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Comerica Bank Senior Vice President Cathy Schlumbrecht Named Board Chair of Natividad Medical Foundation

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SALINAS, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 12, 2012) – Natividad Medical Foundation, the fundraising arm of Natividad Medical Center, Monterey County’s safety net hospital, has named Comerica Bank Senior Vice President of Business Banking Cathy Schlumbrecht as chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

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PCS Edventures Announces Brett Newbold New COO

April 12, 2012

BOISE, ID–(Marketwire – Apr 12, 2012) – PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. ( OTCBB : PCSV ), a leading provider of K-12 programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), today announced the hiring of Brett Newbold as the new Chief Operating Officer.

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TexCom Announces Changes to Executive Management and Board of Directors

April 11, 2012

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – Apr 11, 2012) – TexCom, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : TEXC ), an environmental services company for the oil and gas industry, today announced the retirement of Louis Ross, who has elected to resign as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Barth, who has been an independent member of TexCom’s Board since March 2011, to serve as Chairman; and has named Robert S. May as the Company’s Interim CEO, who will oversee TexCom’s daily business operations and lead the search for Ross’ successor as CEO. Ross has agreed to remain as an independent consultant to the Company to assist in the recruitment of and transition to a new executive leadership team.

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DISH Appoints James Moorhead Chief Marketing Officer

April 11, 2012

ENGLEWOOD, CO–(Marketwire – Apr 11, 2012) – DISH ( NASDAQ : DISH ), one of the nation’s leading pay-TV providers, today announced that James G. Moorhead has been named senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Mr. Moorhead will be responsible for marketing, advertising, public relations and market research. He will report to DISH CEO Joe Clayton and serve on DISH’s senior leadership team.

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Zagada Creates Board of Advisors for Its ZagadaExchange.com; Transaction Platform Appoints Canda Rozier First Expert

April 10, 2012

MIAMI, FL and CORAL GABLES, FL–(Marketwire – Apr 10, 2012) – Zagada Markets, the leader in Nearshore service provider and location sourcing, and a global boutique in data driven outsourcing talent and cost analysis, today announces the appointment of Canda S. Rozier to its Zagada Exchange (ZAX) platform Board of Advisors. ( www.ZagadaExchange.com ).

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Panera Bread Appoints Thomas Patrick Kelly, Interim CFO

April 10, 2012

ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – Apr 10, 2012) – Panera Bread Company ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 9, 2012. Mr. Kelly will report to Bill Moreton, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, and is serving as Interim CFO while the Company searches for a permanent CFO.

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Elliot Stein Joins Bizzingo Board

April 10, 2012

FLEMINGTON, NJ–(Marketwire – Apr 10, 2012) – Bizzingo, Inc. ( OTCBB : BIZZ ), a business-to-business social media company, announced that Elliot (Skip) Stein, Jr. has joined the company’s board of directors.

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EnOcean Appoints Matthias Poppel as COO

April 10, 2012

BOSTON, MA and SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – Apr 10, 2012) – EnOcean, the inventor of energy harvesting wireless technology, has announced the appointment of Matthias Poppel as Chief Operation Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Matthias is responsible for the operational side of the business. The objective is to further align technology development with specific customer needs, the internationalization of the company and the opening of new markets. Matthias Poppel reports directly to Laurent Giai-Miniet, CEO of EnOcean.

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VuQo Holdings Corp Appoints Rene Esteban as New President and CEO

April 9, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 9, 2012) – VuQo Holdings Corp ( PINKSHEETS : VUQO ) announced today the appointment of Rene Esteban as the new President and CEO of VuQo Holdings and will take up his role effective immediately. Mr. Esteban replaces Mr. Richard O. Cabael, who has served as Interim President and CEO since April 2011. Mr. Cabael will remain as the President of VuQo Inc, the subsidiary dedicated to the Premium Vodka brand VuQo, and will continue focusing on the brand’s rapid growth and outstanding track record as the world’s finest Vodka distilled from premium coconut nectar.

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ProSight Specialty Insurance Announces the Appointment of Anthony "Buddy" Piszel as Chief Financial Officer

April 9, 2012

MORRISTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire – Apr 9, 2012) – ProSight Specialty Insurance appointed Anthony “Buddy” Piszel as Chief Financial Officer effective April 9 th , further strengthening its executive team of experienced insurance professionals.

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Global Financial Services Veteran William Hernandez Joins BillMyParents Strategic Advisory Board

April 9, 2012

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 9, 2012) – BillMyParents, Inc. ( OTCQB : BMPI ) ( OTCBB : BMPI ) — the Responsible Teen Spending Company — is pleased to announce that William Hernandez has joined the company’s Strategic Advisory Board. Mr. Hernandez has over 30 years of experience in the global financial services industry, with particular focus in the payments, card programs, transaction processing, global card networks, global consumer bank, and brokerage categories.

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Jones Soda Co. Strengthens Board of Directors With Appointment of Jennifer Cue

April 9, 2012

SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – Apr 9, 2012) – Jones Soda Co. ( NASDAQ : JSDA ), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique branding and innovative marketing, today announced Jennifer Cue has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Cue was at Jones Soda from the beginning and held various leadership roles at the company from 1995 through 2005, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and board member .

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SciClone Announces Board of Directors and Officer Changes

April 6, 2012

FOSTER CITY, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 6, 2012) – SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ : SCLN ) today announced the resignation of Trevor M. Jones, Ph.D., C.B.E., from the Board of Directors. Prof. Jones made this decision based on the increasing demands of his other professional obligations, including his involvement in a new business venture and his service on several other boards of directors. Prof. Jones has been a member of the SciClone Board since 2009.

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Helix BioPharma Corp. Reconstituted Board of Directors Provides Update to Shareholders

April 5, 2012

AURORA, ON–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – Helix BioPharma Corp. ( TSX : HBP ) ( NYSE Amex : HBP ) ( FRANKFURT : HBP ), announced today that its recently reconstituted Board of Directors has met and commenced a detailed review with independent advisors of the Company’s operations and current financial situation. This review includes an assessment of Helix’s research and development prospects and its existing contractual and strategic relationships with a view to improving the Company’s performance.

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Hall of Fame Beverages Names New Chief Financial Officer, VP of Marketing

April 5, 2012

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : HFBG ) expanded its management team today when CEO Greg Thrasher introduced the executives who will help him grow the company and develop the Grand Ma Ma Brand into the future.

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Jacqueline Lemke Named CFO of BASi

April 5, 2012

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – BASi (Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.) ( NASDAQ : BASI ) announced today that Jacqueline M. Lemke will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective April 9, 2012. Ms. Lemke succeeds Michael Cox, who left the Company to pursue other opportunities.

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Greenlite Announces Appointment of Bryan G. Crane

April 5, 2012

BLAINE, WA–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – Greenlite Ventures Inc. ( OTCBB : GLTV ) (“Greenlite”) announced today that Mr. Bryan G. Crane has been appointed as Vice President and a Director of the Company. Mr. Crane is the principal of BlueWater Advisory Group, LLC, a company that specializes in capital-raising and investor awareness for emerging growth public companies in the green tech and eCommerce sectors.

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Peng Chen, President of Morningstar’s Investment Management Division, Joins Curriculum Advisory Board for the Retirement Management Analyst(SM) Designation

April 5, 2012

BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – Peng Chen, Ph.D., CFA®, president, Morningstar’s Investment Management division, has joined the Curriculum Advisory Board for the Retirement Management Analyst(SM) designation, announced Francois Gadenne, executive director and chairman of the Retirement Income Industry Association (RIIA).

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NewMarket Technology, Inc. Announces Chairman Resignation

April 5, 2012

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – Apr 5, 2012) – NewMarket Technology, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : NWMT ) announced today that Philip Verges resigned on Friday, March 30 th as Chairman of the Board. The resignation was executed in conjunction with a strategic business plan update previously announced on October 20 th 2011.

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Morris Business Development Company, Inc. Announces New Board of Directors in Support of New Government Programs

April 4, 2012

NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 4, 2012) – Morris Business Development, Inc. ( OTCBB : MBDE ) announces New Board of Directors in Support of New Government Program, “Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act.” MBDE helps its client companies create and maintain investor liquidity starting with either private or public stock.

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ADDvantage Technologies Appoints David Humphrey President and Chief Executive Officer

April 4, 2012

BROKEN ARROW, OK–(Marketwire – Apr 4, 2012) – ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ : AEY ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Humphrey as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. As part of an executive transition plan, Ken Chymiak, who had been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since September 1999, has been appointed as Chairman of ADDvantage’s Board of Directors and will continue to focus on the Company’s ongoing business strategy in that role. Also, David Chymiak, who had been Chairman since September 1999, will remain on the Company’s Board of Directors and has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer of ADDvantage. In this role, David Chymiak will focus on supporting the product lines the Company currently offers and expanding its product offerings in the cable television industry as well as other markets. David Chymiak will also continue his current responsibilities of leading Tulsat, a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company.

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Mindjet CEO Scott Raskin Appointed to Board of Directors for Cision

April 3, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 3, 2012) – Collaborative Work Management provider Mindjet ® today announced that its CEO Scott Raskin has been elected to the board of directors for Cision AB. Cision ® is the leading provider of software, services and tools to the public relations and marketing industry. Raskin joins six other board members , including Anders Böös, Hans-Erik Andersson, Alf Blomqvist, Hans Gieskes, Gunilla von Platen and Rikard Steiber.

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Serial Entrepreneur Cheng Wu Joins Vello Board

April 3, 2012

MENLO PARK, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 3, 2012) – Veteran networking entrepreneur Cheng Wu has joined the board of directors of Vello Systems. Mr. Wu will bring his unique vision and extensive experience of creating successful innovative companies to the Vello team.

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USC’s School of Cinematic Arts’ Entertainment Technology Center Selects Kenneth S. Williams as New CEO and Executive Director

April 3, 2012

LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 3, 2012) – USC’s School of Cinematic Arts’ Entertainment Technology Center, a technology think tank that brings entertainment studios, technology providers and other key industry stakeholders together in order to improve digital entertainment initiatives, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth S. Williams to CEO and executive director of the organization.

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Cohere Communications Appoints Former Globalive President and CEO, Ezio D’Onofrio, as Cohere’s President / COO of Canada

April 3, 2012

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – Apr 3, 2012) – Cohere Communications LLC, a premier provider of Hosted VoIP telephony, cloud services and private line network access, would like to announce the appointment of Ezio D’Onofrio as President and COO of Cohere Communications Canada. He will take charge of Cohere’s Canadian business development and day-to-day operations alongside the Cohere team.

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Hall of Fame Beverages Announces New CEO, Moves Operations to Dallas

April 3, 2012

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – Apr 3, 2012) – Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : HFBG ) announces Greg Thrasher will be the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. After months of searching for a leader with the kind of experience necessary to build an infrastructure and grow Hall of Fame from the ground up, the company is excited to name Thrasher as its new CEO.

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David Schwartz, Bio-Rad Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Passes Away at 88

April 2, 2012

HERCULES, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 2, 2012) – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. ( NYSE : BIO ) and ( NYSE : BIOB ), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that David Schwartz, Bio-Rad Chairman of the Board and Co-founder, passed away on April 1. He was 88.

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AMD Appoints Darrell Ford as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

April 2, 2012

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 2, 2012) – AMD ( NYSE : AMD ) announced today that Darrell Ford, 47, will join the company as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Rory Read. Ford, who was most recently vice president, Human Resources – Retail for Shell Oil, will be responsible for leading all areas of the company’s human resources function.

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Apollo Investment Corporation Initiates Chief Financial Officer Search

April 2, 2012

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – Apr 2, 2012) – Apollo Investment Corporation ( NASDAQ : AINV ) or the “Company,” “Apollo Investment,” “we” or “our” today announced that it has initiated a search for a new combined Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer. Mark Harris, who had been appointed to this position in an announcement issued on February 15, 2012, has subsequently notified the Company that he will be unable to join Apollo Investment in a timeframe consistent with our mutually agreed upon start date due to exigent circumstances at his current employer. Due to our desire to fill this position promptly, the Company has initiated a search for a CFO and Treasurer, and Gene Donnelly, Apollo Global Management, LLC’s CFO, will continue to serve as interim CFO and Treasurer for the Company until the search is completed.

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Fortegra Appoints Arun Maheshwari to Board of Directors

March 30, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, FL–(Marketwire – Mar 30, 2012) – Fortegra Financial Corporation ( NYSE : FRF ) today announced that the company has appointed Dr. Arun Maheshwari as an independent director to serve on its Board of Directors.

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Crown Dynamics Corp Announces New Chief Financial Officer

March 30, 2012

SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – Mar 30, 2012) – Crown Dynamics Corp. ( OTCBB : CDYY ) today announces that Mr. John Glassgow has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Crown Dynamics Corp.

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Network Equipment Technologies Announces Follow-On Restructuring Actions Along With Retirement of CEO and Appointment of Acting CEO

March 30, 2012

FREMONT, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 29, 2012) – Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (“NET”) ( NASDAQ : NWK ), a leading provider of enterprise-class networking solutions optimized for secure real-time communications, announced today that Nicholas Keating has retired as President and CEO. The company’s Board of Directors has named David Wagenseller, currently CFO, to serve as acting President and CEO. Karen Carte, currently Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will assume responsibilities as acting CFO in addition to her current duties. The actions will be effective April 2, 2012. Keating will remain on the Board and will provide advisory consulting services to the company.

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La Mancha Resources Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

March 30, 2012

PARIS–(Marketwire – Mar 29, 2012) – La Mancha Resources Inc. ( TSX : LMA ) (hereinafter “La Mancha” or the “Company”) today announced that Alan Peltz and Sébastien de Montessus have resigned from its board of directors, for personal reasons. The board of directors of La Mancha would like to thank Messr. Peltz and de Montessus for their valuable contributions to the Company over the last four years.

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Quicksilver Resources Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

March 29, 2012

FORT WORTH, TX–(Marketwire – Mar 29, 2012) – Quicksilver Resources Inc. ( NYSE : KWK ) announced today that Philip Cook, Quicksilver’s Chief Financial Officer since October 2005, will resign upon the filing of Quicksilver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expected the week of April 16, 2012, to become the Chief Financial Officer of Samson Resources Corporation. John C. Regan, Quicksilver’s Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, will succeed Mr. Cook as Quicksilver’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Regan will serve as Chief Financial Officer in addition to his current duties which he will retain on an interim basis.

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CNS Response Appoints Maurice J. DeWald to Board of Directors

March 29, 2012

ALISO VIEJO, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 29, 2012) – CNS Response, Inc. ( OTCBB : CNSO ) today announced that Maurice J. DeWald has been appointed to CNS Response’s Board of Directors. DeWald will also serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee and newly-created Governance and Nominations Committee.

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Digirad Announces Departure of CFO Richard B. Slansky; Initiates Search for Replacement

March 28, 2012

POWAY, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 28, 2012) – Digirad Corporation ( NASDAQ : DRAD ) today announced that Richard B. Slansky has resigned his position as Chief Financial Officer effective April 20, 2012, in order to accept another executive position. Digirad CEO Todd P. Clyde, who had formerly served as Digirad CFO for six years, will assume the CFO responsibilities on an interim basis until a new CFO is identified.

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Qualstar Reports Retirement Date of CEO

March 27, 2012

SIMI VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 27, 2012) – Qualstar ® Corporation ( NASDAQ : QBAK ), a manufacturer of automated tape storage solutions and high efficiency power supplies, today reported that Mr. William J. Gervais, Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the Board of Directors of Qualstar Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors on March 21, 2012 that he will retire from the Company and tendered his resignation as a director and officer of the Company, to be effective as of June 15, 2012.

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Ronn Motor Company Announces R J (Randy) Pipkin Elected to Board of Directors

March 27, 2012

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – Mar 27, 2012) – Ronn Motor Company ( PINKSHEETS : RNNM ) announces R J (Randy) Pipkin’s election to the Board of Directors.

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Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. Elects John Marino to the Board of Directors of "X" Train

March 27, 2012

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Mar 27, 2012) – Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. (“X” Train) ( OTCBB : XTRN ) announced today that John Marino, 73, has been elected as a Director to the Board of Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc.

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Era Group Announces Appointment of Sten Gustafson as Chief Executive Officer

March 26, 2012

LAKE CHARLES, LA–(Marketwire – Mar 26, 2012) – Era Group Inc. (“ERA”) today announced that Sten L. Gustafson will join the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2012. Mr. Gustafson comes from Deutsche Bank Securities, where he served as Managing Director and Head of Energy, Americas. Charles Fabrikant, who resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve as Chairman of Era Group.

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eMerge Health Selects Technology Veteran as New President, CEO

March 26, 2012

CINCINNATI, OH–(Marketwire – Mar 26, 2012) – eMerge Health Solutions , a software-as-a-service company that offers HIPAA-compliant workflow and documentation systems for use in medical procedures, recently selected software entrepreneur and technology veteran Trent McCracken as its new president and CEO.

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Rob DeSantis, Co-Founder of Ariba, Inc. and an Early Angel Investor and Board Member of LinkedIn, Joins the Board of Directors of BillMyParents

March 26, 2012

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 26, 2012) – BillMyParents, Inc. ( OTCQB : BMPI ) ( OTCBB : BMPI ) announced today that Rob DeSantis, the co-founder of Ariba, Inc. and an early angel investor and board member of LinkedIn, has joined the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.

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X-Change Corporation Appoints the Addition of Two New Directors With Commitments of $10 Million Funding for Oil and Gas Projects

March 26, 2012

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – Mar 26, 2012) – X-Change Corporation ( OTCQB : XCHC ) ( PINKSHEETS : XCHC ) announced today the addition of two new Board of Director members, Robert Nourse and Graciela Moreno. Mr. Nourse was appointed President and Ms. Moreno was appointed Senior Vice President of X-Change Corporation. Their combined years of executive expertise and experience will build long term revenues and shareholder growth.

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HP Names Marc Levine Senior Vice President and Controller

March 23, 2012

PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 23, 2012) – HP ( NYSE : HPQ ) today announced that Marc Levine has been elected to the position of senior vice president and controller, effective May 1.

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Worthington Energy Introduces Management Team

March 22, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 22, 2012) – Worthington Energy, Inc. ( OTCBB : WGAS ) (“Worthington”), an energy turnaround company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and drilling of oil and natural gas properties, takes this opportunity to introduce its current management team. Worthington’s team has over 200 combined years of experience in building Exploration & Production companies, with a history of successfully executing upon similar strategies. The management team, who have drilled or participated in over 100 wells in the immediate production region, consists of the following members:

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McDonald’s CEO Jim Skinner to Retire; Board Elects Don Thompson as Successor

March 21, 2012

OAK BROOK, IL–(Marketwire – Mar 21, 2012) – McDonald’s Corporation ( NYSE : MCD ) today announced that Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire after 41 years with the Company, effective June 30, 2012. McDonald’s Board of Directors elected current President and Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson to succeed Skinner as CEO, effective July 1, 2012.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Appoints Two Directors

March 21, 2012

BLAIRSVILLE, GA–(Marketwire – Mar 21, 2012) – United Community Banks, Inc. ( NASDAQ : UCBI ) (“United”) today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointments of Steven J. Goldstein and Thomas A. Richlovsky to its Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of its subsidiary, United Community Bank.

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Heartland Payment Systems(R) Promotes Michael A. Lawler to Chief of Corporate Development

March 21, 2012

PRINCETON, NJ–(Marketwire – Mar 21, 2012) – Heartland Payment Systems ( NYSE : HPY ), one of the nation’s largest payments processors, today announced the promotion of Michael A. Lawler to chief of corporate development. In his new role, Lawler will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing key acquisition opportunities, while also retaining operational responsibility for Heartland School Solutions and the development and execution of Heartland’s payment portal initiatives.

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Harvey Pitt, Former Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission, Joins the Board of Directors of Premier Alliance Group

March 21, 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC–(Marketwire – Mar 21, 2012) – Premier Alliance Group, Inc. ( OTCBB : PIMO ), a professional services company focused on business and technology advisory and consulting services, announced today the appointment of Harvey Pitt, former Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”), to its Board of Directors.

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