bio-diesels, syngas or solar -
while emitting fewer greenhouse gases and irritating pollutants into the air.
Currently in its late stages of development, the Cyclone Engine was recognized
by Popular Science Magazine as the Invention of the Year for 2008, and was
presented with the Society of Automotive Engineers' AEI Tech Award in 2006 and
2008. Additionally, Cyclone was recently named Environmental Business of the
Year by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. For more
information, visit www.cyclonepower.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information
within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor
created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included
in this relea se, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential
future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. The company cautions that
these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors. The
company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in
this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
SOURCE: Cyclone Power Technologies Inc.
CONTACT:
Cyclone Power Technologies, Pompano Beach
Media:
Will Wellons, 407-462-2718
will@wellonscommunications.com
or
Company:
Frankie Fruge, 954-943-8721
info@cyclonepower.com
or
RT I:
Dr. Robert Finkelstein
bobf@robotictechnologyinc.com
www.robotictechnologyinc.com
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MMRF NEWS --
LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- MMR Information
Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF) ("MMR") announced today that C hartis will provide
MMR's secure online Personal Health Record (PHR) to Chartis policyholders
worldwide. The program, designed to be an integrated benefit to policyholders,
will be introduced through local Chartis insurance companies throughout the
world.
The PHR will be powered by MMR Information Systems, incorporating its
MyMedicalRecords patented technologies and will initially be available in
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.
"In addition to storing medical records, the PHR will also include a virtual
MyESafe deposit box for the storage of other important documents, such as
insurance policies, passports, deeds of trust, wills and advance directives, in
a secure, encrypted Web-based application that can be accessed anytime from
anywhere in the world. For additional information, visit
www.mymedicalrecordsonline.com/videos.
An important feature of the PHR is MMR's integrated unique patented Emergency
Login, which MMR introduced as a safety net for travelers and as an
emergency-preparedness tool given the impact of natural disasters around the
world. The Emergency Login allows for medical personnel to access potentially
life-saving information, such as blood type, allergies and prescription
medications, pre-selected by the user in the event of an emergency for any
family member from wherever they are in the world. All other information that is
not authorized for emergency viewing is securely maintained in the user's
password-protected account and data that is deemed extremely sensitive can be
kept in virtual lockboxes secured by secondary passwords.
"Chartis is excited to be able to offer its policyholders a personal health
record, as well as a way to easily secure other critical personal documents, and
make them all available to our policyholders around the clock and from anywhere
in the world," said Jeffery Kestenbau m, President, Chartis Consumer Lines.
"We are proud to have created this potentially life-saving service and to be
working on a worldwide launch of PHRs with Chartis. This is an especially
gratifying time to be in our industry when the world is spending hundreds of
billions of dollars on health information technologies," said Robert H. Lorsch,
Chairman and CEO, MMR Information Systems, Inc.
MMR Information Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. In
addition to providing consumer-controlled Personal Health Records
(www.mymedicalrecords.com) and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions
(www.myesafedepositbox.com), the company's suite of products includes MMRPro, an
end-to-end electronic document management solution for physicians
(www.mymedicalrecordsmd.com) which features an integrated patient portal
(www.mmrpatientview.com).
CHARTIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Chartis is a world leading property-casual ty and general insurance organization
serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions.
With a 90-year history, one of the industry's most extensive ranges of products
and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis
enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually
any risk with confidence. Chartis is the marketing name for the worldwide
property-casualty and general insurance operations of Chartis Inc. For
additional information, please visit the Chartis website at
http://www.chartisinsurance.com.
MMR INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
MMR Information Systems, Inc., through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary,
MyMedicalRecords, Inc., provides secure and easy-to-use online Personal Health
Records and electronic safe deposit box storage solutions, serving consumers,
healthcare professionals, employers, insurance companies, unions and
professional organizations and affinity groups. MyMedicalRecords enables
individuals and families to access their medical records and other important
documents, such as birth certificates, passports, insurance policies and wills
anytime from anywhere using the Internet. The MyMedicalRecords Personal Health
Record is built on proprietary, patented technologies to allow documents, images
and voicemail messages to be transmitted and stored in the system using a
variety of methods, including fax, phone, or file upload without relying on any
specific electronic medical record platform to populate a user's account. The
Company's professional offering, MMRPro, is designed to give physicians' offices
an easy and cost-effective solution to digitizing paper-based medical records
and sharing them with patients in real time. MMR is an Independent Software
Vendor Partner with Kodak to deliver an integrated turnkey EMR solution for
small to mid-size physician practi ces. MMR is also an integrated service
provider on Google Health. MMR's Board of Advisors includes Dr. Buzz Aldrin,
Apollo 11 Astronaut, Hector V. Barreto, former Administrator of the U.S. Small
Business Administration, Richard A. "Dick" Gephardt, former U.S. Congressman who
served as both Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the U.S. House of
Representatives, Asa Hutchinson, former U.S. Congressman and First Under
Secretary of Homeland Security, and "Sugar" Ray Leonard, professional athlete
and entrepreneur. For more information about the Company and its products, visit
www.mymedicalrecords.com and view our video demonstrations at
www.mymedicalrecordsonline.com/videos.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or
other non-historical matters are forward-looking statements. MMR Information
Systems, Inc. and Chartis International disclaim any intent or obligation to
update any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
based on the reasonable expectations of both parties as of the date of this
press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations. The information
discussed in this release is subject to various risks and uncertainties related
to changes in MMR Information Systems, Inc.'s relationship with Chartis
International, the parties' business prospects, results of operations or
financial condition, international government regulations and such other risks
and uncertainties as detailed from time to time in MMR Information Systems,
Inc.'s and Chartis International's public filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact: Bobbie Volman
MMR Information Systems, Inc.
(310) 476-7002, x2005
bvolman@rhlgroup.com
< BR>SOURCE: MMR Information Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: mailto:bvolman@rhlgroup.com
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So far everything Eric does makes me happy. ;)
TDGI NEWS --
LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Following an
enthusiastic reception from key theater chains at last week's ShoWes t convention
in Las Vegas, Hannover House, the film and video distribution division of Target
Development Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TDGI) (Other:
www.TargetDevelopmentGroup.com, www.HannoverHouse.com), has boldly set the
national theatrical release date of director Joel Schumacher's teen thriller,
"TWELVE" for Friday, July 2. The holiday weekend date slots the R-Rated "Twelve"
against the PG-13 rated "Twilight Eclipse" and the "The Last Airbender" to
provide movie goers with a true, alternative option.
"We had been considering both June 18 and July 16 as possible release dates,"
said Hannover C.E.O. Eric Parkinson. "But every weekend this summer will have
two or more major new releases and finding the best opening was a challenge.
Looking at the competitive release options, we felt that the edgier and
slightly-older appeal of 'Twelve' would be a great alternative to the
younger-skewing 'Eclipse' and 'Airbender' for the major, Fourth Of July holiday
weekend. We're launching 'Twelve' on 250 screens, which enables us to target
only the very best, high-traffic locations. Based on the results from the
opening weekend launch, we will be in a terrific position expand the release and
add markets throughout the summer," Parkinson concluded.
The release date and marketing strategy for "Twelve" was developed for Hannover
House by theatrical distribution veteran Tom Ortenberg, whose previous positions
as Distribution President for Lionsgate Films and The Weinstein Company resulted
in many significant box office successes, including the summer 2009 release of
"Inglorious Basterds."
The marketing campaign for "Twelve" will concentrate on young adults, 18 to 34
years old, with internet, social networking and other alternative media
dominating over traditional advertising modes. Trailers, posters and standees at
theaters will also be supported with Billboards, Radio and Te levision
Advertising to build consumer awareness and demand.
"We expect a lot of traffic in theaters for the Fourth-Of-July holiday weekend,"
said Parkinson. "It's a great opportunity to expose 'Twelve' to millions of
moviegoers, and in many cases, to capture overflow business. We embrace this
bold strategy and anticipate favorable results."
"Twelve" is the newest feature film from legendary director Joel Schumacher,
whose prior works have generated more than $1-billion in domestic box office
ticket sales. The film was based on the best-selling novel by Nick McDonnell,
and was produced by Charlie Corwin and Ted Field from a screenplay by Jordan
Melamed. "Twelve" stars an impressive cast of beautiful talent, including Chace
Crawford ("Gossip Girl"), Emma Roberts ("Valentine's Day"), Curtis '50-Cent'
Jackson (Multi-platinum selling recording artist), Rory Culkin ("Lymelife"), Zoe
Kravitz ("The Brave One"), Esti Ginzburg ("Sports I llustrated" model), Emily
Meade ("My Soul To Take"), Ellen Barkin ("Oceans 13") and Kiefer Sutherland
("24") as narrator.
The film was the closing night feature at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in
January, and was an independent showcase title at last week's ShoWest convention
in Las Vegas.
Other notable films from Joel Schumacher include "St. Elmo's Fire",
"Flatliners", "The Lost Boys", "Batman Forever", "Batman and Robin", "A Time To
Kill", "The Number 23", "The Client", "Phantom of the Opera", "Phone Booth" and
seventeen more.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
accurate.
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NEWS --
LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Following an
enthusiastic reception from key theater chains at last week's ShoWes t convention
in Las Vegas, Hannover House, the film and video distribution division of Target
Development Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TDGI) (Other:
www.TargetDevelopmentGroup.com, www.HannoverHouse.com), has boldly set the
national theatrical release date of director Joel Schumacher's teen thriller,
"TWELVE" for Friday, July 2. The holiday weekend date slots the R-Rated "Twelve"
against the PG-13 rated "Twilight Eclipse" and the "The Last Airbender" to
provide movie goers with a true, alternative option.
"We had been considering both June 18 and July 16 as possible release dates,"
said Hannover C.E.O. Eric Parkinson. "But every weekend this summer will have
two or more major new releases and finding the best opening was a challenge.
Looking at the competitive release options, we felt that the edgier and
slightly-older appeal of 'Twelve' would be a great alternative to the
younger-skewing 'Eclipse' and 'Airbender' for the major, Fourth Of July holiday
weekend. We're launching 'Twelve' on 250 screens, which enables us to target
only the very best, high-traffic locations. Based on the results from the
opening weekend launch, we will be in a terrific position expand the release and
add markets throughout the summer," Parkinson concluded.
The release date and marketing strategy for "Twelve" was developed for Hannover
House by theatrical distribution veteran Tom Ortenberg, whose previous positions
as Distribution President for Lionsgate Films and The Weinstein Company resulted
in many significant box office successes, including the summer 2009 release of
"Inglorious Basterds."
The marketing campaign for "Twelve" will concentrate on young adults, 18 to 34
years old, with internet, social networking and other alternative media
dominating over traditional advertising modes. Trailers, posters and standees at
theaters will also be supported with Billboards, Radio and Te levision
Advertising to build consumer awareness and demand.
"We expect a lot of traffic in theaters for the Fourth-Of-July holiday weekend,"
said Parkinson. "It's a great opportunity to expose 'Twelve' to millions of
moviegoers, and in many cases, to capture overflow business. We embrace this
bold strategy and anticipate favorable results."
"Twelve" is the newest feature film from legendary director Joel Schumacher,
whose prior works have generated more than $1-billion in domestic box office
ticket sales. The film was based on the best-selling novel by Nick McDonnell,
and was produced by Charlie Corwin and Ted Field from a screenplay by Jordan
Melamed. "Twelve" stars an impressive cast of beautiful talent, including Chace
Crawford ("Gossip Girl"), Emma Roberts ("Valentine's Day"), Curtis '50-Cent'
Jackson (Multi-platinum selling recording artist), Rory Culkin ("Lymelife"), Zoe
Kravitz ("The Brave One"), Esti Ginzburg ("Sports I llustrated" model), Emily
Meade ("My Soul To Take"), Ellen Barkin ("Oceans 13") and Kiefer Sutherland
("24") as narrator.
The film was the closing night feature at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in
January, and was an independent showcase title at last week's ShoWest convention
in Las Vegas.
Other notable films from Joel Schumacher include "St. Elmo's Fire",
"Flatliners", "The Lost Boys", "Batman Forever", "Batman and Robin", "A Time To
Kill", "The Number 23", "The Client", "Phantom of the Opera", "Phone Booth" and
seventeen more.
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meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of
1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
Although the company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no
assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove
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could be. the bid is unbelievably strong this AM: 6 @ .0525
Each time I see the phrase - ...and would not require an issuance of company stock or equity - I smile.
Absolutely right on, Rain. Eric is covering many bases at once without, I believe, diluting the brand. The common denominator is high quality. Brilliant.
I noticed that as well. I can see why Icahn's upset but I have to wonder how well he knows the film business. Evidently, he thinks he can run the company better than current management. Of course, he seems to think that about many if not most of the companies he's involved with. We shall see...
The way I see it, the more turmoil Lions Gate is in the better it is for Hannover.
More Carl Icahn/Lions Gate news:
As I said a month ago, maybe we Hannovers will have to deal with similar $6 per share offers down the road. Wouldn't it be nice to have that kind of problem! ;)
http://latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-icahn20-2010mar20,0,128665.story
latimes.com
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Carl Icahn makes hostile bid for Lions Gate
The activist investor wants the studio to change its business strategy, cut costs and drop its effort to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film library. But his offer is meager.
By Ben Fritz and Claudia Eller
March 20, 2010
Activist investor Carl Icahn launched a hostile $6-a-share takeover bid Friday for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., ratcheting up his pressure on Hollywood's biggest independent studio to change its business strategy, cut costs and halt its effort to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's film library.
Icahn also wants to remove top management and replace the board of directors with his own nominees, the first time he has sought such a change during his prolonged battle with the Santa Monica company's chief executive, Jon Feltheimer, and vice chairman, Michael Burns.
The offer was a premium of just 3 cents over the $5.97 closing price of Lions Gate stock Thursday, signaling that Icahn was unlikely to gain control.
"He's certainly not going to get the company at this price," said Matthew Harrigan, an analyst with Wunderlich Securities.
Shares closed at $6.03 on Friday after Icahn's offer was made.
However, Icahn's bid is his biggest move yet to encourage other shareholders to join him in forcing the company to slash its overhead and avoid costly acquisitions of film libraries, such as MGM's.
It also maintains the threat that he will attempt to increase his stake in Lions Gate from 18.7% to more than 20%, which could trigger a default on the studio's credit facility.
The move comes one week after Lions Gate rejected Icahn's previous bid at the same $6-a-share price to raise his holdings in the movie and television studio to nearly 30%.
"The Icahn Group's amended tender offer does not increase the price of the original offer, which the board previously determined to be financially inadequate and is not in the best interests of shareholders," Lions Gate spokesman Peter Wilkes said.
The company said it would review Icahn's takeover offer and make a recommendation to shareholders promptly.
Icahn could not be reached for comment.
The studio recently announced its intention to adopt a so-called poison pill plan that would prevent anyone from taking over more than 20% of Lions Gate by issuing more shares to other stockholders. Icahn said he would sue to block the plan from being adopted at a May 4 shareholders meeting.
Icahn's unsolicited bid came on the same day that Lions Gate was expected to make an offer for MGM.
In a statement, Icahn again criticized Lions Gate for pursuing the acquisition of debt-strapped MGM's 4,000 titles, which includes rights to the James Bond and Hobbit movie franchises.
"Lions Gate already has a major investment in a library -- its own," Icahn said in the statement. "It should be up to the shareholders to determine if they wish to more than 'double down' on another library, especially in light of the company's admitted 'substantial degree of leverage.' "
Lions Gate, with a market value of $707 million, has $825.4 million in debt, according to a recent regulatory filing. The company said it might try to raise as much as $750 million in fresh cash.
Icahn, an investor in Lions Gate since 2005, has steadily increased his stake in the studio over the last year while publicly criticizing Feltheimer and Burns for what he views as Lions Gate's excessive overhead and for what he claimed was overspending on its acquisition of the TV Guide Network last year and some bigger-budget movies.
"He is trying to lobby shareholders in the most visible way possible to convince them that his views are correct," said David Bank, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets. "That and the immediate blockage of any library acquisitions are his top priorities."
In his effort to oust board members, Icahn said he would nominate his son, Brett, along with other replacements "who more closely share our vision for the future of the company."
Persuading top shareholders to accept his offer, which expires April 30, may be difficult.
Mark Rachesky, a former ally of Icahn's who is Lions Gate's largest shareholder with 19.7% of its stock, has been supportive of current management, as has Gordon Crawford, whose Capital Research Global Investors owns 10.4%.
"If Icahn really wanted the company, he would have made a decent bid," said John Kornitzer, whose Kornitzer Capital Management owns a little less than 2% of the company's stock and is its largest bondholder. "Nobody with any brains is going to sell their stock at $6."
Unless Icahn is able to block the proposed poison pill, analysts said it's unlikely that Lions Gate management will have to make any immediate changes in strategy in response to his pressure.
"I think they go about business as usual," Bank said. "They just better not screw up."
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VROOM!!!
Here's why I think Racing Dreams is going to be huge (all quotes from the LA Times review, all bold added by me). Each quote points to a family-friendly, feel-good, inspirational film that will appeal to a broad cross-section of American society. The young stars are two boys and a girl - very important to include both genders. In addition, documentaries are huge right now and obviously, so is NASCAR. Having the Rock attached to the project doesn't hurt either.
Racing Dream's premiere had an "...exuberant reception from audience members young and old -- including a standing ovation that lasted from the start of the credits to the finish."
"There, he interviewed dozens of kids but eventually identified three -- Brandon Warren, Josh Hobson, and Annabeth Barnes -- who "popped" out to him from the rest."
"Having now seen the finished product, I can say that if film work ever dries up for Curry, he should consider a career in talent scouting, because it would have been impossible to select more charismatic or fascinating subjects than these kids and their families. None of them embody the cliches to which we have become accustomed -- the spoiled brat with a sense of entitlement, the wild-eyed parents trying to live out their unrealized dream through their kid, and the like. No, instead what we get are real people who are perhaps a little eccentric by normal standards but are all ultimately good, decent people who are genuinely trying to do the right thing."
"The end result is a tight, fast-paced, engaging film that had people -- myself included -- tapping their feet in the aisles and laughing, smiling, and crying in their seats. Make no mistake about it: This one's an instant classic."
I believe that that's exactly what's going to happen. The Fall color this year will be green, not red. ;)
Racing Dreams is going to be huge!