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Former Director of Secret Service Joins iSekurity’s Board

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WARREN, MI–(Marketwire – Jun 2, 2011) – iSekurity , an identity theft security and restoration firm comprised of former United States Federal Agents, announced today Eljay Bowron joined its Board of Directors.

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WARREN, MI–(Marketwire – Jun 2, 2011) – iSekurity , an identity theft security and restoration firm comprised of former United States Federal Agents, announced today Eljay Bowron joined its Board of Directors.

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The Options Industry Council Announces Mary Savoie as Executive Director

June 2, 2011

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – Jun 2, 2011) – The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that Mary Savoie has been named Executive Director.

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Jennifer Di Francesco Named Director, Spa and Sports Club at Toscana Country Club

June 1, 2011

INDIAN WELLS, CA–(Marketwire – Jun 1, 2011) – Sunrise Company, developer and builder of America’s finest country club communities, announced today the appointment of Jennifer Di Francesco as Director of Spa and Sports Club at Toscana Country Club. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer will be responsible for overseeing all operations in the Spa Bella Vita and Sports Club.

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Bowron Joins iSekurity’s Board

June 1, 2011

WARREN, MI–(Marketwire – Jun 1, 2011) – iSekurity , an identity theft security and restoration firm comprised of former United States Federal Agents, announced today Eljay Bowron joined its Board of Directors.

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Intelligent Communication Enterprise Announces Management Change Emphasizing Greater Focus on Modizo

June 1, 2011

SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – Jun 1, 2011) – Intelligent Communication Enterprise Corporation ( OTCBB : ICMC ) (ICE Corp) announced today that veteran media marketing and publishing guru Victor Jeffery has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company with immediate effect. In an internal management reorganization, Mr. Jeffery, the current Chief Editor of Modizo, will assume the CEO position. Victor Jeffery brings to his new position over 21 years of experience in publishing, media marketing and branding programs with major global brands as his clients. He has been working as ICE Corp’s Editor in Chief since September 2010 with special interest in Modizo, the proprietary celebrity video blogging platform owned and operated by ICE Corp. This change in leadership further demonstrates the increased emphasis placed on Modizo by ICE Corp which recently announced the appointment of leading sports personalities as its Modizo Ambassadors. The revamped Modizo expected to be released in July this year is slated to have major improvements to the look and feel and user access arrangements.

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ONRAD Announces New Chief Technology Officer

May 31, 2011

RIVERSIDE, CA–(Marketwire – May 31, 2011) – ONRAD announced today that Jesse Salen is joining the company in a new role as the Chief Technology Officer. ONRAD has recently experienced rapid growth, which has prompted a focus on strengthening the company’s technology suite. “In order to stay ahead of our growth and our competition, we have decided to bring on a CTO with a strong background in healthcare technology to bring solid strategic leadership to our IT department,” said Dr. Alix Vincent, Vice President of Medical Affairs at ONRAD, “and we are very happy to have Jesse heading up this initiative.”

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McDonald’s Names Bridget Coffing as Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations

May 31, 2011

OAK BROOK, IL–(Marketwire – May 31, 2011) – McDonald’s Corporation ( NYSE : MCD ) announced today that Bridget Coffing, currently Vice President of Global External Communications, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of McDonald’s Corporate Relations.

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IMG Reorganizes Global Golf Business

May 24, 2011

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – May 24, 2011) – IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, announced today the reorganization of its global golf business.

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Tombstone Exploration Announces Appointment to the Board of Directors

May 24, 2011

PHOENIX, AZ–(Marketwire – May 24, 2011) – Tombstone Exploration Corp. ( OTCBB : TMBXF ) ( OTCQB : TMBXF ) announced today that Mr. Laird Cagan has been appointed to the TMBXF Board of Directors.

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Scott O’Neal Resigns as COO; Will Continue to Serve as Consultant

May 20, 2011

FORT WORTH, TX–(Marketwire – May 20, 2011) – EVCARCO, Inc. ( OTCBB : EVCA ) ( OTCQB : EVCA ) announced today that Scott O’Neal has resigned as COO and from the Board of Directors of the Company effective May 15, 2011.

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Park Sterling Corporation Expands Its Business Line in Growth Markets With New Hire

May 20, 2011

CHARLOTTE, NC–(Marketwire – May 20, 2011) – Park Sterling Corporation ( NASDAQ : PSTB ), the holding company for Park Sterling Bank, announced today the hiring of David L. Shelnutt, formerly Director, Monitored Credit Group for Carolina First Bank. Mr. Shelnutt, overseeing a team of veteran bankers, will lead the newly formed Asset Based Lending (ABL) business, which will operate out of Greenville, South Carolina.

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PreCision Dermatology Appoints William Crouse to Board of Directors

May 18, 2011

CUMBERLAND, RI–(Marketwire – May 18, 2011) – PreCision Dermatology, Inc., a leader in developing and commercializing novel, prescription and over-the-counter products for improving skin health, announced today that healthcare industry veteran William W. Crouse has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Crouse brings to PreCision more than 40 years of experience in venture capital investing and healthcare industry company management.

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PHOTO UPDATE: MBO Partners Appoints Aassia Haq as Chief Marketing Officer

May 17, 2011

HERNDON, VA–(Marketwire – May 17, 2011) – MBO Partners, the leading provider of independent consultant engagement and compliance solutions, announced today the appointment of Aassia Haq to Chief Marketing Officer. With 15 years of experience in marketing, business management, strategic communications and media, Haq will lead MBO Partners’ overall brand and marketing program.

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MicroPhage, Inc. Announces the Formation of Its Medical Advisory Board

May 12, 2011

LONGMONT, CO–(Marketwire – May 12, 2011) – MicroPhage, Inc. announced today that it has formed a Medical Advisory Board to guide the Company as it moves into the commercialization phase of its novel diagnostic technology. The board is comprised of four internationally recognized clinicians in the field of pathogenic bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility. Richard Proctor, M.D., will chair the committee.

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MSE Enviro-Tech Corp Appoints New CEO and Provides Shareholder Update

May 11, 2011

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON–(Marketwire – May 11, 2011) – MSE Enviro-Tech Corp ( PINKSHEETS : MEVT ) ( FRANKFURT : MEH ) announced today the appointment of Mr. Norman R. Jaehrling as President and CEO.

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Alex Kuo Joins Iveda Solutions as SVP of Global Alliances & GM Asia

May 11, 2011

MESA, AZ–(Marketwire – May 11, 2011) – Iveda Solutions ( OTCBB : IVDA ) announced today the hiring of Alex Kuo as senior vice president of global alliances and general manager Asia, reporting to the president and CEO.

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Zumiez Inc. Announces Departure of Trevor Lang

May 10, 2011

EVERETT, WA–(Marketwire – May 10, 2011) – Zumiez Inc. ( NASDAQ : ZUMZ ) announced today that Trevor Lang has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary effective June 1, 2011 in order to move back to Atlanta, Georgia. A search for Lang’s successor is underway.

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Simon Segars (ARM) Joins the EDA Consortium Board of Directors

May 10, 2011

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – May 10, 2011) – The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Consortium announced today that it has appointed Simon Segars, ARM Executive Vice President and General Manager, Physical IP Division, to its board of directors to serve the organization through the spring of 2012.

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Industry Veteran Kit Simon Joins Adara Media as Senior Vice President of Sales

May 10, 2011

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire – May 10, 2011) – Adara Media Inc ., a customer lifecycle media company with a focus on customer strategy, announced today that Kit Simon has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Leveraging over 20 years of experience in online media and digital sales, Simon will play a pivotal role in communicating Adara Media’s impactful customer audience platform approach of helping companies acquire, retain and monetize customers anonymously online.

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Sage North America Executive Team Expands Customer Focus

May 9, 2011

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – May 9, 2011) – Sage North America announced today an update to its executive team, introducing broader business unit representation designed to further improve customer focus, enhance cross-business collaboration and streamline decision-making within customer markets.

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Provista Hires Former Healthcare Executive Dan Thomas as New President

May 6, 2011

IRVING, TX–(Marketwire – May 6, 2011) – Provista, one of the country’s leading supply chain improvement companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of VHA Inc., the national health care network, announced today that it has hired Dan Thomas as its new president.

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Tarik Ferron Promoted to Vice President of DSD Sales for Skinny Nutritional Corp.

May 6, 2011

BALA CYNWYD, PA–(Marketwire – May 6, 2011) – Skinny Nutritional Corp . ( OTCBB : SKNY ) the maker of Skinny Water ® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that Tarik M. Ferron has been promoted to Vice President of DSD Sales for Skinny Nutritional Corp. from his previous position of Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager. Ferron brings with him over 15 years in the beverage industry.

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TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. Announces Appointment of Malone Mitchell as CEO, Provides Financing Update and Schedules Conference Call

May 6, 2011

HAMILTON, BERMUDA–(Marketwire – May 6, 2011) – TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. ( TSX : TNP ) ( NYSE Amex : TAT ) announced today that the Company’s board of directors has appointed its chairman, N. Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , to serve as the Company’s chief executive officer effective today. Matthew McCann tendered his resignation as chief executive officer, but will remain employed with the Company in an advisory capacity until a date to be mutually determined. Mr. McCann remains on the Company’s board of directors.

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Hearst Corporation Names Jonathan Donnellan & Mark Redman Deputy General Counsels

May 3, 2011

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – May 3, 2011) – Hearst Corporation announced today the promotions of Jonathan Donnellan to deputy general counsel-litigation and Mark Redman to deputy general counsel-corporate. Both lawyers were previously senior counsels for Hearst Corporation. The announcement was made by Eve Burton, vice president and general counsel, Hearst Corporation.

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Oracle President Safra Catz to Assume Role as Oracle’s Chief Financial Officer

April 25, 2011

REDWOOD SHORES, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 25, 2011) – Oracle Corporation ( NASDAQ : ORCL ) announced today that Oracle President Safra Catz will assume the additional responsibility of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Catz’s appointment follows the resignation of the company’s current CFO, Jeff Epstein, who reported directly to Ms. Catz. The company announced Ms. Catz’s appointment is permanent and is effective immediately.

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BofI Holding, Inc. Elects James J. Court to Its Board of Directors

April 22, 2011

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 22, 2011) – BofI Holding, Inc. ( NASDAQ : BOFI ), holding company of Bank of Internet USA, announced today the election of James J. Court to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Court will be an independent director and his election fills the vacancy left by the passing of Mr. Gordon Witter in January 2011. Mr. Court will chair the Company’s Technology and Operations Committee.

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Green Equity Holdings, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

April 20, 2011

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – Apr 20, 2011) – Green Equity Holdings, Inc. ( OTCQB : CXTO ) announced today that it has appointed Jesse Q. (“Jack”) Ozbolt as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ozbolt contributes over 30 years of executive leadership in the oil and gas industry, with extensive experience in evaluating properties in regard to all technical aspects of energy development.

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Former Cognos Executive Renee Lorton Appointed to CEO at Centrifuge Systems, Inc

April 18, 2011

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwire – April 18, 2011) – Centrifuge® Systems , Inc., a leading provider of interactive data visualization technology and a pioneer in sophisticated link analysis, announced today that industry veteran Renee Lorton has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, Centrifuge Systems announced that it has raised an additional $2 million in Series A financing by Novak Biddle Venture Partners. 

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Former Cognos Executive Renee Lorton Appointed to CEO at Centrifuge Systems, Inc

April 18, 2011

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwire – April 18, 2011) – Centrifuge® Systems , Inc., a leading provider of interactive data visualization technology and a pioneer in sophisticated link analysis, announced today that industry veteran Renee Lorton has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, Centrifuge Systems announced that it has raised an additional $2 million in Series A financing by Novak Biddle Venture Partners. 

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Agria Announces CFO Transition

April 15, 2011

BEIJING–(Marketwire – April 15, 2011) – Agria Corporation ( NYSE : GRO ) (the “Company” or “Agria”), a China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, announced today that Christopher Boddington, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective April 18, 2011. Mr. Boddington stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company regarding financial or accounting practices. The Company has initiated an executive search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

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Agria Announces CFO Transition

April 15, 2011

BEIJING–(Marketwire – April 15, 2011) – Agria Corporation ( NYSE : GRO ) (the “Company” or “Agria”), a China-based company with investments in the agriculture sector, announced today that Christopher Boddington, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective April 18, 2011. Mr. Boddington stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company regarding financial or accounting practices. The Company has initiated an executive search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

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Video: Greece to Unveil Budget to Meet Deficit-Reduction Goals

April 15, 2011

April 15 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Nicole Itano reports from Athens on new deficit-reduction measures set to be announced today by Greece’s government.

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LCS(TM) Financial Names New Senior Vice President of National Sales

April 14, 2011

CENTENNIAL, CO–(Marketwire – April 14, 2011) – LCST Financial Services Corporation (LCS Financial), a leading nationwide provider of receivables management for mortgage, student loan and auto lenders, announced today that Jordan Stastny has joined the company as Senior Vice President of National Sales. In this role, Mr. Stastny will develop and execute sales strategies to grow all lines of business within the company.

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iMANY Expands Leadership Team With the Appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer

April 12, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, PA–(Marketwire – April 12, 2011) – iMANY, the leading provider of contract performance solutions, announced today an expanded leadership team aimed at accelerating its customer centric growth strategy. Effective immediately, Paul Winn, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will also assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Winn held the CEO role previously at the time of the company’s acquisition by LLR Partners. The CEO role had previously been held by P. Kevin Kilroy. Mr. Kilroy is leaving iMANY for personal reasons.

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Payless ShoeSource Names Andrew Meyer Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Women’s and Accessories Collections

April 12, 2011

TOPEKA, KS–(Marketwire – April 12, 2011) – Payless ShoeSource announced today that Andrew Meyer has been named Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Payless’ Women’s and Accessories businesses, reporting to LuAnn Via, President and Chief Executive Officer of Payless.

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Marc Joffe Named Senior Advisor to Kamakura Corporation

April 12, 2011

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – April 12, 2011) – Kamakura Corporation announced today that Marc Joffe has been named Senior Advisor to Kamakura Corporation. Mr. Joffe will be based in San Francisco and will be part of the company’s client services team supporting existing and prospective customers as they implement and maximize the benefits from Kamakura’s risk management solutions. Additionally he will work closely with Mark Mesler, Managing Director and head of KRIS default probability services on product development efforts. Mr. Joffe is a specialist in the areas of public finance, credit risk and application development.

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Beth Ulrich to Head Up the New Hospital Services Unit at METI

April 11, 2011

SARASOTA, FL–(Marketwire – April 11, 2011) – METI, the leading manufacturer of medical simulation and health care learning technologies, announced today that Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN will join METI as the company’s Vice President of Hospital Services, reporting to President and CEO Michael Bernstein. Ulrich will begin at METI on April 13 th .

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Allied Energy Announces New CEO and Directors

April 8, 2011

BOWLING GREEN, KY–(Marketwire – April 8, 2011) –  Allied Energy, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : AGGI ) announced today that Scott Harris, formerly Executive Vice President of Allied, has been elected Chief Executive Officer and President, and that the members of its Board of Directors now consist of Richard M. Muller (Chairman), Scott Harris, and Robert Anastario, Jr.

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GeoMet Announces Appointment of New Director to Replace Resigning Director

April 7, 2011

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – April 7, 2011) – GeoMet, Inc. ( NASDAQ : GMET ) announced today the appointment of Robert E. Creager to its Board of Directors effective today and the acceptance of the resignation of J. Hord Armstrong, III from the Board effective yesterday. Mr. Creager has also been appointed the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating, Corporate Governance and Ethics Committee and has also been nominated to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors, along with the remaining existing members of the Board, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders which is scheduled to be held May 6, 2011.

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James Bolduc Named President and COO of JPB

April 7, 2011

COLUMBIA, MD–(Marketwire – April 7, 2011) –  JPB Enterprises, Inc. (“JPB”) announced today the naming of James Bolduc as its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Stifel Financial Corp. Announces Retirement of Scott B. McCuaig

April 7, 2011

ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – April 7, 2011) – Stifel Financial Corp. (“Stifel”) ( NYSE : SF ) announced today the retirement of Scott McCuaig as President, Co-Chief Operating Officer, and Director of its broker-dealer subsidiary, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, effective April 1. Mr. McCuaig is also retiring from his role as a Senior Vice President and Director of Stifel Financial Corp. and from similar roles with other Stifel Financial subsidiaries and affiliates. 

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QualityHealth Adds Performance Marketing and Technology Talent to Executive Team

April 6, 2011

JERSEY CITY, NJ–(Marketwire – April 6, 2011) – QualityHealth , the largest targeted online customer acquisition solution for healthcare marketers, announced today that Chris Mancini and Malcolm Smith have been appointed to executive leadership positions. Chris Mancini assumes the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager and Malcolm Smith takes on Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. Mancini and Smith are accomplished industry veterans with extensive experience in performance-based and online marketing in health and other verticals. Their expertise will contribute significantly to the growth and management of the QualityHealth performance marketing platform.

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Prominent Media Exec Caroline H. Little Joins citybizlist Board

April 5, 2011

BALTIMORE, MD–(Marketwire – April 5, 2011) – Citybizlist , publisher of local business news in 11 U.S. cities, announced today that Caroline H. Little , former CEO of Guardian News & Media and Washingtonpost.Newseek Interactive, has joined the company’s board of directors.

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Cohesive Information Solutions, Inc. Hires Mike Beasley as Vice President of Strategic Accounts

April 4, 2011

KENNESAW, GA–(Marketwire – April 4, 2011) – Cohesive Information Solutions, Inc., the number one reseller of Maximo/Tivoli software in North America, announced today the hiring of Mike Beasley as Vice President of Strategic Accounts. Mike brings 25+ years sales experience serving the utility and oil and gas industries.

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LECG Provides Update on State of the Firm

April 1, 2011

DEVON, PA–(Marketwire – April 1, 2011) – Professional services firm LECG Corporation ( NASDAQ : XPRT ) announced today a number of events related to its previously-announced transition of its practice groups to other firms. These transitions will not result in any proceeds to the Company’s common stockholders and it is not anticipated that future operations will result in any proceeds to the Company’s common stockholders. 

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Davie Yards Enters Into an Exclusivity Agreement With Fincantieri and DRS Technologies Canada

March 31, 2011

LÉVIS, QUÉBEC–(Marketwire – March 31, 2011) – Davie Yards (“Davie” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Fincantieri – Cantieri Navali Italiani (“Fincantieri”) and DRS Technologies Canada (“DRS”), a Finmeccanica company, to negotiate the potential acquisition of the shipyard by an entity that will be majority-owned by Fincantieri. In order to continue this process, Davie has obtained an order from the Québec Superior Court (the “Court”) extending the stay of proceedings ordered by the Court to May 19, 2011, the whole pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”).

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PhaseRx Appoints Richard P. Rieger Vice President, Business Development

March 29, 2011

SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – March 29, 2011) – PhaseRx, Inc., a privately held RNAi delivery technology company, announced today that Richard P. Rieger has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development, effective immediately. Rieger brings over 25 years of management consulting and corporate development experience to PhaseRx from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and high-tech industries. 

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David Phillips Appointed President/COO of York Telecom Corporation

March 29, 2011

EATONTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire – March 29, 2011) – York Telecom, a leading global provider of visual communications services and solutions, announced today that Mr. David Phillips has been appointed as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. David will assume the responsibility for the execution of the strategic plan of York Telecom as well as running the day to day business.

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Ronald Gaboury Elected CEO of York Telecom Corporation

March 29, 2011

EATONTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire – March 29, 2011) –  York Telecom Corporation, a leading global provider of visual communications services and solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Mr. Ronald J. Gaboury as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company effective immediately. Ron has served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 1999. Mr. Gaboury will succeed Dr. York Wang who will remain as chairman of the board and majority shareholder of the Company. Dr. Wang, who founded the company in 1985, will continue to consult on strategic product and service directions.

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