Prometric Launches New Certified Alcohol Handler Exam to Provide Cost-Effective Alternative to Food and Beverage Service Industry
Prometric?s launch of a brand new, low-cost Certified Alcohol Handler Training program and exam will allow restaurant owners, bar managers and training schools nationwide to save thousands of dollars on responsible alcohol management training.

Industry Leader Opens Dental Practice in Greenwood, Indiana
Aspen Dental's Newest Indiana Office Helps Patients Find Their Smile with Affordable, Full-Service Denture and Dental Care

Cocoa Demand to Exceed 4 Million Metric Tons By 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Scientifically backed nutritive and cancer-fighting capabilities of cocoa-rich chocolates are fueling the demand for cocoa. Cocoa market is projected to exceed 4 million metric tons by 2010.

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Fisher-Price(R) Reveals Most Engaging and Entertaining Elmo Product Ever - at Toy Fair 2008: Industry Pundits Crown ELMO LIVE
Fisher-Price(R) Friends {a division of Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT)} sets the bar for innovative development with the introduction of the most engaging and entertaining Elmo product ever at Toy Fair 2008. Not just another in the long line of popular plush Elmo products, Elmo Live elevates feature plush into a new dimension of realistic, interactive play.

Manganese Market to Exceed 11.6 Million Metric Tons by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
World Manganese Market is projected to reach 11.6 million metric tons by 2010. Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) is the largest and fastest growing market projected to consume 5.3 million metric tons of manganese by 2010. With the emergence of two rising Asia-Pacific giants and world's fastest growing economies, China and India, demand for manganese is expected to increase over the next few years because of rising steel consumption in both the countries. Europe is the second largest region likely to account for an estimated 26.3% of total manganese consumption in 2006.

New Coating Thickness Gauge Stuns the Instrument Industry; The New FenderSplendor FS 502 Cuts the Price of a Quality Hand Held Thickness Gauge in Half
The FenderSplendor FS 488 Paint Meter turned the paint meter industry upside down last year when it was introduced at half the price of competitive gauges. Over 2,000 car dealers bought the FS 488. Now FenderSplendor is introducing the FS 502 Paint Thickness Gauge for industrial users at half the price of the competition.

Functionality & Convenience Sustain Growth in the Plastic Packaging Industry, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
End use markets, technological innovations, functional benefits and convenience factors are driving the demand for plastic packaging materials. New packaging trends in fresh-cut produce, pre-packed food, snack food, and pouch replacements for rigid packaging; and growth of sterile plastic packaging for medical devices and pharmaceutical products will feed into the growth of the plastic packaging industry.

Valerie Jennings Presents at World's Largest Media Relations and New PR Technology Summit
Valerie Jennings, CEO and president of Jennings Public Relations & Advertising, Inc., presented at Bulldog Reporter's Media Relations Summit 2008 on new media, social media and Web 2.0 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

Yamaha SHO WaveRunner Wins Boating Industry's Top Innovation Award
The Yamaha SHO WaveRunners are the most technologically advanced personal watercraft in the industry. They include several innovative features that are industry firsts. These exclusive features include nano-engineered hulls, decks, and liners; the brand new Super High Output engine, the largest displacement motor ever in a personal watercraft at 1812cc; Cruise Assist, which allows the operator to set and maintain a desired speed; and No Wake Mode that sets the engine at optimal no-wake zone speed.

Franchising Web Site Has Exciting Information About Industry Growth
My Franchise Center, a Web site dedicated to providing information about franchising, is sharing some inspiring statistics about growth in their industry.

Jeff Shy Joins Compass Technology, Brings Wealth of Nonprofit Software Experience
Jeff Shy, previously president of JSI FundRaising Systems (now merged with Sage) has joined Compass Technology (www.compass.net), a Microsoft® independent software vendor (ISV), as vice president of product management. "When presented with Compass Technology's next-generation fundraising and donor management solution, which is designed and developed specifically for nonprofits and built on Microsoft technology, it was obvious to me that Compass was the innovative place I wanted to be. I was waiting for 'the' next advanced constituent software solution to come along, and I found it," said Shy.