Sixth Annual Duke's Choice Awards Spotlights 2008's Most Innovative Java Technology Applications
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced the winners of the sixth annual Duke's Choice Awards. The Duke's Choice Awards program recognizes the year's most influential Java(TM) technology-based applications submitted by developers and companies around the world. The winners are chosen by Vice President and Sun Fellow James Gosling, along with a panel of Java technology experts at Sun. For full details on the winning companies and their applications, please visit: http://www.java.com/en/dukeszone/dukeschoice.jsp.

RecycledFurniture.com Launches with Two Main Objectives: Save Furniture Buyers Money and Reduce the Impact the Furniture Industry Has on Our Planet
RecycledFurniture.com is an environmentally responsive resource aimed at reducing the impact the Furniture industry has on our Planet. We provide an attractive user interface where anyone can buy or sell previously owned furniture or furniture made from sustainable materials.

Industry Professionals Guide FDAnews & Industry Directions Study -- eVent Medical, Gaymar, Osmetech, Roche Contribute Insights to Risk Management: Bes
FDAnews and Industry Directions Inc., in close association with research analysis partner Cambashi Ltd, today announced that executives from a group of medical device manufacturers have helped guide the research effort into multiple aspects of risk management and how they contribute to increased profits and business success.

North Shore-LIJ Using GPS Technology to Treat Prostate Cancer
The North Shore-LIJ Health System announced today it is now using new cutting-edge technology ? similar to a global positioning system (GPS) -- to treat prostate cancer.

SoftPoint Industries Adds Blue Water Marine Paint -- One Stop Shopping for SoftSand® Rubber and Quality Marine Paint
SoftSand Rubber particles are made exclusively by SoftPoint Industries and available only through the company's website (www.softsandrubber.com). SoftSand Rubber is gaining popularity in marine applications where it is increasingly preferred as a softer non-skid additive over hard aggregates like silica sand, aluminum oxide, etc. By adding Blue Water Marine Paint to the company's on-line store, customers now have the convenience of one stop shopping.

Employee Performance and Talent Management Technology a Sound Investment in Uncertain Economic Times
New research study finds numerous management benefits from investments in HR software

Effectuer Software is Coordinating and Hosting the CashingIn Technology Conference Focusing on Cash and Customer Management
The CashingIn Technology Conference is focused on Products and Services related to Cash Management, Collections, and Client Management. With industry leading executive speakers, defined user groups, and other topics such as ERP selection and SaaS, it is sure to be an educational and thought-provoking event. Overlooking the Sarasota Bay, the Ritz Carlton Sarasota provides excellent conference facilities and all the refined amenities you would expect from a world class resort. For sponsors, this is a great opportunity to showcase their company, and gain the attention of leading industry executives. The Conference is limited to one vendor per related business category, and sponsors are encouraged to reserve their category early.

Scientists, Researchers, NGOs, & DCA Lead Electronics Industry to Environmental Victory; The Unnecessary Use of Potentially Toxic Fire Retardants in
Dr. Arlene Blum, a visiting scholar in the Chemistry Department at the University of California at Berkeley; Friends of the Earth; Design Chain Associates, LLC; the Center for Environmental Health; the Initiative for Green Science Policy; and a worldwide coalition of scientists, physicians, and NGOs have achieved what was thought to be impossible. A proposed new draft standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), IEC 62368 "Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Safety - Requirements," which could have led to the introduction of hundreds of millions of pounds of potentially toxic fire retardant chemicals into consumers' homes and bodies, has been defeated. Eighteen of the 31 voting countries, or...

Industry Leader Pileco Inc., a BAUER Subsidiary, Announces Additions to Expansive Line of Foundation Equipment
Growing exponentially since joining the BAUER Maschinen GmbH family of companies, Pileco Inc. reveals new HR Hydraulic Hammer and Vibratory Hammers at the 2008 CONEXPO.

Sacramento Suburban Water District Leverages Technology to Improve Operational Efficiency and Manage Costs
SSWD and @doc select DataBank IMX for comprehensive records management implementation

HSBC Leverages PeopleAnswers' Hiring Technology to Increase Sales by 21% in its Branch Locations
Over the course of an eight-month study, new HSBC Account Executives "Recommended" by PeopleAnswers® generated 21% more sales than employees who were not assessed.

Careful Planning With Technology Leads Students to Outstanding Success
Whitesburg Elementary in Georgia implemented CompassLearning in 2003 and by 2007 was outperforming all schools in the county.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Selects Three Universities for Center-In-Development Grants
Support links KAUST to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, National Taiwan University and Utrecht University to build research capacity through KAUST's Global Research Partnership (GRP).

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Announces Inaugural Global Research Partnership (GRP) Center Grants
Research proposals from four universities selected for global significance and potential economic impact in the areas of applied mathematics, molecular photovoltaics, nanomaterials and computational science. Cornell University, the University of Oxford, Stanford University, and Texas A&M University will be the inaugural KAUST Global Research Partnership centers.